Intergraph Computer Systems Announces TDZ 2000 GX1 ViZual Workstation Family with Dual 400 MHz Intel Pentium II Xeon Processors.HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 31, 1998-- First high-performance NT workstation vendor to deliver Xeon-based workstations; first to support reseller channel; first to offer extensive range of graphics options Intergraph Computer Systems today announced the immediate availability of the new TDZ TDZ The Dead Zone (movie) TDZ Touchdown Zone TDZ Temperature Danger Zone (food safety) TDZ Tvornica Duhana Zagreb (Croatian tobacco factory) TDZ thiazolidinediones (R) 2000 GX1 ViZual Workstations, the company's new Xeon-based workstation family, powered by up to two 400 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. Intel(R) Pentium(R) II Xeon(tm) processors. As the only high-performance graphics workstation vendor delivering Xeon-based workstations, Intergraph Computer Systems also is the first to deliver workstations with Intel's newest processing technology through the reseller channel. The TDZ 2000 GX1 offers the broadest selection of 2D and 3D graphics subsystems of any Pentium II The successor to the Pentium Pro from Intel. Pentium II refers to the CPU chip or the PC that uses it. Code named "Klamath," the Pentium II was a Pentium Pro with MMX multimedia instructions. Xeon-based system on the market. Customers can choose from an extensive range of graphics options to suit their needs and budget, including Intergraph's own award-winning Intense 3D(tm) and RealiZm(tm) II 3D Graphics and high-performance industry-standard 2D and 2D/3D graphics accelerators. TDZ 2000 GX1 customers also benefit from a generous upgrade policy to Intergraph's recently introduced revolutionary Wildcat 3D Graphics--the only graphics upgrade program in the industry. The policy enables customers to purchase the TDZ 2000 GX1 with today's state-of-the-art 3D graphics, while preserving their investment with a free or low-cost upgrade when Wildcat 3D Graphics become available. The TDZ 2000 GX1 workstations expand Intergraph's versatile family of TDZ 2000 ViZual Workstations, which extends from the entry-level TDZ 2000 GL1, to mid-range 3D offerings such as the TDZ 2000 GL2, all the way to the high-throughput TDZ 2000 GT1 featuring Concurrent Multiport Architecture(tm). For creative and technical professionals who desire the new Xeon processor technology, the TDZ 2000 GX1 is an ideal choice for prepress and publishing, traditional CAD, MCAD MCAD Microsoft Certified Application Developer MCAD Mechanical Computer Aided Design MCAD Medium-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (inherited metabolic disease) MCAD Minneapolis College of Art and Design , animation, digital content creation The development of newsworthy, educational and entertainment material for distribution over the Internet or other electronic media. See DAMS. , and visual simulation applications. "We're proud to continue our tradition of firsts by delivering the latest Intel processing technology to the most power-hungry creative and technical professionals," said Wade Patterson, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Intergraph Computer Systems. "We continue to push the envelope with the highest performing 3D graphics on Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. and no-compromise system components. The TDZ 2000 GX1's extensive graphics options give professionals broad flexibility in configuring a system for any application, whether it's high-performance 2D, mid-range 3D, or the world's fastest graphics available--Intergraph's RealiZm II 3D Graphics." Advanced Features Complement Xeon Technology The TDZ 2000 GX1 leverages single or dual 400 MHz Pentium II Xeon (processor) Pentium II Xeon - The successor to Intel Corporation's Pentium II processor. The Xeon has the same P6 core as existing Pentium Pro/Pentium II units, but it supports a 100 MHz system bus and offers as much as 2 MB of level 2 cache. http://intel. processor technology with no-compromise technical features in all areas of system performance, including: - New Intel 440GX AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) A high-speed 32-bit port from Intel for attaching a display adapter to a PC. It provides a direct connection between the card and memory, and only one AGP slot is on the motherboard. chipset: Supports the Pentium II Xeon processor and AGP graphics AGP graphics - Accelerated Graphics Port bus, as well as accommodating faster speeds and larger caches of future processors. - 2GB SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) A type of dynamic RAM (DRAM) memory chip that has been widely used since the late 1990s. SDRAM chips eliminated wait states by dividing the chip into two cell blocks and interleaving data between them. memory: Supports up to 2GB of RAM, doubling current RAM expansion capabilities over any Pentium II-based platform in the industry (other than Intergraph's top-of-the-line TDZ 2000 GT1, which supports up to 3GB). - 100 MHz SDRAM memory: Takes full advantage of Pentium II Xeon processor with fast, efficient memory reads/writes and synchronized clock A technique of timing the delivery of fires by placing all units on a common time. The synchronized clock uses a specific hour and minute based on either local or universal time. Local time is established using the local time zone. input that eliminates wait-states. Provides industry's best throughput of 800 MB/sec (other than the superior throughput of the TDZ 2000 GT1, with throughput of 1.6 GB/sec). - Wide Ultra2 LVD See LVDS. LVD - Low Voltage Differential SCSI SCSI in full Small Computer System Interface Once common standard for connecting peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, etc.) to small and medium-sized computers. SCSI has given way to faster standards, such as Firewire and USB. disk controller: Supports data transfer rates up to 80 MB/sec (double that of Wide Ultra SCSI), for high-speed throughput essential for applications with intensive I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output. I/O - Input/Output . - 10K-rpm LVD disk drives with SMART technology: The fastest drives available, with SMART technology for self-monitoring, analysis, and prediction of possible impending im·pend intr.v. im·pend·ed, im·pend·ing, im·pends 1. To be about to occur: Her retirement is impending. 2. disk failures. Unprecedented Graphics Options The TDZ 2000 GX1 ViZual Workstation offers a broader selection of 2D and 3D graphics subsystems than any other Pentium II Xeon-based workstation on the market today, including the revolutionary Wildcat 3D Graphics Technology. The selection includes: - RealiZm II 3D Graphics VX113: Intergraph's patented, award-winning technology that delivers the industry's fastest 3D performance, bar none. - RealiZm II 3D Graphics VX25: Supports double-buffered 24-bit color at resolutions up to 1,824 x 1,386 pixels, with up to 64 MB of texture memory for ultra high-speed texturing. - RealiZm II 3D Graphics ZX25: Sustains real-time 3D performance for double-buffered true color graphics at resolutions up to 1,824 x 1,386 pixels. - Intense 3D Pro 2200S: A price/performance leader from Intergraph that delivers superb mainstream 3D performance at affordable price points. - Matrox Millennium II: Delivers the industry's highest-performance 2D acceleration, at entry-level price points. - Matrox DigiDesktop: Delivers dual-screen high-resolution for the Windows NT desktop with multiple video-in-a-window displays. Exceptional Quality and Expandability The new TDZ 2000 GX1 workstation family features a forward-thinking design that emphasizes expandability and uncompromising quality. The TDZ 2000 GX1's Ultra-tower chassis features an innovative form factor that houses seven full-length slots and five drive bays for extensive expandability, with an aesthetically appealing design that enhances creative work environments. The TDZ 2000 GX1 also offers the latest advanced management features such as Intergraph's InterSite suite of management tools, power management, and wake-on-LAN. This attention to quality in every aspect of system design makes the TDZ 2000 GX1 a sound investment that offers lower cost of ownership, superb reliability, and maximum system longevity. Pricing and Availability The new TDZ 2000 GX1 ViZual Workstation is immediately available from authorized Intergraph Computer Systems value-added resellers. Prices start at $4,999 (U.S.). For additional product and sales information, resellers, or customers can call 800-763-0242 or visit the company's Web site at www.intergraph.com/ics/. About Intergraph Computer Systems Intergraph Computer Systems (Huntsville, AL) is the world leader in 3D graphics technology, products, and services for Windows NT. Intergraph develops, manufactures, sells, and supports computer systems and advanced graphics accelerators for the creative and technical desktop in markets such as traditional CAD, MCAD, animation, content creation, publishing and prepress, and digital media. Intergraph's server and networking and interoperability products for the IT environment deliver workgroup to enterprise performance for internet, intranet, and extranet, as well as thin client applications. Hardware products include Pentium/Pentium Pro/Pentium II processors/Windows/Windows NT-based graphics workstations, graphics accelerators, and servers. Intergraph Computer Systems is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Intergraph Corporation (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : INGR). For more information about Intergraph Computer Systems, call 800-763-0242, or visit the company's Web site at www.intergraph.com/ics/. EDITORS: To obtain digital images, go to http://www.intergraph.com/ics/vpr. To obtain slides, contact Shelley Miller at (256) 730-7631 or stmiller@ingr.com. If you wish to provide a telephone number for reader inquiries, please use 800-763-0242. Intergraph's World Wide Web URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. is www.intergraph.com/ics/. Intergraph, TD, TDZ and the Intergraph logo are registered trademarks and Intense 3D, InterSite, and RealiZm are trademarks of Intergraph Corporation. Intel, Pentium, MMX (MultiMedia EXtensions) A set of 57 additional instructions built into the Pentium MMX chip for improved multimedia and modem performance by performing mathematical operations on multiple sets of data at the same time (see SIMD). are registered trademarks and Xeon is a trademark of Intel Corp. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. CONTACT: Intergraph, Huntsville Shelley Miller, (256) 730-7631 stmiller@ingr.com or Dana Staples, (256) 730-1167 dbstaple@ingr.com |
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