Frequently Asked Questions - Microsoft Windows Platform

Q. What do I need to make my Windows® computer work over the entire surface of Panoram's desktop displays?
A. Any Windows® 98/ME/NT/2000/XP computer can be configured with multiple graphic cards or a single card with at least three outputs. Windows® 98/ME/NT/2000/XP supports multi-channel output, but the graphic card's drivers must support a single large desktop. Panoram offers desktop technical support to help you choose a video card that is compatible with your specific computer. Contact us at 888-PANORAM (1-888-726-6726) and ask for desktop technical support.

Q. Can you supply the video card for my computer?
A. Panoram carries several video cards for sale with our displays. For Windows® 98/ME/NT/2000/XP Please contact your Panoram Technologies sales representative for pricing and availability. Currently we offer the Matrox Parhelia 512™, which is compatible with our desktop line and performs well in Windows. We also recommend several alternate solutions:

¨ Matrox Parhelia 512™ , or Colorgraphic Predator Pro 4
¨ 3D Labs Oxygen GVX1
¨ Nvidia Geforce™
¨ Matrox G200 MMS
- Appian Rushmore™ PCI

*Please contact the vendors for compatibility requirements.

Q. Can I run OpenGL or 3D applications under Windows® NT/2000/XP?
A. Yes, The new Matrox Parhelia 512™ triple head video card, will offer full support for most of today demanding OpenGL and 3D applications. Currently the Matrox Parhelia™ offers fulll support for Windows 2000 and XP, with Windows NT 4 and Linux drivers coming soon.

Please contact us at 888-Panoram (1-888-726-6726) for NT 4 and Linux solutions. Please note that some applications are hard coded to provide only one screen OpenGL.

Q. What is the advantage over using the PV display compared to three separate LCD/TFT panels which are less in price ?
A. To answer this question, we have prepared a comprehensive flash based AV Stream presentation. You can view it by clicking here.