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VIA KT400 |
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VIA KT400 takes the AMD Athlon™ XP processor to the summit of system
performance with enhanced support for a DDR333 SDRAM, ultra fast AGP
8X graphics, ATA-133, USB 2.0 and an 8X V-Link chip interconnect
Building on the success of the VIA KT333, the market leading DDR333
SDRAM chipset for the AMD Athlon™ XP processor, the VIA KT400 boasts
a complete set of today's cutting-edge features combined with VIA's
ultra efficient memory controller technology, delivering unparalled
system performance to Socket A compatible processors. Enhanced DDR333
memory support, offering 25% more memory bandwidth to the CPU than
mainstream DDR266, and the fast 200/266/333MHz processor bus, unleash
the full power of AMD Athlon™ XP processors, enabling stunning performance
across the full spectrum of applications.
In addition, VIA KT400 supports I/O technologies including AGP 8X
deriving maximum performance from the most powerful graphics processors,
and a 8X V-link chip interconnect with 533MB/s of bandwidth between
North and South Bridge enabling the processor to exploit the full
potential of peripheral devices.
The VIA VT8235 South Bridge
also features a complete suite of networking and communication features
including support for 6 USB 2.0 ports for peripheral connectivity
40 times faster than USB 1.1, and ATA-133 support, the fastest IDE
interface available. Additional features include integrated into the
South Bridge include VIA MAC for 10/100Mbps Ethernet, integrated PCI
support, 6 Channel Surround Sound with VIA Vinyl Six-TRAC AC'97 audio
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Benefits
of VIA KT400
Unmatched Performance for the AMD Athlon™ XP processor
The VIA Apollo KT400 features the world's most efficient memory controller,
designed for exceptionally high performance. With a 200/266MHz processor
bus and supporting DDR200/266/333 memory, the VIA Apollo KT400 provides
lightning fast access to system memory and can reach a peak bandwidth
of 2.7GB/sec, 25% greater than the KT266A, enabling the full performance
potential of the fastest AMD Athlon™ XP processors to be harnessed.
A Platform for Next Generation Graphics
The AGP 8X implementation in the VIA Apollo KT400 North Bridge offers
2.1GB/s of dedicated bandwidth to the next generation of discrete
3D graphics solutions offering end users easy upgradeability and
ensuring there is enough performance headroom for a solid return
on their motherboard investment.
Ultimate Connectivity
The VT8235 South Bridge with 8X V-link, USB 2.0 and ATA-133 provides
the most advanced connectivity features to ensure the ultra fast
processor and memory are not restricted by peripheral bottlenecks.
USB 2.0 and ATA-133 high-speed transfer technologies are essential
for today's bandwidth-hungry peripherals, and greatly enhance the
performance of demanding applications including interactive gaming
and digital photography.
VIA Stability and Reliability
VIA Chipset Platforms offer a balance of reliability and flexibility
derived from using proven, modular components and evolutionary design
principles, enabling the VIA Apollo KT400 to share the best characteristics
of award winning previous generation products like the VIA Apollo
KT333.
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