Design Checklist

Table 3-7. PIIX4E Connectivity (Sheet 3 of 4)

Signal Names

Connection

 

 

PHLD#

Connected to 82443GX. 8.2K ohm pull-up to VCC3.

 

 

PHLDA#

Connected to 82443GX. 8.2K ohm pull-up to VCC3.

 

 

PIORDY

Connected to IDE through 47 ohm series resistor. 1K ohm pull-up to VCC on

the PIIX4E side of the series resistor.

 

 

 

 

2.7K ohm pull-up to 5V or 10K ohm pull-up to 3V. Connect between 443GX, PCI

PIRQ[D:A]#

slots, and PIIX4E. PIRQ[A:B]# also go to AGP. DP: PIRQ[A:D]# connected to

 

IOAPIC.

 

 

PWRBT#

From power button circuitry.

 

 

PWROK

Connect to 82443GX and power up logic.

 

 

RCIN#

8.2K ohm pull-up to VCC3. Connect to SIO.

 

 

REFRESH#

Connected to ISA slots. 1K ohm pull-up to VCC.

 

 

REQ[C:A]# / GPI[4:2]

8.2K ohm pull-up to VCC3.

 

 

REQ[3:0]#

Connect to corresponding REQ[3:0]# signals on the Host Bridge(443GX) and

PCI connectors. 8.2K-ohm pull-up to VCC.

 

 

 

RI# / GPI12

Connected to AGP connector AGP_PME# (pin A48). 8.2K ohm pull-up to 3VSB.

 

 

RSMRST#

From ATX connector buffer/delay circuitry.

 

 

RSTDRV

Connect to Ultra I/O, ISA slots, and IDE (through a Schmitt trigger).

 

 

RTCALE / GPO25

No connect.

 

 

RTCCS# / GPO24

No connect.

 

 

RTCX1

Connect to RTC crystal.

 

 

RTCX2

Connect to RTC crystal.

 

 

SA[0:19]

Connected to ISA slots, Ultra I/O, Flash, LM79. 8.2K ohm pull-up to VCC. DP:

Connected to IOAPIC.

 

 

 

SBHE#

Connect to ISA slots.

 

 

SCS1#

Connected to IDE connector through 33 ohm series resistor.

 

 

SCS3#

Connected to IDE connector through 33 ohm series resistor.

 

 

SD[0:15]

Connected to ISA slots, Ultra I/O, LM79. 8.2K ohm pull-up to VCC. DP:

Connected to IOAPIC.

 

 

 

SDA[2:0]

Connected to IDE connector through 33 ohm series resistors.

 

 

SDDACK#

Connected to IDE connector through 33 ohm series resistor.

 

 

SDD[15:0]

Connected to IDE connector through 33 ohm series resistors. It is

recommended that PDD[7] have a 10K ohm pull-down resistor.

 

 

 

SDIOR#

Connected to IDE connector through 33 ohm series resistor.

 

 

SDIOW#

Connected to IDE connector through 33 ohm series resistor.

 

 

SDREQ

Connected to IDE through 33 ohm series resistor. 5.6K ohm pull-down on the

PIIX4E side of the series resistor.

 

 

 

SERIRQ / GPI7

2.7K ohm pull-up to VCC3.

 

 

SERR#

2.7K ohm pull-up to 5V or 10K ohm pull-up to 3V. Connect between 82443GX,

PCI slots, and PIIX4E.

 

 

 

SIORDY

Connected to IDE through 47 ohm series resistor. 1K ohm pull-up to VCC on

the PIIX4E side of the series resistor.

 

 

 

SLP#

Connected to CPUs. 330 ohm pull-up to 2.5V.

 

 

SMBALERT# / GPI11

Connect to MAX1617. 8.2K ohm pull-up to 3VSB.

 

 

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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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