Compaq PowerStorm 300/350 Graphics Controllers

This document is an installation and operation guide for the Compaq PowerStorm 300 AGP, PowerStorm 300 PCI, and PowerStorm 350 PCI graphics controllers. Published in May 1999, it provides detailed instructions for both hardware and software installation on Compaq Professional Workstations running Windows NT 4.0 and Compaq Tru64 UNIX™ 4.0E/F.

The guide outlines the specifications and features of each controller:

• PowerStorm 300 AGP: Designed for Intel platforms, it's a 32-bit AGP bus module with 16 MB of CDRAM texture memory, supporting 2D and 3D graphics acceleration.
• PowerStorm 300 PCI: Available for Alpha platforms and Intel platforms (in multi-display configurations), this is a 32-bit PCI bus module with 16 MB of CDRAM texture memory for 2D and 3D graphics.
• PowerStorm 350 PCI: Exclusively for Alpha platforms, it's a 32-bit PCI bus module featuring stereo capability, 32 MB of CDRAM texture memory, and 30 MB of 3DRAM frame buffer memory.

Installation procedures are separated by operating system, detailing steps for unpacking, hardware installation (including changing bulkhead brackets for the 300 AGP), and software driver installation. Special attention is given to configuring OpenGL drivers, managing screen resolution and refresh rates, and optimizing performance on both Windows NT and Tru64 UNIX. The document also provides pinout diagrams for VGA and stereo connectors and technical support information.