Difference between Gt4xi 8-bit and Gt4xi 24-bit Graphics Adapters

Question

What is the difference between Gt4xi 8-bit and Gt4xi 24-bit graphics adapters?

Answer

8-bit will have the following output after entering lsdev -Cc adapter:

	ppr0	Available	POWER Gt4xi Graphics Adapter

	pge0	Defined		POWER Gt4 8-bit feature

24-bit will have the following output after entering lsdev -Cc adapter:

	ppr0	Available	POWER Gt4xi Graphics Adapter

	pgt0	Defined		POWER Gt4 24-bit Feature

[ Doc Ref: 97482546611948     Publish Date: Nov. 21, 2000     4FAX Ref: none ]