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VIA KM400 |
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The VIA UniChrome™ KM400 Chipset is the next
generation integrated graphics chipset for the AMD Athlon™
XP processor. An ultra fast HyperTransport™ link to
the CPU, integrated VIA UniChrome™ 2D/3D graphics, AGP
8X port, 8X V-Link, Serial ATA/RAID, ATA-133 and USB
2.0 combine to make the KM400 a feature rich and scalable
chipset for mainstream corporate and consumer desktop
systems.
The VIA UniChrome KM400 chipset features the VIA UniChrome™
2D/3D graphics core with MPEG-2 acceleration and DuoView™
technology for excellent multimedia performance and
complete flexibility on the desktop. The chipset North
Bridge exchanges data with the CPU through a flexible
and ultra fast Front Side Bus at speeds of up to 333MHz,
and features an AGP 8X controller for graphics upgrades.
The KM400 also supports a complete range of DDR memory
speeds, including DDR200/266/333/400, enabling OEMs
and system integrators the opportunity to attack different
price points based on the same mainboard platform.
The VIA UniChrome KM400 North Bridge is connected to the new VIA
VT8237R Plus South Bridge through a fast 8X V-Link connection. With
native support for Serial ATA in the VT8237R Plus, supplying 150MB/s of
bandwidth to your hard drive, as well as support for up to eight USB
2.0 ports, the VT8237R Plus offers the highest possible peripheral performance
for professional and home users. In SATA mode, the VIA VT8237R Plus also
provides multi level RAID support including RAID level 0 for maximum
performance, RAID Level 1 for maximum security, RAID level 0+1 and
JBOD.
The VIA VT8237R Plus also features support for up to two Parallel ATA-133
devices, extending flexibility to the system integrator by allowing
for mainstream or value configurations leveraging the existing technology
standard. Additional features include a VIA MAC for 10/100Mbps Fast
Ethernet connectivity, integrated PCI support, 6-channel surround
sound AC'97 audio and an MC'97 modem. The VIA UniChrome KM400 also
benefits from the advanced unified VIA Hyperion 4-in-1 driver set,
delivering seamless compatibility with the latest software and hardware.
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Benefits
of VIA KM400
Integrated VIA UniChrome™ Graphics
The VIA UniChrome KM400 comprises integrated VIA UniChrome™
2D/3D graphics optimized for key productivity applications
as well as digital video playback through a hardware
MPEG-2 accelerator, and features DuoView™ functionality
for an extended desktop, making it the perfect chipset
for corporate desktops and workstations based on the
AMD Athlon™ XP processor.
Market Proven South Bridge Technology
The VIA VT8237R Plus is the latest in a series of market leading South
Bridge chips integrating the very latest in I/O innovation, like
Serial ATA/RAID, faster than the competition, while maintaining backwards
compatibility and rock solid reliability.
Unified Hyperion 4-in-1 Drivers
VIA's unified approach to chipset drivers has been maintained for
eight generations of chipsets, allowing end-users to benefit from
high performance and seamless compatibility when using any Microsoft
Windows® or Linux based operating system.
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