Description
Cirrus Logic CL543X CL544X PCI VGA Video Card 15-Pin DOS Windows Legacy GPU
This is a Cirrus Logic CL543X/CL544X PCI VGA graphics card — a mid-to-late 1990s era 2D video card designed for PCI-bus desktop computers. The card outputs to a standard 15-pin VGA connector on the bracket and is built around the Cirrus Logic CL543X/CL544X chipset, a widely used SVGA controller from the mid-1990s found in numerous OEM desktops, workstations, and budget builds of that period.
Specifications & What's Included
- Chipset: Cirrus Logic CL543X / CL544X SVGA controller
- Bus interface: PCI (standard full-length PCI edge connector)
- Video output: 1x 15-pin VGA (DB-15) connector on bracket
- Memory: onboard video RAM (two memory ICs visible on component side)
- Form factor: half-height/standard PCI expansion card with full-height bracket
- PCB date codes: 1996–2001 (visible on reverse side)
- Country of manufacture: China (marked on PCB)
- Included: card only — no driver disks or accessories
Applications
The Cirrus Logic CL543X and CL544X were among the most common SVGA chipsets of the mid-1990s PCI era, appearing in entry-level and mid-range desktop systems running MS-DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows 95, and Windows 98. These cards are still sought after today for vintage PC restoration projects, retro DOS gaming builds, and legacy industrial or embedded systems that require a period-correct PCI VGA card with stable, well-supported 2D driver coverage. The Cirrus Logic GD54xx series had particularly broad OS and BIOScompatibility, making them a go-to choice for systems where modern graphics cards are incompatible due to BIOS, IRQ, or driver constraints. This is a 1990s PCI-generation card — it predates AGP and PCIe and is not compatible with those slots.
This Cirrus Logic CL543X/CL544X PCI VGA video card has been inspected and appears to be in good condition. The PCB is clean with no visible damage, broken traces, or missing components. The 15-pin VGA connector on the bracket is intact and shows no bent pins. Normal light handling wear is present on the bracket and card surfaces, consistent with prior installation. Card only — no driver disks or accessories are included. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Cirrus Logic |
Model: |
CL543X/CL544X |
MPN: |
CL543X/CL544X |
Type: |
PCI VGA Video Card |
SKU: |
44486 |
Chipset: |
Cirrus Logic CL543X / CL544X |
Bus Type: |
PCI |
Video Output: |
15-Pin VGA (DB-15) |
Number of Outputs: |
1 |
Compatible OS: |
MS-DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows 95, Windows 98 |
Form Factor: |
Half-Height PCI Card |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
China |
Condition: |
Used – Inspected and in Good Condition |
Seller Notes: |
Card only; no drivers or accessories included. |
Condition Notes: |
Cirrus Logic CL543X/CL544X PCI VGA video card. Inspected and in good condition. PCB is clean, VGA connector intact, no visible damage. Normal light wear from prior use. Card only, no accessories. |
