Asus A8S-X - Manual (Page 15)

ASUS A8S-X SE 1-3
1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product Highlights
AMD Dual-Core Architecture
The motherboard supports AMD dual-core processors containing two physical
CPU cores with discrete L2 cache structure for each core to meet demands for
more powerful computing.
Latest processor technology
The AMD Athlon™ 64FX and Athlon™ 64 desktop processors are based
on AMDʼs 64-bit and 32-bit architecture, which represents the landmark
introduction of the industryʼs first x86-64 technology. These processors
provide a dramatic leap forward in compatibility, performance, investment
protection, and reduced total cost of ownership and development.
HyperTransport™ Technology
HyperTransport™ Technology is a high-speed, low latency, point-to-point link
designed to increase the communication speed between integrated circuits
in computers, networking and telecommunicatons equipment up to 48 times
faster than other existing technologies.
Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!™ Technology
The motherboard supports the AMD ® Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!™ Technology that
dynamically and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage and amount of
power depending on the task the CPU performs.
Serial ATA solution
The motherboard supports two interfaces compliant to the Serial ATA
(SATA) specification, an evolutionary replacement of the Parallel ATA storage
interface. The Serial ATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables
with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up to 150 MB/s data
transfer rate.
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