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

VIA K8M800 and VT8237R chipset The VIA K8M800 northbridge is a 64-bit processor controller that utilizes the HyperTransport™ bus link to interconnect with the AMD 64 processor. The VIA K8M800 features an Integrated Graphics Processor (IGP) to deliver exceptional integrated graphics and video playback performance. The VT8237R 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. 6 Channel Audio & SoundMAX Digital Audio System The SoundMAX Digital Audio System is the industryʼs highest performance and most reliable audio solution for business perfessionals, audiophiles, musicians, ,and gamers. SoundMAX Digital Audio System can output 5.1 channel surround sound and features state. AGP 8X support AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is the next generation VGA interface specification that enables enhanced graphics performance with high bandwidth speeds of up to 2.12 GB/s. 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. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-3