Desktop Chipsets

Integrated VIA UniChrome Graphics Core

The VIA P4M800 comprises the integrated VIA UniChrome 2D/3D graphics core optimized for key productivity applications as well as digital video playback through a hardware MPEG-2 accelerator, and features DuoView functionality for an extended desktop, making it the perfect chipset for corporate desktops and workstations based on the Intel Pentium Processor.

High Performance CPU Interface
The P4M800 chipset supports connections to the latest Intel? Pentium? 4 Processors supporting 800MHz FSB and Hyper-Threading technology, including Prescott core based processors.

VIA Vinyl Multichannel Audio Suite
Delivering rich, warm surround sound at resolutions as high as 24/96 through up to six- or eight-channel outputs, the VIA Vinyl Audio 5.1 surround sound and VIA Vinyl Gold Audio 7.1 surround sound enables crisp, clear performance, representing the highest levels of audio quality in a mainstream integrated or onboard solution.

Unified VIA Hyperion 4in1 Drivers
VIA's unified approach to drivers has been established for eight generations of chipsets, allowing end users to benefit from seamless hardware and software compatibility.

*Requires connection to a HDTV compatible TV-Out or DVI encoder chip

The VIA UniChrome P4M800 chipset features the VIA UniChrome 2D/3D graphics core with MPEG-2 acceleration and DuoView technology for excellent multimedia performance and complete flexibility on the desktop.

The VIA P4M800 also integrates support for 800MHz FSB and high performance DDR 400 memory modules. The P4M800 also features an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 8X controller, and the high speed Ultra V-Link interface for combination with VIA's feature-packed VT8237R Plus South Bridge.

In combination with the VIA VT8237R Plus South Bridge, the P4M800 offers a comprehensive range of integrated storage, multimedia and connectivity options, including native Serial ATA and V-RAID, with support for RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 0+1 arrays, as well as support for VIA Vinyl Audio, and high-throughput Gigabit Ethernet with the VIA Velocity controller.