[ EARLY 2D AND 3D ACCELERATORS // IDENTIFIED COMPONENT ]
S3 Savage4 Pro 32 MB AGP
Savage4 Pro / S3 86C397, 1999. This entry identifies one model or reference configuration; related products and OEM variants are distinguished below.
MODEL / VARIANT: Savage4 Pro is distinct from Savage4 GT/XT and Savage2000. Memory speed and AGP 4x implementation are board-specific; legacy driver support is important for S3TC.
Recorded specifications
| Cataloged product | S3 Savage4 Pro 32 MB AGP |
|---|---|
| Generation / core | Savage4 Pro / S3 86C397, 1999 |
| Core & memory | Savage4 Pro revision; 32 MB SDRAM/SGRAM board configuration; 2D/3D engine with S3TC texture compression support; memory clocks and type vary by board. |
| Host interface & I/O | AGP 4x card in this cataloged class; VGA output, with TV-out/DVI only on selected OEM boards. |
| Variant boundary | Savage4 Pro is distinct from Savage4 GT/XT and Savage2000. Memory speed and AGP 4x implementation are board-specific; legacy driver support is important for S3TC. |
| 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 is a board-level 32 MB AGP example; do not generalize memory configuration to the entire Savage4 family.
Capture chip/PCB revision and BIOS before driver changes. Inspect DRAM packages and VGA panel; retain original S3 driver package for Direct3D/OpenGL compatibility.
- 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
- S3 Savage architecture/product historyModel/product-history reference; compare the exact card revision and nameplate.
- S3 legacy graphics product archiveManufacturer or archived product/driver documentation; exact OEM board details may differ.
- AGP interface standardHost interface reference; confirm exact physical and electrical compatibility.
- PhilsComputerLab — S3 Savage 4 Retro ReviewIndependent 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.