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VT8601 Apollo ProMedia
Revision 1.3 September 8, 1999
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System Overview
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The Apollo ProMedia is a PC Slot-1 system logic North Bridge with integrated 2D/3D Graphics accelerator. The core logic
portion of the chip is based on the VIA Apollo Pro133 with integrated graphics accelerator provided by an industry leading
Graphics supplier. The combination of the two leading edge technologies provides a stable, cost-effective, and high performance
solution to both the Desktop and Mobile personal computer markets. As shown in Figure 1 below, the Apollo ProMedia will
interface to:
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Slot-1 Front-Side Bus (66 – 133 MHz)
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PC66 / PC100 / PC133 SDRAM Memory Interface
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PCI Bus (30 - 33 MHz)
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Analog RGB Monitor with DDC
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Various Flat Panels or Digital Monitor Transmitters (TMDS or LVDS)
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Video Capture / Playback CODECs
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Figure 1: Apollo ProMedia High Level System Diagram
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