Intel · 1998
Intel 440BX
The Intel 440BX is a chipset released in 1998 for Slot 1 and Socket 370 platforms, supporting SDRAM up to 1 GB.
The Intel 440BX is a chipset introduced in April 1998 for the Intel Pentium II and early Pentium III processors. It supports Slot 1 and Socket 370 sockets and is part of the Seattle platform. Memory support is limited to SDRAM with a maximum capacity of 1 GB; it does not support 256Mbit SDRAM. The chipset is known for its overclockable front-side bus up to 133 MHz. It succeeded the Intel 440LX and was followed by the Intel i810 and i820 chipsets. The 440BX was also used in virtualization platforms such as VMware and Virtual PC.
Specifications
| Socket unverified | Slot 1, Socket 370 |
|---|---|
| Platform unverified | Seattle |
| Memory support unverified | SDRAM |
| Max memory unverified | 1 GB |
| Release date unverified | 1998-04 |
| Release year unverified | 1998 |
| Successor unverified | Intel i810, Intel i820 |
| Predecessor unverified | Intel 440LX |
| Notes unverified | Does not support 256Mbit SDRAM; overclockable FSB up to 133 MHz; used in VMware and Virtual PC. |