ATI FireGL4 Faq

Q1:	What are the specifications of the ATI FireGL 4?
Q2:	Does the ATI FireGL4 support dual screens?
Q3:	What connectors are available?
Q4:	What Operating Systems will be supported?
Q5:	How can I measure the ATI FireGL4's 3D performance?
Q6:	What graphics modes does the ATI FireGL 4 support?
Q7:	Will there be drivers for Linux?
Q8:	What applications are the ATI FireGL 4's drivers optimized for?
Q9:	What memory configurations are available?
Q10:	What is the warranty on the ATI FireGL4?
Q11:	How do I get support on ATI FireGL4products?
Q12:	Where can I get an ATI Workstation product and how much do they cost?
Q13:	What are the main differences between the ATI FireGL 2 and ATI FireGL 4?
Q14:	What are the main differences between the ATI FireGL 3 and ATI FireGL 4?
Q1:	What are the specifications of the ATI FireGL 4?
A1:	Geometry Processor: RC 1000 256-bit Graphics Rasterizer and GT1000 hardware geometry engine VGA Controller: IBM RC1000, 256 Bit Raster Engine Bus Type: AGP 2X/4X v2.0 Compliant Memory: 128 Mb DDR SDRAM, Unified Frame buffer RAMDAC: 300 MHz / 30-bit Palette DAC Horizontal Sync: 31.5 kHz-106.3 kHz Form Factor: Single, Full Length AGP/Pro50 Card Length Monitors: Dual Monitor, DVI-I Connectors: -Two DVI-I Digital Monitor Output -StereoGraphics Connectors
Q2:	Does the ATI FireGL4 support dual screens?
A2:	Yes. It is possible to run two monitors at one time with the ATI FireGL4.
Q3:	What connectors are available?
A3:	- Two DVI-I (VGA adaptor included) - Stereographics Connectors
Q4:	What Operating Systems will be supported?
A4:	NT 4.0, W2K, Windows XP, Linux
Q5:	How can I measure the ATI FireGL4's 3D performance?
A5:	For OpenGL, you can use the VIEWPERF Test. Download it at the following website: http://www.specbench.org/gpc You can find the sample file "gearduck.max" in 3D Studio Max. This sample file contains an animated rubber ducky being "fricasseed" between two cogwheels. If you run the animated sequence as a preview, then it should run twice as fast with 3D hardware support than with software support. Important: The option "Real Time" should not be activated in the "Time Configuration" under "Play", and "PAL" should be selected under the FrameRate
Q6:	What graphics modes does the ATI FireGL 4 support?
A6:	Following modes are available if using VGA connector: Resolution - Color depth - Vertical freq. (Hz) 0640 x 0480 - 32 bit - 60,75,85,100,120 0800 x 0600 - 32 bit - 60,75,85,100,120 1024 x 0768 - 24 bit - 60,75,85,100, 120 1152 x 0864 - 32 bit - 60,75,85,100 1280 x 0960 - 32 bit - 60,75,85,100 1280 x 1024 - 32 bit - 55,60,73,74,75,76,85,100,120 1440 x 0900 - 32 bit - 75 1600 x 1000 - 32 bit - 60,72,75,76,85,90 1600 x 1024 - 32 bit - 60,76,85 1600 x 1200 - 32 bit - 48i,50i,59,60,72,75,85 1792 x 1344 - 32 bit - 60 1920 x 1200 - 32 bit - 48i,50i,52,59,60,72,75,76 2048 x 1280 - 32 bit - 72,75 2048 x 1536 - 32 bit - 60 2304 x 1440 - 32 bit - 60 1600x600 - 32 bit - 60 2047x768 - 32 bit - 60,75,85 2304x864 - 32 bit - 60,75,85 2560 x 0960 - 32 bit - 60,75 2560 x 1024 - 32 bit - 48i,50i,59,60,72,73,74,75,76 3200 x 1024 - 32 bit - 60 3840 x 2400 - 32 bit - 20i,24i,25i Following modes are available if using DVI connector. Resolution - Color depth - Vertical freq. (Hz) 0640 x 0480 - 32 bit - 60 Hz, 75Hz 0800 x 0600 - 32 bit - 60 Hz, 75Hz 1024 x 0768 - 32 bit - 60 Hz, 75Hz 1280 x 1024 - 32 bit - 60 Hz, 75Hz 1600 x 1200 - 32 bit - 60 Hz
Q7:	Will there be drivers for Linux?
A7:	Yes, we are offering drivers for Linux with full OpenGL support. They are available at www.ati.com
Q8:	What applications are the ATI FireGL 4's drivers certified for?
A8:	The ATI FireGL 4's drivers have built in profiles for the following applications: AutoCAD 2000 Autodesk Inventor™ 5D FreeForm CDRS/3DPAINT Discreet Video Applications ProEngineer Unigraphics I-DEAS Master Series Caligari trueSpace CATIA Version 5 ICEM Surf Softimage|XSI SoftImage|3D SoftImage|DS MultiGen Creator Bentley Systems Microstation Kinetix 3D Studio Max 2.0 Kinetix 3D Studio Max 2.5 Kinetix 3D Studio Max / VIZ 3.x - 4.x Softimage Softimage DS Solidworks SolidEdge SolidDesigner MAYA NT MicroStation Lightwave3D Side Effects Houdini Helix Design Systems EUKLID Houdini ProENGINEER ProDESKTOP Studio Tools
Q9:	What memory configurations are available for the ATI FireGL4?
A9:	ATI FireGL4 includes 128MB of DDR SDRAM memory
Q10:	What is the warranty on the ATI FireGL4?
A10:	3-Year Warranty
Q11:	How do I get support on ATI FireGL products?
A11:	www.ati.com/support
Q12:	Where can I get an ATI Workstation product and how much do they cost?
A12:	For the latest pricing and availability information, please send your request through the online webform at the following location on our website: http://apps.ati.com/cservice/webform.htm
Q13:	What are the main differences between the ATI FireGL 2 and ATI FireGL 4?
A13:	Here are the specifications on each of the cards: The ATI FireGL2 redefines mid-range workstation graphics by delivering a high-powered OpenGL accelerator with outstanding 2D and 3D performance. Perfect for MCAD and other demanding applications, the ATI FireGL2 features 64MB of on-board memory, a 256-bit graphics rasterizer and a hardware accelerated geometry engine, and AGP 2X/4X support. The ATI FireGL 4 offers the maximum workstation 2D/3D graphics performance and features with the added benefit of dual, digital-monitor support via a single-slot card. With its ability to sustain two screens and 128 MB of on-board memory and FSAA, ATI FireGL4 is the preeminent solution for high-end CAD and digital content creation.
Q14:	What are the main differences between the ATI FireGL 3 and ATI FireGL 4?
A14:	The following table shows the main differences between the ATI FireGL3 and ATI FireGL4: ATI FireGL3 ATI FireGL4 Form Factor AGP 2X/4X AGP/Pro50 Heat Sink Passive Active Memory Type DDR SGRAM DDR SDRAM