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