VT8601 Via, VT8601 Datasheet - Page 12

• Manufacturer Part Number: VT8601
• Description: Slot-1 / Socket-370 PCI North Bridge
• Manufacturer: Via

The Apollo ProMedia is a PC Slot-1 system logic North Bridge with integrated 2D/3D Graphics accelerator. The core logic
portion of the chip is based on the VIA Apollo Pro133 with integrated graphics accelerator provided by an industry leading
Graphics supplier. The combination of the two leading edge technologies provides a stable, cost-effective, and high performance
solution to both the Desktop and Mobile personal computer markets. As shown in Figure 1 below, the Apollo ProMedia will
interface to:
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Slot-1 Front-Side Bus (66 – 133 MHz)
PC66 / PC100 / PC133 SDRAM Memory Interface
PCI Bus (30 - 33 MHz)
Analog RGB Monitor with DDC
Various Flat Panels or Digital Monitor Transmitters (TMDS or LVDS)
Video Capture / Playback CODECs
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Figure 1: Apollo ProMedia High Level System Diagram
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