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Features
The key features of this mainboard are the wide range of processors that
can be installed, and the high level of integration which includes built-in
audio, video, networking, and communications.
Choice of Intel Processors
Functioning as a platform for a value PC, the MS7023D is ideally placed
for the installation of PPGA (Plastic Pin Grid Array) Celeron processor.
The PPGA Celeron has 32k of internal cache memory, 128K of external
cache memory, and operates over a 66MHz system bus. The PPGA
Celeron ships with clock speeds running from 300 MHz through to 500
MHz. The PPGA Celeron is the premiere choice for an entry-level PC.
For slightly better performance, the MS7023D can be installed with a
slot-1 processor. The SEPP (Single Edge Processor Package) Celeron
is the least expensive slot-1 processor. It has 32K of internal cache
memory, 128K of external cache memory (except for older versions),
and operates over a 66 MHz system bus. SEPP Celerons ship with clock
speed ranging from 266 MHz through 533 MHz.
For higher-performance business class computing, the slot-1 can be
installed with a Pentium-III or Pentium-II processor cartridge. The
Pentium cartridges have 32K of internal cache memory and 512K of
external cache memory. They operate over a 100 MHz system bus
(except for older versions). The Pentium-II ships with clock speeds
running from 233 MHz through to 450 MHz and the Pentium-III ships
with clock speeds of 450, 500, 550, and 600 MHz
Intel’s 810 Chipset
This board features the 810 chipset from Intel. The 810 chipset is
designed to reduce the cost and improve the multimedia capability of
value PCs. The chipset features an integrated AGP (Accelerated
Graphics Port) graphics controller which is optimized to produce smooth
rendition of 2D and 3D video The graphics controller improves
performance and reduces cost by dynamically allocating a segment of
active memory as video memory.
The 810 I/O chip (82801 I/O Controller Hub) makes a direct connection
between the graphics system and the IDE controller and the PCI bus. It
uses Accelerated Hub Architecture to effectively double the bandwidth
between these components enabling more life-like audio and video. It
includes an integrated Audio-Codec controller (AC97) which lets the
processor more effectively decode sound generated by the integrated
