Indivision AGA Mk2 A4000/CD32
Flicker Fixer for Amiga 4000 and CD32
The Indivision AGA Mk2 A4000/CD32 is the successor to the discontinued
Indivision AGA A4000/CD32
flicker fixer. It can be used with the Amiga 4000 (desktop version, there's the
Indivision AGA Mk2 A1200/4000T
for use with the A4000T) and the CD32, other Amiga models are not supported.
DVI-I Connector:
The Indivision AGA Mk2 sports a DVI-I connector instead of the usual VGA socket.
DVI-I provides digital as well as analog signals, so you can use modern TFT displays,
older TFT displays with analog input or CRT monitors alike (the latter two with a
VGA adapter).
Please don't forget to use the configuration options to add a VGA or HDMI adapter
if you intend to use the Indivision AGA Mk2 with a monitor that has no DVI
but a VGA or HDMI input.
Performance and Compatibility:
The output pixel clock can go up to 135 MHz (the former Indivision AGA only allowed up to 71 MHz),
the data rate reaches more than 480 MBytes/s peak performance (used to be 330 MBytes/s peak);
50 Hz modes (e.g. PAL) can be promoted to 60+ Hz and thus be displayed on modern monitors;
16 MBytes framebuffer, entirely addressable (used to be 12 MBytes previously);
supports S-Hires (*) and full 24-bit colour depth; unlike other internal flicker fixers, the
Indivision AGA Mk2 supports the BorderBlank flag.
On Screen Display:
A subtle semitransparent OSD replaces the splash screen of the predecessor model.
Perfect Fit:
The Indivision AGA Mk2 is plugged over the Lisa chip, no other connection to the
motherboard is required (unlike other internal flicker fixers that also require a connection
to Alice). Due to a much enhanced 84-pin PLCC socket being used, the Indivision fits like
a glove and won't come off easily.
Energy Efficient:
Modern FPGA technology and low power consumption (1.2V core voltage) make sure to
save energy and avoid heat problems.
Reconfigurable Logic:
Hardware updates can (*) be downloaded from the Internet. Even timing corrections are possible,
allowing the Indivision AGA Mk2 to adapt even to the strangest chipset combinations
(e.g. Lisa chips made by NCR).
(*) Important Note:
The configuration program and the current version of the flash program are rather expert
tools than an example of user friendliness. You can get the software directly here:
flash tool and core (pre-release version).
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