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IBM IntelliStation POWER 285 Technical Overview and Introduction
Monitor support:
– Resolutions supported: 8/16/24 bit (up to 2048 x 1536 at 60 Hz)
– DDC2B support
– ISO 9241 compliant
Software requirement:
– AIX 5L Version 5.2, or later
Figure 2-7 The GXT4500P graphics accelerator
GXT6500P
The GXT6500P Graphics Accelerator is a 64-bit, mid-range 3D PCI Graphics adapter. The
graphics subsystems provide excellent functionality and performance for demanding graphics
applications in these areas:
Mechanical Computer Aided Design (MCAD) and Engineering (MCAE) for automotive and
aerospace
Petroleum exploration and production
Scientific visualization
LifeScience visualization
Other technical design and visualization
This adapter has the following base features (shown in Figure 2-8 on page 19):
128 MB unified frame buffer:
– 24-bit double buffered up to 2048 x 1536
– 24-bit double buffered stereo up to 1280 x 1024
– 24-bit Z-Buffer
– 4/8-bit overlay
– 8-bit double buffered alpha
– 8-bit stencil
– Eight windows ID bits
– Four clipping planes
Note: For performance-critical applications, install the adapter in PCI-X slot 4.