FIC M295 User Manual

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Outline of the M295 / M296 
 
 
FIC M295 / M296 Service Manual 
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Chapter 
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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