HP d325 Configuring Graphics Memory for HP Business Desktop d325 Microtower - Page 2

Abstract By incorporating processors, chipset and integrated graphics from AMD and NVIDIA, the HP Business Desktop d325 delivers proven technologies at an extremely competitive price. The NVIDIA GeForce4 MX graphics integrated into the d325 business desktop can deliver a new level of high-performance graphics to the mainstream PC user. With its powerful nView multi-display architecture, Lightspeed Memory Architecture II and Accuview Antialiasing engine, the GeForce4 MX series delivers feature-rich, leading-edge graphics technology, performance and flexibility. Because the integrated graphics receive an allocation of DDR main memory, graphics performance can be tied directly to main memory performance. The graphics memory allocation is hidden from the operating system and cannot be used for other purposes. The d325 business desktop supports single-channel and dual-channel main memory configurations. Performance tests carried out by HP indicate that a dual-channel memory configuration can lead to significant performance gains. This white paper outlines main memory configuration issues and the performance testing, and offers recommendations for optimizing the memory configuration. Introduction The HP Business Desktop d325 is the second AMD-based business desktop from HP, further broadening the range of HP business desktops available to the customer. By incorporating processors, chip set and integrated graphics from industry leaders AMD and NVIDIA, the d325 business desktop delivers the latest, proven technologies at an extremely competitive price. The powerful d325 offers excellent value to small to medium businesses and the public sector. Key d325 features include: • Up to 2 GB of dual-channel DDR main memory • The latest NVIDIA nForce2 GT chipset • Integrated NVIDIA GeForce4 MX graphics with up to 64 MB of DDR memory automatically allocated to graphics • Award-winning AMD Athlon 1 XP processors • Dual-monitor support with two standard VGA monitor connections Simple, yet powerful and reliable, the d325 business desktop is an excellent investment for today's business customers. 1 For example, PC World magazine named AMD Athlon the Computer Product of the Year (June 3, 2002) for delivering today's most compelling blend of value and performance. 2