Nvidia FX 1500 User Manual

Models
NVIDIA Quadro FX 1500 PCI-Express graphics controller kit.
Includes: PCA with ATX bracket, DVI to VGA converters, HDTV dongle, CD and manual.
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Introduction
The NVIDIA Quadro FX 1500 graphics card is a leading mid-range professional 3D graphics option with 256 MB of fast
GDDR-3 memory, giving excellent price/performance suitable for CAD, DCC, and visualization applications.
The revolutionary new architecture increases raw geometry and fill rate performance over previous generation products and
delivers 40GB/sec. memory bandwidth with support for 256 MB ultra-fast GDDR3 memory. NVIDIA Quadro FX 1500
provides the optimal blend of quality, precision, performance, programmability, and price for professional CAD, DCC, and
visualization applications. Featuring HD out and two dual-link DVI connectors, NVIDIA Quadro FX 1500 offers the industry's
best image quality at resolutions up to 3840 x 2400.
Performance & Features
Features include an array of parallel vertex engines, fully programmable pixel pipelines, a high-speed graphics memory bus,
and next-generation crossbar memory architecture:
256MB G-DDR3 graphics memory
Two Dual Link DVI-I + 9-pin HDTV Out (HD output cable included)
OpenGL quad-buffered stereo
Rotated-Grid FSAA
High Precision Dynamic Range Technology
Unlimited Vertex & Pixel programmability
128-bit IEEE floating-point precision graphics pipeline
32-bit floating point color precision per component
Hardware overlays
Hardware accelerated anti-aliased points and lines
Two-sided lighting
Occlusion culling
Advanced full-scene anti-aliasing
Optimized and certified for OpenGL® 2.0 and DirectX® 9.0 applications
Multi-display productivity
PCI-Express x16 bus
Compatibility
The NVIDIA Quadro FX 1500 is supported on HP xw4400, xw6400, xw8400, xw9400 Workstations.
Service and Support
The NVIDIA Quadro FX 1500 has a one-year limited warranty or the remainder of the warranty of the HP product in which it
is installed. Technical support is available seven days a week, 24 hours a day by phone, as well as online support forums.
Parts and labor are available on-site within the next business day. Telephone support is available for parts diagnosis and
installation. Certain restrictions and exclusions apply.
QuickSpecs
NVIDIA Quadro FX 1500 Graphics Controller
Overview
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Nvidia FX 1500 Specifications

General

Memory Size	256 MB
Memory Type	GDDR3
Memory Interface	256-bit
Interface	PCIe x16
Shader Model	3.0
OpenGL Support	2.1
DirectX Support	9.0c
RAMDAC	400 MHz
Max Resolution	2560x1600
GPU	Quadro FX 1500
Outputs	2 x DVI, 1 x S-Video

Summary

NVIDIA Quadro FX 1500 Graphics Controller Overview

Models

Details the NVIDIA Quadro FX 1500 PCI-Express graphics controller kit contents.

Introduction

Highlights the Quadro FX 1500's mid-range professional 3D graphics capabilities and benefits.

Performance and Features

Lists key features like parallel vertex engines, programmable pixel pipelines, and memory architecture.

Compatibility

Specifies supported HP Workstation models for the NVIDIA Quadro FX 1500.

Service and Support

Outlines warranty, technical support availability, and parts/labor services.

NVIDIA Quadro FX 1500 Technical Specifications

Form Factor

Specifies the physical form factor of the graphics controller.

Graphics Controller

Identifies the graphics controller model.

Bus Type

Details the interface type for the graphics card.

Memory

Specifies the graphics memory type and size.

Connectors

Lists the available video output connectors.

Display Resolution Support

Details supported resolutions for analog and digital displays.

RAMDAC

Specifies the RAM Digital-to-Analog Converter speed.

Architecture Features

Lists advanced graphical processing features and capabilities.

Shading Architecture

Describes the programmable GPU and shading capabilities.

Supported Graphics APIs

Lists the graphics APIs the controller supports.

Available Graphics Drivers

Provides information on where to find graphics drivers.