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AMD-760MPX chipset

The AMD-760MPX chipset is a dual-processor chipset for Socket A released in 2001.

The AMD-760MPX chipset, released in 2001, is a dual-processor chipset designed for Socket A. It supports AMD Athlon MP processors in symmetric multiprocessing configurations. The chipset consists of the AMD-762 northbridge and the AMD-766 southbridge. Early revisions had a fault in the integrated USB controller, causing many motherboards to ship without USB headers and instead include PCI USB cards. A later refresh fixed this issue.

Specifications

Socket unverified Socket A
Platform unverified AMD-760MPX
Release year unverified 2001
Notes unverified Most initial boards shipped without USB headers due to a fault with the integrated USB controller. Manufacturers included PCI USB cards to cover this shortcoming. A later refresh of the chipset had the USB problem remedied.