
of 1 GB memory can be installed. The integrated video system uses a
shared memory architecture so that you must reserve some of the
installed memory as video memory using the system BIOS. You must
install at least one memory module, with a minimum capacity of 16 MB,
which can be installed in either available DIMM slot.
Highly Integrated Design
As well as the SIS630 chipset, the KOB 630e FSFx features other highly
integrated silicon chips. The SIS950 I/O controller handles the
mainboard’s I/O functions, as well as hardware monitoring. The
HT8738/PCI C3DX is a two-chip solution that provides an integrated
audio and fax/modem system.
Built-in AGP 3D-Graphics
The SiS630 chipset includes an integrated 128-bit 2D/3D graphics
accelerator. The graphics system uses the Ultra-AGP architecture and
uses a shared memory scheme that allows up to 64 MB of system
memory to be used as video memory. The graphics system includes
special accelerators for DVD playback and supports screen resolutions
up to 1920 x 1440 and color depths up to 16 M (True Color). Driver
support is provided for Windows 95/98, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0,
and OS/2.
Built-in V.90 Fax/modem (DAA Module is optional)
The KOB 630e FSFx mainboard has a built-in 56 Kbps fax/modem. That
supports the V.90 protocol. The chip is integrated with the built-in audio
system to support voice as well as data transmissions. In order to use
the built-in fax/modem, you must install a DAA module that supplies the
RJ11 sockets for LINE and TELEPHONE.
Expansion Options
The KOB 630e FSFx mainboard is pre-installed with features such as
audio, video and a DAA module (optional) for a modem, that normally
requires add-in cards, so the two 32-bit PCI slots provide plenty of
expansion potential. The PCI slots support bus mastering.
Integrated I/O
The mainboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors. The I/O
template on the backplane includes two PS/2 ports for mouse and
keyboard, one serial port, one parallel port, one VGA monitor port, one
game/MIDI port, two USB ports and audio jacks for microphone, line-in
and line-out. The board has a header for the optional installation of an IR
port and a second serial port. It also includes two PCI IDE channels with
UltraDMA 33/66 support, and a floppy disk drive interface.
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