Abit PX5, User Manual

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Introduction of PX5 Features 1- 1
Chapter 1 Introduction of PX5
Features
The PX5 have been especially designed for File server, Workstation and
Professional users. It can support a wide range of processors, including all Intel
CPUs (P54C) and Intel CPUs with MMX (P55C), as well as all AMD-K5/K6 and
Cyrix 6x86/6x86L CPUs. It also takes into account, as much as possible, all future
CPUs.
The PX5 uses SOFT MENU™ technology , which means that all the
parameters can be configured without using DIP switches or jumpers. The
configuration is entirely achieved through a “Soft Switch” that allows the user to set
CPU speed and operating voltage with ease.
The PX5 uses Intel 430TX series chipsets, and has 256K or 512K Level-2
Pipeline Burst SRAM on board.
Two 168-pin DIMM slots and two 72-pin SIMM slots meet the requirements
for all memory configurations required by high level computing. The 168-pin
DIMM slots support traditional Fast Page and EDO DRAM as a memory standard
for next generation 64-bit systems. The two 168-pin DIMM slots have been
reserved to meet requirements for both present and future upgrades.
The PX5 also provides two Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports and meets the
Concurrent PCI Rev. 2.1 standard. It also supports IDE interface for Fast HDD
(Mode 0~4) and Ultra DMA/33, as well as IDE Bus Master. These features also
meet present and future interface standards and needs.
System BIOS features include Plug-and-Play (PnP), Advanced Configuration
Power Interface (ACPI), the newest Desktop Management Interface (DMI), as well
as PX5’s unique CPU operating frequency and voltage setup feature in order to meet
modern computing demands.