Scalable & Cost-Effective Super Socket 7 Platform
Complementing optimized support for the
highest-speed VIA Cyrix® MII™ and AMD-K6™ processors with highly efficient
power management capabilities, the VIA Apollo MVP3 delivers unrivaled
scalability and performance for Super Socket Seven based desktop and mobile
PC systems. Key features include the following:
Flexible 66/75/83/95/100MHz Front Side Bus Settings
Through its flexible 66/75/83/95/100MHz Front Side Bus, the VIA Apollo MVP3
chipset optimizes the performance of a complete range of desktop and mobile
AMD-K6™, AMD-K6-2™, AMD-K6-II™I, and VIA Cyrix® MII™ processors running at
speeds of up to 533MHz. This provides the flexibility that customers need to
configure their Value PCs, Internet Appliances, and notebooks for a wide
spectrum of price points.
100MHz Memory Bus
The VIA Apollo MVP3 chipset supports up to 768MB PC100 and Virtual Channel
SDRAM, providing ample headroom for running even the most demanding Internet
and software applications. |
Vibrant AGP2X Graphics Performance
The AGP2X interface on the VIA MVP3 chipset ensures vibrant 3D graphics and
video performance.
Integrated Multimedia & Connectivity Features
The VIA Apollo MVP3 chipset comes with a wide range of additional integrated
features that help minimize the cost of building Value PCs, Internet
Appliances, and notebooks without sacrificing features and performance.
These include integrated AC-97 audio, Super I/O, USB, and hardware
monitoring capabilities, plus support for ATA-66 and advanced power
management..
Flexible Desktop & Notebook PC Chipset Architecture
The VIA Apollo MVP3 chipset is based on an innovative and scaleable
architecture with proven reliability and performance. It is a two-chip set
consisting of the VT82C598AT North Bridge Controller paired with the
VT82C686A South Bridge Controller for full-featured systems or the VT82C596B
Mobile South Bridge Controller for mobile systems, as shown in the block
diagram below. |
