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NVIDIA GeForce Go 6800 Ultra 256 MB
NV42M / GeForce Go, 2004. This entry identifies one model or reference configuration; related products and OEM variants are distinguished below.
MODEL / VARIANT: Go 6800 Ultra configurations differ across notebooks; module/mechanical standards and vBIOS are vendor-specific. Not desktop GeForce 6800 Ultra AGP/PCIe.
Recorded specifications
| Cataloged product | NVIDIA GeForce Go 6800 Ultra 256 MB |
|---|---|
| Generation / core | NV42M / GeForce Go, 2004 |
| Core & memory | NV42M mobile GPU; 12 pixel pipelines and 5 vertex units; 256 MB GDDR3 on 256-bit bus on high-end implementations; clock/power set by notebook vendor. |
| Host interface & I/O | Notebook-specific soldered or proprietary module installation; no desktop output bracket. Display interfaces and panel connections are routed through system board. |
| Variant boundary | Go 6800 Ultra configurations differ across notebooks; module/mechanical standards and vBIOS are vendor-specific. Not desktop GeForce 6800 Ultra AGP/PCIe. |
| 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
Mobile GPU's operating clocks/thermal limit are laptop design controlled, not fixed by the chip name alone.
Match exact notebook service manual, thermal plate, module ID and BIOS before repair. Inspect heatpipe contact and VRAM pads; retain OEM driver for panel and power management.
- 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
- GeForce 6 family model contextModel/product-history reference; compare the exact card revision and nameplate.
- NVIDIA product/legacy driver documentationManufacturer or archived product/driver documentation; exact OEM board details may differ.
- PCI Express interface standardHost interface reference; confirm exact physical and electrical compatibility.
- RETRO Hardware — Intel Pentium 4 Extreme Edition @ 4.3 GHz + GeForce 6800 Ultra - RETRO HardwareIndependent 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.