Welcome; Package Contents; Special Features; Product Highlights - Asus K8U-X - Socket 754 Motherboard User Manual

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying the ASUS
The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it
another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!
The motherboard combines the powers of the AMD Athlon™ 64 processor and the
ULi M1689 chipset to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution.
Supporting up to 2GB of system memory with PC3200/PC2700/PC2100/PC1600
DDR SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 8X slot, Serial ATA RAID, USB
2.0, and 6-channel audio features, the motherboard takes you ahead in the world
of power computing!
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the
items in your package with the list below.

1.2 Package Contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.
ASUS K8U-X motherboard
ASUS motherboard support CD
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cables
1 x Serial ATA cables
1 x Serial ATA power cables
1 x 3.5" Floppy disk cable
I/O shield
User guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

1.3 Special Features

1.3.1 Product Highlights

Latest processor technology
The AMD Athlon™ 64 desktop processor is based on AMDʼs 64-bit architecture,
which represents the landmark introduction of the industryʼs first x86-64 technology.
This processor provides a dramatic leap forward in compatibility, performance,
investment protection, and reduced total cost of ownership and development.
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K8U-X motherboard!
Chapter 1: Product Introduction