Special Features; Product Highlights - Asus P5W User Manual

1.3 Special features
1.3.1

Product highlights

Latest processor technology
This motherboard supports the latest Intel
package. With 1066/ 800 MHz FSB, Hyper-Threading Technology support, and
core-speeds of up to 3.8 GHz and beyond, Intel
the fastest desktop processors to date. See page 2-7 for details.
Intel Core™2 Duo/ Intel
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This motherboard supports the latest powerful and energy efficient processors
from Intel . Intel
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Core™ Microarchitecture and built on the 65-nanometer (nm) process technology
with copper interconnect. Intel
allow users to step up to new levels of gaming experience and multi-tasking
performance. Boosting performance is a shared and multi-core optimized L2 cache
of 2 MB or 4 MB, guaranteeing enhanced user experience in the digital home and
office. See page 2-7 for details.
Intel 65 nm Dual-Core Technology CPU support
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Dual-core processors contain two physical CPU cores with dedicated L2 caches
to meet demands for more powerful processing. Intel
advanced chip manufacturing technology, delivering breakthrough performance,
enhanced media experience, and low power consumption. Intel
processors utilize the latest package technologies for a thinner, lighter design
without compromising performance. See page 2-7 for details.
Intel 975X/ICH7R chipset
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The Intel 975X Memory Controller Hub (MCH) and the ICH7R I/O controller hub
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provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard. The Intel
GB dual-channel DDR2-667/533 MHz, 1066/800 FSB, PCI Express x16 graphics,
and dual-core CPU. The MCH supports the Intel
(MPT) that boosts system performance.
The Intel ICH7R Southbridge integrates four Serial ATA ports enabled through
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the Serial ATA 3 Gb/s RAID controller to ensure data security and enable powerful
multi-task processing.
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Core™2 Extreme CPU support
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Core™2 Duo and Intel
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Core™2 Duo and Intel
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Pentium 4 processors in the LGA775
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's LGA775 Pentium
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Core™2 Extreme are based on the Intel
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Core™2 Extreme
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's 65 nm process is the most
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975X supports up to 8
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Memory Pipeline Technology
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
4 is among
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65nm dual-core
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