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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. �S�e�e��p�a�g��e�1��-�8��f�o�r�d��e�t�a�il�s�. Latest processor and 64-bit computing technology The AMD Athlon™ 64FX, Athlon™ 64, Athlon™ 64x2, and AMD��S�e�m��p�r�o�n�™� desktop 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 4GB of system meomory using DDR400/333 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. Integrated VIA DeltaChrome GPU The VIA® K8M890 integrates the VIA® DeltaChrome graphics processing unit (GPU) that supports a maximum VGA shared memory of 256MB, Microsoft® DirectX 9.0, OpenGL 1.4, and PCI Express interface. See page 2-21 and 3-5. 6-Channel Audio and SoundMAX High Definition Audio System The onboard SoundMAX® ADI AD1986A 6-channel CODEC supports High Definition Audio standard. 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 all major game audio technologies including Microsoft DirectXTM 8.0, Microsoft DirectSound 3D, A3D, MacroFX, ZoomFX, MultiDrive 5.1, A3D and EAX. See page 1-21 to 1-22 for details. ASUS A8V-VM 1-

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1-3
ASUS A8V-VM
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 L± cache structure for each core to meet
demands for more powerful computing. See page 1-8 for details.
See page 1-8 for details.
Latest processor and 64-bit
computing technology
The AMD Athlon™ 64FX, Athlon™ 64, Athlon™ 64x±, and AMD Sempron™
Sempron™
desktop 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. See page 1-8 for details.
See page 1-8 for details.
Dual-channel DDR400 memory support
Employing the Double Date Rate (DDR) memory technology, the
motherboard supports up to 4GB of system meomory using DDR400/333
DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth
for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications See page
1-1± for details.
Integrated VIA DeltaChrome GPU
The VIA
®
K8M890 integrates the VIA
®
DeltaChrome graphics processing
unit (GPU) that supports a maximum VGA shared memory of ±56MB,
Microsoft
®
DirectX 9.0, OpenGL 1.4, and PCI Express interface. See page
±-±1 and 3-5.
6-Channel Audio and SoundMAX
High Definition Audio System
The onboard SoundMAX
®
ADI AD1986A 6-channel CODEC supports High
Definition Audio standard. SoundMAX
®
Digital Audio System can output 5.1
channel surround sound and features state-of-the-art DLS± MIDI synthesizer
with Yamaha DLSbyXG sound set, 5.1 Virtual TheaterTM and supports all
major game audio technologies including Microsoft DirectXTM 8.0, Microsoft
DirectSound 3D, A3D, MacroFX, ZoomFX, MultiDrive 5.1, A3D and EAX. See
page 1-±1 to 1-±± for details.