Third-Party Vendor Information

Third-Party Vendor Information

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This design guide has been compiled to give an overview of important design considerations while providing sources for additional information. This chapter includes information regarding various third-party vendors who provide products to support the Intel® 440GX AGPset. The list of vendors can be used as a starting point for the designer. Intel does not endorse any one vendor, nor guarantee the availability or functionality of outside components. Contact the manufacturer for specific information regarding performance, availability, pricing, and compatibility.

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Processors

 

 

Table 5-1. Slot 1 Connector

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplier

Contact

Phone

 

 

 

 

 

AMP Incorporated

Mike Mullen

717-592-2352

 

 

 

 

 

Framatome Connectors

Leonard Dore

717-767-8006

 

 

 

 

 

Foxconn (USA)

Julia Jiang

408-749-1228, x232

 

 

 

 

 

Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co. LTD. (Taiwan)

Jack Hou

886-2-268-3466, x376

 

 

 

 

 

Molex

Jim McGrath

708-527-4037

 

 

 

 

Table 5-2. Retention Mechanism, Retention Mechanism Module Attach Sink Suppor

Supplier

Contact

Phone

 

 

 

AAVID Thermal Products, Inc.

Chapman

603-223-1721

 

 

 

AMP Incorporated

Mike Mullen

717-592-2352

 

 

 

Foxconn (USA)

Julia Jiang

408-749-1228, x232

 

 

 

Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co. LTD. (Taiwan)

Jack Hou

886-2-268-3466, x376

 

 

 

InteSys Technologies, Inc

Steve Daniggelis

602-497-3178

 

 

 

Molex

Jim McGrath

708-527-4037

 

 

 

Table 5-3. GTL+ Bus Slot 1 Terminator Cards

Supplier

Contact

Phone

 

 

 

AMP Incorporated

Ron Mcdowell

717-592-3468

 

 

 

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440GX specifications

The Intel 440GX chipset was launched in 1997 as part of Intel's series of chipsets known as the 440 family, and it served as a critical component for various Pentium II and Pentium III-based motherboard architectures. Specifically designed for the second generation of Intel’s processors, the 440GX delivered enhanced performance and supported a range of important technologies that defined PC architectures of its time.

One of the main features of the Intel 440GX was its support for a 100 MHz front-side bus (FSB), which significantly improved data transfer rates between the CPU and the memory subsystem. This advancement allowed the 440GX to accommodate both the original Pentium II processors as well as the later Pentium III chips, providing compatibility and flexibility for system builders and consumers alike.

The 440GX chipset included an integrated AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) controller, which supported AGP 2x speeds. This enabled high-performance graphics cards to be utilized effectively, delivering many enhanced graphics capabilities for gaming and multimedia applications. The AGP interface was crucial at the time as it offered a dedicated pathway for graphics data, increasing bandwidth compared to traditional PCI slots.

In terms of memory support, the 440GX could address up to 512 MB of SDRAM, allowing systems built with this chipset to run comfortably with sufficient memory for the era’s demanding applications. The memory controller was capable of supporting both single and double-sided DIMMs, which provided versatility in memory configuration for system builders.

Another notable feature of the Intel 440GX was its support for multi-processor configurations through its Dual Processors support feature. This allowed enterprise and workstation computers to leverage the performance advantages of multiple CPUs, making the chipset suitable for business and professional environments where multitasking and high-performance computing were essential.

On the connectivity front, the chipset supported up to six PCI slots, enhancing peripheral device integration and expansion capabilities. It also included integrated IDE controllers, facilitating connections for hard drives and CD-ROM devices.

Overall, the Intel 440GX chipset represented a balanced combination of performance, flexibility, and technology advancements for its time. Its introduction helped establish a foundation for subsequent advancements in PC technology and set the stage for more powerful computing systems in the years to come.
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