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Features
Supports
AMD Socket AM2 Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon
64 / Sempron
The motherboard supports AMD socket AM2 single-core
Athlon 64/ Sempron and dual-core Athlon 64 X2/ Athlon
64 FX processors with 2MB / 1MB / 512KB L2 cache,
which is based on 64-bit architecture. It features
2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel
un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support and AMD Cool
'n' Quiet! Technology.
AMD
Cool 'n' Quiet! Technology
Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! Technology, which monitors
system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage
and frequency for a cool and quiet environment.
64-bit
CPU support
64-bit computing, the next generation technology
to replace current 32-bit architecture, delivers
advanced system performance, faster memory access
and increased productivity. This motherboard provides
excellent compatibility and flexibility by supporting
either 64-bit or 32-bit architecture.
DDR2
800 Support
DDR2 is the next generation memory technology to
replace the current DDR. With the highest speed
up to 800MHz, DDR2 memory provides great performance
for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications.
Serial
ATA 3Gb/s
M2V-MX supports next-generation SATA hard drives
based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification.
Furthermore, the chipset has two dedicated SATA
controllers delivering more scalable performance
and doubles the bus bandwidth for fast hard drive
data retrieval and saves.
Coaxial
S/PDIF out
This motherboard provides convenient connectivity
to external home theater audio systems via an coaxial
S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jack.
It allows to transfer digital audio without converting
to analog format and keeps the best signal quality.
ASUS
MyLogo
You can convert your favorite photo into a 16-color
boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on
your screen.
Max.
8 USB 2.0 ports supports
USB 2.0 is the latest connectivity standard for
next generation components and peripherals. Backwards
compatible with current USB 1.1 peripherals, USB
2.0 delivers transfer speeds up to 40 times faster
at 480Mb/s, for easy connectivity and ultra-fast
data transfers.
10/100
Mbps LAN Supports
Easy connectivity to your network or broadband connection
with onboard LAN port, lets you take gaming online
without buying expensive additional LAN cards.
ASUS
EZ Flash 2
With ASUS EZ Flash, you can update BIOS directly
from the BIOS setup menu. No more DOS-based flash
utility and bootable diskette required.
ASUS
Q-Fan 2
ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both
CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system
loading to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation.
C.P.R.(CPU
Parameter Recall)
When the system hangs due to overclocking failure,
there is no need to open the case to clear CMOS
data. Just simply restart the system, the BIOS would
show the previous setting and then users can amend
the CPU setting again.
GreenASUS
The motherboard and its packaging comply with the
European Union's Restriction on the use of Hazardous
Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS
vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable
products and packaging to safeguard consumers' health
while minimizing the impact on the environment.
Specifications
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CPU
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Socket
AM2 for AMD® AthlonT 64 FX/ AthlonT 64 X2/
AthlonT 64/ SempronT
AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit
and 64-bit computing
AMD Cool 'n' Quiet
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Chipset
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VIA®
K8M890
VIA® VT8237A
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Front
Side Bus
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2000MT/s
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Memory
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2
x DIMM, max.4 GB, DDR2 800/667/ 533, ECC,
non-ECC, un-buffered memory
Dual Channel Architecture
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VGA
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Integrated
VIA DeltaChrome GPU
Max. 256MB Shared Memory
Support Microsoft® DX9
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Expansion
Slots
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1
x PCI Express x16
2 x PCI
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Storage
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VIA®
VT8237A South Bridge:
- 2 x UltraDMA 133/100/66/33
- 2 x Serial ATA with RAID 0,
RAID 1, JBOD
JMicron JMB363
- 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s with RAID
0, RAID 1
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Audio
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Realtek
ALC883 6-Channel audio CODEC
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LAN
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Realtek
RTL8100C 10/100 LAN
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USB
2.0
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8
USB2.0 ports
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Special
Features
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ASUS
EZ Flash 2
ASUS Crashfree BIOS 2
C.P.R.
Q-Fan2
ASUS MyLogo
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Back
Panel I/O Ports
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1
x Parallel
1 x Serial
1 x PS/2 Keyboard
1 x PS/2 Mouse
1 x Audio I/O
1 x RJ45
1 x VGA port
4 x USB
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Internal
I/O Connectors
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2
x USB connector supports additional 4 USB
ports
24-pin ATX Power connector
4-pin ATX 12V Power connector
1 x S/PDIF Out connector
CD audio in connector
1 x CPU/ 1 x Chassis FAN connectors
Front panel AC' 97 / Azalia Audio connector
10-pin system panel connector
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BIOS
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4
Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0,
SM BIOS 2.3
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Manageability
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WfM
2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE, RPL, WOR by
PME
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Support
CD
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Drivers
Anti-Virus Software
ASUS LiveUpdate
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Accessories
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User's
manual
UltraDMA cable
FDD cable
I/O shield
SATA cable
SATA power cable
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Form
Factor
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uATX
Form Factor, 9.6" x 8.6"
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