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Serial ATA technology
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial
®
ATA interfaces and the Intel
ICH7 DH 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.
8-channel high definition audio
®
The onboard Realtek
ALC888 8-channel high-definition audio CODEC
provides 192 KHz/ 24-bit audio output, jack-sensing and restasking func-
tions. With the 8-channel audio ports and S/PDIF interfaces, you can con-
nect your computer to home theater decoders to produce crystal-clear
digital audio.
S/PDIF digital sound ready
The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF
interfaces at midboard. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into
a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful
audio and speaker systems.
Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring
The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the Win-
bond Super I/O) to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rota-
tions per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The
ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for
critical components.
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Chapter 1 Product Introduction
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