8MB PCI Sun Microsystems PWA-GUAVA Graphics Card For Sale
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8MB PCI Sun Microsystems PWA-GUAVA Graphics Card
Price: US $27.99
PWA-GUAVA is the printed wire assembly (PWA) code name for the Sun Microsystems PGX64 PCI Video Graphics Card. This legacy component was utilized primarily in legacy Sun workstations and servers, such as the SunFire 280R series.Core Technical MicrosystemsModel / LinePGX64Graphics ChipsetATI Rage XLMemory8MBInterface TypePCIVideo OutputVGA ConnectorSun Part Number (MPN)370-4362 / 411904100001-RKey Details
Legacy Design: This card does not require external auxiliary power cables and draws power directly from the standard PCI slot.
System Use: It provides local terminal and basic monitor video output for vintage Unix/Solaris network server rack environments and hardware stations.
Operating System SupportBecause the card relies on the ATI Rage XL core logic chipset, driver support varies dramatically by the version of Windows you are running: [1]
Windows XP / Server 2003 / Windows 2000: Fully Compatible. Official legacy drivers exist (such as the standard ATI Rage XL Video Drivers package), making this card easy to set up for retro Windows computing or legacy servers. [1]
Windows 7 / Vista: Partially Compatible. No official Windows 7 drivers were ever made, but users frequently forced installation using older Windows XP 64-bit drivers or Server 2008 packages via Device Manager. [1]
Windows 10 / Windows 11: Not Practically Usable. Modern 64-bit versions of Windows will drop the card down to the basic, generic Microsoft Basic Display Adapter. It will only output a generic, low-resolution display (typically 800x600 or 1024x768) with no hardware acceleration, making video playback sluggish and modern UI animations choppy.