Special Features - Asus P5VDC-TVMTE Manual

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Special features

Latest processor technology
This motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA)
socket designed for the Intel Pentium 4 processor in the 775-land package.
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Supporting the Intel Pentium 4 processor with 1066 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB),
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this motherboard is equipped with Intel Hyper-Threading Technology and is fully
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compatible with the Intel 06B/05A/04A processors.
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See page 1-7 for details.
64-bit CPU support
64-bit computing, the next generation technology to replace current 32-bit
architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster memory access and
increased productivity. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and
flexibility by supporting either 64-bit or 32-bit architecture.
Dual-Core CPU
Enjoy the extraordinary CPU power from the latest dual-core CPU. The advanced
processing technology contains two physical CPU cores with individually dedicated
L2 cache to satisfy the rising demand for more powerful processing capability.
PCI Express™ interface
The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology
that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial
interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data
in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI
specifications. See page 1-18 for details.
Serial ATA I technology
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA I technology through the Serial ATA
interfaces and the VIA VT8237A chipset. The SATA specification allows for thinner,
more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to
300 MB/s data transfer rate. See page 1-24 for details.
AUDIO CODEC
The Realtek ALC655 is an AC"97 CODEC that allows 6-channel audio playback.
The audio CODEC provides six DAC channels for 5.1 surround sound, AUX, and
Line In stereo inputs.
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