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IA PM800/PM880
Delivering the Hi-Def Visual Experience
Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................... 3
VIA PM800 and VIA PM880 Core Logic Overview ........................................... 5
Advanced Memory Controller........................................................................ 5
High Performance CPU Interface................................................................... 5
AGP 8X ..................................................................................................... 5
1GB/sec Ultra V-Link Chipset Interconnect ..................................................... 5
V-Map Modular Architecture ......................................................................... 6
VIA VT8237 South Bridge............................................................................ 8
VIA Drive Station Controller Suite................................................................. 8
VIA Vinyl Multichannel Audio Suite................................................................ 9
VIA Advanced Connectivity Suite .................................................................. 9
S3 Graphics UniChrome™ Pro IGP Graphics Core ......................................... 10
2D/3D Engine............................................................................................ 10
2D Acceleration.........................................................................................10
3D Acceleration.........................................................................................11
Additional Gaming Features ...................................................................... 11
S3ConfigD3D Direct3D Configuration Utility...................................................11
Refresh Rate Override................................................................................12
Chromotion CE Video Display Engine............................................................ 13
Decoding: Flawless DVD Playback ............................................................ 13
DVD Performance......................................................................................13
Rendering: Delivering Digital Content ...................................................... 14
Adaptive De-Interlace Technique .................................................................14
Hardware Video De-blocking Filter ...............................................................16
Outputs: Delivering the Hi-Def Visual Experience...................................... 17
HDTV Support...........................................................................................17
Scanning: Interlaced vs. Progressive............................................................19
“Super” HDTV 1080p Format.......................................................................19
Advanced Support for Standard Televisions...................................................20
TV Flicker Filter .........................................................................................20
TV Display Scaling (Overscan/Underscan) .....................................................21
TV Position and Color Adjustment Control .....................................................21
DuoView ..................................................................................................22
Hardware DuoRotate..................................................................................23
S3Gamma Plus..........................................................................................25
Media Center Features ...............................................................................25
Conclusion: A New Class of IGP Chipset....................................................... 26
Appendices
Appendix 1: 2D Performance Benchmarks .........................................................27
Appendix 2: 3D Performance Benchmarks .........................................................29
Appendix 3: VIA IGP Chipset Comparison Table..................................................31
Appendix 4: IGP Chipsets Comparison Table ......................................................32
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