First written on Aug 22, 2000
Last update: Nov 26, 2004

## Graphic Card Compatibility List

Graphics | SCSI | GbE

### Notes

- The list here does not ensure that the Graphic Card surely works or does not work with the listed Alpha systems and OSs. The list is provided ``AS IS.''
- Many cards work only in 32bit PCI slot. If the card is rejected in 64bit slot, try 32bit slot instead. And, vice versa.
- Most cards designed for PC (with x86) may work fine with VGA driver. If a driver other than VGA is applicable, test results for VGA mode are often omitted in the list.
- hp/Compaq/DEC genuine cards are often omitted.
- Unless otherwise mentioned, OpenGL and 3D operations have not been tested.
- This page may contain links to some companies and shops. They are here just for your convenience, but not for promotions.

### Tru64 UNIX (formerly Digital UNIX)

Special notes under Tru64 UNIX:

- Some cards often cause system hangup during automatic configuration by GENERIC kernel. In this case, add an appropriate line to /usr/sys/conf/MYSYS manually.
- Don't forget to update the SRM console to the latest version.
- DPMS support for Permedia2-based cards
- MultiHeading with Oxygen VX1 (PCI)

Vendor&Name of Card | Controller (memory) | Vendor&Name of WS (or MB) | OS Ver. | Driver | Status | Checked modes and Notes | Tester
EONtronics, Picasso P2 (DP335) | 3Dlabs Permedia2v (8MB) | DEC PWS600au (early model) | V5.0 | comet | OK | 1024x768,1280x1024,8bit,16bit & 24bit. But in mode 1280x1024/24bit, noise corrupts images. It occasionally causes system hangup during the boot. | H.Goto (Aug. 22, 2000)
EONtronics, Picasso P2 (DP335) | 3Dlabs Permedia2v (8MB) | DEC AlphaPC 164 | V5.0 | VGA only | OK | 640x480/4bit. (comet driver does not work.) | H. Akagi (Nov. 13, 2000)
EONtronics, Picasso P2 (DP335) | 3Dlabs Permedia2v (8MB) | DEC AlphaStation 255/300 | V5.0 | comet | OK | 1024x768,1280x1024,1600x1280,8bit,16bit & 24bit, except 1600x1280/24bit. But in mode 1280x1024/24bit, noise corrupts images. GENERIC kernel can recognize this card correctly. | H.Goto (May 30, 2001)
DataExpert, DPM6020 (8MB) | 3Dlabs Permedia2v (8MB) | DEC PWS600au (early model) | V5.0 | comet | unstable | 1024x768,1280x1024,8bit,16bit & 24bit. It sometimes causes system hangup during the boot. It often causes system hangup when switching GUI<->Text Console. | H.Goto (Aug. 22, 2000)
DataExpert, DPM6020 (8MB) | 3Dlabs Permedia2v (8MB) | DEC AlphaStation 255/300 | V5.0 | comet | OK | 1024x768,1280x1024,1600x1280,8bit,16bit & 24bit, except 1600x1280/24bit. Annoying shot noise appears in 1280x1024,16bit mode. This card is the slowest among Permedia2-based cards which I've ever used on Alpha. GENERIC kernel can recognize this card correctly. | H.Goto (May 28, 2001)
DataExpert, DPM6020 (8MB) | 3Dlabs Permedia2v (8MB) | DEC AlphaStation 500/400 | V5.0 | - | NG | Only text mode (SRM console) is available. Graphics mode crashes the system. | H.Goto (Jun 1, 2001)
I-O DATA, GA-P II 8/PCI | 3Dlabs Permedia2 (8MB) | DEC PWS600au (early model) | V5.0 | comet | OK | 1024x768,1280x1024,1600x1280,8bit,16bit & 24bit, except 1600x1280/24bit. GENERIC kernel can configure the system successfully. Video port is N/A. | H.Goto (Aug. 23, 2000)
I-O DATA, GA-P II 8/PCI | 3Dlabs Permedia2 (8MB) | DEC AlphaStation 255/300 | V5.0 | comet | OK | 1024x768,1280x1024,1600x1280,8bit,16bit & 24bit, except 1600x1280/24bit. GENERIC kernel can configure the system successfully. Video port is N/A. | H.Goto (May 28, 2001)
I-O DATA, GA-P II 8/PCI | 3Dlabs Permedia2 (8MB) | DEC AlphaStation 500/400 | - | - | NG | No display signal. | H.Goto (Jun 1, 2001)
I-O DATA, GA-P II H8/PCI | 3Dlabs Permedia2v (8MB) | DEC Multia/UDB (VX42J-F2) | V5.0 | - | NG | This card cannot be configured successfully during the boot. | H.Goto (Dec. 10, 2000)
I-O DATA, GA-P II H8/PCI | 3Dlabs Permedia2v (8MB) | DEC PWS600au (early model) | V5.0 | comet | OK | 1024x768,1280x1024,1600x1280,8bit,16bit & 24bit, except 1600x1280/24bit. It occasionally causes system hangup during the boot. It occasionally causes system hangup when resetting GUI on CDE's login screen. Video port is N/A. | H.Goto (Sep. 18, 2000)
I-O DATA, GA-P II H8/PCI | 3Dlabs Permedia2v (8MB) | Compaq XP1000 (21264A/667MHz) | V4.0F | comet | OK | 1024x768,1280x1024,1600x1280,8bit,16bit & 24bit, except 1600x1280/24bit. GENERIC kernel can configure the system successfully. Video port is N/A. | H.Goto (Oct. 4, 2000)
Logitec, LGA-P2V/8P | 3Dlabs Permedia2v (8MB) | PC164LX | V5.1A | comet | OK | SRM Console V5.8-1. 1280x1024,24bit. MB chipset error can be seen after halting the system. However, the card will work well after resetting. | N.Hayashi (Feb 13, 2003)
Matrox, MGA-Millennium | MGA-2064W-rev3(2MB) | DEC AlphaStation 500/400 | V5.1A | vga | VGA only | SRM, ARC can configure it successfully. Works in vga mode with vga driver under Tru64, gets recognized as generic VGA. | B.Artur (Mar 23, 2003)
Matrox, MGA-Millennium (MGA-MIL/2N & MGA-MIL/MOD2) | MGA-2064W (2+2MB) | DEC PWS600au (early model) | V5.0 | vga | VGA only | 640x480/4bit. No driver other than vga is available. | H.Goto (Aug. 24, 2000)
Matrox, MGA-Millennium II (MGA-MIL2P/8F) | MGA-2164W (8MB) | DEC PWS600au (early model) | V5.0 | vga | VGA only | 640x480/4bit. No driver other than vga is available. | H.Goto (Oct. 18, 2000)
Matrox, MGA-Millennium II (MGA-MIL2P/8N) | MGA-2164W (16MB) | DEC Digital Server 5000 Model 5305 6533A | - | - | NG | System hangs at graphics initialization during bootup. SRM 6.0.5. | M.Cochran (May 24, 2004)
Number Nine, GXE64 Trio | S3 764 (aka Trio64) (2MB) | DEC AlphaStation 255/233 | V5.0 | trio | OK | 1024x768/8bit. GENERIC kernel can configure the system successfully. | J.Naoi (Aug. 25, 2000)
Melco Inc., WHP-PS8 | 3Dlabs Permedia2 (8MB) | DEC PWS600au (early model) | V5.0 | comet | OK | 1024x768,1280x1024,1600x1280,8bit,16bit & 24bit, except 1600x1280/24bit. Although slight shot noise is observed in some modes, it is not very annoying. GENERIC kernel can configure the system successfully. | H.Goto (May 28, 2001)
Melco Inc., WHP-PS8 | 3Dlabs Permedia2 (8MB) | DEC AlphaStation 255/300 | V5.0 | comet | OK | 1024x768,1280x1024,1600x1280,8bit,16bit & 24bit, except 1600x1280/24bit. GENERIC kernel can configure the system successfully. | H.Goto (May 28, 2001)
Melco Inc., WHP-PS8 | 3Dlabs Permedia2 (8MB) | DEC AlphaStation 500/400 | V5.0 | comet | OK | 1024x768,1280x1024,1600x1280,8bit,16bit & 24bit, except 1600x1280/24bit. Slight shot noise appears in some modes, but it is acceptable. GENERIC kernel can configure the system successfully. | H.Goto (Jun 14, 2001)
Melco Inc., WHP-PS8 | 3Dlabs Permedia2 (8MB) | DEC AlphaStation 600 5/266 | V5.0 | comet | OK | 1280x1024,24bit. DPMS works. | N.Hayashi (Mar 23, 2002)
Melco Inc., WHP-PS8 | 3Dlabs Permedia2 (8MB) | PC164LX (21164A, 600MHz) | V5.0 | comet | OK | 1280x1024,24bit. DPMS works. | N.Hayashi (Mar 23, 2002)
Melco Inc., WHP-PS8 | 3Dlabs Permedia2 (8MB) | PC164LX | V5.1A | comet | OK | 1280x1024,24bit. DPMS works. | N.Hayashi (Mar 23, 2002)
Melco Inc., WHP-PS8S | 3Dlabs Permedia2v (8MB) | (Under investigation. It seems to work in VGA mode only...)
Melco Inc., WHP-PS8S | 3Dlabs Permedia2v (8MB) | DEC AlphaStation 500/400 | V5.0 | comet | OK | 1024x768,1280x1024,8bit,16bit & 24bit. | H.Goto (Apr 29, 2002)
ATI, GRAPHICS PRO TURBO | ATI MACH64-GX (2MB) | DEC PWS600au (early model) | - | - | NG | Even VGA mode does not work. No text appears on the screen. It seems that the system fails to configure the card. | H.Goto (Nov. 15, 2000)
ATI, RAGE IIC | ATI RAGE | DEC AlphaStation 500/400 | - | - | NG | SRM Console is unable to configure this card. | B.Artur (Mar 23, 2003)
ATI, MACH64 | ATI MACH64-GX (2MB) | DEC AlphaStation 500/400 | V5.1A | ati | NG | According to mailing lists it should work, but it does NOT. | B.Artur (Mar 23, 2003)
ATI, GRAPHICS PRO TURBO | ATI MACH64-GX (2MB) | DEC AlphaStation 255/300 | V5.0 | ati | OK | 1024x768,1280x1024,8bit. 16bit or 24bit mode is not supported. GENERIC kernel can recognize this card correctly. | H.Goto (May 29, 2001)
ATI, XPERT98 | ATI 3D RAGE PRO TURBO (8MB) | DEC PWS600au (early model) | V5.0 | vga | VGA only | 640x480/4bit. No driver other than vga is available. (ati driver does not work.) | H.Goto (Sep. 10, 2000)
Canopus, Power Window DX/4MC | S3 ViRGE/DX (4MB) | DEC PWS600au (early model) | V5.0 | vga | VGA only | 640x480/4bit. No driver other than vga is available. | H.Goto (Sep. 10, 2000)
AccelGraphics, AccelSTAR II | 3Dlabs Permedia2 (8MB) | DEC PWS600au (early model) | V5.0 | comet | OK | 1024x768,1280x1024,1600x1280,8bit,16bit & 24bit, except 1600x1280/24bit. GENERIC kernel can configure the system successfully. | H.Goto (Oct. 4, 2000)
AccelGraphics, AccelSTAR II | 3Dlabs Permedia2 (8MB) | Compaq XP1000 (21264A/667MHz) | V4.0F | comet | OK | 1024x768,1280x1024,1600x1280,8bit,16bit & 24bit, except 1600x1280/24bit. GENERIC kernel can configure the system successfully. | H.Goto (Oct. 4, 2000)
AccelGraphics, AccelSTAR II | 3Dlabs Permedia2 (8MB) | DEC AlphaStation 500/400 | V5.0 | comet | OK | 1024x768,1280x1024,8bit,16bit & 24bit. | H.Goto (Apr 29, 2002)
Diamond Multimedia, Fire GL 1000 | 3Dlabs Permedia + Glint Delta (8MB) | DEC AlphaPC 164 | V5.0 | VGA only | OK | 640x480/4bit. (comet driver does not work.) | H. Akagi (Nov. 13, 2000)
Diamond Multimedia, Fire GL 1000 Pro/PCI | 3Dlabs Permedia2 (8MB) | DEC AlphaPC 164LX | V5.0 | comet | OK | 1024x768. | W. McCall (Oct. 7, 2000)
Diamond Multimedia, Fire GL 1000 Pro/PCI | 3Dlabs Permedia2 (8MB) | DEC AlphaPC 164 | V5.0 | comet | OK | 1024x768,1152x900,1280x1024,8bit,16bit & 24bit. GENERIC kernel can configure the system successfully. | H. Akagi (Nov. 13, 2000)
Diamond Multimedia, Fire GL 1000 Pro/PCI | 3Dlabs Permedia2 (8MB) | DEC PWS600au (early model) | V5.0 | comet | OK | 1024x768,1280x1024,1600x1280,8bit,16bit & 24bit, except 1600x1280/24bit. In 1600x1280 modes, some noise is added to the horizontal sync and a wavy image appears. Add ``-vsync0 65'' to Xdec options to solve the problem. GENERIC kernel can configure the system successfully. | H.Goto (Nov. 5, 2000)
Diamond Multimedia, Fire GL 1000 Pro/PCI | 3Dlabs Permedia2 (8MB) | DEC AlphaStation 255/300 | V5.0 | comet | OK | 1024x768,1280x1024,1600x1280,8bit,16bit & 24bit, except 1600x1280/24bit. Slight shot noise appears in some modes, but it is not so annoying. GENERIC kernel can configure the system successfully. | H.Goto (May 29, 2001)
Creative Labs, Inc., Graphics Blaster Exxtreme PCI (CT6610) | 3Dlabs Permedia2 (8MB) | DEC PWS600au (early model) | V5.0 | comet | OK | 1024x768,1280x1024,1600x1280,8bit,16bit & 24bit, except 1600x1280/24bit. Although slight shot noise is observed in some modes, it is not very annoying. GENERIC kernel can configure the system successfully. | H.Goto (Dec. 12, 2000)
Creative Labs, Inc., Graphics Blaster Exxtreme PCI (CT6610) | 3Dlabs Permedia2 (8MB) | DEC AlphaStation 255/300 | V5.0 | comet | OK | 1024x768,1280x1024,1600x1280,8bit,16bit & 24bit, except 1600x1280/24bit. GENERIC kernel can configure the system successfully. | H.Goto (May 29, 2001)
Creative Labs, Inc., Graphics Blaster Exxtreme PCI (CT6610) | 3Dlabs Permedia2 (8MB) | DEC AlphaStation 500/400 | V5.0 | comet | OK | 1024x768,1280x1024,8bit,16bit & 24bit. | H.Goto (Apr 29, 2002)
[ NEW ] Creative Labs, Inc., Graphics Blaster Exxtreme PCI (CT6610) | 3Dlabs Permedia2 (4MB) | DEC AlphaStation 1000 4/200 | V5.1 | comet | OK | SRM firmware 5.4. 24bit. | G.Persico (Nov 26, 2004)
3Dlabs, Oxygen VX1 (PCI) | 3Dlabs GLINT R3 (32MB) | DEC AlphaPC 164LX | V5.1A | p3g | OK | 1600x1200, 8bit. Multiple Oxygen cards work fine under the OS, but VGA conflict causes no video during the SRM initialization. Some modifications on the card are needed to solve the problem. | S. Welch (Oct 1, 2001)
3Dlabs, Oxygen VX1 (PCI) | 3Dlabs GLINT R3 (32MB) | DEC PWS500a (early model) | V5.1A | p3g | OK | 1280x1024,24bit. Recognized the video card on install. Display is rock steay and very fast. | J. Norstog (Feb 28, 2002)
3Dlabs, Oxygen VX1 (PCI) | 3Dlabs GLINT R3 (32MB) | DEC PWS600a (enhanced model) | V5.1 (+Patch) | p3g | OK | 1024x768,1280x1024,8bit,16bit,24bit. Patch Kit t64v51as0002-20001204 or newer is required. ( download) Patch Kit t64v51b19as0005-20020411 was used in the test. Display is steay and fast. 24bit mode is rather slow, but it's much faster than Permedia2. | H.Goto (Sep 16, 2002)
3Dlabs, Oxygen VX1 (PCI) | 3Dlabs GLINT R3 (32MB) | DEC PWS600au (early model) | V5.1 (+Patch) | p3g | OK | (Same as the above.) | H.Goto (Sep 16, 2002)
3Dlabs, Oxygen VX1 (PCI) | 3Dlabs GLINT R3 (32MB) | Compaq XP1000 (21264A/667MHz) | V4.0F (+patch kit) | p3g | OK | 1024x768,1280x1024,1600x1280,8bit,16bit & 24bit. Some shot noise appears in some modes when pictures are drawn, but it's acceptable. The picture is very stable. The driver ``p3g'' comes with the recent Patch Kits such as ``Tru64 UNIX Tru64 V4.0F Aggregate ECO Summary.'' duv40fb18as0007-20020102 was used in this test. ( download Patch Kit) | H.Goto (Feb 28, 2002)
3Dlabs, Oxygen VX1 (PCI) | 3Dlabs GLINT R3 (32MB) | Compaq XP1000 | V5.1A | p3g | OK | 1280x1024,24bit. | N.Hayashi (Nov 14, 2002)
3Dlabs, Oxygen VX1 (PCI) | 3Dlabs GLINT R3 (32MB) | Compaq DS10 | V5.1A | p3g | OK | 1280x1024,24bit. | N.Hayashi (Nov 14, 2002)
3Dlabs, Oxygen VX1 (PCI) | 3Dlabs GLINT R3 (32MB) | API UP2000+ | V5.1A | p3g | OK | SRM Console V5.8-81. 1280x1024,24bit. DPMS setting doesn't work since pwrmgr module cannot be loaded. | N.Hayashi (Feb 13, 2003)
Intergraph, Intense3D PRO 2200 (PCI) | ? (FrameBuffer:16MB, Texture:0/4/16MB) | DEC PWS600au (early model) | V5.0 (+Driver Kit) | ingr | OK | 1024x768,1280x1024,24bit. Some people reported this card (not 2200S) was identical to DEC PowerStorm 4D51T. Actually, this card is identified as 4D51T by both SRM Console and OS. Graphic drivers for 4D51T works well with this card. ( download driver) ( HW manual) | H.Goto (Feb. 3, 2001)
Intergraph, Intense3D PRO 2200 (PCI) | ? (FrameBuffer:16MB, Texture:0/4/16MB) | DEC AlphaStation 255/300 | V5.0 (+Driver Kit) | ingr | OK | 1024x768,1280x1024,24bit. Graphic drivers for 4D51T works well with this card. See also above. | H.Goto (May 28, 2001)
Intergraph, Intense3D PRO 2200 (PCI) | ? (FrameBuffer:16MB, Texture:0/4/16MB) | DEC AlphaStation 500/400 | V5.0 (+Driver Kit) | ingr | OK | 1024x768,1280x1024,24bit. Graphic drivers for 4D51T works well with this card. | H.Goto (Apr 29, 2002)
Intergraph, Intense3D PRO 2200 (PCI) | ? (FrameBuffer:16MB, Texture:0/4/16MB) | Compaq XP1000 (21264A/667MHz) | V4.0F (+Driver Kit) | ingr | OK | 1280x1024,24bit. Graphic drivers for 4D51T works well with this card. The card should be installed in a 64bit slot. | H.Goto (Nov 28, 2001)
Intergraph, Intense3D PRO 2200S (PCI) | RealiZm II (FrameBuffer:16MB, Texture:16MB) | DEC PWS600au (early model) | V5.0 (+Driver Kit) | ingr | NG | SRM console or ``ingr'' driver does not recognize this card as PowerStorm 4D51T. Only text mode is available. | H.Goto (July 8, 2001)
PowerColor, RV2P-T/D-64D | ATI RADEON 7500 (64MB) | DEC PWS600a (enhanced model) | V5.1B | radeon | NG | VGA is okay, but X (CDE) dies. | H.Goto (Jun 22, 2003)
PowerColor, RV2P-T/D-64D | ATI RADEON 7500 (64MB) | Compaq XP1000 (21264A/667MHz) | V5.1B | radeon | OK | 1024x768@70Hz,24bit. 1280x1024@75Hz,24bit. You need to add detailed options in the configuration file /etc/dt/config/Xservers like this. Radeon driver hasn't yet been released for previous versions of Tru64 UNIX (i.e. V4.0F-V5.1A). | H.Goto (Jun 28, 2003)
ATI(genuine), RADEON 7500 PCI | ATI RADEON 7500 (64MB) | PC164LX | V5.1B | radeon | OK | 1024x768@70Hz,24bit. 1280x1024@85Hz,24bit. | N.Hayashi (Jun 27, 2003)
ATI(genuine), RADEON 7500 PCI | ATI RADEON 7500 (64MB) | Compaq XP1000 | V5.1B | radeon | OK | 1024x768@70Hz,24bit. 1280x1024@85Hz,24bit. 1920x1440@75Hz,24bit. You need to add detailed options in the configuration file /etc/dt/config/Xservers like this. Dual Display Feature doesn't work. DVI isn't yet tested. | N.Hayashi (Jun 27, 2003)
ATI(genuine), RADEON 7500 PCI | ATI RADEON 7500 (64MB) | API UP2000+ | V5.1B | radeon | NG | No video signal. SRM V5.8-81 fails to initialize the card (all slots have been tested). | N.Hayashi (Dec 17, 2003)
ATI, ALL-IN-WONDER VE | ATI RADEON 7500 (64MB) | Compaq XP1000 | V5.1B | radeon | OK |  | Y.Shibata (Dec 15, 2003)
Kurouto Shikou, RD92SE-LP64D | ATI RADEON 9200SE (64MB) | Compaq XP1000 (667MHz) | V5.1B | - | VGA only | This card is from a Japanese domestic company. No driver available. Driver radeon doesn't work with this card. | H.Goto (Sep 20, 2003)
(genuine cards follow)
DEC, PowerStorm 4D20 (PBXGB-CA) | Cirrus VGA+TGA2 (16MB) | DEC AlphaStation 500/400 | V5.1A | tga | OK | 1024x768,32bit. The card is identified as Zlxp-e2. | B.Artur (Mar 23, 2003)
DEC, ZLXp-L2 (PBXGC-BN) | ? (32MB) | DEC AlphaStation 500/400 | V5.1A | - | NG | There is no support for the ZLXp-L2 under Tru64 5.1A. | M.Bangerter (Mar 29, 2002)
DEC, PowerStorm 3D30 (PBXGB-AA) | IBM 21-43826-01 26H3574 for 2D acceleration (2MB), Cirrus Logic CL-GD5424 for text mode | DEC PWS600au (early model) | V5.0 | tga | OK | 1280x1024/8bit (SW1=0). ALIAS jumper must be set to install the card. | H.Goto (June, 2000)
DEC, PowerStorm 3D30 (PBXGB-AA) | IBM 21-43826-01 26H3574 for 2D acceleration (2MB), Cirrus Logic CL-GD5424 for text mode | DEC Multia/UDB (VX42J-F2) | V5.0 | tga | OK | 1280x1024/8bit (SW1=0). Since Multia/UDB has no jumper for disabling onboard VGA (+TGA), the card is configured as the secondary display controller. Both ALIAS and VGAEN jumpers must be removed to install the card. | H.Goto (Nov. 5, 2000)
DEC, PowerStorm 4D30T (PBXGD-AA) | ? | DEC AlphaPC 164LX | - | - | NG | No video signal with SRM loaded. SRM v5.6-3 and v5.8-1 are tested. No driver is available for Tru64 UNIX. | E.Maschino (Jun 10, 2004)
DEC, PowerStorm 4D40T (PBXGI-AA) | RealiZm ? for 3D acceleration, Cirrus Logic CL-GD5440 for text mode (512KB) | DEC AlphaStation 255/300 | V5.0 | ingr | OK | 1024x768,1280x1024,24bit. | H.Goto (May 30, 2001)
DEC, PowerStorm 4D40T (PBXGI-AA) | RealiZm ? for 3D acceleration, Cirrus Logic CL-GD5440 for text mode (512KB) | DEC AlphaStation 500/400 | V5.0 | ingr | OK | 1024x768,1280x1024,24bit. | H.Goto (Apr 29, 2002)
DEC, PowerStorm 4D60T (PBXGI-AC) | ? | DEC AlphaPC 164LX | V5.1 | ingr | OK | SRM v5.8-1. Making the card fit the mother board is somewhat tricky. When the card is installed in the two 64bit PCI slots at the bottom, the IDE HDD activity and reset switch connectors are squeezed by the plastic body protecting the SIMMs of the PowerStorm. When the card is installed in the two 32bit PCI slots at the top, the CPU fan connector is squeezed in the same manner. | E.Maschino (Jun 10, 2004)
ELSA, GLoria Synergy (8MB) (PBXGK-BB) | 3Dlabs Permedia2 (8MB) | Compaq XP1000 (21264A/667MHz) | V4.0F | comet | OK | 1024x768,1280x1024,1600x1280,8bit,16bit & 24bit, except 1600x1280/24bit. Some shot noise is observed in 1280x1024 mode. When images are drawn, horizontal sync gets slightly unstable, and some irritating flicker appears. (This card is almost identical to PowerStorm 4D10T.) | H.Goto (Mar., 2000)
ELSA, GLoria Synergy (8MB) (PBXGK-BB) | 3Dlabs Permedia2 (8MB) | Compaq XP900 | V5.1B | comet | OK | 1280x1024, 16bit. To stop wobbling screen with Sun (Sony) 20 inch GDM 5010PT, ``-vsync 74'' was added to Xserver.conf. | N.Heden (Feb 18, 2004)
ELSA, GLoria Synergy (8MB) (PBXGK-BB) | 3Dlabs Permedia2 (8MB) | DEC PWS600au (early model) | V5.0 | comet | OK | 1024x768,1280x1024,1600x1280,8bit,16bit & 24bit, except 1600x1280/24bit. Some shot noise is observed in 1600x1280 mode. When images are drawn, horizontal sync gets slightly unstable, and some irritating flicker appears. After rebooting the system (without power removal), VRAM size is identified incorrectly. Note: Compaq claims this card is NOT supported on early models of Digital Personal Workstation a/au. | H.Goto (Oct. 5, 2000)
ELSA, GLoria Synergy (8MB) (PBXGK-BB) | 3Dlabs Permedia2 (8MB) | DEC AlphaPC 164LX | V4.x & V5.0 | comet | OK | 1280x1024@75Hz,8bit,16bit & 24bit. In 16bit and 24bit modes this card exhibits a horizontal flicker, which is acceptable. | T.Leitner (Jan. 9, 2001)
ELSA, GLoria Synergy (8MB) (PBXGK-BB) | 3Dlabs Permedia2 (8MB) | API UP2000 | V4.0F | comet | OK | 1280x1024@75Hz,8bit,16bit & 24bit. In 16bit and 24bit modes this card exhibits a flicker which is quite annoying. | T.Leitner (Jan. 9, 2001)
ELSA, GLoria Synergy (8MB) | 3Dlabs Permedia2 (8MB) | API UP2000+ (2x833MHz CPU) | V5.0A | comet | OK | 1280x1024@75Hz,8bit,16bit, and 24bit. Everything seems to work fine. The card has been tested on a machine from Microway Inc., and it is the default card for their Tru64 UNIX-ready machines. | M.Danielsson (Aug 25, 2001)
ELSA, GLoria Synergy (8MB) (PBXGK-BB) | 3Dlabs Permedia2 (8MB) | DEC AlphaStation 255/300 | V5.0 | comet | OK | 1024x768,1280x1024,1600x1280,8bit,16bit & 24bit, except 1600x1280/24bit. Slight shot noise appears in some modes, but it is acceptable. GENERIC kernel can recognize this card correctly. | H.Goto (Jun 14, 2001)
ELSA, GLoria Synergy (8MB) (PBXGK-BB) | 3Dlabs Permedia2 (8MB) | DEC AlphaPC 164 | V4.0D & V4.0G | comet | OK | 800x600,16bit,24bit. (Modes with higher resolutions have not been tested.) | J.Kolbitsch (Jul 2, 2001)
ELSA, GLoria Synergy (8MB) | 3Dlabs Permedia2 (8MB) | DEC AlphaStation 400 4/233 | V4.0F | comet | OK | -> info.
Compaq, PowerStorm 350 (PCI) (PBXGD-AE) | E&S REALimage 2100 (30MB(3DRAM) + 32MB Texture(CDRAM)) | DEC PWS500a (early model) | V5.1A | ? | OK | 1280x1024,1600x1200,24bit. Recognized by SRM version 7.2-1. The driver can be found in the associated products disk 2 that comes with Tru64. Display is rock steay. This card works extremely well with NT 4.0 as well. | J. Norstog (Dec 5, 2003)
Compaq, PowerStorm 350 (PCI) (PBXGD-AE) | E&S REALimage 2100 (30MB(3DRAM) + 32MB Texture(CDRAM)) | DEC PWS500a (enhanced model) | V5.1A | ? | OK | 1280x1024,1600x1200,24bit. Recognized by SRM version 7.2-1. The enhanced model (aka GL model) of PWS sometimes has to be restarted after a warmup before the videobios comes up. The driver can be found in the associated products disk 2 that comes with Tru64. Display is rock steay. This card works extremely well with NT 4.0 as well. | J. Norstog (Dec 5, 2003)
HP Radeon7500 PCI (3X-PBXGG-AA) | ATI RADEON 7500 (64MB) | API UP2000+ | V5.1B | radeon | NG | No video signal. SRM V5.8-81 fails to initialize the card (all slots have been tested). | N.Hayashi (Dec 17, 2003)

The list of Genuine Graphic Cards supported by Tru64 UNIX can be found at:

- Compaq Software Product Descriptions

Some information on the graphic card compatibility can be found in the ML archive at:

- Tru64.org

### Linux/Alpha

Linux/Alpha communities provide wide information on the supported cards. Please take a look at their sites. Here is a link to the FAQ page in ``The AlphaLinux Homepage'' :

- Linux/Alpha Frequently Asked Questions

### MS-WindowsNT

Jo_Kubota has a nice page of hardware compatibility list for AlphaStation255 and WindowsNT.

- DEC AlphaStation255 Maniax (Hardware Compatibility List) (in Japanese)
  (deleted?)

### Related Links

- PowerStorm Cards (3D10, 3D30, 4D40T)
  (in the archive of Tru64-UNIX-Managers ML)
- comet(7) driver manual page
- hp Alpha product graphics - Radeon 7500 PCI graphics controller
  (OpenGL driver seems to be based on Mesa.)
- Compaq Graphics Drivers Home Page
- AlphaStation graphics
  - AlphaStation graphics drivers

- Software Patches (Compaq Services)
- Alpha Systems Firmware Updates
- Video Cards and Other Graphics Options for VMS[tm] and Unix/Tru64[tm]
  (OS-Card compatibility matrix at Island Computers US Corp. website)
- Intraserver Technology, Inc.
  (Alpha-friendly products)

### We need info...

If you have tested other combination(s) of WS, OS, and Card, I would be grateful to hear about it. Especially, information under Tru64 UNIX (Digital UNIX) is welcome. Famous graphic cards with >=6MB VRAM are preferable. Even if a combination is unsuccessful, the information is valuable as well.

Please send the information to H.Goto at alpha-info4a@MOON_DOMAIN (guess the domain name). Acceptable languages are English and Japanese. Tester's name and/or hyperlink to tester's website can be omitted in the table if you hope so.

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