Description:

Overview

This entry is for the single CPU version, See also Wildcat Dual CPU.

Wildcat is a 586-class PCI chipset comprised of the VL82C594 System Controller, two VL82C595 Data Buffers, and the VL82C596/VL82C597 ISA Bridge. The VL82C596 is for single processor systems using a P5, P54C, P54CS, P55C, K5, or M1 CPU. The VL82C597 includes the Intel IO APIC for use in Intel-based dual processor systems. The VL82C594 supports up to 1G of fast page mode or EDO DRAM. It also supports up to 1M of async, sync, or PBSRAM. The VL82C595 data buffers work with the VL82C594 to provide smart write buffering to yield exceptional performance with or without an L2 cache. The VL82C596/597 acts as a PCI-ISA bridge and incorporates advanced power management features and a Real-Time Clock with integrated write protection.

Features:

• Supports P5, P54C, P54CS, P55C, K5, and M1 CPUs
• Supports up to eight SIMM sockets of FPM or EDO DRAM
• Integrated L2 cache supports async, sync, or PBSRAM
• Power management features support Green PC operation