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2.6. Chipset
The P6F135 supports the Intel 815EG chipset. The 815EG chipset is
designed for desktops and workstations that provide internal or external
graphics, and provides ATA-100 and SDRAM support.
The 82801BA I/O controller hub makes a direct connection between the
graphics system, the IDE controller, and the PCI bus. It uses accelerated
hub architecture to effectively double the bandwidth between these
components enabling more lifelike audio and video. The 82801BA I/O
controller hub includes an integrated audio-codec controller that lets the
processor more effectively decode sound generated by the integrated
audio system.
The 82802 Firmware Hub allows the system and video BIOS to be stored
(eliminating the need for non-volatile CMOS memory) for faster execu-
tion, and provides a random number generator to enable strong encryption
routines.
This concludes Chapter 2. Chapter 3 covers hardware installation.
Chipset
Introduction
