Motherboard Features; Motherboard Part-Function Table - Intel MS440GX Product Manual

1 Motherboard Features

The MS440GX is designed specifically for the DCC, MCAD, and EDA markets with a high
performance workstation.
This chapter describes the features of the MS440GX motherboard. The chapter covers the
following topics:
Topic
Summary of Features
Board Layout

Motherboard Part-Function Table

Microprocessor
Processor Packaging
Second Level Cache
Processor Options
Form Factor
Chipset
PCI/A.G.P. Controller
82371EB Xcelerator
I/O Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller
IDE Support
Real-Time Clock, CMOS SRAM, and Battery
Diskette Drive Controller
A.G.P. Support
Memory
I/O Controller
PCI LAN Controller
EtherExpress™ PRO/100 WfM PCI LAN Subsystem
Alert on LAN Component
Audio Subsystem
Audio Drivers and Utilities
Hardware Monitor Subsystem
Power Supply
Power Supply Considerations
Expansion
Basic Input/Output System (BIOS)
BIOS Upgrades
BIOS Flash Memory Organization
Piezoelectric Speaker
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