Asus A7N8X-VM Computer Hardware User Manual


 
ASUS A7N8X-VM motherboard user manual
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1.3 Special features
Dual Channel DDR memory support
With the 128-bit Twinbank DDR memory architecture, the A7N8X-VM doubles the
DDR400 bandwidth thus eliminating system bottlenecks. The A7N8X-VM is
capable of performing at peak bandwidth of up to 6.4GB/s assuring you of fast,
reliable computing solution. See details on page 1-11.
PC3200 DDR is supported only when the motherboard is using an
add-on VGA card.
AGP 8X support
AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is the next generation VGA interface specification that enables
enhanced graphics performance with high bandwidth speeds of up to 2.12 GB/s.
See details on page 1-13.
Integrated GeForce4 MX GPU
This motherboard is equipped with an integrated GeForce MX GPU, a second-
generation mainstream graphics processing unit designed to deliver the best
graphics experience with its high texture content and scene complexity capabilities.
See details on page 2-10.
ASUS MyLogo2
The ASUS MyLogo2 allows you to personalize and add style to your system with
customizable boot logos. See details on pages 2-18 and 3-8.
ASUS C.O.P.
The ASUS C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection) is a hardware protection circuit
that automatically shuts down the system power before temperatures go high
enough to permanently damage the CPU.
ASUS EZ Flash BIOS
With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before
loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a
floppy disk. See details on page 2-4.
Digital Video Output interface
The DVO interface feature of this motherboard allows you to enjoy simultaneous
digital display and TV output with the separately purchased AGP-NV-DVI and AV/S
TV-out cards. See details on pages 1-13, 1-21 and 2-11.