Josh Ruggiero CSE 420 – April 23 rd 2007
MCH – Memory Controller Hub Bridges connection from CPU to RAM and Video Bus (AGP/PCI-X) Connects to South Bridge A Northbridge with integrated video is called a GMCH – Graphics and Memory Controller Hub
ICH – I/O Controller Hub Bridge connection from Memory Controller Hub to slower devices like USB devices, PCI-X, IDE(SATA/PATA), Real Time Clock, BIOS, onboard sound and more
Originally codenamed Broadwater Set out to be the first chipset to support Core 2 Duo processors Coupled with ICH8 to provide next generation I/O support Supports 533/800/1066 FSB Next generation of Intel Integrated Graphics
Features ◦ 6 Serial ATA ports ◦ PCI Express ◦ Intel High Definition Audio ◦ 10 USB ports ◦ BIOS loaded on SPI or FWH ◦ Integrated Gigabit Ethernet
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