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April 27th 10, 04:37 PM posted to comp.sys.intel
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Intel D510 Atom cpu
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Anyone know what DMI stands for?
Direct Media Interface
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_Media_Interface
After Core2 Intel has done away with the FSB and now has the memory
controller on the CPU. Like HyperTransport on AMD DMI is used to connect
the CPU to the chipset. The since memory data is no longer transfered
over it it doesn't need to be as fast as the FSB. The intergrated GFX is
on package and the PCIe controller for GFX cards is part of the CPU which
just leaves SATA,USB,LAN, and few PCIe 1.1 ports.
http://ark.intel.com/inc/images/diagrams/diagram-18.gif
Thanks Jim, That makes perfect sense. Seems a much simpler and more elegant
design as well.
Jon
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