Installation guide

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Tru64 UNIX.
3.3.2 Graphics Resolution
The default graphics resolution for Compaq AlphaServer 1000A systems
containing built-in Cirrus video with 1 MB of video ram is 1024x768. If the
optional 512 KB of video ram is not present, Tru64 UNIX supports
resolutions of 640x480 (by default) or 800x600 only.
The default resolution for Compaq AlphaServer 1000 systems that contain
built-in Cirrus video with 512 KB of video ram is 640x480. This
configuration also supports 800x600 resolution.
To use 800x600 resolution, edit the following line in the
/usr/lib/X11/xdm/Xservers file:
:0 local /usr/bin/X11/X
Change the line to:
:0 local /usr/bin/X11/X -screen0 800
To use 800x600 resolution for the CDE session manager, edit the following
line in the /usr/dt/config/Xservers and Xservers.conf files:
:0 Local local@console /usr/bin/X11/X :0
Change the line to:
:0 Local local@console /usr/bin/X11/X :0 -screen0 800
Before editing these files for XDM or CDE, be sure that your system’s
monitor supports 800x600 resolution.
3.4 AlphaServer 8200, 8400, GS60 and GS140 Systems
The following note applies to the AlphaServer 8200, 8400, GS60, and GS140
systems.
3.4.1 Minimum Firmware Requirements
Before installing the Tru64 UNIX software kit, ensure that your system has
the correct firmware version. The minimum firmware version required
Compaq AlphaServer 8200, 8400, GS60, and GS140 systems is Version 5.4.
If you have an earlier firmware version, update your firmware before
installing the Version 4.0F software. For information on how to update your
firmware, refer to the AlphaServer hardware documentation.
To determine the version of firmware on your system, enter the show
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