Asus P5RD1-V P5RD1-V User's Manual English Version E1785 - Page 16

1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package. The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with 800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology, Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology, and is fully compatible with Intel® 04B and 04A processors. See page 2-6 for details. ATI RADEON® XPRESS 200/ULI M1573 chipset The ATI RADEON® XPRESS 200 Northbridge and the ULI M1573 Southbridge provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard. The ATI RADEON® XPRESS 200 Northbridge integrates the RADEON® X300, an integrated graphics processing unit (GPU) for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. The Northbridge also provides the interface for a processor in the 775-land package with 533/800 MHz front side bus (FSB), dual channel DDR memory, three PCI Express x1 slots, and a PCI Express x16 slot for discrete graphics card. The ULI M1573 Southbridge represents the sixth generation I/O controller hub that provides the interface for PCI Express and 8-channel high definition audio. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) intelligently manages the CPU resources by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core frequency depending on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. See page 4-23 and the Appendix for details. TV-out support The motherboard comes with a TV-out connector that allows you to enjoy full TV functions using an optional TV-out module. See page 2-32 for details. Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the ULI® M1573. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. See page 2-26. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction