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VIA KT266A Chipset |
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The VIA Apollo KT266A is an efficient, cost-effective,
flexible chipset solution for systems based on the AMD
Athlon™ XP and Duron™ Socket A processors, across a
full spectrum of applications. With a 64-bit DDR266
SDRAM memory controller and a 266 MHZ front side bus,
the KT266A offers efficient system performance. An AGP
4X/2X controller enables connection with external graphics
cards, and a V-link chip interconnect offers 266MB/s
of bandwidth between North and South Bridge.
In combination with the VIA VT8233/VT8233C South Bridges,
which are connected through the chipset's V-Link Hub
Architecture, the VIA KT266A chipset features ATA-100,
and PC133 support, as well as integrated AC-97 six-channel
audio, six USB ports, LPC bus, integrated 10/100Mbps
Ethernet and Home PNA, , MC-97 modem, and support for
AMD's second generation PowerNow!™ technology.
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Features
of VIA KT266A
Features |
Benefits |
| 200/266MHz Memory Bus |
An enhanced memory controller, designed
with exceptionally high performance in mind. Supporting
DDR200/266 memory, the VIA Apollo KT266A provides
lightning fast access to system memory. |
| Flexible 200/266MHz Front Side Bus
Settings |
The VIA Apollo KT266A supports the
AMD Athlon™/Duron™ S2K system bus, running at up
to an effective 266MHz. Offering up to 2.1GB/s of
bandwidth, the 266MHz system bus perfectly complements
the high performance DDR memory subsystem and V-Link
bus. |
| VIA V-MAP |
VIA Modular Architecture Platforms
(V-MAP) allows flexibility when designing a system
around the VIA Apollo KT266A chipset, enabling OEMs
and System Integrators to reach different market
segments with a single platform. |
| VIA V-Link Hub Architecture |
Dedicated 266MB/sec link between the
North and South Bridge, doubling the bandwidth of
the traditional PCI Bus. |
| AGP4X Interface |
Ensures vivid 3D graphics and video
performance. |
| ATA-100 Support |
Enhances PC system responsiveness
through high-speed HDD connections. |
| AC-97 Audio |
Provides cost-effective solution for
delivering high-quality audio capabilities.* |
| MC-97 Modem |
Enables low-cost connectivity to the
Internet through an ACR fax/modem module. |
| Support for Six USB Ports |
Provides convenient Plug 'n' Play
connections to the growing number of USB peripherals
and enables Legacy Free system designs. |
*Requires onboard audio Codec or ACR expansion
slot on the motherboard. |
Benefits
of VIA KT266A
Performance
With a 266 MHz processor bus, 64-bit DDR266 SDRAM memory
controller, 266 MB/s bus between the north and south
bridges, and support for AGP 4X, the VIA Apollo KT266a
provides efficient performance for AMD Athlon™ XP and
Duron™ Socket A processors-based systems.
VIA Modular Architecture Platform (V-MAP)
The VIA Apollo KT266A is part of the family of VIA Modular
Architecture Platforms (V-MAP). As a modular solution,
the North and South Bridge of the VIA Apollo KT266A
are completely pin compatible with current and future
products, such as the VT8233C South Bridge with integrated
3Com Ethernet MAC. V-MAP allows flexibility when designing
a system around the VIA Apollo KT266A chipset, enabling
OEMs and System Integrators to reach different market
segments with a single platform.
VIA Stability and Reliability
VIA Chipset Platforms offer a balance of reliability
and flexibility derived from using proven, modular components
and evolutionary design principles.
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