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GA-7VAXP Ultra
VIA® KT400 chipset
GA-7VAXP Ultra is the latest evolution of the world acclaimed motherboard, based on the previous unprecedented power and reliability of the VIA Apollo KT333, the VIA Apollo KT400 further raises the performance bar on AMD Athlon™ XP and AMD Duron™ processor based systems. GA-7VAXP Ultra provided AGP 8X implementation in the VIA Apollo KT400 North Bridge offers 2.1GB/s of dedicated bandwidth to the next generation of discrete 3D graphics solutions offering end users easy upgrade ability and ensuring there is enough performance headroom for a solid return on their motherboard investment. Supporting DDR266/333/400 memory and a complete range of 200/266/333MHz Front Side Bus AMD Athlon™ XP and AMD Duron™ processors. As well, GA-7VAXP Ultra offers unique serial ATA interface with high data transfer rates, USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394, enhancing PC connectivity for consumer electronics audio/video (A/V) appliances, storage peripherals, other PCs, portable devices and lots more.
Features and Benefits
Silicon Image Serial-ATA interface:
Integrated Silicon Image Serial-ATA interface for high speed storage devices transfer rate up to 150MB/s.
Promise RAID + ATA 133 IDE Controller:
Supports RAID 0(Striping) or RAID 1(Mirroring) function, through GIGABYTE outstanding smart-bios technology, GA-7VAXP Ultra provides additional two IDE UDMA ATA-133/100 connectors that support not only HDD but also other ATAPI devices such as CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW and DVD-RAM.
IEEE 1394:
Provides 3 IEEE 1394 Firewire ports. With 1394 devices are "home network ready".
USB 2.0:
Dual-port rear connectors and two headers for four front panel ports. With data transfer rate up to 480Mbps, 40 times faster than USB 1.1, providing a faster data transfer rate between platform and peripherals.
GIGABYTE Patent DualBIOS™ :
Provides a double security for BIOS from virus attacks, enhancing the PC stability.
High quality 6-channel AC'97 audio with S/P-DIF function:
Integrated Realtek ALC650 AC'97 audio CODEC chip, enabling users to experience the seamless high quality 6-channel audio while watching movies or gaming.
Audio Combo Kit:
Supports 6-Channel high-quality surround sound with S/PDIF digital audio output, it brings cinema-quality sound to your movies, music, and games with digital 5.1 clarity.
User Friendly Overclocking Features:
EasyTune™ 4, an exclusive Windows based overclocking utility that totally changes the traditional way for "overclocking".
Color coded front panel pin design:
Easily recognize color codes provides an easier way to install front panel devices such as Power switch, Reset switch, HDD LED, Power LED, PC speaker.
Round Corner PCB Plate Design:
Provide a better durability with round corner design, preventing motherboard edges from cracking during accidental bumping.
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