Matrox Millennium G550
The Millennium G550 was Matrox' new card for 2001, and was more low-profile than cards that came before it, suitable for shallow desktop or micro-tower units.
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Released | 2001 |
Bus | AGP 4x or 8x | |
Chipset | MGA-G550 | |
Standards | Hercules, CGA, EGA, VGA | |
Memory | 32 MB 64-bit DDR SDRAM | |
Ports | DVI Out 26-pin VGA Feature connector |
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RAMDAC | 360 MHz | |
Part # | AGP: MGIG55MDDLP32DR or MGI-G55MDDLP32DRF (low-profile) PCI: G55MDDAP32DB or G55MDDAP32DBF (low-profile) |
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FCC ID | - | |
Price | At launch: $125 | |
See Also | Millennium G400, Millennium G450 |
"With 32 MB of Double Data Rate (DDR) memory, a 360 MHz primary RAMDAC, and a unique HeadCasting™ Engine accelerating 3D online communication, the Millennium G550 is a titan among graphics cards with trendsetting appeal for the business and home entertainment markets. Comprising an extensive feature set including third-generation DualHead® display capabilities, outstanding 2D performance, and DVI-I support, the Millennium G550 delivers exceptional graphics performance and product stability and ignites a new trend in online communication."
Its core clock ran at 132 MHz with memory clocked at 330 MHz (166 MHz each) due to DDR.
Key features:
Matrox G550 chip
32 MB high-speed Double Data Rate (DDR) memory
UltraSharp 360 MHz RAMDAC
World's best 2D graphics solutions
World's best image output quality
Third-generation DualHead® technology including eDualHead™ browser enhancements
DVI and Dual DVI* support
True multi-display support under the Microsoft® Windows® 2000 operating system
Explosive Windows desktop acceleration
High Quality DVD-Playback
HeadCasting™ Engine for hardware-accelerated 3D facial animation
Bundled HeadCasting™ software for 3D communication
Unified and WHQL-certified drivers
Extensive OS support including Windows® 2000, Windows XP, and Linux
Optimized for latest Intel Pentium III, Pentium 4, AMD Athlon, and AMD Duron platforms
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It was OEM'd by Compaq as part #313435-001.
Matrox also released a Millennium G550 Dual Monitor version with a single DVI out and breakout cable into 2 x 15-pin DSUBs that supported up to two monitors simultaneously.
Board Revisions
I have no board revision information for the G550.
Competition
In the Media
Setting it Up
I have no information on configuring the G550.
Downloads
User Manual Get in touch if you can provide this missing item! |
G550 Chip Spec Sheet Original Matrox Millennium G450 specifications sheet. |
Original Utility Disk Get in touch if you can provide this missing item! |
Video BIOS ROM Get in touch if you can provide this missing item! |
More Pictures
A PCI version of the Millennium G550
An AGP Millennium G550 Dual Monitor with breakout cable
The original retail box for the G550