Options by IBM: Multimedia Products July 26, 1994 Announcement Number: 194-255 Document's Table of Contents: * Abstract * IBM MULTIPLE XGA-2 DISPLAY DEVICE DRIVERS (83G8292) Abstract The IBM Multiple XGA Display Device Driver when used with the minimum system requirements enhances the OS/2 2.1 32-bit XGA Presentation Manager(R) or Windows(1) 3.1 display device drivers by allowing you to spread and view the OS/2 or Windows desktop across multiple displays in environments such as: * Process control * Railroad switching * Financial trading If you are running MVGA and need to upgrade to OS/2(R) 2.1 or need higher resolution/color depth, the Multiple XGA(R) Display Device Driver will be beneficial. The Multiple XGA Display Device Driver software was developed with Software 2000 in Oxford, England, an IBM Business Partner. Single Unit Price: $799 (83G8292) Availability Date: July 26, 1994 (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation (1) Trademark of Microsoft Corporation (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation IN BRIEF . . . +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | | o Supports two to eight XGA display adapters, at least one of | | which must be an XGA-2 adapter | | | | o One of the following operating systems: | | | | - OS/2 2.1, or later | | | | - Windows 3.1 | | | | - OS/2, seamless Windows, WIN-OS/2(TM) full-screen and | | stand-alone Windows | | | | o System requirements: | | | | - For Micro Channel(R) XGA display adapters, an IBM or | | IBM-compatible Micro Channel computer with at least two | | XGAs (on the system board or on separate adapters, or | | both) one of which must be an XGA-2 | | | | - For ISA XGA-2 display adapters, ValuePoint(TM) or | | compatible ISA-bus computer with at least two XGA-2s | | | | For technical support, call the HelpCenter(R) (800-426-7299) or | | request technical information via IBM Faxback (800-426-3395). | | | +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ IBM MULTIPLE XGA-2 DISPLAY DEVICE DRIVERS (83G8292) Technical Information Physical Specifications: * Single Unit o Width: 215 mm (8.5 in.) o Depth: 5 mm (0.2 in.) o Length: 140 mm (5.5 in.) o Weight: 0 gm (5 oz.) * Bulk Package of 100 o Width: 252 mm (9 in.) o Depth: 316 mm (12.63 in.) o Length: 281 mm (11.25 in.) o Weight: 14.34 kg (32 lbs.) Original Country of Origin: U.S.A. Note: This may vary through the life of the product. Hardware Requirements: If you are using Micro Channel XGA display adapters, you must use an IBM or IBM-compatible Micro Channel computer with at least two XGAs (on the system board or on separate adapters, or both) one of which must be an XGA-2. If you are using ISA XGA-2 display adapters, you must use a ValuePoint or compatible ISA-bus computer with at least two XGA-2s. Software Requirements: * OS/2 2.1, or later * DOS with Windows 3.1 Compatibility: * The IBM Multiple XGA Display Device Driver will run in any environment in which the corresponding XGA-2 Device Drivers operate (OS/2 2.1 or Windows 3.1). * The IBM Multiple XGA Display Device Driver will support the following products from Nth Graphics that have two complete XGA-2 chip sets on a single graphics card: o NAT01 -- MCA with 1MB of VRAM o NAT02 -- ISA with 1MB of VRAM o NAT03 -- MCA with 2MB of VRAM o NAT04 -- ISA with 2MB of VRAM It is possible to install as many as four of these cards in an ISA bus PC (AT(R) bus) or Micro Channel architecture bus computer to obtain eight accelerated graphics displays operating in one PC. Planning Information Cable Orders Required: No Installation Time: 10 minutes Help and Service Information: During the warranty period, technical support is available at 800-426-7299 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Technical information via fax can be requested from IBM Faxback service at 800-426-3395. If you need warranty service, return or exchange is available. In addition, if your IBM option is installed in an IBM computer, you may be entitled to service at your location. Your technical support representative can help you determine the best alternative. Packaging: One box Shipment Group * Shrink-wrapped Options by IBM User's Guide with two diskettes Security, Auditability, and Control This product uses the security and auditability features of host hardware, software, and/or application software. Terms and Conditions Field Installable Feature: Yes Warranty Period: Three months Warranty Service: Customer Carry-in Exchange (CCE) Customer Setup: Yes All other terms and conditions are the same as those applicable to the IBM machine type in which the feature is installed. Charges Single Part Unit Description Number Price* MXGA Display Device Driver 83G8292 $799 * The single unit price reflects the purchase price for a single unit acquired from IBM, and is subject to change without notice. This price is for information purposes only, and shall not limit in any way the remarketers' ability to set their own prices for IBM products.