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1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highli ghts
Latest processor technology
The AMD Athlon™ 64FX, Athlon™ 64 and Athlon 64x2 desktop processors
are based on AMDʼs 64-bit and 32-bit architecture, which represents the
landmark introduction of the industryʼs 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 for details.
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 NV Firewall™ and NV ActiveArmor™
The NVIDIA
®
Firewall™ (NV Firewall™) 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 5-17 for
details.
AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!™ Technology
The motherboard supports the AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!™ Technology that
dynamically and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage and amount
of power depending on the task the CPU performs. See pages 4-22 and
5-31.