Asus K8V-VM Ultra K8V-VM Ultra User's Manual for English Edition - Page 13

VIA K8M890 and VT8237A chipset, DDR400 support, Integrated 10/100 Mbps LAN, USB 2.0 technology, AMD - audio

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VIA K8M890 and VT8237A chipset The VIA K8M890 northbridge is a 64-bit processor controller that utilizes the HyperTransport™ bus link to interconnect with the AMD AthlonTM 64 and AMD SempronTM processors. The VIA K8M890 features an Integrated Graphics Processor (IGP) to deliver exceptional integrated graphics and video playback performance. The VT8237A southbridge employs the VIA DriveStation™ Controller Suite that enables multiple drive configuration through native Serial ATA, RAID, and Parallel ATA/133 support. This chip also supports USB 2.0, MC97, PCI and LPC interfaces and allows 6-channel audio through the VIA Vinyl Audio technology. When Serial ATA installing OS, there is no need to set up drive. DDR400 support DDR 400 (PC3200), the latest and fastest DDR memory standard, suppports bandwidth up to 3.2GB/s to provide enhanced system performance. Integrated 10/100 Mbps LAN The on-board LAN controller is a highly integrated FAST Ethernet controller. It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 is the latest connectiviity standard for next generation components and peripherals. Backwards compatible with current USB 1.1 peripherals, USB 2.0 delivers transfer speeds up to 40 times faster at 480MB/s, for easy connectivity. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! Technology The K8V-VM Ultra supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet environment. ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-3

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ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard
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VIA K8M890 and VT8237A chipset
The VIA K8M890 northbridge is a 64-bit processor controller that utilizes the
HyperTransport™ bus link to interconnect with the AMD Athlon
TM
64 and AMD
Sempron
TM
processors. The VIA K8M890 features an Integrated Graphics
Processor (IGP) to deliver exceptional integrated graphics and video playback
performance.
The VT8237A southbridge employs the VIA DriveStation™ Controller Suite that
enables multiple drive configuration through native Serial ATA, RAID, and Parallel
ATA/133 support. This chip also supports USB 2.0, MC97, PCI and LPC interfaces
and allows 6-channel audio through the VIA Vinyl Audio technology. When Serial
ATA installing OS, there is no need to set up drive.
DDR400 support
DDR 400 (PC3200), the latest and fastest DDR memory standard, suppports
bandwidth up to 3.2GB/s to provide enhanced system performance.
Integrated 10/100 Mbps LAN
The on-board LAN controller is a highly integrated FAST Ethernet controller.
It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power
management for advanced operating systems.
USB 2.0 technology
USB 2.0 is the latest connectiviity standard for next generation components and
peripherals.
Backwards compatible with current USB 1.1 peripherals, USB 2.0 delivers
transfer speeds up to 40 times faster at 480MB/s, for easy connectivity.
AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet! Technology
The K8V-VM Ultra supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet! Technology, which monitors
system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool
and quiet environment.