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Compaq Professional Workstations Graphics Product Positioning

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Appendix B Compaq Graphics Support Matrix as of 2/15/2000

Graphics Device

CPW 

AP200

DPW 

AP240^ 

DPW 

AP250 

CPW 

AP400

CPW 

AP500

CPW 

AP550 

CPW 

SP700

CPW 

SP750 

2D/MD2D Productivity& Performance

ATI Rage Pro

Matrox Millennium G400

Matrox Millennium G400 DualHead

Matrox Millennium G200 

Matrox G200 Quad MMS

Appian Gemini

Matrox Productiva G100 Quad 

3D Productivity

Synergy II AGP - NT4

AGP - NT4

3D Performance

ELSA GLoria II

Oxygen GVX1 AGP

Oxygen GVX1 PCI 

PowerStorm 600

Intense3D Wildcat  4110 PRO

Summary of Contents for Professional AP400

Page 1: ... Abstract This paper covers all graphics options certified for use with Compaq Professional and Deskpro Workstations This paper also introduces updated information regarding Compaq s Graphics Excellence Program and how this program stands to usher in a new age of customer choice for the 21st century It provides an overview of the benefits of and defines how Compaq delivers the widest selection of ...

Page 2: ...onal warranty This publication does not constitute an endorsement of the product or products that were tested The configuration or configurations tested or described may or may not be the only available solution This test is not a determination or product quality or correctness nor does it ensure compliance with any federal state or local requirements Product names mentioned herein may be trademar...

Page 3: ...graphics solutions in the market to address the need for a diverse array of workstation graphics solutions It allows Compaq to efficiently extend its line and solutions portfolio and enables solutions that otherwise would not enjoy broad recognition This program also allows Compaq to bring the latest graphics technologies to market faster without sacrificing compatibility and stability Compaq uses...

Page 4: ...lete any issues that have not been resolved by the end of the graphics partner visits are logged and assigned for resolution based on the nature of the problem Representatives from both sides are constantly in contact to assure smooth reconciliation of outstanding debug work even after the joint testing has been completed Only after both parties are satisfied is certification granted Select Graphi...

Page 5: ... and 3D controllers The best way to think about these two classes are to apply labels based on customer attributes Compaq considers these classes as those with basic Productivity requirements and those with more demanding Performance requirements Essentially these can be defined as follows Productivity customers Productivity customers are best represented by the class of users that have traditiona...

Page 6: ...generally prefer established graphics OEM brand s and have often found or developed application level optimizations for these solutions that in many ways lock them in to a given brand of solution They are often willing to pay for unified or value add drivers that improve the performance and or stability of the graphics environment And as a follow on it stands to reason that they would require grap...

Page 7: ...ent applications where workstation class compute horsepower and expandability is required And since the ATI Rage Pro Turbo graphics infrastructure is quite common in many brands of commercial PCs customers appreciate the benefits of deploying a single graphics technology and driver set across PC and workstation user bases Additionally since this graphics technology is so common and does not requir...

Page 8: ...g PowerDesk enables single control panel access to manage features such as color and resolution dialog box and other vital window management functions that become increasingly important to boosting productivity in multi display environments For a complete overview of the features and functionality provided by the Matrox G200 Quad MMS controller please visit http www compaq com products workstation...

Page 9: ...d raises the bar on 2D graphics performance and features In the most demanding professional and business applications these controllers combine superior performance image quality and support for new graphics processing techniques in one easy to use easy to install solution The new Matrox G400 delivers exceptional 2D performance providing a compelling alternative to the older Matrox Millennium G200...

Page 10: ... GLINT Gamma geometry processor The combination of the GLINT R3 and GLINT Gamma on the Oxygen GVX1 makes this graphics controller an ideal choice for 3D application performance for CAD CAM DCC GIS solids modeling and visual data analysis applications especially when medium sized datasets and models are used The 3Dlabs Oxygen GVX1 graphics controller is available in an AGP ATX form factor or PCI fo...

Page 11: ...d by the ELSA GLoria II Performance 3D controller please visit http www compaq com products workstations graphics pro3d html The Intense3D Wildcat 4110 Pro was announced in November 1999 as a Select graphics solution and is now available as Premier solution integrated on some models of the Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 and SP750 This graphics controller delivers up to twice the performance...

Page 12: ...PRO Matrox G200 Quad Multi Monitor Series MMS ELSA GLoria II 3Dlabs Oxygen VX1 Diamond Fire GL1 Appian Jeronimo Pro Appian Gemini Denotes a sustaining product not featured in this paper Com paq Dell HP IBM MatroxMillenniumG200 MatroxMillenniumG200 MatroxMillenniumG200 MatroxG 100QuadMMS MatroxG100QuadMMS MatroxG 200QuadMMS MatroxMillenniumG250 MatroxMillenniumG400 MatroxG 400DualHead MatroxG400MAX...

Page 13: ...CPW AP500 CPW AP550 CPW SP700 CPW SP750 2D MD2D Productivity Performance ATI Rage Pro Matrox Millennium G400 Matrox Millennium G400 DualHead Matrox Millennium G200 Matrox G200 Quad MMS Appian Gemini Matrox Productiva G100 Quad 3D Productivity Synergy II AGP NT4 Synergy AGP NT4 3D Performance ELSA GLoria II Oxygen GVX1 AGP Oxygen GVX1 PCI PowerStorm 600 Intense3D Wildcat 4110 PRO ...

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