FIRE GL™ 8700 is the versatile, cost-effective entry-level 3D
workstation graphics solution. Experience enhanced graphics performance
using the optimized OpenGL® driver and 64MB of DDR memory. FIRE GL™ 8700
offers Direct X® support for advanced graphics realism using new TRUFORM™
and SMARTSHADER™ technologies plus the certified software performance means
increased productivity in a stable 3D model environment.
Overview
- The versatile entry-level 3D workstation graphics solution
- 64MB DDR memory
- Certified application software for reliable and dependable operation
- Optimized OpenGL® for superior software performance
- Full support for DirectX® 8.1
- Dual monitor support
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Optimized software support
- Certified software performance and support means increased
productivity in a stable 3D model environment
- Optimized OpenGL® software drivers advance workstation software
capabilities
- Certified by workstation software developers to operate MCAD and
Digital Content Creation applications with increased proficiency
- FIRE GL™ 8700 is pre-configured to maximize the performance of most
popular operating systems and CPUs
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Advanced workstation graphics
- Powered by RADEON™ 8700 GPU and 64MB DDR memory for advanced 3D
graphics acceleration
- Full support for DirectX® 8.1 – 3D models come to life using ATI’s
revolutionary feature set
- SMARTSHADER™ enables more complex and realistic lighting effects
- Features ATI’s innovative TRUFORM™ technology for higher detailed
models with richer, life-like textures
- Second generation HYPER Z™ II technology conserves memory bandwidth
for improved performance in demanding applications
- CHARISMA ENGINE™ II supports full Transformation, Clipping and
Lighting (T&L) at 62.5 million triangles/second peak processing
capability
- PIXEL TAPESTRY™ II, the FIRE GL™ 8800 3D rendering engine, powers an
incredible 2.4 gigatexels/second for fast fill rates in 32-bit true
color resolution
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Dual monitor support
- Leading-edge HYDRAVISION™ technology supports multiple monitor
combinations
- Connect to digital flat panel to enjoy crisper images and true flat
screen, significantly reduce eyestrain and save space on your desk
- Assign Hot Key shortcuts for the functions you use most often: moving
active windows or applications, accessing controls on the fly, or opening
applications – with a single keystroke
- Set applications to automatically open in your preferred position on
the monitors using the Application Position Memory feature – eliminating
the need to adjust settings every time the computer is turned on
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Specifications
System requirements
- Pentium® 4/III/II, AMD® Athlon® or compatible with AGP 2X or AGP 2X/4X
slot
- 64MB of system memory
- Installation software requires CD-ROM drive
- Plug and Play monitor
- DVD playback requires DVD drive
Graphics controller
Memory configuration
- 64MB Double Data Rate (DDR)
Operating system support
- Windows® NT 4.0
- Windows® 2000
- Windows® XP 32-bit
- Windows® XP 64-bit
- Linux®
Fully optimized
- Intel® SSE and SSE2
- AMD 3Dnow!® Support
Display configurations
- CRT Monitor
- Digital Flat Panel Monitor
- CRT Monitor and Digital Flat Panel Monitor (single DVI-D)
Connectors
Features
- Open GL® double buffer overlay support
- Optimized for superior OpenGL® performance
- ISV Certification for greater application stability & reliability
- OpenGL® double buffer overlay support
- Application customization for end user
- Full support and compliance of DirectX® 8.1
- SMARTSHADER™
- TRUFORM™
- SMOOTHVISION™ anti-aliasing
- HYPER Z™ II
- CHARISMA ENGINE™ II
- PIXEL TAPESTRY™ II
- High performance memory support
- Dual display support
- Integrated Transformation, Clipping and Lighting (T&L)
- Twin cache architecture
- SuperScalar rendering
- Single-pass multi-texturing
- True color rendering
- Triangle setup engine
- Texture cache
- Bilinear/Trilinear filtering
- Line & edge anti-aliasing
- Full-screen anti-aliasing
- Texture compositing
- Texture decompression
- Specular highlights
- Perspectively correct texture mapping
- Mip-mapping
- Z-buffering and double-buffering
Warranty
Resolutions
All video modes comply with VESA DMT (Discrete Monitor Timing) or VESA
GTF (General Timing Format) standards.
Analog or digital monitor with 15-pin VGA connector - single monitor
| Resolution |
Refresh Rate (Hz) |
Line Frequency (kHz) |
Color Depth (bits) |
| 640x480 |
60, 75, 85, 100 |
31.5, 37.5, 43.3, 50.9 |
16 / 32 |
| 800x600 |
60, 75, 85, 100 |
37.7, 46.9, 54.1, 63.9 |
16 / 32 |
| 1024x768 |
60, 75, 85, 100 |
48.4, 60.0, 68.7, 80.8 |
16 / 32 |
| 1280x1024 |
60, 75, 85, 100 |
63.8, 79.8, 91.1, 107.0 |
16 / 32 |
| 1600x1024 * |
60, 76 |
63.6, 81.3 |
16 / 32 |
| 1600x1200 |
60, 75, 85 |
75.0, 93.8, 106.3 |
16 / 32 |
| 1920x1200 * |
60, 76 |
74.5, 95.0 |
16 / 32 |
| 2048x1536 |
60, 75 |
95.3, 120.2 |
16 / 32 |
* Wide Screen Aspect Ratio Mode (16:10)
Digital monitors with DVI connector - single monitor
| Resolution |
Refresh Rate (Hz) |
Color Depth (bits) |
| 640x480 |
60, 75 |
16 / 32 |
| 800x600 |
60, 75 |
16 / 32 |
| 1024x768 |
60, 75 |
16 / 32 |
| 1280x1024 |
60, 75 |
16 / 32 |
| 1600x1200 |
60 |
16 / 32 |
Dual Screen - VGA monitor + digital monitor
| Resolution |
Refresh Rate (Hz) |
Color Depth (bits) |
| Dual 640 x 480 |
60, 75 |
16 / 32 |
| Dual 800 x 600 |
60, 75 |
16 / 32 |
| Dual 1024 x 768 |
60, 75 |
16 / 32 |
| Dual 1280 x 1024 |
60, 75 |
16 / 32 |
| Dual 1600 x 1200 |
60 |
16 / 32 |
NOTE: in Dual Screen mode both displays have the same refresh rate
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