ATI Technologies FireGL X3-256, User Manual

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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:
• Real-time photo-realistic rendering and animation.
• Stable and reliable software support for Windows® and Linux®
platforms.
• Optimized and certified for professional workstation applications.
• SMARTSHADER™ technology for creating complex visual
effects.
• SMOOTHVISION™ technology for advanced full-scene anti-
aliasing.