1.3Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

Latest processor technology

The P4S333-VF motherboard supports the latest Intel Pentium 4 478/ Northwood Processor, also known as P4, via a 478-pin surface mount ZIF socket. The Pentium 4 processor utilizes the advanced 0.18 micron processor core in FC-PGA2 package for a 2.0GHz frequency, while the Northwood processor uses the 0.13 micron processor core with 512KB L2 cache for up to a speedy 2.4+GHz frequency. The P4 offers optimized performance for audio, video, and Internet applications. See page 2-4.

DDR memory support

Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the P4S333-VF motherboard supports up to 2GB of system memory using PC2100/1600 DDR DIMMs to deliver the required bandwidth for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications.

Digital audio interface

On audio models, a digital audio connector is onboard to accommodate the Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) Out module, which supports coaxial interfaces. Experience 5.1-channel surround sound and enhanced 3D audio while playing DVDs and computer games. See page 2-24.

Onboard audio feature (on audio models only)

An AC’97 CODEC is onboard to support AC’97 compliant audio devices.

Onboard LAN (on LAN models only)

The motherboard incorporates the ICS 1893Y LAN PHY chip to support 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet networking.

Smart Card Reader support

A special connector for the Smart Card Reader comes onboard to support the cutting-edge technology for increased security in authenticating online transactions, editing IC-based information, and a lot more.

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Chapter 1: Product introduction