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capabilities.
VGA
The mainboard has a built-in high performance, quality 2D/3D
graphics accelerator. The graphics system supports the Ultra-
AGP II ™ with 2GB/s bandwidth architecture and uses a
shared memory scheme that allows up to 64MB of system
memory to be used as video memory.
BIOS
This mainboard uses Award BIOS that enables users to con-
Firm ware
figure many system features including the following:
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Power management
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Wake-up alarms
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CPU parameters
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CPU and memory timing
The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different
processor clock speeds.
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There are many types of computer cases on the market. The mainboard com-
plies with the specifications for the Micro ATX system case. Some features on
the mainboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the mainboard to
indicators and switches on the system case. Ensure that your case supports
all the features required. The mainboard can support one or two floppy disk-
ette drives and four enhanced IDE drives. Ensure that your case has sufficient
power and space for all the drives that you intend to install.
Most cases have a choice of I/O templates in the rear panel. Make sure that
the I/O template in the case matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge
of the mainboard.
This mainboard has a Micro ATX form factor of 244 mm x 244 mm. Choose a
case that accommodates this form factor.
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