1.3Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
AMD Dual
-Core Architecture 
The motherboard supports AMD dual-core processors containing two physical CPU cores with discrete L2 cache structure for each core to meet demands for more powerful computing. See page 1-8 for details.
Latest
processor and 64-bit computing technology
The AMD Athlon™ 64FX, Athlon™ 64, Athlon™ 64x2, and AMD Sempron™ desktop processors are based on AMD’s 64-bit and 32-bit architecture, which represents the landmark introduction of the industry’s first x86-64 technology. These processors provide a dramatic leap forward in compatibility, performance, investment protection, and reduced total cost of ownership and development. See page 1-8 for details.
Dual
-channel
DDR400 memory support 
Employing the Double Date Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 4GB of system meomory using DDR400/333 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications See page 1-12 for details.
Integrated
VIA DeltaChrome GPU
The VIA® K8M890 integrates the VIA® DeltaChrome graphics processing unit (GPU) that supports a maximum VGA shared memory of 256MB, Microsoft® DirectX 9.0, OpenGL 1.4, and PCI Express interface. See page 2-21 and 3-5.
6-Channel
Audio and SoundMAX
High
Definition Audio System
The onboard SoundMAX® ADI AD1986A 6-channel CODEC supports High Definition Audio standard. SoundMAX® Digital Audio System can output 5.1 channel surround sound and features state-of-the-art DLS2 MIDI synthesizer with Yamaha DLSbyXG sound set, 5.1 Virtual TheaterTM and supports all major game audio technologies including Microsoft DirectXTM 8.0, Microsoft DirectSound 3D, A3D, MacroFX, ZoomFX, MultiDrive 5.1, A3D and EAX. See page 1-21 to 1-22 for details.
