Features - ECS K8T890-A Manual

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Feature
Processor
K8T890-A uses a 939-pin socket that carries the following features:
• Supports AMD K8 processors with HyperTransport Technology
• Transfer rate of 2000/1600/1200/800/400 MT/s
HyperTransport Technology is a point-to-point link between two devices, it enables
integrated circuits to exchange information at much higher speeds than currently avail-
able interconnect technologies.
Chipset
The VIA K8T890 Northbridge (NB) and VIA VT8237 Southbridge (SB) chipset is based
on an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance.
K8T890
(NB)
VT8237
(SB)
Memory
• Supports DDR400/333/266 memory types with Dual-channel architecture
• Accommodates two unbuffered 2.5V 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM sockets
• A total maximum capacity 2 GB
Audio CODEC
• Meets Microsoft WHQL/WLP 2.0 audio requirements
• Compliant with AC'97 v2.3 specification
• High quality differential CD input
• Supports double sampling rate (96KHz) of DVD audio playback
• Direct Sound 3D
• 1000/800/600/400/200 MHz clock rates with Double Data
Rate-style operation for 2000/1600/1200/800/400 MT/s in
both directions simultaneously
• Supports 66 MHz, 8x/4x transfer modes, Ultra V-Link Host
interface with 1 GB/s total bandwidth
• Supports asynchronous interface between HyperTransport
and PCI Express
• Compliant with advanced high bandwidth PCI Express 1.0a
• Supports 16-bit 66 MHz V-Link Host interface with total
bandwidth of 1066 MB/s
• Compliant with PCI 2.2 specification at 33 MHz, supporting
up to 6 PCI masters
• Integrated Dual channel UltraDMA 133/100/66 Master Mode
EIDE Controller
• USB 2.0 Controller, supporting for 8 USB 2.0 ports
• Integrated keyboard Controller with PS2 mouse support
TM compatible
Introducing the Motherboard