AMD N2PAP-LITE Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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Chapter 1
Introduction of N2PA-LITE/N2PAP-LITE Motherboard
1-1 Features of Motherboard
The all new N2PA-LITE and N2PAP-LITE is the latest desktop motherboard solution
incorporating support for the new AMD Athlon™ XP processor 3200+ with advanced
400MHz front side bus technology (FSB) and DDR400 memory modules. It brings the power
and performance of NVIDIA nForce2 technology to the mainstream market with more
features and functionality.
Designed with the latest NVIDIA nForce2 400 platform processors, the motherboard supports
400MHz system bus with DDR400 memory interface, a single 64-bit architecture, delivering
unparalleled performance and features to the mainstream. The AGP 8X graphic interface
support enables enhanced graphics performance with high bandwidth speed up to 2.12GB/s
and is twice as fast as AGP 4X. To complete the integrated digital media gateway
functionality, the motherboard also incorporates NVIDIA nForce2 MCP (Media and
Communication Processor) with capability exceeding the traditional Southbridge connectivity
to provide serial, parallel, Ultra DMA133, up to six USB 2.0 ports. Also integrated are special
features such as CPU overheating protection, overclocking, and lots more. Altogether, the
features on the motherboard support a broad range user experience for today’s computer
market.
A special onboard CPU overheating protection circuit preventing AMD processor from
being burned will automatically shutdown the power when CPU temperature is higher than
the preset value, or when the CPU FAN is not working. Also built-in is the hardware
monitoring function to monitor and protect your system.
The motherboard is designed to support DDR memory 2.5V voltage and AGP 1.5V voltage
which can be minor-adjusted in BIOS setup. This is intended to provide user with the
support of overclocking with more stable system. Also supported are adjustable CPU host
clock in BIOS setup and hardware protection for BIOS against virus crash.