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**82489DX Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller 10/12/92
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**82495DX/490DX DX CPU-Cache Chip Set <Sep91
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The 50 MHz Intel486 DX CPU-Cache Chip Set provides a high performance
solution for servers and high-end desktop systems. This binary
compatible solution has been optimized to provide 50 MHz, zero wait
state performance. The CPU-Cache chip set combines the 50 MHz Intel486
Microprocessor with the 82495DX/82490DX cache subsystem. It delivers
integer performance of 41 V1.1 Dhrystone MlPs and a SPEC integer
rating of 27.9. The cache subsystem features the 82495DX Cache
Controller and the 82490DX Dual Ported Data RAM. Dual ported buffers
and registers of the 82490DX allow the 82495DX Cache Controller to
concurrently handle CPU bus, memory bus, and internal cache operations
for maximum performance.
The CPU-Cache Chip Set offers many features that are ideal for multi-
processor based systems. The Write-Back feature provides efficient
memory bus utilization by reducing bus traffic through eliminating
unnecessary writes to main memory. The CPU-Cache chip set also
supports MESI protocol and monitors the memory bus to guarantee cache
coherency.
The 50 MHz Intel486 DX CPU and 82495DX/82490DX Cache subsystem are
produced on Intel's latest CHMOS V process which features submicron
technology and triple layer metal.
3.0 ARCHITECTURAL OVERVIEW
3.1 Introduction
The Intel486 CPU-cache chip set provides a tightly coupled processing
engine based on the Intel486 microprocessor and a cache subsystem
comprised of the 82495DX cache controller and multiple 82490DX cache
components. Figure 3.1 [see datasheet] diagrams the basic config-
uration.
The cache subsystem provides a gateway between the CPU and the memory
bus. All CPU accesses that can be serviced locally are transparent to
the memory bus and serve to avoid bus traffic. As a result, the cache
chip set reduces memory bus bandwidth to both increase Intel486
processor performance and support efficient multiprocessor systems.
The cache subsystem also decouples the CPU from the memory bus to
provide zero-wait-state operation at high clock frequencies while
allowing relatively slow and inexpensive memories.
The CPU-cache chip set prevents latency and bandwidth bottlenecks
across a variety of uniprocessor and multiprocessor designs. The
processor’s on-chip cache supports a very wide CPU data bus and
high-speed data movement. The second-level cache greatly extends the
capabilities of the on-chip cache resources, enabling a larger portion
of memory cycles to be satisfied independently of the memory bus.
3.2 CPU-Cache Chip Set Description
The chip set is comprised of three functional blocks:
3.2.1 CPU
The chip set includes a special version of the Intel486DX micropro-
cessor at 50 MHz. The Intel486DX Microprocessor Data Sheet provides
complete component specifications.
3.2.2 CACHE CONTROLLER
The 82495DX cache controller is the main control element for the chip
set. providing tags and line states. and determining cache hits and
misses. The 82495DX executes all CPU bus requests and coordinates all
main memory accesses with the memory bus controller (MBC).
The 82495DX controls the data paths of the 82490DX cache components
for cache hits and misses and furnishes the CPU with needed data. The
controller dynamically adds wait states as needed using the most
recently used (MRU) prediction algorithm.
The 82495DX also performs memory bus snoop operations in shared memory
systems and drives the cycle address and other attributes during
memory bus accesses. Figure 3.2 [see datasheet] diagrams the 82495DX.
3.2.3 CACHE SRAM
Multiple 82490DX cache components provide the cache SRAM and data
path. Each component includes the latches, muxes and logic needed to
work in lock step with the 82495DX to efficiently serve both hit and
miss accesses. The 82490DX components take full advantage of VLSI
silicon flexibility to exceed the capabilities of discrete
implementations. The 82490DX components support zero-wait-state hit
accesses and concurrent CPU and memory bus accesses, and they
replicate MRU bits for autonomous way prediction. During memory bus
cycles. the 82490DX components act as a gateway between CPU and memory
buses. Figure 3.3 [see datasheet] diagrams an 82490DX cache component.
3.3 Secondary Cache Features
The 82495DX cache controller and 82490DX cache components provide a
unified, software transparent secondary data and instruction cache.
The cache enables a highspeed processor core that provides efficient
performance even when paired with a significantly slower memory bus.
The secondary cache interprets CPU bus cycles and can service most
memory read and write cycles without accessing main memory. I/O and
other special cycles are passed directly to the memory bus. The cache
has a dual-port structure that permits concurrent CPU and memory bus
operation.
The 82495DX cache controller contains the 8K tag entries and logic
needed to support a cache as large as 256K. Combinations of between 4
and 9 82490DX cache SRAMs are used to create caches ranging from 128K
to 256K, with or without data parity.
The MBC provides logic needed to interface the CPU, 82495DX and
82490DX to the memory bus. Because the MBC also affects system
performance. its design can be the basis of product differentiation.
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**82495XP/490XP Cache Controller / Cache RAM (for i860) 06/05/91...
**82496/491 Cache Controller / Cache RAM (for P5 Pentium) 03/22/93...
**82497/492 Cache Controller / Cache RAM (for P54 Pentium) <Nov94...
**82498/493 Cache Controller / Cache RAM (for P54 Pentium) <Nov94...
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**5595 Pentium PCI System I/O <12/24/97
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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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