What is Intel(R) 82801 PCI Bridge - 2448?
The Intel(R) 82801 PCI Bridge - 2448 is a system device related to the Intel 82801 (ICH7) Southbridge, part of Intel's chipset family. The 82801 PCI Bridge is a hardware component that facilitates communication between the PCI bus and the rest of the system, such as processors, memory, and peripheral devices.
In essence, this "PCI Bridge" acts as a link to the system's PCI slots, allowing devices like network cards, graphics cards, storage controllers, and other peripherals to interact with the main processor and memory. The number "2448" is a device ID that identifies the specific version of the PCI bridge.
If you see this device listed in Device Manager on a Windows PC, it's typically a sign that the system uses Intel's ICH7 chipset, which was common in older systems. A driver is required for proper functioning and communication between the chipset and Windows.