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Introduction
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Bus mastering reduces CPU utilization during disk transfer
Supports ATAPI CD-ROM, LS-120, ZIP and SCSI sequential
boot-up
IrDA Interface
The system board is equipped with an IrDA connector for wireless
connectivity between your computer and peripheral devices. It
supports infrared peripheral devices that meet the ASKIR or HPSIR
standard.
USB Ports
The system board is equipped with two connectors for external
USB ports. USB allows data exchange between your computer and
a wide range of simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play
peripherals.
BIOS
Award BIOS, Windows
95/98 Plug and Play compatible
Flash EPROM for easy BIOS upgrades
Flash memory
The system board comes standard with 1MB flash memory. An
optional 2MB flash memory, which includes the ACPI and SDMS
functions, will be provided only upon request.
1.1.2 Intelligence
Monitors Processor Temperature and Overheat Alarm
The system board is able to detect the temperature of the
processor. An alarm will sound in case of processor overheat.
Monitors Processor/AGP Fan Speed and Failure Alarm
The system board is able to detect the fan speed (RPM-Revolutions
Per Minute) of the processor and AGP fans, and alerts you to attend
to any irregularity that may damage your system.
Monitors Power Voltages and Failure Alarm
The system board is able to detect the output voltage of the power
supply. An alarm will sound warning you of voltage irregularity.