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IntelliStation video adapter selection guide


Attention
Attention:
A four-digit feature code is used to specify a component that is configurable in the IBM configurators, the eBusiness Configurator (eConfig) and the IBM Web-based Hardware Configurator, used in US and Canada. Options that do not have feature codes cannot be integrated by IBM into a system using these IBM configurators. To purchase options separately, refer to the option part number provided in this document.

Video Adapter1 Imaging Dual-
head
Graphics
Memory Signal Width Resolution Supported (each head) Monitor Connector Type Number/
Type
Monitors
Supported
System Support2

NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 X2 PCle3

Ultra-
High
End 3D

Quad

1 GB (512 MB per GPU)

265-bit

2048 x 1536 (analog), 3840 x 2400 (digital)

4 DVI-I

4 digital, hybrid or analog (any combination)

A Pro 6217

NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 PCle3

Ultra-
High-
End 3D

Y

512 MB

256-bit

2048 x 1536 (analog), 3840 x 2400 (digital)

2 DVI-I

2 digital, hybrid or analog (any combination)

A Pro 6217, M Pro 6218 & 9229, Z Pro 6223 & 6228

NVIDIA Quadro FX 3500 PCle

High
End
3D

Y

256 MB

256-bit

2048 x 1536 (analog), 3840 x 2400 (digital)

2 DVI-I

2 digital, hybrid or analog (any combination)

A Pro 6217, M Pro 6218 & 9229, Z Pro 6223 & 6228

ATI FireGL V7100 PCle

High-
End
3D

Y

256 MB

256-bit

2048 x 1536 (analog), 3820 x 2400 (digital)

2 DVI-I

2 digital, hybrid or analog hybrid

M Pro 6218 & Z Pro 6223

NVIDIA Quadro FX 1500 PCIe

Mid-
Range
3D

Y

256 MB

256-bit

2048 x 1536 (analog), 3840 x 2400 (digital)

2 DVI-I

2 digital, hybrid or analog (any combination)

A Pro 6217, M Pro 6218 & 9229, Z Pro 6223 & 9228

NVIDIA FX 1400 PCle

Mid-
Range
3D

Y

128 MB

128-bit

2048 x 1536(analog), 3840 x 2400 (digital)

2 DVI-I

2 digital,hybrid or analog (any combination)

A Pro 6217, M Pro 6218, Z Pro 6223

NVIDIA Quadro FX 550 PCIe

Entry 3D

Y

128 MB

128-bit

2048 x 1536(analog), 1600 x 1200 (digital)

2 DVI-I

2 digital,hybrid or analog (any combination)

M Pro 6218 & 9229, Z Pro 9228

NVIDIA Quadro NVS 285 128 MB PCIe

Performance 2D

Y

128 MB

64-bit

2048 x 1536 (analog), 1280 x 1024 (digital)

2 DVI-D or 2 analog (both require pigtails convert the DMS59)

2 digital, hybrid or analog

A Pro 6217, M Pro 6218 & 9229, Z Pro 6223 & 9228

NVIDIA Quadro NVS 285 64 MB PCIe

Performance 2D

Y

64 MB

64-bit

2048 x 1536 (analog), 1280 x 1024 (digital)

2 DVI-D or 2 analog (both require a pigtail to convert the DMS59)

2 digital, hybrid or 2 analog

A Pro 6217, M Pro 6218, Z Pro 6223

Notes:
  1. Available only as standard equipment in an IntelliStation workstation
    model or configured to order via CTO.
  2. See IntelliStation system at-a-glance sections to identify models
    that include these standard video adapters.
  3. Requires more space than the planar provides between slots,
    preventing the installation of an optional PCI adapter in the adjacent
    PCI slot.

November 17, 2009