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Chapter 1: Product introduction
Dual-channel DDR memory support Dual-channel DDR memory support
Dual-channel DDR memory support Dual-channel DDR memory support
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
DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth
for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page
1-16 for details.
PCI Express™ interfacePCI Express™ interface
PCI Express™ interfacePCI Express™ interface
PCI Express™ interface
(max 2GB/s transfer rate, x4 mode)(max 2GB/s transfer rate, x4 mode)
(max 2GB/s transfer rate, x4 mode)(max 2GB/s transfer rate, x4 mode)
(max 2GB/s transfer rate, x4 mode)
The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect
technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point
serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by
carrying data in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with
existing PCI specifications. See page 1-22 for details.
Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology
Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology
Serial ATA technology
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA
interfaces and the Intel
®
ICH6. The SATA specification allows for thinner,
more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and
up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate.
10/100 Mbps LAN support 10/100 Mbps LAN support
10/100 Mbps LAN support 10/100 Mbps LAN support
10/100 Mbps LAN support
Easy connectivity to your network or broadband connection with the
onboard LAN port. Allows you to play online games without buying
expensive additional LAN cards. See pages 1-26.
6-channel audio 6-channel audio
6-channel audio 6-channel audio
6-channel audio
The motherboard comes with the ADI AD1986A audio CODEC that provides
6-channel audio, audio jack-sensing and enumeration technology, and
S/PDIF out support. See page 1-26 for details.
S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready
S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready
S/PDIF digital sound ready
The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the midboard
S/PDIF interface. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end
entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker
systems. See pages 1-33 for details.