EPOX EP-3S1A, User Manual

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Introduction EP-3S1A
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The processor includes an integrated on-die, 128KB or 256KB, 8-way set associa-
tive level-two (L2) cache with a separated 16KB level one (L1) instruction cache
and 16KB level one (L1) data cache. These cache arrays run at the full speed of the
processor core. As with the Intel Pentium III processor, the Coppermine FC-PGA
processor has a dedicated L2 cache bus, thus maintaining the dual independent bus
architecture to deliver high bus bandwidth and performance. Memory is cacheable
for 4GB/64GB of addressable memory space, allowing significant headroom for
desktop system.
Intel(R) 815 Series chipset features
The Intel(R) 815 series chipset that SDRAM interface supports 100MHz and
133MHz operation, the Intel(R) 815 series chipset has re-engineered the Value
PC, providing next generation features and great graphics performance.
The 82815 series Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) features : Intel(R)
graphics technology and software drivers, using Direct AGP (integrated AGP) to
create vivid 2D and 3D effects and images. The 82815 series chip feature
integrated Hardware Motion Compensation to improve soft DVD video quality.
The Inte(R) 82815 series chipset use Intel(R) Dynamic Video Memory Technol-
ogy (D.V.M.T.) is an architecture that offers breakthrough performance for the
(motherboard) PC through efficient memory utilization and Direct AGP. The system
OS uses the Intel software drivers and intelligent memory arbiter to support richer
graphics applications.
The Intel(R) 82815 series provides an AGP universal connector to support the
AGP 2.0 including 4X AGP data transfers.
The 82801AA I/O Controller Hub (ICH1) employs the Intel(R) Accelerated Hub
Architecture to make a direct connection from the graphics and memory to the
integrated AC97 controller, the IDE controllers (ATA/66 or ATA/33), dual USB
ports, and PCI add-in cards.
The Accelerated Hub Architecture provides twice the bandwidth of the PCI bus at
266 MB per second. This allows a wider flow of rich information from the I/O