Avalue Technology EMX-945GSE Series User Manual page 17

User's Manual
speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. See page 1-22 for
details.
Serial ATA technology
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces
and the Intel® ICH7 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.
S/PDIF digital sound ready
The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF interfaces at
mainboard. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment
system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-31 for
details.
Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring
The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the Winbond Super I/O) to
prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations 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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