FIC M296 - Manual (Page 5)

Outline of the M295 / M296
FIC M295 / M296 Service Manual 1-1
Chapter
1
1.1 Introduction
This chapter provides the outline features and operation of the M295 / M296 including the
BIOS Setup program and other system options.
The M295 / M296 notebook offers the latest in advanced portable computing and multimedia
technology that even outperforms most desktop computers. It incorporates the latest Intel
Pentium 4 Processor running at 400/533MHz Front Side Bus. It combines support for the new
high-bandwidth Double Data Rate (DDR) 266 SDRAM, Integrated VGA and the AC 97
audio codec. Built-in Windows 2000 / XP keyboard, glide pad pointing device, sound system,
PCMCIA slots, USB (Universal Serial Bus) port, advanced power management and more new
multimedia features.
The Intel® Pentium® 4 processor is the evolutionary step for desktop / mobile processor
technology. Based on Intel® Net Burst™ micro architecture, the Pentium 4 processor offers
higher-performance processing than ever before. Built with Intel's 0.13-micron technology,
the Pentium 4 processor delivers significant performance gains for use in home computing,
business solutions and all your processing needs.
1.2 Feature
Highlights
The M285 / M288 includes a variety of innovative features:
Category Specification Stepping
CPU Intel Pentium 4 NORTHWOOD 2.0/2.2/2.4 GHz Processor
(DESKTOP, FSB 400/533 MHz)
Core Logic
SIS 645DX (North Bridge)
CPU Interface
AGP Bus Controller
DDR DRAM Controller
MuTIOL Media I/O
SIS 962L (South Bridge )
Integrated MuTIOL Connect to PCI Bridge
Dual IDE Master/Slave Controller ,Integrated DMA
Controller
Universal Serial Bus Host Controller
Integrated Fast Ethernet MAC Controller(Not use)
Integrated Audio Controller with AC97 Interface
Advanced Power Management, RTC
Integrated PCI to LPC Bridge
Integrated keyboard Controller(Not use)
Integrated Audio Controller with AC97 Interface
PCI Bus Interface (PCI 2.2 compliant)
Cache Memory L1 Cache (Pentium Processor internal):
12KB code and 8KB data