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Intel740 8 MB AGP reference configuration
Intel740 / Auburn, 1998. This entry identifies one model or reference configuration; related products and OEM variants are distinguished below.
MODEL / VARIANT: Retail and OEM cards differ in memory and AGP/PCI interface; some texture data uses system memory, making host chipset/driver behavior significant.
Recorded specifications
| Cataloged product | Intel740 8 MB AGP reference configuration |
|---|---|
| Generation / core | Intel740 / Auburn, 1998 |
| Core & memory | Intel740 graphics processor; 8 MB local SDRAM on common add-in cards; system-memory texture assist; early hardware transform/lighting support. |
| Host interface & I/O | AGP 2x add-in card in common configuration; VGA output. PCI implementations existed and are not this specific AGP record. |
| Variant boundary | Retail and OEM cards differ in memory and AGP/PCI interface; some texture data uses system memory, making host chipset/driver behavior significant. |
| Archival identification | Record full part number, PCB or module revision, BIOS/firmware, device/subsystem IDs, driver version, adapters, physical condition and source-document edition. |
Compatibility, service & archival notes
This record denotes common 8 MB AGP card, not integrated i740 graphics or PCI OEM board.
Check exact card bus and BIOS; preserve legacy Intel driver. Verify AGP slot voltage/keying and motherboard compatibility; inspect fanless heatsink and VGA connector.
- Check signaling, slot keying, lane width, power pinout, board/module dimensions, case clearance, airflow and PSU requirements for the exact specimen.
- Use drivers supporting its device ID and target OS. Preserve original installer and firmware copies, and record their versions before changes.
- Do not energize boards with corrosion, cracks, damaged connectors, obstructed cooling or suspected shorts; document condition before bench testing.
Manufacturer, model & standards sources
- Intel740 graphics processor historyModel/product-history reference; compare the exact card revision and nameplate.
- AMD/ATI legacy product and driver archiveManufacturer or archived product/driver documentation; exact OEM board details may differ.
- AGP interface standardHost interface reference; confirm exact physical and electrical compatibility.
- Hardware Review — The Intel i740 GPU | A forgotten nugget GPUIndependent video review; treat as supplementary context, not primary manufacturer documentation.
Reference specifications do not supersede the board vendor's manual or nameplate. Performance figures are vendor claims unless explicitly identified as measured.