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RX1550-TD128EH

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Overview

 


RADEON™ X1550 Chipset Features and Specifications

HyperMemory Support for ATI IGP ASICs ( for WinXP and Vista)
HyperMemory is ATI's latest technology for utilizing and managing system memory
extension to the UMA memory or side-port memory (where supported). This feature allows customers to utilize system memory more efficiently and get better performance at lower cost.

Graphics card memory enhanced by HyperMemory Technolog for reference only.
The information shown below is based on Windows XP only.

 
On-board Graphic Memory
System Memory
 
64MB
128MB
256MB
256MB
128MB
256MB
 
 
512MB
256MB
256MB
512MB
1GB
512MB
512MB
512MB

SHADER Technology
Support for Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 programmable vertex and pixel shaders in hardware.
Shader Model 3.0 vertex and pixel shader support:
- Full speed 32-bit floating point processing.
- High dynamic range rendering with floating point blending and anti-aliasing support.
- High performance dynamic branching and flow control.
Complete feature set also supported in OpenGL® 2.0.

3Dc+™ Advanced Texture Compression
High quality 4:1 compression for normal maps and luminance maps.
Works with any single-channel or two-channel data format.

Next-Generation HYPER Z™ Technology

Hierarchical Z-Buffer with Early Z Test.
Lossless Z-Buffer Compression (up to 48:1).
Fast Z-Buffer Clear.
Z Cache optimized for real-time shadow rendering.
Optimized for performance at high display resolutions, up to and including widescreen HDTV.


Avivo™ Video and Display Engine
New advanced video capabilities, including high fidelity gamma, color correction and scaling.
Dual independent display controllers that support true 30-bpp throughout the display pipe.
- Full symmetry on both heads.
- Each display controller supports display resolutions beyond 2560x1600.
Advanced DVI capabilities, including 10-bit, 16-bit HDR output.
YPrPb component output for direct drive of HDTV displays.
Seamless integration of pixel shaders with video in real time.
VIDEOSOAP™ noise removal filtering for captured video.
MPEG1/2/4 decode and encode acceleration.
- DXVA support.
- Hardware motion compensation, iDCT, DCT and color space conversion.
All-format DTV/HDTV decoding.
Adaptive per-pixel de-interlacing and frame rate conversion (temporal filtering).

Anti-Aliasing and Anisotropic Filtering
2x/4x/6x Anti-Aliasing modes:
- Sparse multi-sample algorithm with gamma correction, programmable sample patterns, and centroid sampling.
- New adaptive anti-aliasing mode.
- Temporal anti-aliasing.
- Lossless color compression (up to 6:1) at all resolutions, up to and including wide screen
HDTV.
2x/4x/8x/16x Anisotropic Filtering modes:
- Up to 128-tap texture filtering.
- Adaptive algorithm with performance and quality options.

PERFORMANCES
• Memory interface: 64-bit
• Engine Clock Speed: 550MHz
• Memory Clock Speed: 800MHz
• Pixel Shader Processor: 4
• Vertex Shader Processor: 2


Note: The VGA card shown here may vary from the actual card.

• All brand name & products are registered trademarks of their respective companies.
• All Chipset specs are derived from ATI data sheet. For your reference only.

 


Bundle MSI developed software

Graphics Card Driver
MSI Live Update Series (Live Graphics Card BIOS & Live Graphics Card Driver)

  Automatically online download & update Graphics Card BIOS & Drivers, reduce the risk of getting the wrong files, and never have the trouble on web site searching.
 
 
GoodMem
  Automatically release the system memory space, reduce the risk of system hang-up.
LockBox
  Instantly enter the data lock mode when you must leave your system for a while.
WMIinfo
  Automatically list the detail system configuration, it helpful for engineering service people.
MSI VIVID
Vivid brings the easiest way to optimize graphic quality. Colorize your vision when browsing digital photos!!! Sharpen characters edge!!! Enhance contrast when playing game!!!
MSI Live
including all real time life information you need, such as Live MSI Product News, Live Daily Information, Live Personal Schedule Manager, Live Search and more.
MSI Secure DOC
MSI Live
E-Color
MediaRing
ShowShift
ThinSoft Be Twin
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Norton Internet Security 2005
Microsoft® DirectX

 
 
 

Product Accessories


MSI Reminds You...
• The accessories will probably be different according to the different selling areas of product models. For details of accessories, please refer to the descriptions on the product package.

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MSI Advanced Live Update Online

MSI Live Update online
MSI Live Update online is designed to automatically download and update the BIOS and driver when there’s a new version online. It helps reduce the risk of getting the wrong file and minimize the trouble of searching the files from MSI website.
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Live Update 5

MSI Live Update 5 is a single utility software that automatically checks BIOS, driver and utility updates and installs for you , which can save your time for searching and lower the risk while updating.
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MSI Vivid Video Technology

MSI Vivid is an easy tool to enhance " image quality ". It can helps users to get better image quality in viewing " Digital photos, document & games " • Vivid brings the easiest way to optimize graphic quality. • Colorize your vision when browsing digital photos!!! • Sharpen characters edge!!! • Enhance contrast when playing game!!!

Brief Specification

The Specification may change without notice. The actual products sold are different from areas. Please check the detailed Specification with your local dealers.
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Memory Type N/A
Memory Size(MB) N/A
Memory Interface N/A
Core Clock Speed(MHz) N/A
Memory Clock Speed(MHz) N/A
Memory Bandwidth(GB/sec) N/A
Texture Fill Rate(billion/sec) N/A
DVI Output N/A
D-SUB Output N/A
HDMI-Output N/A
Mini HDMI-Output N/A
DisplayPort N/A
Mini DisplayPort N/A
TV-Output N/A
VIVO(Video-in/out) N/A
HDTV Support N/A
HDCP Support N/A
HDMI Support N/A
Dual-link DVI N/A
Display Output (Max Resolution) N/A
RAMDACs N/A
DirectX Version Support N/A
OpenGL Version Support N/A
CrossFire Support N/A
SLI Support N/A
3-way SLI N/A
HyperMemory Tech. N/A
TurboCache tech. N/A
Card Dimension(mm) N/A
Weight N/A

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BIOS

Driver

Vista 32,Vista 64,XP 32,XP 64,Win 2000

!Special Note:

The Drivers provided here are exclusively for MSI products only. MSI takes no responsibility for any damage resulted from improper usage or lack of technical expertise.

We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.
MSI Graphic Card Driver 8.34 for Vista
Description Driver version: 8.34
Support OS: 32/64bit Vista

Version
Type ATI Graphics Drivers Release Date 2007-03-13
OS Vista 64, Vista 32
Download ATI_8.34_Vista.zip File Size 88.29 MB
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MSI Graphic Card Driver 8.322
Description Driver version: 8.322
Version
Type ATI Graphics Drivers Release Date 2007-01-03
OS XP 64
Download ATI_8.322.zip File Size 145.69 MB
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MSI Graphic Card Driver 8.322
Description Driver version: 8.322
Version
Type ATI Graphics Drivers Release Date 2007-01-03
OS XP 32, Win 2000
Download ATI_8.322.zip File Size 145.69 MB
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Utility

Win7 32,Win7 64,Vista 32,Vista 64,XP 32,XP 64,Win 2000,Win 98,Win 98 SE,Win Me,Win 95

!Special Note:

The Utilities provided here are exclusively for MSI products only. MSI takes no responsibility for any damage resulted from improper usage or lack of technical expertise.

We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.
MSI Live Update 5
Description • Online update BIOS/Driver/Firmware/Utility.
• Live Monitor auto-detects and suggests the latest BIOS/Driver/Utilities information.
Version 5.0.079
Type Utility Release Date 2012-03-13
OS Win7 64, Win7 32, Vista 64, Vista 32, XP 64, XP 32
Download LiveUpdate.zip File Size 8.67 MB
Note Utility Update only for MSI Mainboard Utility Only
MSI WMI Info
Description System Information Browser with Windows Management.
• Add hand cursor links
• Fix background color
Version 1.1.1.2
Type Utility Release Date 2004-04-19
OS XP 32, Win 2000, Win Me, Win 98 SE, Win 98, Win 95
Download WMIInfo.exe File Size 0.69 MB
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MSI GoodMem
Description GoodMEM is a program which helps you increase your physical system memory size , and monitors your memory usage.
Version 1.0
Type Utility Release Date 2003-09-04
OS XP 32, Win 2000, Win Me, Win 98 SE, Win 98, Win 95
Download insgoodmem.exe File Size 0.14 MB
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Manual

!Special Note:

MSI™ provides user manuals (in PDF format) here for download. You can use Adobe Acrobat Reader (Adobe's WEB Site) to open them.

An easy guide for you to assemble your PC step by step, please refer to "Quick Installation Guide".

We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.
Version Language File Size Download Release Date
Lite English 2.02 MB E_V068(RX1550-TD_series_lite).zip 2007-02-13

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