PCchips M927 Series, User Manual

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1: Introduction
Built-in Graphics System
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P4M266 integrates S3
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’s Savage4
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graphics accelerator
into a single chip. P4M266 brings mainstream graphics
performance to the Value PC with leading-edge 2D, 3D
and DVD video acceleration into a cost effective package.
Based on its capabilities, P4M266 is an ideal solution for
the consumer, corporate mobile users and entry level
professionals.
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Maximum shared memory size is 32 MB.
VGA
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This mainboard includes a 4xAGP slot that provides eight
times the bandwidth of the original AGP specification.
AGP technology provides a direct connection between the
graphics sub-system and memory so that the graphics do
not have to compete for processor time with other devices
on the PCI bus.
AC 97 Audio Codec
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The AC 97 Audio codec is compliant with the AC 97 2.2
specification, and supports 18-bit ADC (Analog Digital
Converter) and DAC (Digital Analog Converter) resolution
as well as 18-bit stereo full-duplex codec with independent
and variable sampling rates. Further features include
support for four analog line-level stereo inputs.
Expansion Options
The mainboard comes with the following expansion options:
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Two 32-bit PCI slots capable of Ultra DMA bus mastering
with transfer rates of 33/66/100 MB/sec
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An 4xAGP slot
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A CNR (Communications and Networking Riser) slot
Onboard I/O Ports
The mainboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:
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Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard
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One serial port
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