ASUS Ships A7V266-E Socket A DDR Motherboard

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The world's leading motherboard manufacturer, ASUS, today announced the release of the A7V266-E socket A DDR motherboard. The A7V266-E incorporates the VIA KT266A chipset to support AMD socket A processors, as well as high-bandwidth DDR (double data rate) memory. The result is a motherboard that delivers optimal performance and features to fulfill the performance potential of AMD socket A processors.

The A7V266-E is designed for performance. Taking advantage of the VIA KT266A's advanced chipset architecture, the A7V266-E motherboard maximizes the performance of up to 3GB high-speed DDR200/266 SDRAM at a peak bandwidth of 2.1GB/ second. DDR SDRAM is a high-performance memory standard that enables 266MHz bus speeds compared to 133MHz bus speeds of conventional PC133 SDRAM.

Comprehensive overclocking options unlock the potential of AMD processors. DIP switches and ASUS JumperFree^TM mode allow users to adjust overclocking settings either manually or from the convenience of the BIOS screen. 1MHz incremental settings push system-bus settings over 200MHz, while CPU voltage adjustments in 0.05V intervals over default provide additional performance configurability.

Experience superior 6-channel 3D surround audio with the C-Media CMI8738 audio controller. This impressive chip eliminates the cost of an additional soundcard and adds dynamic realism to your favorite games, MP3s or DVDs. An optional onboard RAID controller enhances hard drive performance and flexibility without the cost of add-ons such as SCSI cards, while a Realtek LAN controller provides easy connectivity to networks and broadband.

The A7V266-E is ultra-expandable with five standard PCI interfaces and connections for up to six USB ports. An ACR interface supports software modem or audio technologies via a modem/audio riser card, while an AGP Pro slot supports AGP4X and professional VGA cards for advanced workstations.

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