Short for firmware hub, FWH is part of the Intel Accelerated Hub Architecture containing both the system BIOS and integrated video BIOS on one component. The FirmWare Hub connects directly to the ICH (I/O controller hub) without requiring an ISA bus. The picture shows an example of an FWH chip in a PLCC.

BIOS, Computer acronyms, Intel Hub Architecture, Motherboard terms

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