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audio system or the integrated fax/modem. Finally, the 82802AB
Firmware Hub allows the system and video BIOS to be stored
(eliminating the need for non-volatile CMOS memory) for faster
execution, and provides a random number generator to enable strong
encryption routines.
Inexpensive Memory
The board has two DIMM sockets for the installation of 168-pin, 3.3V
non-buffered DIMM memory modules. The DIMM memory modules must
be installed with SDRAM memory chips. The board supports a memory
bus of 100 MHz, so you can use high-performance PC-100 memory
modules. Each installed memory module can be populated with 8 MB up
to 256 MB of memory, so a maximum total of 512 MB memory can be
installed. The integrated video system uses a shared memory
architecture so that you must reserve some of the installed memory as
video memory using the system BIOS. You must install at least one
memory module.
Highly Integrated Design
As well as the Intel 810 chipset, the P6ITW-Me features other highly
integrated silicon chips. The ITE LPC I/O controller handles the
mainboard’s I/O functions. The CMI 8738/PCI C3DX is a two-chip
solution that provides an integrated audio and fax/modem system. The
DM9102 provides the onboard network adapter.
Built-in AGP 3D-Graphics
The Intel 810 chipset includes an integrated AGP controller that is
optimized for smooth 2D and 3D video. The graphics system shares
active memory and does not require dedicated video memory. Video is
delivered through a regular 15-pin connector.
Built-in PCI 3D Sound
The PCI Audio CMI 8738 is a single chip solution for PCI-bus 3D audio.
The chip provides Sound Blaster 16-bit-compatible audio, plus support
for Microsoft’s DirectSound 3D specification and Aureal A3D interface.
The sound ports include jacks for speakers, microphone and stereo in,
and, through ITE LPC support, a game/MIDI port. The audio system
supports full duplex operation and drivers are available for WIN 95/98
and WIN NT 4.0. The audio system can output sound to 4 loudspeakers
and also supports SPDIF 24-bit digital sound input and output.
Built-in V.90 Fax/modem
The CMI 8738 chip is a single chip solution for value PC communications.
The chip supports 56 Kbps transmission using the V.90 protocol. The
chip is integrated with the built-in audio system to support voice as well
