This graphics card brings the reliability, stability, & features of the proven Millennium G550 product line to a wider variety of PCI Express systems. The x 1 design of the card makes it compatible with all compliant PCI Express slots & the low-profile design allows the card to fit in small-form-factor computers. In addition to having Matrox display drivers for Windows, the Millennium G550 LP PCIe is the world's first low-profile PCI Express graphics card with open-source display drivers for Linux & other Unix-like operating systems. With support for using 2 monitors at a time & reliable passive cooling (a heat sink with no fan), this product is ideal for a variety of mission-critical professional applications, including computer-aided dispatch, security monitoring, & process control. By helping to manage large amounts of information, Matrox multi-display technology can improve productivity & reduce errors.