Intel Introduces New Chipsets for Intel Pentium III Processor-Based Mainstream PCs; Intel 815 and Intel 815E Chipsets Support PC133 SDRAM Memory and Flexible Graphics Capabilities.Business/High Tech Editors SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 19, 2000 Intel Corporation today introduced two new chipsets for Intel(R) Pentium(R) III processor-based PCs targeted at the mainstream desktop market segment. The Intel(R) 815 and Intel(R) 815E Chipsets, based on Intel's revolutionary Hub Architecture, provide integrated graphics functionality with the ability to upgrade via an external graphics card for either AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) A high-speed 32-bit port from Intel for attaching a display adapter to a PC. It provides a direct connection between the card and memory, and only one AGP slot is on the motherboard. 4x or AGP 2x graphics capabilities. Both chipsets also feature support for PC133 and PC100 SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) A type of dynamic RAM (DRAM) memory chip that has been widely used since the late 1990s. SDRAM chips eliminated wait states by dividing the chip into two cell blocks and interleaving data between them. memory. Additionally, like the recently announced Intel(R) 820E Chipset, the Intel 815E Chipset features a new I/O Controller Hub (ICH2) for greater system performance and flexibility. The ICH2 provides an additional Universal Serial Bus See USB. (hardware, standard) Universal Serial Bus - (USB) An external peripheral interface standard for communication between a computer and external peripherals over an inexpensive cable using biserial transmission. (USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. ) controller, a Local Area Network (LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. ) Connect Interface, dual Ultra ATA/100 controllers and up to six-channel audio capabilities. "The Intel 815 and Intel 815E Chipsets deliver flexibility, scalability and stability for mainstream Pentium III processor-based PCs," said Louis Burns, vice president, Intel Architecture Group, and general manager of Intel's Desktop Platforms Group. "Intel 815 and Intel 815E Chipset-based platforms also deliver comprehensive platform software for graphics, networking storage, security, audio and video to ensure platform stability and performance." The ICH2: More Performance and Flexibility With two USB controllers, the ICH2 offers 24 Mbps of bandwidth across four ports, supporting Intel's push for a true "Ease of Use PC." Feature integration also includes dual Ultra ATA/100 controllers to support the fastest integrated device electronics (IDE) transfer rates available and added performance using Intel's storage driver. The ICH2 has an enhanced AC'97 interface supporting full surround-sound for Dolby(a) Digital audio found on DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. and simultaneously supports a soft modem connection. To meet the networking needs for e-home or e-Business, the ICH2 has a LAN Connect Interface (LCI LCI Livable Centers Initiative LCI Life Cycle Inventory LCI Landing Craft, Infantry LCI La Chaine Info (French cable news channel) LCI Lean Construction Institute LCI Lions Club International ) supporting multiple network connectivity solutions. Integrated LAN Functionality: Cost-Effective Networking By integrating the Intel(R) PRO/100 Fast Ethernet controller directly into the chipsets, Intel makes it easier for computer manufacturers and system integrators to implement cost-effective network connections into PCs. The controller works with one of three new physical layer components from Intel and enables three distinct solutions for computer manufacturers. These solutions include: managed 10/100Mbps Ethernet with Alert on LAN(a) technology for business environments; basic 10/100Mbps connectivity for the value segment; and 1 Mbps home networking connectivity. These physical layer components can be placed directly on the PC motherboard or used on a new type of network adapter card such as the Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Desktop Adapter, which is based on the Communications and Networking Riser (CNR) specification. The CNR card allows computer manufacturers to configure network-ready solutions for several different market segments. In 1,000-unit quantities, the Intel 815 Chipset is priced at $41 each and the Intel 815E is priced at $46 each, and systems using both chipsets are currently shipping from a variety of computer manufacturers. Versatile, Rapid Boot Desktop Board Also Announced Intel also announced the Intel Desktop Board D815EEA EEA European Economic Area EEA European Environment Agency EEA Employment Equity Act (Canada) EEA Een En Ander (Dutch) EEA Erick van Egeraat Associated Architects EEA Energy and Environmental Analysis , a highly versatile, ATX form factor board based on the Intel 815E Chipset and accommodating the latest FC-PGA FC-PGA - Flip Chip Pin Grid Array Pentium III processors with 133 and 100 MHz system bus speeds and Intel(R) Celeron(TM) processors with the 66 MHz system bus. The D815EEA desktop board supports PC133 or PC100 SDRAM and the new, faster ATA-100 hard drives. This board also features Rapid BIOS Boot An enhancement to the BIOS on PC motherboards from Intel that speeds up POST (power on self test) times at startup. At its 2002 introduction, Intel said booting was almost twice as fast as the BIOS's on competitors' motherboards. See POST and BIOS. for faster system startup and a digital video output header for TV and DVI, as well as four USB ports. In addition, users can choose between on-board, integrated graphics or high-speed AGP 4X graphics cards. The board also supports optional on-board Creative Labs(a) SoundBlaster(a) PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). audio, optional Intel PRO/100 V (integrated 10/100 LAN), and an optional Communication and Network Riser (hardware, standard) Communication and Network Riser - (CNR) A specification for audio, modem, USB and Local Area Networking interfaces of core computer logic chip sets. Intel introduced CNR on 2000-02-07. (CNR) card. Intel(R) Express BIOS Update, an OS-based utility that simplifies the process for upgrading the BIOS, is also supported. The Intel Desktop Board D815EEA will be available through resellers beginning this week for prices estimated between $150 and $170, depending on features. Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer of computer, networking and communications products. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom. (a) Third party marks and brands are property of their respective holders. |
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