[ EARLY 2D AND 3D ACCELERATORS // IDENTIFIED COMPONENT ]
Matrox Mystique 220 4 MB PCI
MGA-1164SG Mystique 220, 1997. This entry identifies one model or reference configuration; related products and OEM variants are distinguished below.
MODEL / VARIANT: Mystique 220 is distinct from original Mystique and Mystique 220 8 MB/DualHead variants. Early 3D feature support and texture filtering are limited relative to later accelerators.
Recorded specifications
| Cataloged product | Matrox Mystique 220 4 MB PCI |
|---|---|
| Generation / core | MGA-1164SG Mystique 220, 1997 |
| Core & memory | MGA-1164SG; 4 MB SGRAM configuration; integrated 2D engine and early 3D acceleration; 220 designation indicates the faster-clocked Mystique revision. |
| Host interface & I/O | 32-bit PCI card; analog VGA output; some OEM layouts combine or omit feature connectors. |
| Variant boundary | Mystique 220 is distinct from original Mystique and Mystique 220 8 MB/DualHead variants. Early 3D feature support and texture filtering are limited relative to later accelerators. |
| 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
A 2D desktop card with early 3D capabilities, not the later G200. Memory/output options vary by board maker.
Record PCB and chip markings; preserve Matrox driver/CD. Inspect SGRAM, VGA solder joints, and edge contacts; original 3D API behavior depends on period driver and game.
- 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
- Matrox Mystique product historyModel/product-history reference; compare the exact card revision and nameplate.
- Matrox legacy product supportManufacturer or archived product/driver documentation; exact OEM board details may differ.
- PCI Express interface standardHost interface reference; confirm exact physical and electrical compatibility.
- vlaskcz — Worst Game Graphics Cards - Matrox Mystique 220Independent 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.