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Expert3D

Codename: IFB

24-Bit Color Frame Buffer

Workstations: Ultra 60, 80
Sun Blade 100, 1000, 2000
Servers: Enterprise 450, 220R
Sun Fire 6800

Option 3678

370-3987
Intense3D Wildcat 4110
3.3/5V 64Bit 66MHz


UNIX ID: /dev/fbs/ifb0

Expert3D Patches

Solaris Release Patch
2.6 108788
7 108787
8 108576
9 112540

Notes

  1. On a Sun Blade 1000, do not install in PCI Slot 1 (66MHz). Install only in Slot 2, 3, or 4 (33MHz).
    On other systems, the board is supported in either 33MHz or 66MHz slots.
  2. The board will run at 33MHz if installed in a 33MHz slot.
  3. Use Multiview Cable 530-2927 or E450 Multiview Cable 530-2989.
  4. On E450, each Expert3D requires Fan board 370-4272 in a lower, adjacent, slot.
  5. On Sun Blade 1000/2000, if two Expert3D or Expert3D-Lite boards are installed, patch >=108576-08 is required.
  6. On Sun Fire 6800, each Expert3D requires Fan board 370-4272 in an adjacent slot.
  7. The Sun Fire 6800 requires Expert3D >=370-3987-04 and Patch >=108576-25.

References:

  1. fbconfig and SUNWifb_config manual pages
  2. Expert3D Graphics Card Installation Guide, 806-1859.
  3. Expert3D and Fan Card Installation for Enterprise 450, 806-5858.
  4. Expert3D Graphics Card Installation for Sun Fire 6800, 816-4158.

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