Video problem

[Jim Bonnet]

Tom you don't mention what resolution you are dealing with and is this 
an LCD monitor? it sounds like it.

Jim


Wheeler, Tom wrote:
> I'm trying to install a PE2600 with SCO Openserver 507.  The system is 
> forcing the on-board video (ATI Rage XL w/8M of SDRAM) to use lowest 
> resolution and colors.  Attempting to use a higher resolution results in 
> a corrupt display (black w/several lit pixels) when going to multi-user 
> and the PE2600 locks-up completely requiring a power cycle (not healthy 
> without shutdown).  Also, with the video set to the forced default 
> lowest resolution, the PE2600 locks-up intermittently requiring a power 
> cycle.
> 
> Installing a external video card (STB) seems to improve the situation 
> with a higher resolution/colors and no lock-ups when cold booted (power 
> cycle).  However, when a warm boot is performed, the video display is 
> corrupt with blue dots and squiggles.  However, the PE2600 does not 
> freeze and allows a proper shutdown before cycling power.  
> 
> Anybody with experience with this issue or has suggestions please respond. 
> 
> Tom Wheeler
> Quality and Mission Success , Tactical Systems
> Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems and Sensors