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Introduction
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Compatibility
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PCI 2.2 and AC ’97 compliant
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Intel AGP version 3.0
PCB
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4 layers, ATX form factor
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30.5cm (12") x 22cm (8.66")
1.2 Special Features of the System Board
Hyper-Threading Technology Functionality Requirements
The system board supports Intel processors with Hyper-Threading
Technology. Enabling 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
Refer to Appendix A for information about enabling the functionality
of the Hyper-Threading Technology. For more information on Hyper-
Threading Technology, go to: www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading.
Watchdog Timer
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.
DDR
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.
