Chapter 1. Introduction Of Wb6 Features 1-1.Features Of This Motherboard; 1-1.Features Of This Motherboard - Abit WB6 User Manual

Introduction of WB6 Features 1-1
Chapter 1. Introduction of WB6 Features

1-1.Features of This Motherboard

This motherboard is designed for a new generation CPUs. It supports the Intel SLOT1
structure (Pentium II/III and Celeron processors), up to 512 of memory, super I/O, and
Green PC functions. The motherboard provides high performance for server systems and
meets the requirements for desktop system for multimedia in the future.
The WB6 has a built in 2D & 3D graphics engines, and the integrated 24-bit 230MHz
RAMDAC can provide up to 1600*1200 resolution in 8-bit color at an 85Hz refresh rate.
The WB6 has 4MB SDRAM built in for graphic memory.
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The WB6 uses the new generation Intel 810E chipset for more efficiency and high
integration of the system. The WB6 will support Ultra ATA/66 IDE devices. Ultra ATA/66 is
the new standard for IDE devices. It enhances existing Ultra ATA/33 technology by
increasing both performance and data integrity. This new high-speed interface doubles the
Ultra ATA/33 burst data transfer rate to 66.6 Mbytes/sec. The result is maximum disc
performance using the current PCI local bus environment. You can connect either Ultra
ATA/33 IDE devices or Ultra ATA/66 IDE devices to the IDE connectors on this
motherboard. The motherboard has built-in hardware monitoring functions, that can monitor
and protect your computer insuring a safe computing environment. The motherboard can
provide high performance for workstations and meets the requirements for desktop systems
for multimedia in the future.
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What are the features of the Intel 810E chipset? It's structure is shown in Figure 1-4. It is a
combination of three chips: the FW82810E, FW82801AA and FW82802AB. The
FW82810E is called the GMCH chip, Graphics and Memory Controller Hub. The GMCH
functions and capabilities include:
! Support for a single Intel
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Pentium II/III and Celeron processor configuration
! 64-bit GTL+ based system bus interface at 66MHz/100MHz/133MHz
! 32-bit host address support
!64-bit system memory interface with optimized support for SDRAM at 100MHz
! Integrated 2D & 3D graphics engines
! Integrated H/W motion compensation engine
The FW82801AA is also called the ICH chipset, the, I/O Controller Hub. The ICH is a
highly integrated multifunctional component supporting the following functions and
capabilities:
! PCI Rev. 2.2 compliant with support for 33MHz PCI operations
! Supports up to 6 Req/Gnt pairs (PCI Slots), WB6 already share one Req/Gnt signal for
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