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1 super i/o lpc interface – IEI Integration NOVA-945GSE v1.01 User Manual

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Figure 2-15: Super I/O

The iTE IT8718F is an LPC interface-based Super I/O device that comes with

Environment Controller integration. Some of the features of the iTE IT8718F chipset are

listed below:

ACPI and LANDesk Compliant

Enhanced Hardware Monitor

Fan Speed Controller

Two 16C550 UARTs for serial port control

One IEEE 1284 Parallel Port

Keyboard Controller

Watchdog Timer

Some of the Super I/O features are described in more detail below:

2.6.2.1 Super I/O LPC Interface

The LPC interface on the Super I/O complies with the Intel

®

Low Pin Count Specification

Rev. 1.0. The LPC interface supports both LDRQ# and SERIRQ protocols as well as PCI

PME# interfaces.