Asus A7V8X-MXSE Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying the ASUS
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A7V8X-MX SE motherboard!
The ASUS A7V8X-MX SE motherboard comes with the most advanced
technologies to deliver maximum performance for Socket A processors. This
motherboard is also packed with value-added features for guaranteed consumer
satisfaction. The following sections provide important technical information about
the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration.
Before you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it, check the
items in your package with the list below.
1.2 Package contents
Check your ASUS A7V8X-MX SE package for the following items.
ASUS A7V8X-MX SE motherboard.(Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in)
ASUS A7V8X-MX SE support CD
40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraATA133 IDE drives
Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive
Bag of extra jumper caps
I/O shield
User Guide
1.3 Special features
333MHz FSB support for Athlon XP processors
The A7V8X-MX SE motherboard supports 333MHz front side bus frequency for
Athlon XP processors allowing increased application program productivity and
enhanced digital media experience. See page 1-10 for details.
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 page 1-13 for details.
Integrated graphics
The A7V8X-MX SE motherboard comes with an integrated VIA Unichrome
2D/3D graphics core allowing efficient execution of multimedia applications and
playback support for video and DVD.