1
Introduction
11
Features
The Watchdog Timer function allows your
application to regularly “clear” the system at
the set time interval. If the system hangs or fails to function, it will
reset at the set time interval so that your system will continue to
operate.
The system board supports Intel proces-
sors with Hyper-Threading Technology. Ena-
bling the functionality of Hyper-Threading
Technology for your computer system requires
ALL
of the following
platforms.
Components:
•
CPU - an Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 Processor with HT Technology
•
Chipset - an Intel
®
chipset that supports HT Technology
•
BIOS - a BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled
•
OS - an operating system that includes optimizations for HT
Technology
Please refer to Appendix A for information about enabling the func-
tionality of the Hyper-Threading Technology. For more information on
Hyper-Threading Technology, go to: www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading.
Double Data Rate SDRAM (DDR SDRAM) is a
type of SDRAM that doubles the data rate through
reading and writing at both the rising and falling edge of each clock.
This effectively doubles the speed of operation therefore doubling
the speed of data transfer.
The Intel 865G northbridge chip comes integrated
with the Intel
®
Extreme Graphics 2 technology
providing 3D graphics with sharp images, fast rendering, smooth
motion and extreme detail. It suppor ts the latest 2D and 3D APIs,
delivering real-life environment and character effects.
watchdog timer
graphics
hyper-threading
technology
DDR
