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9/1/2004 

Graphics cards 

 

 

IBM certified graphics cards 

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 AGP 

 

NVIDIA Quadro FX 4000 (special bid only) 
NVIDIA Quadro FX 3000 
NVIDIA Quadro FX 2000 (special bid only) 
NVIDIA Quadro FX 1100 (supercedes the FX 1000) 
NVIDIA Quadro4 980 XGL 

 
 

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 PCI-express 

 

NVIDIA Quadro FX3400 
NVIDIA Quadro FX1300 

 
 

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 PCI 

 

NVIDIA Quadro FX 600 (special bid only) 

 

The above cards are only supported when purchased as part of a standard or special bid 
model of A Pro, M Pro or Z Pro IntelliStations. Possible differences in video BIOS and/or 
device drivers mean that non IBM versions of these cards may not operate with the T221 as 
expected 

 

 

IBM certified graphics cards (EOL) 

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 AGP 

 

NVIDIA Quadro4 900 XGL 
ATI FireGL4 

 

Supported on earlier, standard M Pro or Z Pro IntelliStation models. Possible differences in 
video BIOS and/or device drivers mean that non IBM versions of these cards may not 
operate with the T221 as expected 

 

 

Other, non-IBM certified graphics cards 

 

It is possible to attach the T221 to other graphics cards, however IBM support cannot be 
provided for all possible options. The suppliers of the following cards claim to support the 
T221; they should be contacted direct for further information 

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 PCI 

 

Matrox HR256 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for 9503-DG3

Page 1: ... this isn t an issue however some applications require a higher rate so that motion or data changes are presented as quickly and smoothly as possible The following table summaries the recommended T221 model and graphics card s depending on the preferred update rate T221 Image motion characteristic Typical Applications Minimum Screen Update Rate Model EDID Firmware level IBM Supported Graphics Card...

Page 2: ...nces in video BIOS and or device drivers mean that non IBM versions of these cards may not operate with the T221 as expected IBM certified graphics cards EOL o AGP NVIDIA Quadro4 900 XGL ATI FireGL4 Supported on earlier standard M Pro or Z Pro IntelliStation models Possible differences in video BIOS and or device drivers mean that non IBM versions of these cards may not operate with the T221 as ex...

Page 3: ... 25 00 29 25 IBM 61 76 IBM 61 11 NVIDIA ATI FireGL4 1 26 IBM 6 12 10 2090 IBM 1 9 16 ATI Note The above device driver levels are the minimum required it is generally advantageous to use the latest level available Configuration The input flexibility offered by the T221 allows it to be driven in a number of different ways There are a total of 4x single link DVI inputs however operation from a single...

Page 4: ...l link DVI 1x via converter box 330MHz pixel clock limit 990MB sec 24bit RGB Internal panel refresh rate 41Hz 41 48Hz Main high resolution modes recommended 1x DVI input 3840x2400 13Hz 2x DVI input 3840x2400 20Hz 4x DVI input 3840x2400 41Hz Dual link DVI modes 1x DVI input 3840x2400 24Hz Single link DVI modes 1x DVI input 3840x2400 13Hz 2x DVI input 3840x2400 20Hz 2x DVI input 3840x2400 24Hz 4x DV...

Page 5: ... minimum level Graphics cards As per supported list T221 EDID 029 default Update rate 13Hz Desktop Single 2 Single monitor twin single link DVI 20Hz Single link DVI T221 9503 DG3 5 3840x2400 20Hz NVIDIA Quadro4 980XGL NVIDIA Quadro FX1000 NVIDIA Quadro FX3000 IntelliStation M Z Pro Single link DVI Driver level As per minimum level Graphics cards As per supported list T221 EDID 029 default Update r...

Page 6: ...t Update rate 24Hz Desktop Single horizontal span via NVIEW utility Dual view extend desktop via OS 4 Single monitor dual link DVI 24Hz DG5 only Dual link DVI Single link DVI T221 9503 DG5 3840x2400 24Hz NVIDIA Quadro FX3000 IntelliStation M Z Pro not connected Driver level Minimum as per FX2000 or FX3000 Graphics cards FX2000 or FX3000 or FX4000 or FX3400 T221 EDID 002 Update rate 24Hz Desktop Si...

Page 7: ... close to PCI express Multi monitor configurations 1 Dual monitor configuration twin single link DVI 13Hz 13Hz Single link DVI T221 9503 DG3 5 3840x2400 13Hz NVIDIA Quadro FX3000 IntelliStation M Z Pro Single link DVI T221 9503 DG3 5 3840x2400 13Hz Driver level Minimum as per FX3000 Graphics cards FX3000 Note other dual output cards can be used as per the supported list however features such as Op...

Page 8: ... Single horizontal span via NVIEW utility Dual view extend desktop via OS Note Dual link converter should be connected to graphics card DVI connector that locates close to AGP or close to PCI express 3 Dual monitor configuration dual dual link DVI 24Hz 24Hz DG5 only Dual link DVI T221 9503 DG5 3840x2400 24Hz NVIDIA Quadro FX4000 IntelliStation M Z Pro Dual link DVI T221 9503 DG5 3840x2400 24Hz Dri...

Page 9: ... select settings advanced general font size other Set the font percentage to 213 by typing in this number in the highlighted box Click OK as necessary in the following pop up boxes and reboot It is necessary to reboot at this point because the following steps depend upon the font setting 2 Increase Mouse Pointer Sizes Launch Control Panel by sequentially selecting start settings control panel Clic...

Page 10: ...y typing in this number in the highlighted box Click OK as necessary in the following pop up boxes exit out of display properties dialog and reboot It is necessary to reboot at this point because the following steps depend upon the DPI setting 2 Change Windows Feature Sizes For WinXP many user appearance settings change automatically when the DPI setting is changed This includes mouse pointer size...

Page 11: ... A Windows 2000 XP utility is available to enable on the fly switching between resolutions See http www 1 ibm com support docview wss rs 0 q 9503 uid psg1MIGR 39635 for details Color Management The T221 incorporates a brightness color calibration facility This enables the brightness and color characteristic of the monitor to be preset to match certain profiles A Windows 2000 XP utility is availabl...

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