Compaq Evo D500 User Manual

Technical Reference Guide
6.3.1 DISPLAY MODES
The graphics modes supported by the NVIDIA controller are listed in Tables 6-3.
Table 6-3. NVIDIA TNT2 Pro Graphics Display Modes
Table 6-3.
NVIDIA TNT2 Pro Graphics Display Modes
Resolution Bits per pixel Color Depth Max. Refresh Frequency (Hz)
640 x 480 8 256 85
640 x 480 16 65K 85
640 x 480 24 16.7M 85
800 x 600 8 256 85
800 x 600 16 65K 85
800 x 600 24 16.7M 85
1024 x 768 8 256 85
1024 x 768 16 65K 85
1024 x 768 24 16.7M 85
1152 x 864 8 256 85
1152 x 864 16 65K 85
1152 x 864 24 16.7M 85
1280 x 1024 8 256 85
1280 x 1024 16 65K 85
1280 x 1024 24 16.7M 85
1600 x 1200 8 256 85
1600 x 1200 16 65K 85
1600 x 1200 24 16.7M 85
1800 x 1440 8 256 85
1800 x 1440 16 65K 85
1800 x 1440 24 16.7M 85
1920 x 1080 8 256 85
1920 x 1080 16 65K 85
1920 x 1080 24 16.7M 85
1920 x 1200 8 256 75
6.3.2 NVIDIA GRAPHICS PROGRAMMING
The NVIDIA graphics controller is configured through PCI configuration registers and controlled
through memory-mapped registers by an appropriate software driver.
6.3.3 NVIDIA GRAPHICS UPGRADING
The method of upgrading the NVIDIA graphics controller is determined by the system type.
Compaq Deskpro EN Small Form Factor: No AGP slot is provided for upgrading the NVIDIA
graphics on Deskpro EN SFF models, which have the NVIDIA graphics controller embedded on
the system board. Since PCI graphics adapters are generally considered inferior to AGP types, a
true "upgrade" is not possible on these systems. However, dual-monitor support is possible by
adding a PCI-type graphics card.
Compaq Deskpro EN Slim Desktop/Configurable Minitower: Upgrading the AGP graphics is
facilitated by replacing the existing nVIDIA graphics card with another AGP graphics adapter
card. During POST, the BIOS will detect the presence of the AGP graphics adapter in the AGP
slot and inhibit the integrated controller of the 82815 GMCH. Dual monitor support is possible by
adding a PCI graphics card.
Compaq Deskpro and Evo Personal Computers
Featuring Intel Celeron and Pentium III Processors
Fifth Edition - March 2002
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Compaq Evo D500 Specifications

General

Brand	Compaq
Model	Evo D500
Category	Desktop
Language	English