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drivers are available for WIN 95/98 and WIN NT 4.0. The audio system
can output sound to 4 loudspeakers and also supports SPDIF 24-bit
digital sound input and output.
Built-in V.90 Fax/modem
The CMI8738 chip is a single chip solution for value PC communications.
The chip supports 56 Kbps transmission using the V.90 protocol. The
chip is integrated with the built-in audio system to support voice as well
as data transmissions. In order to use the built-in fax/modem, you must
install an extension bracket that supplies the RJ11 sockets for LINE and
TELEPHONE.
Built-in 10BaseT/100baseTX Network Adapter
The DM9102 chip provides an onboard solution for network connection.
The built-in LAN supports the 10BaseT and 100BaseTX architectures.
These are very popular network architectures that use inexpensive
twisted pair cables. In order to use the built-in LAN adapter, you must
install an extension bracket that supplies the RJ45 ethernet connector.
Up-to-date Expansion Options
This is a micro-sized ATX board with a reduced set of current technology
expansion slots. However, since the board includes built-in networking,
built-in fax/modem, and built-in video and audio, the three 32-bit PCI
slots that are provided are more than adequate for expansion purposes.
Each of the three PCI (Peripheral Components Interconnect) slots
supports Ultra DMA 66/33 and bus mastering. In addition, the board has
an AMR slot. The AMR slot lets you install an AMR (Audio Modem Riser)
card. An AMR card is a neat solution to the problem of integrating a
modem on the mainboard. Because the regulations regarding the use of
modems is different from country to country, mainboard manufacturers
can simply install a standard AMR slot which can be used by third-party
Audio Modem Riser cards that have been certified for use in the local
territory.
Integrated I/O
Using the IT8870F I/O chip and the Intel 810 chipset, the board has a
comprehensive set of integrated I/O ports. The I/O port array features
PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports, a parallel port, two USB ports, digital
video out header, a monitor port, a game/MIDI port, and three audio
jacks. One serial port is installed on the back edge of the motherboard.
The board also has headers for an infrared port (for IrDA or ASKIR), and
a fax/modem card. The mainboard includes connections for floppy
diskette drives and two PCI IDE channels.