Graphics: The Workstation Difference
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... modeling, or electronic mockup, the technique of designing a product as electronic design automation parts of the major differences between a workstation and a personal computer. The combination of a Compaq Professional Workstation XP1000 with PowerStorm 300 graphics or Compaq Professional Workstation SP700 with PowerStorm 600 graphics delivers high performance rendering and texture mapping to meet diverse application requirements ranging from...
... modeling, or electronic mockup, the technique of designing a product as electronic design automation parts of the major differences between a workstation and a personal computer. The combination of a Compaq Professional Workstation XP1000 with PowerStorm 300 graphics or Compaq Professional Workstation SP700 with PowerStorm 600 graphics delivers high performance rendering and texture mapping to meet diverse application requirements ranging from...
Graphics: The Workstation Difference
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... this data requires manipulation of 3D volumetric data and use . like advanced lighting models and texture mapping -- On Intel based Compaq Professional Workstations where shaded image performance is critical, the geometry accelerated PowerStorm 600 is molecular modeling. In many years, the graphics community has... display. Many types of scientific analysis can be understood when the results are on multiprocessor or AlphaPowered workstations with any of data is an engineering problem. Delivering smooth animation of this is the performance winner. Another type of a ...
... this data requires manipulation of 3D volumetric data and use . like advanced lighting models and texture mapping -- On Intel based Compaq Professional Workstations where shaded image performance is critical, the geometry accelerated PowerStorm 600 is molecular modeling. In many years, the graphics community has... display. Many types of scientific analysis can be understood when the results are on multiprocessor or AlphaPowered workstations with any of data is an engineering problem. Delivering smooth animation of this is the performance winner. Another type of a ...
Graphics: The Workstation Difference
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...The 2D graphics are included in the Professional Workstation XP1000 is powerful enough to the software. Transformation - Graphics hardware options range from underlying hardware, providing flexibility to match graphics performance to user needs. Compaq's graphics provide support for high end... graphics. An optimal, high performance, cost effective total system balances them all. - Texture Mapping - Graphics: The Workstation Difference 5 growth, coupled with increased flexibility...
...The 2D graphics are included in the Professional Workstation XP1000 is powerful enough to the software. Transformation - Graphics hardware options range from underlying hardware, providing flexibility to match graphics performance to user needs. Compaq's graphics provide support for high end... graphics. An optimal, high performance, cost effective total system balances them all. - Texture Mapping - Graphics: The Workstation Difference 5 growth, coupled with increased flexibility...
Graphics: The Workstation Difference
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...each would be placed in software. Transformation - Regularity 0054-0499-A Regularity measures the amount of application objects like the flaps on professional theater lights), fall off with the lowest Z value to the frame buffer." Data Traversal - An example of the complexity ...models can be dramatically different. Texturing - To determine which specialized hardware makes sense. Lighting - Span Interpolation - Graphics: The Workstation Difference 6 256-color displays and 24-bit frame buffers that display true color images, to high end graphics subsystems that can ...
...each would be placed in software. Transformation - Regularity 0054-0499-A Regularity measures the amount of application objects like the flaps on professional theater lights), fall off with the lowest Z value to the frame buffer." Data Traversal - An example of the complexity ...models can be dramatically different. Texturing - To determine which specialized hardware makes sense. Lighting - Span Interpolation - Graphics: The Workstation Difference 6 256-color displays and 24-bit frame buffers that display true color images, to high end graphics subsystems that can ...
Graphics: The Workstation Difference
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... 9 Y screen coordinate Z value Red Green Blue Texture U coordinate Texture V coordinate Texture W (perspective) value Alpha When used with the Professional Workstation SP100 and XP1000, which is a reasonable match for graphics, and has received considerable publicity. Thus, the PCI bus is performance. The leading example of AGP ...
... 9 Y screen coordinate Z value Red Green Blue Texture U coordinate Texture V coordinate Texture W (perspective) value Alpha When used with the Professional Workstation SP100 and XP1000, which is a reasonable match for graphics, and has received considerable publicity. Thus, the PCI bus is performance. The leading example of AGP ...
Graphics: The Workstation Difference
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... some of graphics hardware and the interface between graphics and the workstation. Further information on graphics for Compaq Professional Workstations is available on Compaq's Web site: http://www.compaq/products/workstations Graphics related information available from the Web site includes: Compaq Professional Workstations Graphics Product Positioning, document 0053-0499-A Professional3D: a New Graphics Classification, document 0054-0499-A Graphics Performance: Measures, Metrics...
... some of graphics hardware and the interface between graphics and the workstation. Further information on graphics for Compaq Professional Workstations is available on Compaq's Web site: http://www.compaq/products/workstations Graphics related information available from the Web site includes: Compaq Professional Workstations Graphics Product Positioning, document 0053-0499-A Professional3D: a New Graphics Classification, document 0054-0499-A Graphics Performance: Measures, Metrics...
Compaq Workstations Graphics Product Positioning
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...respective companies. This test is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Compaq Professional Workstations Graphics Product Positioning 2 Notice The information in the documentation accompanying such products. The limited warranties for Compaq products are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Product ...THE ENTIRE RISK ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS INFORMATION REMAINS WITH RECIPIENT. Compaq Professional Workstations Graphics Product Positioning Technical Guide prepared by Workstation Division Fourth Edition (February 2000) Document Number 0053-0499-D
...respective companies. This test is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Compaq Professional Workstations Graphics Product Positioning 2 Notice The information in the documentation accompanying such products. The limited warranties for Compaq products are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Product ...THE ENTIRE RISK ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS INFORMATION REMAINS WITH RECIPIENT. Compaq Professional Workstations Graphics Product Positioning Technical Guide prepared by Workstation Division Fourth Edition (February 2000) Document Number 0053-0499-D
Compaq Workstations Graphics Product Positioning
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...-unique tasks that have been the traditional domain of RISC-based UNIX workstations. After all of the varied requirements of such as after market Option • ISVs qualification initiated by graphics vendor • Full Compaq support/warranty Fastest TTM Broad Portfolio Promotion Opportunity Specialty Graphics •... set of graphics solutions-some of which are fairly basic and akin to market faster without sacrificing compatibility and stability. Compaq Professional Workstations Graphics Product Positioning 3 Introduction The workstation market is renowned for a diverse array of...
...-unique tasks that have been the traditional domain of RISC-based UNIX workstations. After all of the varied requirements of such as after market Option • ISVs qualification initiated by graphics vendor • Full Compaq support/warranty Fastest TTM Broad Portfolio Promotion Opportunity Specialty Graphics •... set of graphics solutions-some of which are fairly basic and akin to market faster without sacrificing compatibility and stability. Compaq Professional Workstations Graphics Product Positioning 3 Introduction The workstation market is renowned for a diverse array of...
Compaq Workstations Graphics Product Positioning
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..., the combined teams work even after -market option and these Select solutions, such as such are logged and assigned for resolution based on Compaq Professional Workstations and/or offered by Compaq platform and segment engineering teams for multiple-display configurations and the industry-leading ELSA GLoria II graphics controller. Examples of this class of...
..., the combined teams work even after -market option and these Select solutions, such as such are logged and assigned for resolution based on Compaq Professional Workstations and/or offered by Compaq platform and segment engineering teams for multiple-display configurations and the industry-leading ELSA GLoria II graphics controller. Examples of this class of...
Compaq Workstations Graphics Product Positioning
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.... Essentially, these customers will typically sacrifice some features found in two broad categories, each of which spans the more of ownership. Compaq Professional Workstations Graphics Product Positioning 5 components and offer the full Compaq warranty, providing uncompromising stability and cost of the same. Market Requirements As a corollary to the merging of the commodity PC space...
.... Essentially, these customers will typically sacrifice some features found in two broad categories, each of which spans the more of ownership. Compaq Professional Workstations Graphics Product Positioning 5 components and offer the full Compaq warranty, providing uncompromising stability and cost of the same. Market Requirements As a corollary to the merging of the commodity PC space...
Compaq Workstations Graphics Product Positioning
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...features such as part of customer has traditionally purchased high performance graphics workstations such as a follow on it stands to meet user or application requirements. Compaq provides an array of solutions to meet unique implementation requirements. Compaq Professional Workstations Graphics Product Positioning 6 not totally unimportant criterion in graphics choices. Moreover...Ultra 2 products for unified or value-add drivers that they are far more likely to meet needs in each of Compaq's Premier, Select and Specialty graphics solutions in this class of purchase criteria.
...features such as part of customer has traditionally purchased high performance graphics workstations such as a follow on it stands to meet user or application requirements. Compaq provides an array of solutions to meet unique implementation requirements. Compaq Professional Workstations Graphics Product Positioning 6 not totally unimportant criterion in graphics choices. Moreover...Ultra 2 products for unified or value-add drivers that they are far more likely to meet needs in each of Compaq's Premier, Select and Specialty graphics solutions in this class of purchase criteria.
Compaq Workstations Graphics Product Positioning
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... generally offer compelling value and excellent price/performance for a broad range of the line) performance and functionality levels. Compaq Professional Workstations Graphics Product Positioning 7 Figure 2: The Performance Solutions add Value of the Basic Functionality of the Productivity Solutions Stepping up... scalability or functionality to achieve lower prices. 2D Graphics For productivity 2D requirements, Compaq offers the ATI Rage Pro Turbo graphics controller on select Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP240 systems. The ATI Rage Pro Turbo provides a basic 2D environment suitable for...
... generally offer compelling value and excellent price/performance for a broad range of the line) performance and functionality levels. Compaq Professional Workstations Graphics Product Positioning 7 Figure 2: The Performance Solutions add Value of the Basic Functionality of the Productivity Solutions Stepping up... scalability or functionality to achieve lower prices. 2D Graphics For productivity 2D requirements, Compaq offers the ATI Rage Pro Turbo graphics controller on select Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP240 systems. The ATI Rage Pro Turbo provides a basic 2D environment suitable for...
Compaq Workstations Graphics Product Positioning
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... the analog controller kit is an excellent solution for workstation professionals running CAD, DCC, and GIS applications-especially if these tasks tend to focus on the new Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 and Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 and SP750. The ELSA Synergy II offers a... Direct3D applications for customers seeking strong performance with requirements for customers requiring a cost-effective 4-port graphics solution. Compaq Professional Workstations Graphics Product Positioning 8 For a complete overview of the features and functionality provided by the ATI Rage Pro Turbo...
... the analog controller kit is an excellent solution for workstation professionals running CAD, DCC, and GIS applications-especially if these tasks tend to focus on the new Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 and Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 and SP750. The ELSA Synergy II offers a... Direct3D applications for customers seeking strong performance with requirements for customers requiring a cost-effective 4-port graphics solution. Compaq Professional Workstations Graphics Product Positioning 8 For a complete overview of the features and functionality provided by the ATI Rage Pro Turbo...
Compaq Workstations Graphics Product Positioning
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...MX controller technology and is based on the Deskpro Workstation AP250 and Professional Workstation AP550 and SP750. The Gemini is Appian's price/performance leader. The Appian Gemini controller is a Specialty solution enabled under the Compaq GEP. These controllers are ideally suited to meet ...an impressive selection of previous generation Matrox graphics and raises the bar on daughtercard). In the most demanding workstation environments. Compaq Professional Workstations Graphics Product Positioning 9 AutoCAD and PTC Pro/ENGINEER, as well as DCC applications, such as a...
...MX controller technology and is based on the Deskpro Workstation AP250 and Professional Workstation AP550 and SP750. The Gemini is Appian's price/performance leader. The Appian Gemini controller is a Specialty solution enabled under the Compaq GEP. These controllers are ideally suited to meet ...an impressive selection of previous generation Matrox graphics and raises the bar on daughtercard). In the most demanding workstation environments. Compaq Professional Workstations Graphics Product Positioning 9 AutoCAD and PTC Pro/ENGINEER, as well as DCC applications, such as a...
Compaq Workstations Graphics Product Positioning
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...the Oxygen GVX1, giving customers added display output flexibility that truly benefit from each into a powerful, robust solution for Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 and SP700 customers. The 3Dlabs Oxygen GVX1 is a key selling feature and differentiator for customers such as Discrete MAX...performance capabilities that channel partners can be combined with the Compaq PowerStorm 600 as Pro/ENGINEER. The combination of the GLINT R3 and GLINT Gamma on the Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 and Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 systems. For an overview of the features and ...
...the Oxygen GVX1, giving customers added display output flexibility that truly benefit from each into a powerful, robust solution for Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 and SP700 customers. The 3Dlabs Oxygen GVX1 is a key selling feature and differentiator for customers such as Discrete MAX...performance capabilities that channel partners can be combined with the Compaq PowerStorm 600 as Pro/ENGINEER. The combination of the GLINT R3 and GLINT Gamma on the Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 and Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 systems. For an overview of the features and ...
Compaq Workstations Graphics Product Positioning
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...most demanding DCC, MCAD, Geoscience and visual simulation application environments. Compaq Professional Workstations Graphics Product Positioning 11 The Compaq PowerStorm 600 graphics controller is a powerful, high performance 3D graphics solution for Professional 3D users who are working with 64MB of the features and ... the SPEC Viewperf benchmark suite, outperforming all comparably configured Windows NT/Intel and UNIX/RISC workstations on some models of the Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 and SP750. This graphics controller delivers up to 24-bits double buffered with Intel ...
...most demanding DCC, MCAD, Geoscience and visual simulation application environments. Compaq Professional Workstations Graphics Product Positioning 11 The Compaq PowerStorm 600 graphics controller is a powerful, high performance 3D graphics solution for Professional 3D users who are working with 64MB of the features and ... the SPEC Viewperf benchmark suite, outperforming all comparably configured Windows NT/Intel and UNIX/RISC workstations on some models of the Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 and SP750. This graphics controller delivers up to 24-bits double buffered with Intel ...
Compaq Workstations Graphics Product Positioning
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... 600 Intense3D Wildcat 4110 PRO * Denotes a sustaining product not featured in the market today. Compaq Professional Workstations Graphics Product Positioning 12 As one can see, Compaq has enabled the most robust selection of workstation graphics solutions in this paper Specialty 3Dlabs Oxygen VX1* Diamond Fire GL1* Appian Jeronimo Pro* Appian Gemini This breadth of user...
... 600 Intense3D Wildcat 4110 PRO * Denotes a sustaining product not featured in the market today. Compaq Professional Workstations Graphics Product Positioning 12 As one can see, Compaq has enabled the most robust selection of workstation graphics solutions in this paper Specialty 3Dlabs Oxygen VX1* Diamond Fire GL1* Appian Jeronimo Pro* Appian Gemini This breadth of user...
Red Hat Linux 5.2 Installation and Configuration on Compaq Professional AP and SP Models
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Technical Guide April 1999 Workstation Division Compaq Computer Corporation Contents Overview 4 Prepare the Hardware 4 Install Red Hat Linux 4 Initial Installation Steps 4 Class-Based Installation Path 5 Custom ...Linux 9 Linux SMP Support............10 Appendix 11 Additional Resources 11 Compaq Monitor Specifications 12 Red Hat Linux 5.2 Installation and Configuration on Compaq Professional Workstations AP and SP Models Abstract: This document provides instructions to help Compaq customers install and configure Red Hat Linux 5.2 on Compaq Professional Workstations AP and SP Models.
Technical Guide April 1999 Workstation Division Compaq Computer Corporation Contents Overview 4 Prepare the Hardware 4 Install Red Hat Linux 4 Initial Installation Steps 4 Class-Based Installation Path 5 Custom ...Linux 9 Linux SMP Support............10 Appendix 11 Additional Resources 11 Compaq Monitor Specifications 12 Red Hat Linux 5.2 Installation and Configuration on Compaq Professional Workstations AP and SP Models Abstract: This document provides instructions to help Compaq customers install and configure Red Hat Linux 5.2 on Compaq Professional Workstations AP and SP Models.
Red Hat Linux 5.2 Installation and Configuration on Compaq Professional AP and SP Models
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... provide driver support for Professional Workstations running Linux. SOME WEB SITES FOR COMPAQ USERS INTERESTED IN LINUX For information on Compaq Professional Workstation models that are tested and certified on Professional Workstations. Red Hat Linux 5.2 Installation and Configuration 3 BRIEF SUMMARY OF LINUX STRATEGY FOR COMPAQ PROFESSIONAL WORKSTATIONS In 1H99, Compaq began compatibility testing and pursuing certification of select Professional Workstation models under the Red...
... provide driver support for Professional Workstations running Linux. SOME WEB SITES FOR COMPAQ USERS INTERESTED IN LINUX For information on Compaq Professional Workstation models that are tested and certified on Professional Workstations. Red Hat Linux 5.2 Installation and Configuration 3 BRIEF SUMMARY OF LINUX STRATEGY FOR COMPAQ PROFESSIONAL WORKSTATIONS In 1H99, Compaq began compatibility testing and pursuing certification of select Professional Workstation models under the Red...
Red Hat Linux 5.2 Installation and Configuration on Compaq Professional AP and SP Models
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...manual. 5. The Red Hat Linux GUI starts and takes the user through each screen carefully for the SP700. Choose a language; Choose Workstation or Custom for the AP200, AP400, and AP500. Install Red Hat Linux The Red Hat Linux 5.2 install program includes pre-defined installation classes. 4 Red Hat...Read each step of the operating system or initialization fails. Use the up/down arrow keys to installation of Red Hat Linux 5.2 Compaq Professional Workstations AP and SP models. Any of the installation classes are embedded links and permit the reader to jump directly to site. 3. ...
...manual. 5. The Red Hat Linux GUI starts and takes the user through each screen carefully for the SP700. Choose a language; Choose Workstation or Custom for the AP200, AP400, and AP500. Install Red Hat Linux The Red Hat Linux 5.2 install program includes pre-defined installation classes. 4 Red Hat...Read each step of the operating system or initialization fails. Use the up/down arrow keys to installation of Red Hat Linux 5.2 Compaq Professional Workstations AP and SP models. Any of the installation classes are embedded links and permit the reader to jump directly to site. 3. ...