VIAtech + AMD500 MHz

Very strong system. VIA tech with Apollo MVP4 chipset. Carries WinME but (linked) problems with virus and HDD - some bad clusters. New Seagate HDD on the way. Above average system. Looks very promising.

 

VIA Apollo MVP4 was introduced in late 1998 - supports Socket 7, includes in-chip graphics controller. Chip set also consists of two chips, a north and a south bridge.

 

VT82C501 SMA North Bridge :

Integrated advanced 2D/3D AGP graphics with setup engine and DVD hardware acceleration.

100 MHz CPU/memory bus

66/75/83/95/100 MHz FSB (Front Side Bus) capabilities.

 

Compatible with all Socket 7 processors.

Synchronous/Asynchronous AGP/ PCI/memory operation.

492-pin BGA package VT82C686 Super South Bridge

Integrated AC-97 2.0 (meets PC98 Basic Audio spec.)/SoundBlaster-compatible legacy audio.

 

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