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Contents
Preface v
1. Introduction to Graphics on the SPARCstation 10SX and SPARCstation 20 1
2. Reserving DRAM for SX Accelerated Applications 3
Introduction 3
Advantages of Using SXDRAM 4
When to Reserve SXDRAM 4
Calculating the Amount of SXDRAM to Reserve 4
Configuring SXDRAM 5
Memory Bank Layout on the SPARCstation 10SX 5
Memory Bank Layout on the SPARCstation 20 8
System Software Constraints for SXDRAM Configuration 9
Recommended DSIMM/VSIMM Configuration for the
SPARCstation 10SX 9
SXDRAM Configuration 10
3. Running OpenWindows on the SPARCstation 10SX and SPARCstation 20 13
CG14 Pixel Modes for Running the Window System 13
Visuals Supported By Openwindows 3.3 14
False Color Effects 15