FIC PT-2006 Manual page 3

Chapter 1
Overview
The PT-2006 mainboard combines the advanced capabilities of the Intel
82430VX PCIset with a high-performance concurrent PCI local bus architecture
to provide the ideal platform for unleashing the unsurpassed speed and power of
the Intel Pentium processor.
This highly-flexible mainboard is designed to run a full range of Intel Pentium,
Cyrix 6x86, IBM 6x86and AMD-K5 processors, and can be easily upgraded
using its 321-pin ZIF socket. The processor's advanced performance is
complemented by a second level write back Pipeline Burst SRAM cache of up to
512KB and main memory of up to 128MB DRAM. The main memory is
installed using the board's four 72-pin SIMM sockets and one 168-pin DIMM
socket that accept a choice of lightning-fast synchronous DRAM (SDRAM),
high-speed EDO, or standard Fast Page Mode DRAM.
The PT-2006 integrates a full set of I/O features onboard, including two 16550A
UART compatible serial ports, one EPP/ECP capable parallel port, and one
Floppy Disk Drive controller. It also comes with a built in Enhanced IDE
controller that provides convenient, high-speed PCI Bus Master connections with
up to four IDE devices, including Hard Disk and CD-ROM drives. Three 16-bit
ISA slots and four 32-bit PCI slots provide ample room for further expansion.
The mainboard also features support for the state-of-the-art Universal Serial Bus
(USB) that provides ease-of-use and high-speed Plug & Play connections to
future USB compliant peripheral devices. The IrDA compliant serial port and
optional onboard SIR support further enhance system
I/O connectivity.
This chapter gives a you a brief overview of the PT-2006 mainboard. In addition
to basic information on the board's main components and features, it also
provides advice on how to upgrade and expand it. For updated BIOS, drivers, or
product release information, please visit FIC's home page at:
http://www.fic.com.tw.
Congratulations on your decision to adopt the PT-2006 mainboard. With its high-
speed PCI local bus architecture and ultra-fast I/O connections, the PT-2006
provides the ultimate solution for optimizing the performance of your high-end
system.
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