1.3Special features
1.3.1Product 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 1-9.
Latest processor technology 
The AMD Athlonª 64FX and Athlonª 64 desktop processors are based on AMDÕs 64-bit and 32-bit architecture, which represents the landmark introduction of the industryÕs 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 1-9.
HyperTransportª Technology 
HyperTransportª Technology is a high-speed, low latency, point-to-point link designed to increase the communication speed between integrated circuits in computers, networking and telecommunicatons equipment up to 48 times faster than other existing technologies.
AMD Cool ÔnÕ Quiet!ª Technology 
The motherboard supports the AMD Cool ÔnÕ Quiet!ª Technology that dynamically and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage and amount of power depending on the task the CPU performs.
Dual Channel DDR memory support
Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 4GB of system memory using DDR400/333/ 266 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 1-13.