| Apollo
Pro266T
The
New Standard for Socket 370 Performance PCs
The VIA
Apollo Pro266T provides the highest performance and most scalable Socket 370
chipset solution for today's increasingly demanding server, workstation, and
PC applications. With its support for DDR200/266 SDRAM, the VIA Apollo
Pro266T has the headroom necessary to deliver optimum system performance by
doubling memory data throughput and reaching a peak memory bandwidth of
2.1GB per second while at the same time leveraging the cost benefits of
SDRAM infrastructure. |
Key Features
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Supports Intel® Pentium® III (including Tualatin), Intel® Celeron™ &
VIA C3™ Processors
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66/100/133MHz FSB Settings
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Support for AGP 2X/4X
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Supports up to 4.0GB DDR200/266 SDRAM as well as PC100/133 SDRAM and
Virtual Channel memory
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266MB/sec high bandwidth North/South Bridge V-Link
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Support for Advanced Communications Riser (ACR) Card Standard
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Integrated 6 Channel AC'97 Audio
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Integrated MC'97 Modem
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Integrated 3Com 10/100 MAC controller
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Support for ATA 33/66/100
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6 USB
ports, UHCI compliant
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Advanced power management capabilities
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552-pin BGA VT8653 North Bridge
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376
-pin BGA VT8233 South Bridge
Through its advanced V-Link memory controller architecture, the VIA Apollo
Pro266T chipset supports up to 4.0GB of the latest high-speed DDR200/266
SDRAM at a peak bandwidth of 2.1GB per second. These advanced memory
technologies provide the bandwidth and performance necessary for even the
most demanding Internet and 3D graphics applications at a minimal cost
premium over PC133 SDRAM. DDR266 SDRAM lowers memory power consumption to
2.5 volts, providing the ideal solution for small form factor desktops and
notebooks.
The AGP4X interface on the VIA Apollo Pro266T chipset ensures vivid 3D
graphics and video performance, while its 133MHz Front Side Bus optimizes
the performance of the latest Intel® Pentium® III processors. VIA's
commitment to delivering optimal performance at lower costs is further
demonstrated through integration of the 3Com 10/100 Ethernet Media Access
Controller, HomePNA, AC'97 audio and MC'97 modem into the South Bridge.
Additional key features include support for 6 USB ports, ATA 100 and
Advanced Power Management. |
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Features & Benefits Summary |
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Features |
Benefits |
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200/266MHz Memory Bus |
Maximizes the performance of Value PCs and Internet Appliances at
minimal extra cost through support for high-speed DDR200/266
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Flexible 66/100/133MHz Front Side Bus Settings |
Optimizes the performance of a complete range of Intel® Pentium® III,
Intel® Celeron™, and the VIA C3™ processors running at a variety of FSB
speeds. |
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V-Link Hub Architecture |
Dedicated 266MB/sec link between the North and South Bridge, doubling
the bandwidth of the traditional PCI Bus. |
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AGP4X Interface |
Ensures vivid 3D graphics and video performance. |
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ATA 100 Support |
Enhances PC system responsiveness through high-speed HDD connections.
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AC'97 Audio and MC'97 Modem |
Provides cost-effective solution for delivering high-quality audio
capabilities* and enables low-cost
connectivity to the Internet through an ACR fax/modem module.
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Integrated 3Com 10/100 MAC controller (VT8233C) |
Leading edge technology to give network ready status to VIA Apollo
Pro266T based systems. |
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Support for Six USB Ports |
Provides convenient Plug and Play connections to the growing number of
USB peripherals and enables Legacy Free system designs. |
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*Requires
onboard audio Codec or ACR expansion slot on the motherboard.
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Innovative & Scaleable Architecture
The VIA Apollo Pro266 chipset is based on an
innovative and scaleable architecture with proven reliability and
performance. It is a two-chip set consisting of the VT8653 North Bridge
Controller and the VT8233C South Bridge Controller with 3Com Ethernet MAC
(see the block diagram below). Additional key features include support for
six USB ports, AC-97 link for audio and modem, hardware monitoring, and
ACPI/OnNow power management. |
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