1.3Special features

1.3.1 Product hi ghli ghts

I ntel ® LGA775 Penti um 4 CPU

This motherboard supports the latest Pentium 4 CPU from Intel in LGA775 package. With 800/533MHz FSB, Hyper-Threading Technology and core- speeds up to 3.8GHz and beyond, Intelʼs LGA775 Pentium 4 is one of the fastest desktop processors to date. See page 2-6 for details.

Dual-Core CPU

Enjoy the extraordinary CPU power from the latest dual-core CPU. The advanced processing technology contains two physical CPU cores with individually dedicated L2 cache to satisfy the rising demand for more powerful processing capability.

64-bi t CPU support

64-bit computing, the next generation technology to replace current 32-bit architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster memory access and increased productivity. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by supporting either 64-bit or 32-bit architecture.

Dual Channel DDRII 533

DDR2 is the next generation memory technology to replace the current DDR. With initial speeds of 400 and 533MHz, DDR2 memory provides bandwidth up to 4.3GB/s. Doubled by the dual-channel architecture, the widest memory bus bandwidth 8.6GB/s is achieved on this motherboard.

6 Channel Audi o and SoundMax Di gi tal Audi o System

SoundMAX Digital Audio System can output 5.1 channel surround sound and features state-of-the-art DLS2 MIDI synthesizer with Yamaha DLSbyXG sound set, 5.1 Virtual TheaterTM and supports and major game audio technologies including Microsoft DirectXTM 8.0, Microsoft DirectSound 3D, A3D, MacroFX, ZoomFX, MultiDrive 5.1, A3D and EAX. See pages 2-21 to 2-22 for details.

Seri al ATA technol ogy

The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. See pages 2-24 for details.

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Chapter 1: Product introduction