What is meant by "Super-I/O" ?

[popo]

Hi all,

Can someone please explain to me what is meant by "Super-I/O" ?

This is in the context of the LPC bus and ISA.

i.e what is meant by Super-I/O ?
why do chips need to support it ?
what is an example of its usefulness ?

Thanks Crew

- Alex

 

[Viper96720]

got a test coming up?
http://www.pcguide.com/ref/mbsys/chip/super.htm