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**Definition of a chip set:
In short it is a set of chips that allow a system designer to build a
computer. If we restrict the term 'chip' to that of a microchip then
technically any microcomputer contains a chip set, even one based of
7400-series logic alone.
In the context of this document, a chip set is defined as any group of
chips used to implement an IBM or IBM-compatible PC/XT/AT/386/486/etc
system.
There are 2 main categories that these chips fall into:
1. Direct copies or re-implementations of Intel chips
2. Chip sets sold as a set of chips to implement an IBM-compatible
that differ in some way to those used in an IBM system, e.g. not
pin compatible.
An example of the former would be some early chips built by VLSI
Technology (at the time known as VTI, to implement a 286:
o VL82C37A is a: 82C37A DMA controller
o VL82C59A is a: 82C59A interrupt controller
o VL82C54A is a: 82C54 timer
o VL82C612 is a: 74LS612 memory mapper
o VL82C84A is a: 82284 clock generator and ready interface
o VL82C88 is a: 82288 bus controller
These are all direct replacements for the parts used in an IBM AT.
Many companies had compatible versions of these chips.
An early example of the latter is the Chips & Technology NEAT chip set:
o 82C211 CPU/Bus controller,
o 82C212 Page/Interleave and EMS Memory controller,
o 82C215 Data/Address buffer
o 82C206 Integrated Peripherals Controller (IPC).
The description does not map directly to the parts used in the IBM AT.
Later chip sets are often even more integrated sometimes consisting of
just one chip, although two seems to be the most common.
The latter is generally considered the definition of a chip set, and
the former is not generally considered a chip set per-se. However when
looking at the early chip sets this distinction can be very
slight. Because of this, sets of chips meeting the criteria for (1.)
have been included where possible.
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**82496/491 Cache Controller / Cache RAM (for P5 Pentium) 03/22/93
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**5595 Pentium PCI System I/O <12/24/97
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***Features:
o Integrated PCI-to-ISA Bridge
− Translate s PCI Bus Cycles into ISA Bus Cycles.
− Translate s ISA Master or DMA Cycles into PCI Bus Cycles.
− Provide s a Dword Post Buffer for PCI to ISA Memory cycles.
− Two 32 bit Prefetch/Post Buffers Enhance the DMA and ISA
Master Performance.
− Fully Compliant to PCI 2.1.
o Supports both Desktop and Mobile Advanced Power Management Logic
− Meets ACPI 1.0 Requirements.
− Supports Both ACPI and Legacy PMU.
− Supports Suspend to RAM.
− Supports Suspend to Hard Disk.
− Optionally Tri−state ISA bus in low power state.
− Supports Battery Management and LB/LLB/AC Indicator.
− Supports CPU's SMM Mode Interface.
− Supports CPU Stop Clock.
− Supports Power Button of ACPI.
− Supports three system timers and SMI# watchdog timer.
− Supports Automatic Power Control.
− Supports Modem Ring−in, RTC Alarm Wake up.
− Supports Thermal Detection.
− Supports GPIOs, and GPOs for External Devices Control.
− Supports Programmable Chip Select.
− Supports PCI Bus Power Management Interface Spec. 1.0
− Supports Pentium II Sleep State.
o Enhanced DMA Functions
− 8-, 16- bit DMA Data Transfer.
− Two 8237A Compatible DMA Controllers with Seven Independent
Programmable Channels.
− Provide the Readability of the two 8237 Associated Registers.
− Support Distributed DMA.
− Support PC/PCI DMA.
− Per DMA channel programmable in legacy, DDMA or PC/PCI DMA mode
operation.
o Integrated Two 8259A Interrupt Controllers
− 14 Independently Programmable Channels for Level- or Edge-
triggered Interrupts.
− Provide the Readability of the two 8259A Associated Registers.
− Support Serial IRQ.
− Support the Reroutability for the PCI Interrupts.
o Three Programmable 16-bit Counters compatible with 8254
− System Timer Interrupt.
− Generate Refresh Request.
− Speaker Tone Output.
− Provide the Readability of the 8254 Associated Registers.
o Integrated Keyboard Controller
− Hardwired Logic Provides Instant Response.
− Supports PS/2 Mouse Interface.
− Supports Keyboard Password Security or Hot Key Power On
Function.
− Supports Hot Key "Sleep" Function.
− Programmable Enable and Disable for Keyboard Controller and
PS/2 Mouse.
o Integrated Real Time Clock(RTC) with 256B CMOS SRAM
− Supports ACPI Day of Month Alarm/Month Alarm.
− Supports various Power Up events, such as Button Up, Alarm Up,
Ring Up, GPIO5/PME0# Up, GPIO10/ PME1# Up, Password Security Up,
and Hotkey Up.
− Supports various Power Down Events, like Software Power-down,
Button Power-down, and ACPI S3 Power-down.
− Supports Power Supply ’98.
− Provides RTC year 2000 solution.
o Integrated Frequency Ratio Control Logic for Pentium II CPU
o Universal Serial Bus Host Controller
− Open HCI Host Controller with Root Hub.
− Two USB Ports.
− Supports Legacy Devices.
− Supports Over Current Detection.
o Integrated Hardware Monitor Logic
− Up to 5 Positive Voltage Monitoring Inputs.
− Two Fan Speed Monitoring Inputs.
− One Temperature Sensings.
− Supports thermister- or diode- temperature sensing for Pentium
II CPU.
− Threshold Comparison of all Monitored Values.
o Supports I2C Serial Bus/ SMBUS
o Supports 2MB Flash ROM Interface
o 208 pins PQFP Package
o 5V CMOS Technology
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