Compaq QVision OPENSTEP Driver Overview

This article discusses a device driver for OPENSTEP versions 4.0 through 4.2.
Driver: Compaq QVision
Last Update: December 18, 1997

Availability Information

A version of this driver is on the OPENSTEP CD-ROM
No updated versions of this driver are available

Driver Name / Installer .pkg: QVision
Driver Type: Display
Driver Scope: Product Family
Supported Components: AT&T ATT20C505 RAMDAC, Brooktree Bt484 RAMDAC, Brooktree Bt485 RAMDAC, Brooktree Bt485A RAMDAC, Compaq QV30E00, Compaq QV32E02, Compaq QV35P04, Compaq QV64P10
PC Bus / Interface Supported by Driver*: EISA, Integrated, PCI

General Overview notes: This device driver supports the QVision family of display adapters and on-board implementations.

Supported Products / Add-on Adapters:
QVision 1024/E EISA (QV30E, QV32E)
QVision 1280/E EISA (QV32E)
QVision 1280/P PCI (QV35P, QV64P)

Supported Products / Systems (ie integrated into PC System):
Compaq Deskpro XE560
Compaq Deskpro XE466
Compaq Deskpro 5100


Display Driver Details

Supported Connectors: 15-pin High Density (VGA)
Access Mode: Linear Framebuffer
Adapter Memory: 1MB VRAM, 2MB VRAM

Display Modes (Number in () after resolution indicates frame buffer size required)

32 Bit Color Modes*:
640x480 (2MB+)

16 Bit Color Modes*:
1024x768 (2MB+), 800x600 (1MB+)

8 Bit Color / Greyscale Modes*:
1024x768 (1MB+), 1280x1024 (2MB+)


Driver Version Notes

3.31 - Added support for latest QVision 1280P (QV64P)
4.00 - Released on OPENSTEP 4.0 User CD-ROM

* - Indicates information that is inclusive of the entire capability of this driver. Not all devices supported by this driver may include all features listed.

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Published Date: Feb 20, 2012