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VIA KN266 Chipset |
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The VIA ProSavageDDR™ KN266 is an efficient, cost-effective,
flexible chipset solution for mobile systems based on
the AMD Athlon™ 4 and Duron™ Socket A processors, across
a full spectrum of applications. With up to 2.1 GB/s
of 4GB DDR266 memory and a 200MHz front side bus, the
VIA KN266 also includes the integrated S3 Graphics ProSavage8™
2D/3D Accelerator with internal AGP 8X bandwidth and
DVD Motion Compensation, optimized for use with the
Microsoft Windows® XP operating system.
The VIA KN266 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 KN266 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, depending on your design priorities.
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Benefits
of VIA KN266
Low Power Consumption
DDR Memory operates at only 2.5V, offering low power
consumption. The VIA KN266 is also fully compliant with
AMD PowerNow! Version 2.0, realizing the benefits of
dynamic power management and extending battery life
even further.
Smooth DVD Playback and Gameplay
S3 Graphics ProSavage8 2D/3D technology with equivalent
AGP 8X bandwidth and 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™ 4 and AMD Duron™ mobile
processors
» 200MHz 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 VT8372 North Bridge
» 376-pin BGA VT8233 family South Bridge |
