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[Brian]

If the optional P96 driver is not purchased, RTG support will not function, but SAGA will still work.

How/Where do I purchase the P96 driver? What does it cost?

Any ETA on when SAGA is going to be available? Am I right to assume it will take over the video from the hardwired chipset on poweron so be able to view Early Startup Menu through HDMI?

[Brian]

While I cannot decide what will finally happen, one particular model that was under discussion was to enable the extended graphics modes requiring P96 in the FPGA only if the user paid for the option. The FPGA core that includes the extended modes would be registered to the serial number of the core such that the upgrade could only be applied to the specific core the option was paid for.

This way, you would not need to pay the additional license fees, but you would neither be able to apply the upgrade without paying for it. It's probably the most flexible option for the user.

If that's an option would it be possible to purchase the license later or will the card be crippled for life?