Quadro FX 540

Workstation GPU

Curie Quadro FX Creator Workstation Desktop DDR 2004 NVIDIA

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At a Glance

Entry Type: Workstation GPU
Architecture: Curie
Series: Quadro FX
GPU Die: NV43
Launch Date: 2004-08-09
TMUs: 8
ROPs: 4
Memory: 128 MB DDR
Bus Width: 128-bit
TDP/TBP: 25 W
Rec. PSU: 200 W
Interface: PCIe 1.0 x16
Data Confidence: Partial

GPU Specs

Identity
Entry Type	Workstation GPU
Official Name	NVIDIA Quadro FX 540
GPU Codename	NV43
Architecture	Curie
Launch Date	2004-08-09
Market Segment Notes	Workstation, Creator in Quadro FX
Core Specs
GPU Die	NV43
Chip Variant / Package	BGA-825
Process Node	TSMC 110 nm
Transistor Count	0.15 billion
Die Size	154 mm²
CUDA Cores	0
SM Count	0
TMUs	8
ROPs	4
Base Clock	300 MHz
Boost Clock	300 MHz
Pixel Fillrate	1.2 GP/s
Texture Fillrate	2.4 GT/s
Memory
Memory Size	128 MB
Memory Type	DDR
Memory Bus Width	128-bit
Memory Clock	250 MHz
Memory Bandwidth	8 GB/s
Board and Display
TDP / TBP	25 W
Recommended PSU	200 W
Power Connectors	None
Interface	PCIe 1.0 x16
Display Outputs	1x DVI, 1x VGA, 1x S-Video
Slot Width	Single-slot, 198 mm length
Card Length	198 mm
Board Partner Model	Reference or OEM specification
Reference Design	NVIDIA reference design
Software
Shader Model	3.0
DirectX Support	DirectX 9.3
OpenGL Support	OpenGL 2.0
Driver Branch Notes	Driver support depends on architecture, operating system, and current NVIDIA driver branch.
Windows Support Notes	Check the current NVIDIA driver branch and OEM support policy for this exact GPU.
Linux Support Notes	Check the current NVIDIA Linux driver branch, distribution packages, and kernel compatibility for this exact GPU.

Overview

Quadro FX 540 is an NVIDIA GPU entry in the Quadro FX family. It is listed with Curie architecture and NV43 silicon.

Key reference data: 128 MB DDR memory, 128-bit memory bus, 25 W board power class.

Workstation cards should be checked against driver branch, application certification, memory capacity, and display output requirements.

Why It Mattered

Quadro FX 540 represents the professional side of Quadro FX and the Curie generation around 2004. Certified-driver workflows, VRAM configuration, display outputs, and OEM workstation compatibility are the main historical reasons to track it separately from consumer GeForce models.

Collector Notes

For archival use, record the OEM or board-partner part number, bracket height, cooler type, memory configuration, display-output adapter or breakout cable, firmware, certified-driver branch, and the workstation model where the card was used.

Used-Market Caution

Before buying used, confirm bracket height, display adapters, mini-DP or DMS breakout cables, fan condition, VRAM errors, driver branch support, OEM firmware quirks, and whether the card needs workstation-specific airflow or auxiliary power.

Known Issues

Known issues pending source review.

SourcesPartial

Sources reviewed: 2026-06-20

This entry is still being source-checked.

Specifications are currently based on reference/spec-dump sources. Historical notes require additional source review.

Data confidence and source status

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Verified: core specifications and historical notes have been reviewed against listed sources.
Partial: core specifications may be present, but history, variant notes, known issues, and source review may be incomplete.
Imported: spec-only imported entry pending editorial source review.
Needs source review: narrative notes are incomplete until reviewed.

Independent reference sources

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Derived datasets and spec dumps

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Overview

Why It Mattered

Collector Notes

Used-Market Caution

Known Issues

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Independent reference sources

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