82371EB PIIX4E, PIIX4E Power And Ground Pins, 13.1

	3.7	82371EB (PIIX4E)		.......................................................................................	3-16
		3.7.1	PIIX4E Connections		3-16
		3.7.2	IDE Routing Guidelines		3-20
			3.7.2.1	Cabling	3-20
			3.7.2.2	Motherboard	3-20
		3.7.3	PIIX4E Power And Ground Pins		3-22
	3.8	PCI Bus Signals			3-22
	3.9	ISA Signals			3-23
	3.10	ISA and X-Bus Signals			3-23
	3.11	USB Interface			3-24
	3.12	IDE Interface			3-24
	3.13	Flash Design			3-25
		3.13.1	Dual-Footprint Flash Design		3-25
		3.13.2	Flash Design Considerations		3-25
	3.14	System and Test Signals			3-28
	3.15	Power Management Signals			3-28
		3.15.1	Power Button Implementation		3-30
	3.16	Miscellaneous			3-31
	3.17	82093AA (IOAPIC)			3-32
	3.18	Manageability Devices			3-33
		3.18.1	Max1617 Temperature Sensor		3-33
		3.18.2	LM79 Microprocessor System Hardware Monitor		3-33
		3.18.3	82558B LOM Checklist		3-34
		3.18.4	Wake On LAN (WOL) Header		3-35
	3.19	Software/BIOS			3-35
		3.19.1	USB and Multi-processor BIOS		3-35
		3.19.2	Design Considerations		3-36
	3.20	Thermals / Cooling Solutions			3-36
		3.20.1	Design Considerations		3-36
	3.21	Mechanicals			3-36
		3.21.1	Design Considerations		3-37
	3.22	Electricals			3-37
		3.22.1	Design Considerations		3-37
	3.23	Layout Checklist			3-38
		3.23.1	Routing and Board Fabrication		3-38
		3.23.2	Design Consideration		3-38
	3.24	Applications and Add-in Hardware			3-38
		3.24.1	Design Consideration		3-38
4	Debug Recommendations			.........................................................................................	4-1
	4.1	Slot 1 Test Tools			4-1
	4.2	Debug/Simulation Tools			4-1
		4.2.1	Logic Analyzer Interface (LAI)		4-1
		4.2.2	In-Target Probe (ITP)		4-1
		4.2.3	Bus Functional Model (BFM)		4-2
		4.2.4	I/O Buffer Models		4-2
		4.2.5	FLOTHERM* Model		4-2

Intel®440GX AGPset Design Guide

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.

Intel 440GX 82371EB PIIX4E, PIIX4E Power And Ground Pins, ISA and X-Bus Signals, 13.1, 13.2, 19.1

Models: 440GX

82371EB (PIIX4E)

PIIX4E Power And Ground Pins

ISA and X-Bus Signals

3.13.1

3.13.2

3.18.4

Wake On LAN (WOL) Header

3.19.1

3.19.2

Thermals / Cooling Solutions

3.20.1

3.21.1

3.22.1

3.23.1

Routing and Board Fabrication

3.23.2

Applications and Add-in Hardware

3.24.1

Debug Recommendations

440GX specifications