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1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
Latest processor technology
The P4S333-VM motherboard supports the latest Intel Pentium 4 478/
Northwood Processor, also known as P4, via a 478-pin surface mount ZIF
socket. The Pentium 4 processor utilizes the advanced 0.18 micron
processor core in FC-PGA2 package for a 2.0GHz frequency, while the
Northwood processor uses the 0.13 micron processor core with 512KB L2
cache for up to a speedy 2.4+GHz frequency. The P4 offers optimized
performance for audio, video, and Internet applications. See page 2-4.
DDR memory support
Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the
P4S333-VM motherboard supports up to 2GB of system memory using
PC2100/1600 DDR DIMMs to deliver the required bandwidth for the latest
3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications.
Digital audio interface (on audio models only)
On audio models, a digital audio connector is onboard to accommodate
the Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) Out module, which supports
coaxial interfaces. Experience 5.1-channel surround sound and enhanced
3D audio while playing DVDs and computer games. See page 2-24.
Onboard audio feature (on audio models only)
A CS4299 AC'97 CODEC is onboard to support AC'97 compliant audio
devices.
Onboard LAN (on LAN models only)
The motherboard incorporates the ICS 1893Y LAN PHY chip to support
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet networking.
Smart Card Reader support
A special connector for the Smart Card Reader comes onboard to support
the cutting-edge technology for increased security in authenticating online
transactions, editing IC-based information, and a lot more.
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