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Low-profile half-length PCIe x1 graphics card with single DVI port

ATI

ATI FirePro 2270 512 MB workstation graphics card

SKU CH-ZDRM-7JH7P MPN 2270

Low-profile PCI Express x1 card with 512 MB memory driving two monitors up to 2560 x 1600 resolution

  • Graphics processorFirePro 2270
  • Interface typePCI Express x1
  • Form factorPlug-in Card
  • Chipset makerATI
  • OpenGL supportOpenGL
  • Drives two monitors from a single card
  • Half-length, low-profile design fits compact workstations
  • PCI Express x1 interface suits legacy slots
  • 512 MB memory handles professional 2D workloads
  • DVI output supports up to 2560 x 1600 resolution

Dual-monitor workstation card

The ATI FirePro 2270 is a low-profile workstation graphics card built for professionals who need two displays from a single PCI Express x1 slot. It fits half-length and low-profile chassis where full-height cards cannot be installed. The card targets office, finance and technical users who rely on extended desktop space rather than 3D performance. It is not suited for buyers who need more than two monitors or who require modern display connectors such as DisplayPort or HDMI.

Single DVI output with analog flexibility

Build quality follows a compact plug-in card design measuring 6.6 inches long and 2.3 inches high, allowing installation in slim tower or small form factor systems. The board provides one DVI port that can drive two monitors when used with a compatible splitter cable or adapter. This connector choice reflects the era of the product and means users with only DisplayPort or HDMI screens will need active conversion. No auxiliary power connector is present, so the card draws all power from the slot.

512 MB memory and 2560 x 1600 maximum resolution

The frame buffer is 512 MB and the maximum supported resolution is 2560 x 1600, which defines the sharpest image the card can drive across either display. This specification decides whether the card meets a given workflow; buyers needing higher resolutions or larger frame buffers for multi-application workloads should look elsewhere. The PCI Express x1 host interface limits bandwidth, reinforcing the card's role as a basic multi-display enabler rather than a compute accelerator.

How it compares

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Price $145.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAMD
Graphics
Graphics processorFirePro 2270
Chipset makerATI
OpenGL supportOpenGL
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express x1
DVI portsYes
Size & build
Form factorPlug-in Card

Questions about this item

What bandwidth limit does the PCI Express x1 interface impose on the FirePro 2270?

The card runs on a single PCI Express lane, so its host bandwidth is capped at the x1 electrical limit rather than a full x16 slot.

Will the 6.6 inch half-length, 2.3 inch low-profile card fit my slimline chassis?

At 6.6 inches long and 2.3 inches tall the board matches half-length low-profile dimensions, so it fits slim or small-form-factor cases with a matching bracket.

How do I enable the second monitor on the single DVI output, and what mistake should I avoid?

Use a DVI splitter or MST hub to drive two displays from the one DVI port; the common error is expecting two native DVI connectors.

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