VT8501 Apollo MVP4

Revision 1.3 February 1, 2000

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System Overview

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The Apollo MVP4 is a PC Socket-7 system logic North Bridge with integrated 2D / 3D Graphics accelerator. The core logic

portion of the chip is based on the popular 100MHz VIA Apollo MVP3 chipset with enhanced features and graphics accelerator

based on the Cyber9398DVD from Trident Microsystems, Inc. The combination of the two leading edge technologies provides a

stable, cost-effective, and high performance solution for personal computers, imbedded systems, set-top boxes and others. As

shown in Figure 1 below, the Apollo MVP4 will interface to:

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Socket 7 CPU (66 – 100 MHz)

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L2 Cache RAM & Tag

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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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DFP / Digital Monitor Interface (TMDS)

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Video Capture / Playback CODECs

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Figure 1: Apollo MVP4 High Level System Diagram