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> The T221 accepts only single-link DVI input, so some form ofmodel
\n> conversion is needed to provide single link. The IBM T221 DG5
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> comes with a single converter box.Ah, okay, good start with the clarification that there's only one in
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> The converter box will not workwork
\n> with DG3 model, because the DG3 firmware code is not designed to
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> with this converter. As described previously, this box convertsthe
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> odd/even dual-link DVI data to two streams of single-link DVIdata,
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> and is detected by DG5 to load the correct firmware code forproperly
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> routing the single-link data.*Nod*. I knew it wouldn't work with the DG3; thanks for
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> To my knowledge, there is only one48
\n> configuration which is known to work with the converter box. A
\n> special mode was created for Nvidia FX4000 to drive the display at
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> Hz using this converter box.The 3Dlabs Realizm 200 and 800 can drive a T221 with the converter,
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> Approximately 2/3 of the screen areis
\n> handled through the dual-link converter box and 1/3 of the screen
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> handled through the single-link output of the card. It may beeffort
\n> possible to use the same or other Nvidia drivers with other Nvidia
\n> cards to achieve success. With non-Nvidia cards, perhaps some
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> with powerstrip to set timings and stripes could lead to thepromised
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> land.*Nod*. Can anyone out there comment on whether the nVidia Linux
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> In principle, with two converter boxes, two dual-link DVI channelsI'd presumed this was the default configuration, so I'm now trying
\n> could be converted to drive T221 in 4 sections. However, this
\n> requires both a driver to handle this and also the proper firmware
\n> code in the monitor to handle this data. Of course, it is
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> possible that IBM may someday choose to fund the necessarydevelopment work
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> for either a two converter box solution or a new T221-like modelwith
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> direct dual-link inputs. In the past, the lack of 2xdual-linkcards
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> was a show-stopper. There would have to be some strong pull fromthe
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> CAD or other visualization market for this to happen. In myopinion,
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> at a minimum, there needs to be a 5000 unit immediate install baseWith the 4000 series Quadros and most Realizm cards coping with dual
\n> opportunity for anything to happen.
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> The visual quality of CAD modelsin
\n> on T221 can be stunning, but most of the market seems interested
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> low-cost solutions, anti-aliasing, 3D, stereo, etc. Thecollaboration
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> of ISVs with the apps is critical- but ISVs can continue selltheir
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> stuff, largely ignoring special hardware requirements.*Nod*. At least people are pushing the supposed capability to drive
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> Good luck getting your DG5 - T221 supply appears to be extremelyThank you; mine's supposedly a refurb, so I'm hoping the supply
\n> tight. T221 is featured prominently in IBM Intellistation sales
\n> literature, so my guess is that at least large orders are being
\n> taken. Does anyone know if non-IBM OEM T221s are available?
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