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1.3 Special features
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Latest processor technology Latest processor technology
Latest processor technology Latest processor technology
Latest processor technology
The AMD Athlon™ 64FX and Athlon™ 64 desktop processors are based on
AMD’s 64-bit and 32-bit architecture, which represents the landmark
introduction of the industry’s first x86-64 technology. These processors
provide a dramatic leap forward in compatibility, performance, investment
protection, and reduced total cost of ownership and development.
See page 2-6.
Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology
Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology
Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology
The NVIDIA
®
nForce4
®
Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology allows two
graphics processing units (GPUs) in a single system. This technology takes
advantage of the PCI Express™ bus architecture and features intelligent
hardware and software solutions that allows multiple GPUs to work
together and achieve exceptional graphics performance. See Chapter 6 for
details.
Built-in NVFirewall™ and NVActiveArmor™Built-in NVFirewall™ and NVActiveArmor™
Built-in NVFirewall™ and NVActiveArmor™Built-in NVFirewall™ and NVActiveArmor™
Built-in NVFirewall™ and NVActiveArmor™
The NVIDIA
®
Firewall™ (NVFirewall™) is an easy-to-use high-performance
desktop firewall application that protects your system from intruders.
Integrated into the NVIDIA
®
nForce4
®
SLI™ chipset with the NVIDIA
®
Gigabit
Ethernet, it provides advanced anti-computer-hacking technologies, remote
management capabilities, and a user-friendly setup wizard that improves
overall system security.
Enhancing your network security is the NVIDIA
®
ActiveArmor™
(NV ActiveArmor™) engine that provides advanced data packet inspection.
This innovative technology ensures that only safe data packets are passed
on the network. It boosts overall system performance by offloading the
CPU from the rigorous task of filtering data packets. See page 5-18 for
details.
AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology
AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology
AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology
The motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology that
dynamically and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage and amount
of power depending on the task the CPU performs. See pages 4-20 and
5-41.