ATI Technologies FireGL V7100, User Manual

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System Requirements 1
CHAPTER 1:
Getting Started
Your ATI FireGL™ card is an advanced workstation 3D graphics card
based on a high-bandwidth, parallel pipeline geometry and rendering
architecture. The card delivers workstation-class performance to designers,
engineers, and animators, and runs the latest OpenGL® and Microsoft®
DirectX® applications.
Features of your FireGL™ workstation graphics card include:
• Real-time photo-realistic rendering and animation.
• Stable and reliable software support for Windows® and Linux®
platforms.
• Software drivers optimized and certified for professional
workstation applications.
• SMARTSHADER™ HD technology for creating complex visual
effects.
• SMOOTHVISION™ HD technology for advanced full-scene anti-
aliasing.
• HYPER Z™ HD technology for efficient Z-buffer bandwidth
consumption.
System Requirements
Make sure you meet the following system requirements before installing
your FireGL™ V7100 card.
Hardware • Intel® Pentium® 4/Xeon®; AMD Athlon® 64/K7/XP or
compatible.
• 128 MB of system memory; 256 MB or more for best
performance.
• Motherboard with available X16 lane PCI Express slot
and correct chipset driver.
• CD-ROM drive (required for installation software).
• 350 watt or greater power supply (recommended).