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Superior Performance for Business Computing
             Includes 7 free software tiles. A $500 value!
 

Powered by Matrox

The Matrox Mystique 220 Business features a new, high speed 220 MHz RAMDAC and the Matrox MGA-1164SG graphics chip delivering the ultimate 2D performance, as well as outstanding 3D and video. Its 220 RAMDAC also offers high refresh rates with exceptional picture quality for your high resolution applications. And because Matrox has expertly engineered its drivers for Windows 95, NT, 3.11 and OS/2, you'll get speed and reliability that's second to none.

Fast 2D and Video

• True 24-bit color at resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 for photo realistic displays
• Full screen video playback with accelerated X and Y interpolation and color space conversion
• Upgradeable to 8 MB SGRAM for faster Windows performance

Boost the performance of your 2D and video applications with Mystique 220 Business. Its superior graphics design can be upgraded to 8 MB of SGRAM power so you'll get the fastest Windows performance ever. Ideal for computer based training, Mystique 220 Business also scales MPEG1 and AVI video clips to full screen while maintaining smooth motion and exceptional picture quality.
 

Accelerated 3D Graphics

• 3D texture mapping and accelerated 3D Gouraud shading
• Powerful scatter gather PCI bus mastering
• True perspective correct texture mapping
• Support for Direct 3D, AutoCAD 13 for NT 4.0, and Microstation 5.0 for DOS

Mystique 220 Business is the only board in its class to offer 3D performance at an incredible 30+ frames per second. Its unique scatter gather PCI bus mastering and accelerated 3D features deliver the fastest real-time rendering and texturing. Mystique 220 Business is the most powerful solution for 3D business presentations, 3D CAD, and 3D Web browsing.
 

MGA-1164SG Graphics Chip

At the core of Mystique 220 Business is Matrox's award-winning MGA graphics chip. This advanced 64-bit chip supports all major operating systems and is compatible with today's and tomorrow's graphics technology. MGA has been accepted worldwide as an industry standard and has won over 250 international awards of excellence.
 

Video upgrades must be used in conjunction with Matrox Mystique 220 Business

Matrox Rainbow Runner Studio (sold separately)

• Complete video editing hardware and software for creating videos on the PC
• Video conferencing
• PC to TV video output
• 'PC-VCR' video capture and image editing
• Hardware MPEG1 video and audio decoder
Upgrades sold separately. Video and memory upgrades cannot be used together.
 

Matrox Rainbow Runner TV (sold separately)
 
• ISA TV tuner board for viewing TV on the PC
• Supports 125 cable and 69 antenna channels
• Fully programmable with key word search, and more
• Includes Matrox 'PC-VCR Remote' software
Upgrades sold separately. Video and memory upgrades cannot be used together. Must be used with Rainbow Runner Studio
 

Memory Upgrades (sold separately)

• 2, 4, or 6 MB memory modules available for increased resolutions, colors, and speed.
• Upgrades sold separately. Video and memory upgrades cannot be used together.

Maximum 2D Resolutions and Colors
Colors 2 MB 4 MB 8 MB
256 1600 x 1200 1600 x 1200 1600 x 1200
65K 1152 x 864 1600 x 1200 1600 x 1200
16.7M 800 x 600 1280 x 1024 1600 x 1200
Maximum 3D Resolutions and Colors
Colors 2 MB 4 MB 8 MB
65K 800 x 600 1152 x 882 1600 x 1200
16.7M 640 x 480 800 x 600 1152 x 882

 
Warranty and Technical Support

• 3 years parts
• Technical support line, CompuServe, 24-hr BBS, Fax Back fax line, website for information and driver updates

All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Matrox Rainbow Runner TV can only be used in conjunction with Rainbow Runner Studio. The Rainbow Runner Series cannot be used in conjunction with the memory upgrades.

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