Asus A8V-VM SE A8V-VM SE User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 15

1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights AMD Dual-Core Architecture The motherboard supports AMD dual-core processors containing two physical CPU cores with discrete L2 cache structure for each core to meet demands for more powerful computing. Latest processor and 64-bit computing technology The AMD Athlon™ 64, AMD�O��p�t�e�ro��n a��n��d����A��M���D����S���e��m���p���ro���n d��e���s�k��t��o��p� 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. �S�e�e��p�a�g��e�1��-�8��f�o�r�d��e�t�a�il�s�. Dual-channel DDR400 memory support Employing the Double Date Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 2GB of system memory using DDR400/333/266 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 1-12 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 150 MB/s data transfer rate. See page 1-24 for details. 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. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 1-20, 1-22, and 2-26 for details. ASUS A8V-VM SE 1-