1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
Intel
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LGA775 Pentium 4 CPU
This motherboard supports the latest Pentium 4 CPU from Intel in LGA775
package. With 800/533MHz FSB, Hyper-Threading Technology and core-
speeds up to 3.8GHz and beyond, Intelʼs LGA775 Pentium 4 is one of the
fastest desktop processors to date. See page 2-6 for details.
Dual-Core CPU
Enjoy the extraordinary CPU power from the latest dual-core CPU. The
advanced processing technology contains two physical CPU cores with
individually dedicated L2 cache to satisfy the rising demand for more
powerful processing capability.
64-bit CPU support
64-bit computing, the next generation technology to replace current
32-bit architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster
memory access and increased productivity. This motherboard provides
excellent compatibility and flexibility by supporting either 64-bit or 32-bit
architecture.
Dual Channel DDRII 533
DDR2 is the next generation memory technology to replace the current
DDR. With initial speeds of 400 and 533MHz, DDR2 memory provides
bandwidth up to 4.3GB/s. Doubled by the dual-channel architecture, the
widest memory bus bandwidth 8.6GB/s is achieved on this motherboard.
6 Channel Audio and SoundMax Digital Audio System
SoundMAX Digital Audio System can output 5.1 channel surround sound
and features state-of-the-art DLS2 MIDI synthesizer with Yamaha DLSbyXG
sound set, 5.1 Virtual TheaterTM and supports and major game audio
technologies including Microsoft DirectXTM 8.0, Microsoft DirectSound 3D,
A3D, MacroFX, ZoomFX, MultiDrive 5.1, A3D and EAX. See pages 2-21 to
2-22 for details.
Serial ATA technology
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial
ATA interfaces. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible
cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 300
MB/s data transfer rate. See pages 2-24 for details.