Chapter 1 Introduction1User’s ManualChapter 1 Introduction1.1 IntroductionIMB-X63 With its rich AGP 4X integrated graphics capabilities, flexible FSB settings, and support for DDRSDRAM, the IMB-X63 delivers excellent levels of scalability and performance on a cost-effective, Highintegrated platform designed for the specific needs of the Automation, POS, Information PC, and InternetAppliance market segments.Low power VIA C3 CPU + VIA CLE266 – Ultimate Value CombinationIMB-X63 optimizes the performance of the VIA Low power Processor while its integrated AGP 4X graphicsengine delivers rich graphics capabilities for running 2D/3D software and Internet applications. Its highlyscaleable asynchronous bus design also makes it the ideal solution for VIA low power processors runningat 100/133MHz FSB speeds. With an advanced memory controller architecture, the IMB-X63 supports upto 2GB of DDR/PC2100 SDRAM. These advanced memory technologies provide the bandwidth andperformance necessary for even the most demanding Internet and 3D graphics applications. Furtherintegrated CPU & multimedia & connectivity features that help minimize the cost of building automationand Internet Appliances without sacrificing features and performance include an integrated 10/100Base-T Ethernet controller, AC-97 audio, MC-97 modem, Super I/O, hardware monitoring capabilities,plus support for six USB ports, ATA 100, and advanced power management.1.2 Featuresz VIA EBGA 1GHz CPUz VIA VT8623 North Bridge and VT8235 South Bridgez Phoenix-Award BIOSz Supports up to 2GB of DDR/PC2100 SDRAMz Integrated AGP 4X Graphics Enginez AC 97 Audioz Realtek RTL 8100C 10/100M Ethernet and VIA VT6103z 3 x PCI and 4 x ISA expansion slots (Either one PCI or one ISA is shared)z 2 x LAN, 1 x FDD, 4 x COM, 1 x LPT, Keyboard & Mouse, 6 x USB, 1 x IrDA and 1 x VGAz Watchdog Timerz ATX Power Connector¼ Limitation as below:1. ISA address 250~253, 378 can’t use.2. Not supply dual display function.3. When use PCI VGA card, ISA function can’t use.