Overview
The IBM NVIDIA Vanta 16MB AGP graphics card (180-P0026-0000-B) is a legacy graphics accelerator designed for AGP-equipped systems. Built around the NVIDIA NV6 GPU architecture, this card combines low power consumption with dependable video output for classic workstations and personal computers. The single VGA connector supports standard monitor connections, making it an ideal drop-in replacement for failed or missing graphics cards in vintage systems.
Key Features
- 16MB SDR SDRAM memory with 64-bit bus architecture
- NVIDIA NV6 GPU with 2 pixel pipelines and 2 TMUs for entry-level 3D rendering
- AGP 4x/8x interface for universal backward compatibility
- Single VGA (D-Sub 15-pin) connector for direct monitor integration
- 100 MHz GPU clock and 125 MHz memory clock
- DirectX 6.0 and OpenGL 1.2 support for legacy application compatibility
Technical Specifications
- GPU Model: NVIDIA NV6 (Vanta)
- Memory: 16 MB SDR SDRAM
- Memory Bus Width: 64-bit
- Memory Bandwidth: 1.0 GB/s
- Base Clock: 100 MHz
- Memory Clock: 125 MHz
- Interface: AGP 4x (backward compatible with AGP 8x slots)
- Display Outputs: 1 × VGA (D-Sub 15-pin)
- Pixel Pipelines: 2
- Texture Units (TMUs): 2
- ROP Units: 2
- Transistor Count: 15 million on 250 nm process
- Fillrate: 200 Pixels/second
- API Support: DirectX 6.0, OpenGL 1.2
- Form Factor: Single-slot, SFF-ready
- IBM FRU: 25P4058
Typical Applications
- System restoration for vintage IBM ThinkCentre and compatible workstations
- Legacy 2D/3D graphics acceleration for 1990s–early 2000s computing systems
- Educational or hobbyist vintage computer builds
- Direct replacement for failed graphics cards in AGP systems
- Museum or archive system preservation
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- IBM ThinkCentre systems (verified with HP SPS 239920-001 equivalent)
- Any desktop or workstation motherboard with AGP 4x or AGP 8x slot
- Legacy operating systems: Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Linux (with driver support)
- Standard VGA monitors and displays via 15-pin D-Sub connector
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- IBM 25P4058 (original FRU designation)
- HP SPS 239920-001 (equivalent model for compatible systems)
- Other NVIDIA Vanta-16 variants with same part number 180-P0026-0000-B
Works With
- AGP 4x and AGP 8x motherboard slots
- VGA and D-Sub 15-pin monitor connections
- DirectX 6.0 and OpenGL 1.2 legacy graphics APIs
- NVIDIA legacy driver packages (Windows XP and earlier support recommended)
