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Introduction
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• 2D graphics features
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Optimized 256-bit BLT engine
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32-bit alpha blended cursor
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Programmable 3-color transparent cursor
• 3D graphics features
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200 megapixels/sec fill rate
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Maximum 3D resolution: 1600x1200x32 @ 85Hz
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Flat and Gouraud shading
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16- and 24-bit Z-buffering and 16- and 24-bit W-buffering
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Vertex and programmable pixel fogging and atmospheric
effects
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Double and triple render buffer
• Software drivers
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Windows
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98SE/2000/ME/XP
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Windows NT
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4.0
Onboard Audio Features
• 18-bit stereo full-duplex codec with independent variable sam-
pling rate
• High quality differential CD input
• True stereo line level outputs
• S/PDIF-out interface
• 2-channel audio output
• Headphone amplifier - 1W
S/PDIF
S/PDIF is a standard audio file transfer format that transfers digital
audio signals to a device without having to be converted first to
an analog format. This prevents the quality of the audio signal
from degrading whenever it is converted to analog. S/PDIF is usu-
ally found on digital audio equipment such as a DAT machine or
audio processing device. The S/PDIF connector on the system
board sends surround sound and 3D audio signal outputs to am-
plifiers and speakers and to digital recording devices like CD re-
corders.
