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16 Chapter 1: Before you begin
Overview
Matrox 4Sight-II is a self-contained platform that integrates processing and
display, along with image capture, networking, IEEE 1394 capability, and general
purpose I/O.
Matrox 4Sight-II comes in two basic versions: the integrated-unit version and the
motherboard-only version.
The integrated-unit version includes a Matrox 4Sight-II motherboard, a DIMM
memory module, a mass storage device, and an optional frame grabber, all of which
are encased within a metal chassis.
The motherboard-only version is sold without the chassis and is not bundled with
a frame grabber, memory module, or storage device. You will have to purchase
these items separately.
For a complete list of all standard and additional components of your Matrox
4Sight-II unit, please refer to the Inspecting your Matrox 4Sight-II package section,
later in this chapter.
Hardware components
Motherboard
The Matrox 4Sight-II EBX motherboard integrates processing, display, storage,
networking, IEEE 1394 capability, and general purpose I/O.
• Processing. The Matrox 4Sight-II motherboard features either an Intel Celeron
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850 MHz or Pentium III 1 GHz processor
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The chipset is divided into two components called the north bridge and south
bridge. The Intel 440BX north bridge contains dedicated CPU, AGP, memory,
and PCI controllers. The VIA Technologies south bridge provides an interface to
the audio Codec, IDE devices, USB port, user I/Os, as well as to the parallel and
serial ports.
1. The processor is actually covered by a heat sink. During POST, the BIOS will display
the type of processor on your unit.
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