AMD · 2001
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. |