Please explain steps clearly and concisely this is for EEEN 4344 Computer Archit
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Please explain steps clearly and concisely this is for EEEN 4344 Computer Architecture and design
1) explain each step (in detain), commands and operations of PCI 'Read' and Arbitration processes.
2) from research on the ASUS P5B-MX motherboard;
a) explain its 3 main strenths and weaknesses,
b) Explain its major properties by showing ALL RELEVANT COMPONENTS ( you musht show each component on the motherboard in handwritten format by using its several different views)
3) Conduct research to Find two additional contemporary motherboards (one that is very expensive and one that is averaged-priced) from different manufactureres. Elaborate on
a) their similarities and differences, and the technological trends
b) Which one you would use and Why?
c) major components on the board by identification and justifications.
Explanation / Answer
Valuable Intel uATX solution with wireless onboard and the latest Intel GMA 3000 performance.
CPU and Chipset Features
LGA775 Intel® Core™2 Processor
This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processors in LGA775 package. With new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1066 / 800 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world.
Intel® 946GZ Express Chipset
The Intel® 946GZ Express Chipset provides innovative capabilities for everyday computing. It supports PCI Express x16 graphics card interface and dual-channel DDR2 memory, and Intel´ s dual-core CPU for fast multi-tasking. With the integrated graphics engine Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3000, the Intel 946GZ delivers great 3D graphics and compelling video experience.
ASUS Special Features
ASUS WiFi-AP Solo™
Why buy wireless AP off the shelf when you can have it on the board?
WiFi-AP Solo allows a new level of versatility for your PC, enabling it to create a complete wireless home network in either AP or wireless client mode. Users will be able to play LAN games, connect to the Internet, access and share printers, and use Skype from anywhere within range. WiFi-AP Solo can provide these functions even when the PC is in sleep mode, so users can use Skype as a true replacement for traditional long distance telephone service. WiFi-AP Solo is an on-board feature, which means that users will save the extra WiFi AP cost.
ASUS EZ DIY
CrashFree BIOS 2
The CrashFree BIOS 2 feature now includes the BIOS auto-recovery function in a support CD. Users can reboot their system through the support CD when a bootable disk is not available, and go through the simple BIOS auto-recovery process. ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to pay for an optional ROM.
EZ Flash
With ASUS EZ Flash, you can update BIOS directly from the BIOS setup menu. No more DOS-based flash utility and bootable diskette required.
High Definition Audio
Enjoy high-end sound system on your PC! The onboard 6-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output and jack-sensing feature.
S/PDIF-out
This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via a coaxial S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jack. It allows digital audio transferwithout converting to analog format and keeps the best signal quality.
Gigabit LAN
Attansic Gb LAN controller delivers transfer speeds up to ten times faster than conventional 10/100 Ethernet connections. Gigabit LAN is the networking standard for the early future and is ideal for handling large amounts of data such as video, audio, and voice.
PCI Express Architecture
PCI Express is the latest I/O interconnect technology that will replace the existing PCI. With a bus bandwidth 4 times higher than that of AGP 8X interface, PCI Express x16 bus performs much better than AGP 8X in applications such as 3D gaming. PCI Express x1 also outperforms PCI interface with its exceptional high bandwidth up to 500MB/s. The high speed PCI Express interface creates new usages on desktop PCs e.g., Gigabit LAN, 1394b, and high-speed RAID systems.
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
Protect your BIOS data when overclocking
When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is no need to open the case to clear CMOS data. Just simply restart the system, the BIOS would show the previous setting and then users can amend the CPU setting again.
MyLogo2
Personalize your system with customizable boot logo
You can convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen.
COMMANDS
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4][2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]
Parallel Port Address [378]
Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC]
Parallel Port Mode [ECP]
Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode.
Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-directional] [EPP] [ECP]
ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]
Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This item
allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA.
Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3]
Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]
Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7]
OPEARTIONS:
This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update
using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your
BIOS."
Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring
your system, or prompted to"Run Setup." This section explains how to configure
your system using this utility.
Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the
configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the
security password feature or change the power management settings. This
requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the
computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the
SPI chip.
The firmware chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up
the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program.
Press <Del> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility;
otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.
If you wish to enter Setup after POST, reboot the system by doing any of the
following procedures:
• Restart using the OS standard shut-down procedure.
• Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> simultaneously.
• Press the reset button on the system chassis.
• Press the power button to turn the system off then back on.
Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force
reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or
system. We recommend to always shut-down the system properly from the
operating system.
The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a
menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make
your selections from the available options using the navigation keys.
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The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions
to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after
changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system
compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the
Exit Menu. See section "2.7 Exit Menu."
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The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only,
and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
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Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file
for this motherboard.
Which one do you use and why?
LGA775 Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready
This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processors in LGA775 package. With new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1066 / 800 / 533 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world.
major components on the board by identification
ASUS P5B-MX - motherboard - micro ATX - LGA775 Socket - i946GZ
Part Number: P5B-MX
2 Related Models
GENERAL
· Overclocking
This motherboard has detailed manual setup options that aid in overclocking and performance-tuning efforts.
· Packaged Quantity
1
· Max Mainboard Size
micro ATX
· Chipset Type
Intel 946GZ Express / Intel ICH7
· Max Bus Speed
800 MHz
· Processor Socket
LGA775 Socket
· Max Processors Qty
1
· Compatible Processors
Pentium 4, Celeron D, Pentium D, Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Quad
· Width
9.6 in
· Depth
8 in
· Manufacturer
Asus
MISCELLANEOUS
· Compliant Standards
Plug and Play, ACPI 2.0, RoHS
· Microsoft Certifications
Certified for Windows Vista
· Software Included
ASUS Live Update, ASUS PC Probe 2, drivers & utilities
SUPPORTED RAM
· Max Size
4 GB
· Technology
DDR2 SDRAM
· Bus Clock
533 MHz, 667 MHz
· Speed
PC2-4300, PC2-5300
· Data Integrity Check
non-ECC
· Registered or Buffered
unbuffered
· Features
dual channel memory architecture
· Supported RAM Integrity Check
Non-ECC
EXPANSION / CONNECTIVITY
· Expansion Slots
1 x CPU
2 x DIMM 240-pin
1 x PCIe x16
1 x PCIe x1
2 x PCI
· Storage Interfaces
Intel ICH7 : SATA-300 -connectors: 4 x 7pin Serial ATA - 4 devices
Intel ICH7 : ATA-100 -connectors: 1 x 40pin IDC - 2 devices
· Internal Interfaces
1 x audio - 4 pin MPC
1 x floppy
· Additional Connectors (Optional)
4 x USB 2.0
· Power Connectors
24-pin main power connector, 4-pin ATX12V connector
PROCESSOR
· Max Supported Qty
1
AUDIO
· Type
High Definition Audio (6-channel)
· Audio Codec
Realtek ALC883
· Compliant Standards
High Definition Audio
GRAPHICS
· Graphics Controller
Intel GMA 3000
· Memory Allocation Technology
Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0
· Max Allocated RAM Size
256 MB
PROCESSOR / MEMORY / STORAGE
· Max Supported Qty
1
MEMORY
· Memory Allocation Technology
Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0
· Max Allocated RAM Size
256 MB
NETWORKING
· Data Link Protocol
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
VIDEO
· Video Output
graphics adapter
· Graphics Processor
Intel GMA 3000
RAM
· Max Supported Size
4 GB
· Features
dual channel memory architecture
AUDIO OUTPUT
· Sound Output Mode
5.1 channel surround
· Compliant Standards
High Definition Audio
LAN
· Network Interfaces
Gigabit Ethernet
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
· Width
9.6 in
· Depth
8 in
FEATURES
· BIOS Type
AMI
· BIOS Features
ACPI 2.0 support, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2, DMI 2.0 support, Hyper-Threading Technology, SMBIOS support, WfM 2.0 support
· Manual Settings
CPU frequency
· Sleep / Wake Up
wake on LAN (WOL), wake on ring (WOR)
· Hardware Features
ASUS Q-Fan, C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall), CrashFree BIOS 2, chassis intrusion detection
GENERAL
· Manufacturer
Asus
Valuable Intel uATX solution with wireless onboard and the latest Intel GMA 3000 performance.