CPU Lock Free support

The motherboard supports the CPU Lock Free feature that allows you to adjust the CPU multiplier to 14x. The reduction of multiplier value provides more flexibility for increased external FSB frequency to raise the memory bus bandwith. CPU Lock Free boosts overall performance by making synchronous modification possible. Enjoy better performance at the same CPU speed and improve your system without pushing the CPU to the limit.

DDR400 (PC3200) support

The motherboard supports DDR400 (PC3200) that allows bandwidth of up to 3.2 GB/s to provide enhanced system performance. See 1-15.

Serial ATA technology

The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH5 chipset. 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. See page 1-26 for details.

6-channel audio support

The motherboard comes with the ADI AD1888 SoundMAX audio CODEC that lets you enjoy high-quality 6-channel audio without having to buy advanced sound cards. The ADI SoundMAX Digital Audio System features state-of-the-art DLS2 MIDI synthesizer with Yamaha DLS by XG sound set,

5.1Virtual Theater™ and supports major game audio technologies including Microsoft® DirectX™ 8.0, Microsoft® DirectSound 3D, A3D, MacroFX, ZoomFX, MultiDrive 5.1, and EAX. See pages 1-23 and 1-24 for details.

S/PDIF digital sound ready

The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the onboard 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 page 1-28 for details.

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 1-23.

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