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1.3
Special features
1.3.1 Product Highlights
Latest processor technology
The motherboard supports the AMD Athlon™ 64 and AMD Sempron™ desktop
processors. The AMD Athlon™ 64 is based on AMD's 64-bit architecture, which
represents the landmark introduction of the industry's first x86-64 technology.
This processor provides a dramatic leap forward in compatibility, performance,
investment protection, and reduced total cost of ownership and development.
The AMD Sempron™ is a 32-bit processor that provides the performance needs
of value-conscious buyers. This processor is designed to deliver best-in-class
performance for everyday computing.
Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology
The motherboard supports the AMD
Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically
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and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage and amount of power
depending on the task the CPU performs.
Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA
interfaces. The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the
current Serial ATA products with a host of new features, including Native Command
Queueing (NCQ), and Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm. Serial
ATA allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage
requirement.
S/PDIF out
The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the S/PDIF interfaces
on the rear panel. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end
entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker
systems.
USB 2.0 technology
The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (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.
6-Channel Audio solution
The motherboard uses an onboard audio CODEC that lets you enjoy high-quality
6-channel audio without having to buy advanced sound cards.
ASUS K8V-XE motherboard
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