Specifications

Computer Architecture and Maintenance (G-Scheme-2014)
Chip Class Socket Pins Layout Voltage
Supported
Processors
Introduced
PGA = Pin grid array
PPGA = Plastic pin grid array
SC242 = Slot connector, 242 pins
SC330 = Slot connector, 330 pins
SECC = Single edge contact cartridge
SPGA = Staggered pin grid array
mPGA = Micro pin grid array
VRM = Voltage regulator module with variable voltage output determined by module
type or manual jumpers
Auto VRM = Voltage regulator module with automatic voltage selection determined by
processor Voltage ID (VID) pins
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ChipSelect Basic
Q.What is Chipset?
Ans. A number of integrated circuits designed to perform one or more related
functions. For example, one chipset may provide the basic functions of a modem while
another provides the CPU functions for a computer. Newer chipsets generally include
functions provided by two or more older chipsets. In some cases, older chipsets that
required two or more physical chips can be replaced with a chipset on one chip. The
term is often used to refer to the core functionality of a motherboard.
On a PC, it consists of two basic parts -- the northbridge and the southbridge. All of
the various components of the computer communicate with the CPU through the
chipset.
The northbridge connects directly to the processor via the front side bus (FSB). A
memory controller is located on the northbridge, which gives the CPU fast access to the
memory. The northbridge also connects to the AGP or PCI Express bus and to the
memory itself.
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