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	Accelerated Graphics Port - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		AGP 1x, using a 32-bit channel operating at 66 MHz resulting in a maximum data rate of 266 megabytes per second (MB/s), doubled from the 133 MB/s transfer rate of PCI bus 33 MHz / 32-bit; 3.3 V signaling.
		AGP slots are superior to PCI for graphics cards because they provide a dedicated pathway between the slot and the processor, allowing for faster communication between the two.
		In addition, AGP uses sideband addressing, meaning that addressing for packets is carried outside of the packet, meaning that the entire packet does not need to be read to get addressing information.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Accelerated_Graphics_Port (1413 words)

	Troubleshooting AGP
		AGP 1.0 was introduced in 1996 and provided the 1X and 2X speeds which are two and four times as fast as a standard PCI slot.
		The AGP signaling voltage is the voltage of the signal used to transfer data between the AGP card and the motherboard.
		AGP adjustments made in the BIOS should be very reliable so if nothing else is working, then look around in the BIOS for an option which lets you set the maximum AGP speed or enable/disable fast writes.
	www.playtool.com /pages/agpfix/agpfix.html (4271 words)

	What is AGP? - A Word Definition From the Webopedia Computer Dictionary (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		AGP is based on PCI, but is designed especially for the throughput demands of 3-D graphics.
		The AGP channel is 32 bits wide and runs at 66 MHz.
		The motherboard must be equipped with an AGP bus slot or must have an integrated AGP graphics system.
	www.webopedia.com /TERM/A/AGP.html (367 words)

	Glossary Search Results (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Original AGP cards were "1x" versions that ran at 66MHz, offering 266MB/second throughput; but now AGP supports up to 8X data transfer speeds, which means the card still runs at 66MHz, but transfers 8x as much data per clock tick, upping the throughput to 2.1GB/second.
		AGP 1x - The original parallel AGP standard that operates on a 32-bit bus at 66MHz speed for a maximum data transfer rate of 256MB/second.
		AGP Pro transfers data at the same speed as AGP 4x and requires a special AGP Pro slot that is larger than the standard AGP slot.
	www.geek.com /glossary/glossary_search.cgi?agp (493 words)

	AGP32.HTM
		AGP Retainer clip and AGP connectors with built-in retainer are available upon request.
		It is populated with 2 PCI-64 bit 3.3V connectors, and an AGP universal connector.
		It is populated with 2 PCI-64 bit 3.3V connectors, and a AGP 1.5V(4X) connector.
	www.adexelec.com /agp32.htm (2032 words)

	AGP Compatibility
		AGP connectors and slots are physically keyed to specify the signalling voltages the device is capable of operating at.
		A key is manifested as a raised area in a female connector or slot and a gap or absence of pins in a male connector.
		AGP Pro is a extention to the standard AGP connector and slot on both sides to provide additional power to an AGP card.
	www.ertyu.org /steven_nikkel/agpcompatibility.html (345 words)

	AGP Bus Description, AGP Pinout and Board Types, Pinout table for Version 1, 2 and 3 Board Revisions
		AGP [Accelerated Graphics Port] is a Point-to-Point [Chip-to-Chip] bus using 1.5 Volt or 3.3V signaling.
		AGP Version 1.0 Pinout: AGP Bus Speed is 1x, 2x, at 3.3 volts.
		AGP Version 2.0 Pinout: AGP Bus Speed is 1x, 2x, or 4x, at 3.3v or 1.5 volts.
	www.interfacebus.com /Design_Connector_AGP.html (837 words)

	Addison Groove Project :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		AGP side band Skinjer, which consists of all of the band except Brendan and performs when Brendan is busy persuing his medical degree at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, has only played a handful of shows to date.
		AGP is happy announce that we will be donating 10% of our earnings from this weekend's shows at NYC's Coda to help medical needy in Belize, South America.
		My ability to play with AGP on a regular basis this fall will be limited, but for all intents and purposes, when you see AGP on a concert calendar, it will be all five of us on stage doing our thing.
	www.addisongroove.com (923 words)

	DRI Wiki - AGP
		AGP is a dedicated high-speed bus that allows the graphics controller to fetch large amounts of data directly from system memory.
		This implies that the traffic on the AGP tends to be long, sequential transfers, serving the purpose of bulk data transport from system memory to primary graphics (local) memory.
		An additional mechanism is required to allow clients to know which pieces of their AGP buffer is pending execution by the hardware, and which pieces of the buffer are available to be reused.
	dri.freedesktop.org /wiki/AGP (1517 words)

	What is Accelerated Graphics Port? - a definition from Whatis.com - see also: AGP
		AGP is designed to convey 3-D images (for example, from Web sites or CD-ROMs) much more quickly and smoothly than is possible today on any computer other than an expensive graphics workstation.
		AGP offers high-speed data transfer to and from RAM, optimizing the use of memory and minimizing the amount of memory necessary for high-performance graphics.
		The AGP main memory use is dynamic, meaning that when not being used for accelerated graphics, main memory is restored for use by the operating system or by other applications.
	whatis.techtarget.com /definition/0,289893,sid9_gci213768,00.html (304 words)

	Accelerated Graphics Port - AGP
		Designed by Intel, August of 1997 AGP introduces a dedicated point-to-point channel so that the graphics controller can directly access the system memory.
		The AGP aperture size is an available option configurable commonly through the computer BIOS that is commonly set to a default of 64MB.
		AGP aperture size defines how much system memory the AGP controller is allowed to use for texture maps.
	www.computerhope.com /jargon/a/agp.htm (319 words)

	The ABCs of Graphics Cards
		The AGP bus, introduced by Intel in 1996, is a dedicated graphics connection used only by an AGP graphics card and is supported by most motherboards.
		For example, the data rate for AGP 1X mode (66MHz = 264 MB/sec) is twice as fast as that of PCI (33MHz = 132MB/sec), while AGP 2X mode (133 MHz = 528 MB/sec) is four times faster than PCI.
		As far as system buses are concerned then, AGP would definitely appear to be the highway to the future, especially given all the graphics-intensive 2D, 3D, and video applications that we run on our PCs today.
	www.matrox.com /mga/theguide/contents/AGPvsPCI.cfm (448 words)

	AnandTech: AGP Explained (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		AGP is much more than a mere "extension" of the PCI bus, many of you know that the PCI bus currently runs at a horrible 33MHz which is one of our most commonly experienced bottlenecks.
		AGP accomplishes this as well as higher sustained transfer rates by sideband transfers and pipelining so it can constantly transfer data without having to wait for another part of the system to transfer it.
		AGP on the other hand, provides a fast path to the system RAM so you don't have to worry about how much local RAM you have and you don't really have to worry about the speed at which it will be accessed.
	www.anandtech.com /html/review_display.cfm?document=105 (1422 words)

	An easy-read and illustrated Guide to the AGP interface. For teachers, students and self-study. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		AGP was introduced with the Pentium II processor and Intel 82440LX chip set.
		With AGP the bandwidth to the video subsystem is up at 1066 MB per second.
		Late in 2001 the AGP 8X standard is expected to hit the market.
	www.karbosguide.com /hardware/module5b7.htm (446 words)

	AGP Compatibility For Sticklers
		AGP was a modified version of PCI designed to speed up transfers to video cards.
		The AGP connectors on the motherboard are keyed to prevent insertion of AGP cards which would be damaged if plugged in.
		AGP Pro motherboard connectors were created to support video cards which use more power than a plain AGP connector can supply.
	www.playtool.com /pages/agpcompat/agp.html (2437 words)

	SysOpt.com - What is AGP?
		AGP is based on the PCI 2.1 standard which calls for a 66MHz PCI bus speed.
		AGP attains this high transfer rate due to it's ability to transfer data on both the rising and falling edges of the 66MHz clock, and through new design advances that have made data transfer modes more efficient.
		AGP graphic chips have the capability to access main memory directly for the complex operation of texture mapping.
	www.sysopt.com /features/mboard/article.php/3549951 (1030 words)

	Expansion Slots Rev 1.3 Motherboards.org
		AGP is based on a set of performance extensions or enhancements to the PCI bus.
		The AGP interface specification uses the 66 MHz PCI (PCI Local Bus Specification) specification as an operational baseline, and provides four significant performance extensions or enhancements to the PCI specification which are intended to optimize the AGP for high performance 3D graphics applications.
		AGP Pro, is primarily designed to deliver additional electrical power to the graphics add-in cards to meet the needs of advanced workstation graphics.
	www.motherboards.org /articles/tech-planations/920_4.html (421 words)

	Personal computer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Some standard peripheral buses often used for adding expansion cards in personal computers as of 2005 are PCI, AGP (a high-speed PCI bus dedicated to graphics adapters), and PCI Express.
		The graphics card - otherwise called a graphics adapter, video adapter, or video card processes and renders the graphics output from the computer to the VDU or computer monitor and is an essential part of the modern computer.
		On older and budget models graphics cards tended to be integrated with the motherboard but, more commonly, they are supplied in PCI, AGP, or PCI Express format.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Personal_computer (2109 words)

	How to select the suitable video card for your computer or motherboard
		Correct identification of AGP slot on your motherboard is important to select the proper video card for your computer.
		AGP 2x slot (3.3v) See the Key at the middle of the slot is closer to the rear of the computer.
		AGP 4x/ 8x slot (1.5v) See the Key at the middle of the slot is closer to the front of the computer.
	www.abcd.com.au /v/agp_slot.htm (420 words)

	AGP Bus Tutorial \| Hardware Secrets
		The main aim of the AGP bus was to increase the transfer rate of the video cards — having them installed in the faster AGP bus and no longer in the PCI bus.
		In May, 1998, Intel launched the second version of the AGP bus that allowed the operation mode at 4x and was fed with 1.5V.
		The most recent version of the AGP bus is the third one, developed in November, 2000.
	www.hardwaresecrets.com /article/155 (612 words)

	AGP (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The AGP set can transfer data at a rate of 528 MB/sec between the memory and the graphic accelerator.
		AGP will run at double the PCI clock speed up to 66 MHz using a 32-bit path.
		Many Pentium 4 Motherboards have an AGP connector which is keyed and will only work with 1.5V AGP cards.
	www.techadvice.com /tech/A/AGP.htm (250 words)

	Howstuffworks "How AGP Works"
		In this article, you will learn about AGP, or Accelerated Graphics Port.
		AGP enables your computer to have a dedicated way to communicate with the graphics card, enhancing both the look and speed of your computer's graphics.
		Watch Marshall Brain's computer tour to learn how the seven basic components of a PC work and where they're located.
	computer.howstuffworks.com /agp.htm (288 words)

	AGP 8X
		Already in 1996, the introduction of the accelerated graphics port (AGP) specification defined a more optimized path than PCI for moving data between the graphics subsystem, the CPU and memory.
		This interface continues to play a vital role, but many forces are stressing the AGP 4X bus today—necessitating the leap to a more robust interface.
		With the introduction of version 3.0 of the AGP specification and AGP 8X, graphics bus bandwidth doubles, dramatically improving the overall throughput for today’s graphics-intensive applications.
	www.nvidia.com /object/feature_agp8x.html (335 words)

	Agp computer slot - slots Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
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	agp-computer-slot.zsz3.szczecin.pl (1524 words)

	Information and help with the computer bus
		Many manufacturers are trying to eliminate the usage of the ISA slots; however, for backwards compatibility you may find 1 or 2 ISA slots with additional PCI slots, AGP slots, etc. However, today you may also have a motherboard that has no ISA slots.
		AGP has a direct line to the computer's memory, which allows 3-D elements to be stored in the system memory instead of the video memory.
		For AGP to work in a computer, it must have the AGP slot which comes with most Pentium II and Pentium III machines.
	www.computerhope.com /help/bus.htm (1103 words)

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