Which of the following statements regarding the Northbridge are TRUE? Choose all that apply)
A.
The memory controller is referred to as the Northbridge.
B.
The PCI-to-ISA host bridge is referred to as the Northbridge.
C.
The Northbridge is the interface between the processor, the memory, and the PCI bus.
D.
The Northbridge is the interface between the PCI bus, the IDE bus, and the ISA bus.
E.
The Northbridge is the interface between the standard PC peripherals and the ISA bus.
Explanation:
The Northbridge is the system’s memory controller and is the interface between the processor, the memory, and the PCI bus.
Incorrect Answers:
B, D: The PCI-to-ISA host bridge is referred to as the Southbridge and is the interface between the PCI bus, the IDE bus, and the ISA bus.
E: The enhanced I/O controller chip is the interface between the standard PC peripherals and the ISA bus.
References:
Charles J. Brooks, Server+ Certification Exam Cram 2 (Exam SK0-002), QUE Publishing, Indianapolis, 2006, pp. 109-111.