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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. See page 1-10.

Latest processor technology

The AMD Athlon™ 64FX and Athlon™ 64 desktop processors are based on
AMD’s 64-bit and 32-bit architecture, which represents the landmark
introduction of the industry’s first x86-64 technology. These processors
provide a dramatic leap forward in compatibility, performance, investment
protection, and reduced total cost of ownership and development. See
page 1-10.

Built-in NVFirewall™

The NVIDIA

Firewall™ (NVFirewall™) is an easy-to-use high-performance

desktop firewall application that protects your system from intruders.
Integrated into the NVIDIA

nForce™ 4 chipset with the NVIDIA

Gigabit

Ethernet, it provides advanced anti-computer-hacking technologies, remote
management capabilities, and a user-friendly setup wizard that improves
overall system security.

AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology

The motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology that
dynamically and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage and amount
of power depending on the task the CPU performs. See pages 2-22, 3-29.

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.