Specifications

IntroductionEP-3S1A
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controller to the memory controller, with optimized arbitration rules allowing
more functions to run concurrently, enabling more life-like audio and video.
The Integrated Audio-Codec 97 controller enables software audio by using the
processor to run sound. By reusing existing system resources, this feature adds
flexibility, improves sound and modem quality.
The 82802 Firmware Hub (FWH, 4MB) stores system BIOS and video BIOS,
eliminating a redundant nonvolatile memory component. In addition, the 82802
contains a hardware Random Number Generator (RNG). The Intel(R) RNG
provides truly random numbers to enable fundamental security building blocks
supporting stronger encryption, digital signing, and security protocols for the
future application program .