1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

Latest processor technology

The P4S333-VM 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-VM 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 only)

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)

A CS4299 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