Category : Display Utilities
Archive   : ATIVSOEM.ZIP
Filename : ATIVSOEM.TXT

SUBJECT: ATI VGAWONDER & ATI OEM VGA1024

There appears to some confusion regarding the differences between the
VGAWONDER and similar products manufactured by ATI Technologies Inc.
The following information will clarify the situation for the benefit of
all our end users and potential purchasers.
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ATI manufactures a range of video and communications products which are
sold through two different channels:

- National Distributors, who in turn supply retail dealers with ATI
products in original packaging including box, manual and disk.

Our retail product line includes the VGAWONDER (ALWAYS supplied with a
Microsoft compatible bus mouse, in a full colour box), EGAWONDER800+,
Graphics Solution, and 2400etc internal and external modems. These
products are designed for use in IBM PC/AT-compatible systems.

All retail products include 2 year warranty from date of purchase and
unlimited technical support, including free software updates to ensure
ongoing compatibility. Feature enhancements such as new drivers may
be subject to a nominal fee. Products returned for warranty repair
require pre-authorization by ATI in the form of an Return Material
Authorization number (RMA#) and must be accompanied by a bill of sale.


- Systems Manufacturers, who "bundle" ATI products with computers or
monitors, packaged under their own name. ATI therefore functions as
the OEM, or Original Equipment Manufacturer. OEM products are often
customized according to the specification of the Systems Manufacturer
to provide special features, and thus will provide optimum performance
and compatibility when used with the Manufacturer's equipment.

Our OEM product line includes the VGA1024, VGA800, VGA640 and other
video boards in various configurations of memory, monitor support, and
other options. Dealers who "unbundle" these products may cause
compatibility problems for their customers. Dealers who misrepresent
OEM product (i.e. invoicing ATI VGAWONDER, but supplying VGA1024 or
other) are in direct violation of laws governing false advertising and
fraud, and therefore risk court action by dissatisfied users.

ATI warranties OEM products directly to the System Manufacturer, who
warranty the complete system to the end user. End users of OEM
products should obtain technical support, software updates and repair
services from the System Manufacturer to ensure that they receive
authorized services and components for the complete system. In cases
where the end user has difficulty contacting the System Manufacturer,
ATI will support the end user directly, but may charge a fee.
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ATI Technologies INC. RETAIL VIDEO PRODUCTS March 1990

8514/ULTRA |- 100% IBM 8514/A compatible, 200% to 700% faster
and |- multi-bus form factor: fits in ISA, EISA, and MC slots
8514/Vantage |- supports 1024*768*16 (interlaced and non-interlaced)
|- optimized for CAD, DTP and Windows
|- supports ATI Crystal font technology
|- near-300 dpi anti-aliased screen fonts scaled on-the-
| fly from Adobe weight outline fonts (included)
|- $599 to $999 US depending on memory options
|- $849 to $1399 CDN depending on memory options
|- available Q3 1990

VGAWONDER |- 100% IBM register-compatible VGA, EGA, CGA, MDA, & Herc
|- Super VGA 800*600*256 and 1024*768*16 with 512Kb RAM
|- Super VGA 800*600*16 and 1024*768*4 with 256Kb RAM
|- ports for analog and digital monitors and bus mouse
|- ALWAYS includes Microsoft compatible bus mouse
|- switchless installation: auto-detects 8 or 16 bit bus
and monitor type; configuration stored in EEPROM
|- color manual, menu-driven software utilities
|- drivers supplied FREE for ACAD, Windows 386, others
|- supported as installation choice by WordPerfect and
many others (longest driver list in the industry)
|- PC Magazine Editor's Choice, PC World Best Buy
|- 512Kb $469 US, $639 CDN list
|- 256Kb $359 US, $499 CDN list; user upgradeable to 512Kb

VGA EDGE |- 100% IBM register-compatible VGA, EGA, CGA, MDA, & Herc
|- Super VGA 800*600*16; switchless installation; 8 bit
|- $249 US, $349 CDN list

EGAWONDER |- VGA modes 11 and 12, register EGA, CGA, MDA & Herc
800+ |- 800*600 and 640*480; switchless installation; 8 bit

Graphics |- CGA, Hercules & Plantronics on TTL, composite and RGB
Solution |- $99 US, $139 CDN list
|- GS/g $119 US, $169 CDN w/game port instead of composite

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ATI Technologies INC. COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCTS March 1990


Messenger |- fully integrated business communications
|- 9600 bps Group 3 fax, 2400 bps modem, voice messaging
and scanner support on single board
|- modem supports MNP4 and V.42 error correction and MNP5
data compression
|- menu-driven software controls all functions
|- $699 US, $849 CDN list, available Q3 1990

9600etc/e |- full duplex V.32 9600 bps external modem
|- supports MNP4 and V.42 error correction and MNP5 data
compression
|- switchable synchronous/asynchronous
|- front panel controls and indicators for ease of use
|- 100% compatible with Hayes 'AT' command set
|- $799 US, $1099 CDN list, available Q2 1990

2400etc/e |- 2400bps external modem
|- supports MNP4 and V.42 error correction and MNP5 data
compression (V.42bis data compression pending)
|- switchable synchronous/asynchronous
|- front panel controls and indicators for ease of use
|- 100% compatible with Hayes 'AT' command set
|- $299 US, $419 CDN list

2400etc/i |- 2400bps internal modem
|- supports MNP4 and V.42 error correction and MNP5 data
compression (V.42bis data compression pending)
|- 100% compatible with Hayes 'AT' command set
|- includes Mirror III communications software
|- $239 US, $349 CDN list
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