Supero SUPER P6DLF, User Manual

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two modules interface with each other through a two-layered com-
munications system. A Message Layer sets up a communications
session. A Transport Layer defines how information will be shared.
The Message Layer resides on the Transport Layer.
The i960 RD I/O processor (IU20) is a highly integrated intelligent I/
O subsystem on a chip. Mode 3 is the default setting for its normal
operation. The i960 RD has two main functions. As a local proces-
sor, it offloads interrupt-intensive I/O tasks from the host CPU. Its
architecture is composed of a RISC core surrounded by peripherals
essential to the I/O function. The on-board PCI-to-PCI bridge en-
ables designers to connect I/O components directly to the PCI bus
and also add additional PCI slots. The bridge improves overall
system performance by reducing bus traffic.
AGP reduces contention with the CPU and I/O devices by broaden-
ing the bandwidth of graphics to memory. It delivers a maximum of
532 MB/s 2x transfer mode which is quadruple the PCI speed!
W ake on LAN allows remote network management and configura-
tion of the PC, even in off-hours when the PC is turned off. This
reduces the complexity of managing the network.
Other features that maximize simplicity in managing the computer
are PC 98-ready and support for Advanced Configuration and Power
Interface (ACPI). With PC Health Monitoring, you can protect your
system from problems before they even occur.
Included I/O are 2 EIDE ports, a floppy port, an ECP/EPP parallel
port, a PS/2 mouse port, 2 serial ports, an infrared port and 2 USB
ports. The boards come with a CD with software utilities such as:
SUPERMICRO PIIX4 Upgrade Utility for Windows
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95, BIOS Flash
Upgrade Utility, DMI Browser for Windows 95, DMI Wizard,
S U P E R M I C R O S U P E R D o c t o r U t i l i t y v e r 1 . 2 0 b , a n d I n t e l
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LANDesk
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Client Manager for Windows NT
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and Windows 95 (op-
tional).