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VIA KM266 Chipset |
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The VIA ProSavageDDR™ KM266 is an efficient, low-power,
cost-effective chipset solution for systems based on
the AMD Athlon™ XP and Duron™ Socket A processors, across
a full spectrum of applications. With 2.1 GB/s of memory
bandwidth and support for up to 4GB DDR266 SDRAM, the
VIA KM266 also has a 266/200 MHz front side bus. The
integrated S3 Graphics ProSavage8™ 2D/3D Accelerator
with internal AGP 8X bandwidth and DVD Motion Compensation
is optimized for use with the Microsoft Windows® XP
operating system. Shared Memory Architecture (SMA) enables
the ProSavageDDR KM266 to utilize the system memory
for frame buffer and texture memory on a 128-bit internal
data path.
The VIA KM266 also makes use of VIA's V-Link Hub Architecture,
which provides a dedicated 266MB/s bus between the north
and south bridge. Paired with any of the VIA V-MAP 8233
Series South Bridges, the VIA KM266 chipset also includes
integrated 2 Channel AC'97 Audio, integrated MC'97 Modem,
support for ATA 33/66/100, and support for 4 or more
USB ports. Options include an integrated 3Com® networking
MAC and ATA-133 Fast Drive™ depending on your design
priorities.
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Benefits
of VIA KM266
Smooth DVD Playback and Gameplay
S3 Graphics ProSavage8 2D/3D technology with equivalent
AGP 8X bandwidth and DVD motion compensation enables
performance of key applications like DVD playback alongside
smooth 3D gameplay.
VIA Support and Reliability
VIA Chipset Platforms benefit from the design, manufacturing
and testing processes that yield the industry's most
reliable and stable system platforms. A comprehensive
and unified driver set minimizes compatibility problems
and deployment risks for corporate customers.
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Key Features
» Supports AMD Athlon™ XP and AMD Duron™ processors
» 200/266MHz FSB
» S3 Graphics ProSavage8™ Integrated Graphics core
» Supports DDR200/266 SDRAM as well as PC100/133
SDRAM
» Ultra fast 266MB per second V-Link between North
and South Bridge
» Support for Advanced Communications Riser (ACR)
» AC'97 and MC'97 Audio/Modem
» Integrated 3Com 10/100Mb Ethernet Media Access
Controller (VT8233C) or 10/100Mb Ethernet MAC
» Support for 2 ATA 33/66/100 interfaces
» 6 USB ports, UHCI compliant
» Integrated KBC, PS/2 Mouse Interface, RTC
» Advanced power management capabilities
» 552-pin BGA VT8375 North Bridge
» 376-pin BGA VT8233 family South Bridge |
