Asus A7VI-VM - Manual (Page 10)

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2. FEATURES
Performance
2. FEA
TURES
2.1.2 Special Features
• ACPI Ready: Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) provides more
Energy Saving Features for operating systems that support OS Direct Power
Management (OSPM) functionality. With these features implemented in the OS,
PCs can be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all the energy saving standards.
To maximize functions, an ACPI-supported OS, like Windows 98 must be used.
• Easy Installation: Incorporates BIOS that supports autodetection of hard disk
drives, PS/2 mouse, and Plug and Play devices to make the setup of hard disk
drives, expansion cards, and other devices virtually automatic.
• New Compliancy: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of this motherboard meet
the stringent requirements for PC 99 certification The new PC 99 requirements
for systems and components are based on the following high-level goals: Sup-
port for Plug and Play compatibility and power management for configuring
and managing all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation
procedures for Windows 95/98/NT. Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons
make identification easy as required by PC 99.
2.1.3 Optional Components
• Realtek RTL8139C Ethernet: (optional) single chip fast ethernet controller
for 100/10 Mbps capacity and supports WOL (Wake-on-LAN) feature. (See 4.4.2:
I/O Device Configuration in BIOS setup).
• Onboard AC’97 Audio Controller: Supports advanced automated audio per-
formance. (See 4.4.2: I/O Device Configuration in BIOS setup).
2.1.4 Performance Features
• Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI mas-
ter busses to the memory and processor.
• High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: IDE transfers using UltraDMA/33 Bus
Master IDE can handle rates up to 33MB/s. This motherboard with its chipset
and support for UltraDMA/100 triples the data transfer rate to 100MB/s.
UltraDMA/100 is backward compatible with both DMA/33 and DMA and with
existing DMA devices and systems so there is no need to upgrade current EIDE/
IDE drives and host systems. (UltraDMA/100 requires a 40-pin 80-conductor
cable to be enabled.)