1: Introduction
Built-in Graphics System
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3D AGP Graphics Accelerator
optimized for smooth 2D
and 3D video
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The graphics system shares active memory and does not
require dedicated video memory
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Supports high resolutions up to 1600x1200 16M colors
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Supports hardware DVD Accelerator and Direct DVD to
TV playback
AC97 Codec
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Compliant PC97 2.1 specification
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Supports 18-bit ADC (Analog Digital Converter) and DAC
(Digital Analog Converter) as well as 18-bit stereo full-
duplex codec
Onboard I/O Ports
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Provides PC99 Color Connectors for easy peripheral device
connections
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Floppy disk drive connector with 1Mb/s transfer rate
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One serial port with 16550-compatible fast UART
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One parallel port with ECP and EPP support
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Optional ATX form card provides two USB ports, a mini-
DIN port for a PS/2 mouse and one mini-DIN port for
infrared
Onboard Flash ROM
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Automatic CPU and board configuration
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Supports Plug and Play configuration of peripheral devices
and expansion cards
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Built-in virus protection using
Trend’s ChipAwayVirus
provides boot process virus protection.
Hardware Monitoring
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Built-in hardware monitoring for CPU & System
temperatures, fan speeds and mainboard voltages
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