Chapter 3 Processor/Memory Subsystem; Introduction - Compaq Deskpro EP 6233 Technical Reference Manual

Chapter 3
PROCESSOR/
MEMORY SUBSYSTEM
3.

Chapter 3 PROCESSOR/MEMORY SUBSYSTEM

3.1

INTRODUCTION

This chapter describes the processor/cache memory subsystem of the Compaq Deskpro EP Series
of Personal Computers. Table 3-1 lists the key parameters of the processor/memory subsystem.
Table 3–1. Processor/Memory Architectural Comparison
North Bridge
Host Bus (Slot 1) Frequency
Cache Memory [1]:
L1
L2
System Memory:
No. of DIMM sockets
Standard installed
Expandable to
NOTES:
[1] Integrated into the processor cartridge
This description architecturally classifies the processor/memory subsystems as being either a 66-
MHz slot 1 type or a 100-MHz slot 1 type (correlating to the two system board types).
This chapter includes the following topics:
66-MHz slot 1 processor/memory subsystem [3.2]
100-MHz slot 1 processor/memory subsystem [3.3]
Table 3-1.
Processor/Memory
Architectural Comparison
266-MHz 266-/300-/333-MHz
Celeron Processor Pentium II Processor
82443EX
66 MHz
32 KB
none
2
16/32 MB
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350-/400-MHz
Pentium II Processor
82443EX 82443BX
66 MHz 100 MHz
32 KB 32 KB
512 KB 512 KB
2
32 MB 64/128 MB
256 MB 384 MB
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