Compaq AP750 - Professional - 256 MB RAM Technical Manual
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February 2000
0053-0499-D
Prepared by Workstation Division
Compaq Computer Corporation
Contents
Introduction..................................3
Graphics Excellence Program....5
Market Requirements...............7
ATI Rage Pro Turbo..................7
Matrox G200 Quad MMS............8
ELSA Synergy II.......................8
Matrox Millennium G400...........9
Appian Gemini.........................9
3Dlabs Oxygen GVX1..............10
Compaq PowerStorm 600........10
ELSA GLoria II.......................11
Intense3D Wildcat 4110 Pro.....11
Figures
GEP Tiers...............................3
Performance and Productivity
Solution Functionality..............7
Quantified.............................12
Appendices
GEP Certified Solutions.........12
Compaq Workstations Graphics
Support Matrix.......................13
Compaq Workstations Graphics
Product Positioning
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 21
of the benefits of and defines how Compaq delivers the widest
selection of powerful graphics solutions for nearly every customer
type and requirement.
It provides a new comparison framework for considering the various
levels of price, performance, functionality and features available on
each of two classes of graphics. This paper includes product features,
positioning and comparisons between products and recommended
selection criteria based on application usage and customer
environments and perspectives.
st
century. It provides an overview
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
21 century. It provides an overview ATI Rage Pro Turbo………………7 Matrox G200 Quad MMS………...8 of the benefits of and defines how Compaq delivers the widest ELSA Synergy II…………………..8 selection of powerful graphics solutions for nearly every customer Matrox Millennium G400………..9 type and requirement. -
Page 2: February
PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION), EVEN IF COMPAQ HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. The limited warranties for Compaq products are exclusively set forth in the documentation accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting a further or additional warranty. -
Page 3: Introduction
Compaq has created a way to meet these varied market requirements. The Graphics Excellence Program (GEP) is the most critical element of Compaq’s ability to continue to drive the broadest portfolio of graphics solutions in the market to address the need for a diverse array of workstation graphics solutions. -
Page 4: Matrox G200 Quad Mms
Compaq after-market option and these devices are covered under Compaq warranties. Select solutions are not only qualified and profiled in the GEP lab but are also scrutinized by Compaq platform and segment engineering teams for overall quality. These solutions are also the top candidates to promotion to Premier status based on market performance and platform refresh schedules. -
Page 5: Market Requirements
The Premier graphics partners are Compaq’s closest allies and these integrated solutions and option kits meet the needs of roughly 80 percent of the market. This is also where Compaq invests most heavily in terms of its partner relationships. While these solutions pass through the GEP lab, Compaq also spends months working closely with the graphics vendor and professional ISVs to tune and integrate the solutions. - Page 6 (DVI) output, stereo support, large texture memory or hardware-based full scene antialiasing. Compaq provides an array of solutions to meet needs in each of these classes. The following sections place each of Compaq’s Premier, Select and Specialty graphics solutions in the context of the appropriate customer segment and provides an overview of the functionality, performance and pricing that justifies this positioning.
- Page 7 DVI functionality Productivity Graphics Solutions Compaq offers a selection of graphics controllers designed to meet the needs of customers with basic graphics requirements that span 2D, multi-display 2D and even 3D graphics. These controllers are aggressively priced, yet offer strong (though not top of the line) performance and functionality levels.
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Page 8: Ati Rage Pro Turbo
Compaq offers a compelling 3D controller for customers seeking strong performance with a reduced feature set at a low cost. The ELSA Synergy II offered by Compaq is an excellent solution for workstation professionals running CAD, DCC, and GIS applications—especially if these tasks tend to focus on small models or datasets or wireframe or aliased renderings of larger models. - Page 9 Performance 2D Graphics Controllers Compaq offers three solutions in the Performance 2D controller arena, and two of these are Premier solutions based on the Matrox MGA-G400 graphics engine. Compaq offers the Matrox Millennium G400 single display controller and the Matrox Millennium G400 DualHead controller on the Deskpro Workstation AP250 and Professional Workstation AP550 and SP750.
- Page 10 Compaq currently offers four performance 3D graphics solutions, the 3Dlabs Oxygen GVX1, the Compaq PowerStorm 600 (also known as the Intense3D Wildcat 4000), the new ELSA GLoria II and the Intense3D Wildcat 4110 Pro. Each offers some impressive features and performance capabilities that make it a preferred solution for certain classes of customers.
- Page 11 3D controller, please visit: http://www.compaq.com/products/workstations/graphics/pro3d.html Compaq is also pleased to offer the ELSA GLoria II as a Select graphics solution for integration with the Deskpro Workstation AP250 and Professional Workstation AP550 and SP750 systems. The ELSA GLoria II AGP graphics controller is a powerful, high performance 3D graphics solution for Professional 3D users who require a rich feature set and the best balance of price and performance.
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Page 12: Elsa Synergy Ii
As one can see, Compaq has enabled the most robust selection of workstation graphics solutions in the market today. Compaq’s array of solutions spans a full gamut of user needs for price, features, functionality and performance. This breadth of selection provides customers with optimal solutions to their complex and varied workstation requirements. - Page 13 Compaq Professional Workstations Graphics Product Positioning Appendix B Compaq Graphics Support Matrix as of 2/15/2000 Graphics Device AP200 AP240^ AP250 AP400 AP500 AP550 SP700 SP750 2D/MD2D Productivity& Performance ATI Rage Pro Matrox Millennium G400 Matrox Millennium G400 DualHead Matrox Millennium G200...
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