Index

1@640x480 output format
1@640x480_60, VGA Minify

2@1025x946 output format
2@1024x946_30qi, Field Sequential

2@640x480 output format
2@640x480_60q, Field Sequential

2@800x486 output format
2@800x486_30qi, RS170-Field Sequential

2@800x600 output format
2@800x600_60, SVGA

2@875x808 output format
2@880x808_30qi, Field Sequential

4@640x480 output format
4@640x480_60, VGA

4@640x486 output format
4@640x486_30i, Component NTSC/RS-170 (RGB)

assumptions
for software configuration
Configuring the IMPACT Channel Option Board

bezel
removing
Removing the Cover

breakout box cable
Connecting the Monitors or Head Mounted Display
Connecting the Breakout Box Cable

cable
breakout box
Connecting the Breakout Box Cable

cables
using shielded
Shielded Cables

choosing GIO-EISA slots
Installing the Indigo2 ICO Board and the Indigo2 IMPACT Graphics Board Set

clock
synchronizing
Using setmon to Configure the IMPACT Channel Option Board

coding for ICO output
Writing a Programmatic Interface for ICO

configuration overview
Configuring the IMPACT Channel Option Board

configuring
ICO
Configuring the IMPACT Channel Option Board

cover
Replacing the Cover
removing
Removing the Cover

cursor direction
four side-by-side monitors
Moving the Cursor Between Four Side-by-Side Monitors
four stacked monitors
Moving the Cursor Between Four Stacked Monitors
two side-by-side monitors
Moving the Cursor Between Two Side-by-Side Monitors
two stacked monitors
Moving the Cursor Between Two Stacked Monitors
Moving the Cursor Between Four Stacked Monitors

Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer's Declaration of Conformity

delay
loading of video output
Using setmon to Delay the Loading of the Video Format

description of graphics subsystems
Using gfxinfo to List Graphics Information

display surface
video output
ICO Display Viewports

electromagnetic emissions
Electromagnetic Emissions

electrostatic discharge
Electrostatic Discharge

external video clock
Using setmon to Configure the IMPACT Channel Option Board

field parallel format
Connecting the Head-Mounted Display

field sequential display
2@1025x946
2@1024x946_30qi, Field Sequential
2@640x480
2@640x480_60q, Field Sequential
2@800x486
2@800x486_30qi, RS170-Field Sequential
2@800x600
2@800x600_60, SVGA
2@875x808
2@880x808_30qi, Field Sequential

field sequential format
Connecting the Head-Mounted Display

format
field parallel
Connecting the Head-Mounted Display
field sequential
Connecting the Head-Mounted Display
video output
ICO Video Output Formats

format specification
video output
Using setmon to Configure the IMPACT Channel Option Board

format, see video output format
Configuring the IMPACT Channel Option Board

genlock
Using setmon to Configure the IMPACT Channel Option Board

gfxinfo command
Using gfxinfo to List Graphics Information

graphics
IMPACT boardset
Configuring the IMPACT Channel Option Board

graphics boards
High IMPACT
IMPACT Graphics Boards
Maximum IMPACT
IMPACT Graphics Boards
Solid IMPACT
IMPACT Graphics Boards

graphics description
Using gfxinfo to List Graphics Information

graphics subsystem
stop
Turning Off the ICO and Returning to the Standard IMPACT Monitor
stop and restart
Turning Off the ICO and Returning to the Standard IMPACT Monitor
Turning On the ICO

H and V sync
2@800x600_60, SVGA
4@640x480_60, VGA

High IMPACT graphics board set
IMPACT Graphics Boards

horizontal sync
4@640x480_60, VGA
2@800x600_60, SVGA

hsync and vsync
Using the HSYNC or VSYNC Connectors

ICO-graphics flex cables
Installing the ICO-Graphics Flex Cables

ICO-graphics flex connectors
Installing the ICO-Graphics Flex Cables

IMPACT Channel Option
and graphics subsystem
The IMPACT Channel Option Board and the Graphics Subsystem
application program
Writing a Programmatic Interface for ICO
configuration overview
The IMPACT Channel Option Board and the Graphics Subsystem
configuring
Configuring the IMPACT Channel Option Board
installation requirements
Configuring the IMPACT Channel Option Board
listing
Using gfxinfo to List Graphics Information
overview
Configuring the IMPACT Channel Option Board
start
Turning On the ICO
stop
Turning Off the ICO and Returning to the Standard IMPACT Monitor

IMPACT Channel Option Board
Impact Channel Option Board
Identifying Graphics and Option Boards

Indigo2 system
Configuring the IMPACT Channel Option Board

installation requirements
Configuring the IMPACT Channel Option Board

installing
breakout box cable
Connecting the Breakout Box Cable
ICO board
Installing the Indigo2 ICO Board
ICO-graphics flex cables
Installing the ICO-Graphics Flex Cables
Installing the ICO-Graphics Flex Cables
ICO-graphics in GIO/EISA slots
Installing the Indigo2 ICO Board and the Indigo2 IMPACT Graphics Board Set
pull straps
Attaching the Indigo2 ICO Board to the Graphics Board Set
software
Installing the Software
standoffs
Attaching the Indigo2 ICO Board to the Graphics Board Set

IRIX operating system
Installing a New Version of the IRIX Operating System
Configuring the IMPACT Channel Option Board

label
regulatory
Regulatory Label

listing of graphics subsystems
Using gfxinfo to List Graphics Information

lockbar
Turning Off the Power

Maximum IMPACT graphics board set
IMPACT Graphics Boards

minify mode
1@640x480_60, VGA Minify
Connecting to a Single Monitor: The Minify Mode

NTSC display
4@640x486_30i, Component NTSC/RS-170 (RGB)

operating system
Installing a New Version of the IRIX Operating System
Configuring the IMPACT Channel Option Board

output display surface
ICO Display Viewports

package components
Checking the Indigo2 IMPACT Channel Option Board Package Components

powering off
Turning Off the Power

product support
Product Support
Product Support

programmatic interface for ICO
Writing a Programmatic Interface for ICO

pull straps
Attaching the Indigo2 ICO Board to the Graphics Board Set

radio and television interference
Radio and Television Interference

regulatory label
Regulatory Label

regulatory Web address
Manufacturer's Declaration of Conformity

removing
graphics boards
Removing the Graphics Board Set
ICO board
Removing the Indigo2 ICO Board
retention pin
Attaching the Wrist Strap

replacing
bezel
Replacing the Cover
cover
Replacing the Cover
retention pin
Installing the Indigo2 ICO Board and the Indigo2 IMPACT Graphics Board Set

requirements
installation
Configuring the IMPACT Channel Option Board

RS-170 display
2@800x486_30qi, RS170-Field Sequential
4@640x486
4@640x486_30i, Component NTSC/RS-170 (RGB)

setmon command
Using the setmon Command
-S option
Using setmon to Configure the IMPACT Channel Option Board
-x option
Using setmon to Delay the Loading of the Video Format
format specification
Using setmon to Configure the IMPACT Channel Option Board

setting up ICO
Configuring the IMPACT Channel Option Board

shielded cables
Shielded Cables
Shielded Cables

single monitor
minify mode
Connecting to a Single Monitor: The Minify Mode

slots
GIO/EISA
Installing the Indigo2 ICO Board and the Indigo2 IMPACT Graphics Board Set

software, installing
Installing the Software

Solid IMPACT board
Attaching the Indigo2 ICO Board to the Graphics Board Set

Solid IMPACT graphics board
IMPACT Graphics Boards

specification
video output
Using setmon to Configure the IMPACT Channel Option Board

standoffs
Attaching the Indigo2 ICO Board to the Graphics Board Set

start
ICO output
Turning On the ICO
standard graphics mode
Turning Off the ICO and Returning to the Standard IMPACT Monitor

stop
ICO output
Turning Off the ICO and Returning to the Standard IMPACT Monitor
standard graphics mode
Turning On the ICO

surface of display
ICO Display Viewports

SVGA display
2@800x600_60, SVGA

switching
video modes
Using the setmon Command
Turning On the ICO

sync-on-green
2@800x600_60, SVGA
4@640x480_60, VGA

synchronous output
Using setmon to Configure the IMPACT Channel Option Board

timing
synchronizing
Using setmon to Configure the IMPACT Channel Option Board
video output format
ICO Video Output Formats

turn off ICO
Turning Off the ICO and Returning to the Standard IMPACT Monitor

turn on ICO
Turning On the ICO

vertical sync
2@800x600_60, SVGA
4@640x480_60, VGA

VGA display
4@640x480
4@640x480_60, VGA
minify mode
1@640x480_60, VGA Minify

video clock
Using setmon to Configure the IMPACT Channel Option Board

video modes
switching
Using the setmon Command
Turning On the ICO

video output display
and format specification
Using setmon to Configure the IMPACT Channel Option Board
setmon command
Using setmon to Configure the IMPACT Channel Option Board

video output format
1@640x480
1@640x480_60, VGA Minify
2@1025x946
2@1024x946_30qi, Field Sequential
2@640x480
2@640x480_60q, Field Sequential
2@800x486
2@800x486_30qi, RS170-Field Sequential
2@800x600
2@800x600_60, SVGA
2@875x808
2@880x808_30qi, Field Sequential
4@640x480
4@640x480_60, VGA
4@640x486
4@640x486_30i, Component NTSC/RS-170 (RGB)
delay loading
Using setmon to Delay the Loading of the Video Format
display surface
ICO Display Viewports
listing
Using gfxinfo to List Graphics Information
output channels
ICO Video Output Formats
specifications
ICO Video Output Format Specifications
start
Turning On the ICO
stop
Turning Off the ICO and Returning to the Standard IMPACT Monitor
Turning Off the ICO and Returning to the Standard IMPACT Monitor
synchronization
Using setmon to Configure the IMPACT Channel Option Board
timing
ICO Video Output Formats

viewport
ICO Display Viewports
origin
ICO Display Viewports

vsync and hsynch
Using the HSYNC or VSYNC Connectors

wrist strap
Attaching the Wrist Strap

X display surface
ICO Display Viewports

XSGIvc() function
Writing a Programmatic Interface for ICO