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Motherboards:

   
 
 
P5GD
 Intel 915G chipset
Intel LGA775 Pentium 4 CPU
Dual-Channel DDR 400
PCI Express Architecture
Powerful Integrated Graphics
Max. 8 USB 2.0 ports supports
ASUS Q-Fan Technology
ASUS CrashFree BIOS2
   
 
 
Intel LGA775 Pentium 4 CPU
This motherboard supports the latest Pentium 4 CPU from Intel in LGA775 package. With 800MHz FSB, MB L2 cache, Hyper-Threading Technology and core-speeds up to 3.6GHz and beyond, Intel's LGA775 Pentium 4 is one of the fastest desktop processors to date.		 Intel 915G chipset
The Intel 915G chipset supports the latest PC technologies such as LGA775 Pentium 4 CPU, dual-channel DDR memory architecture, and PCI Express x16 graphics card interface. Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 provides a significant increase in graphics performance. The ICH6 Southbridge further provides integrated 4-port SATA controller, PCI Express x1 interfaces and 8 high-speed USB 2.0 ports.
 
Dual-channel DDR
Dual-channel DDR technology doubles the bandwidth of your system memory and hence boost the system performance to out perform any memory existing solutions in the market. System bottlenecks are eliminated with balanced architecture and peak bandwidths up .		 Powerful Integrated Graphics
The new Intel Graphics engine has new capabilities that provide a significant increase in graphics performance. DirectX 9 hardware acceleration, 333MHz core clock, and up to 224MB of video memory all together provide a full-value, high performance graphic
PCI Express Architecture
PCI Express is the latest I/O interconnect technology that will replace the existing PCI. With a bus bandwidth 4 times higher than that of AGP 8X interface, PCI Express x16 bus performs much better than AGP 8X in applications such as 3D gaming. PCI Express x1 also outperforms PCI interface with its exceptional high bandwidth up to 500MB/s. The high speed PCI Express interface creates new usages on desktop PCs e.g., Gigabit LAN, 1394b, and high-speed RAID systems.
High Definition Audio
Enjoy high-end sound system on your PC! The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature and retasking functions. With the 8-channel audio ports and S/PDIF out interface, you can connect your computer to home theater decoders to produce crystal-clear digital audio.
Max. 8 USB 2.0 ports supports
USB 2.0 is the latest connectivity standard for next generation components and peripherals. Backwards compatible with current USB 1.1 peripherals, USB 2.0 delivers transfer speeds up to 40 times faster at 480Mb/s, for easy connectivity and ultra-fast data transfers.
 		  ASUS CrashFree BIOS2
The CrashFree BIOS2 feature now includes the BIOS auto-recovery function in a support CD. Users can reboot their system through the support CD when a bootable disk is not available, and go through the simple BIOS auto-recovery process.
ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to pay for an optional ROM.

 

 

Processor

Get advanced performance for today's productivity, digital imaging, music and entertainment applications. The Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor provides the performance, quality, and reliability demanded by consumer and business customers.
Compare specifications for Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor.
Processor Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor
Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor Supporting HT Technology†		 Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor
Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor
Processor NumberΔ 570J°,560, 550, 540, 530, 520 NA NA
Architecture 90 nm process technology 90 nm, 130 nm process technology 90 nm, 130 nm, 180 nm process technology
L2 Cache 1MB 512KB, 1MB 256KB, 512KB, 1MB
Clock Speed 2.80 to 3.80 GHz 2.40 to 3.40 GHz 1.30 to 2.80 GHz
Clock speed supporting Intel® Extended Memory 64 TechnologyΦ NA 3.20F, 3.40F, and 3.60F NA
Front Side Bus 800 MHz 800 MHz 400, 533 MHz
Chipset 800 MHz system bus Intel® 925XE Express**, 925X Express, 915G Express, 915GV Express, 915P Express chipsets Intel® 875P, 865PE, 865G, 865GV, and 848P chipsets NA
Chipset 533 MHz system bus Intel® 910GL Express chipset Intel® 865P, 850 chipset family, 850E, 845PE, 845GE, 845GV, 845E and 845G Intel® 865P, 850 chipset family, 850E, 845PE, 845GE, 845GV, 845E and 845G chipsets
Chipset 400 MHz system bus NA NA Intel® 845GL and 845 chipsets
Socket LGA775 mPGA478 mPGA478
Intel® Desktop Boards Compatible with Intel Pentium 4 processor [PDF 91KB]
Hyper - Threading Technology† Yes Yes NA
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Other Key Features
Intel NetBurst® microarchitecture

 

 

WD2500JB
 
   
 
 
 
 

WD Caviar® SE hard drives are designed for maximum performance in applications such as computer gaming, digital video editing, and file servers. They deliver data faster than any hard drive in their class. Capacities range up to 250 GB, all with 8 MB buffer.

Features

  • 80 GB per platter – State-of-the-art areal density and maximum capacity with drives as large as 250 GB.
  • Ultra ATA/100 – Up to 100 MB/s burst transfer rates.
  • 8 MB cache buffer – Fast data transfer rates.
  • Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) technology – improves hard drive reliability; reduces heat, vibration, and noise.

Data Protection Enhancements

  • Data Lifeguard™ is an expanded set of data protection features that include shock protection, an environmental protection system, and embedded error detection and repair features that automatically find, isolate, and repair problem areas that may develop over the extended use of the hard drive. With these enhanced data reliability features, the drive can perform more accurate monitoring and error repair and deliver exceptional data security.
  • Data Lifeguard Tools™ is a set of software utilities that work in conjunction with the embedded Data Lifeguard features to make hard drive installation, drive management diagnostics, and repair simple and worry-free.
  • Shock Guard™ provides outstanding improvements in shock and vibration protection for WD Caviar SE drives. Shock Guard allows instantaneous data protection at high shock values to achieve leading shock specifications.


Performance Configuration Dimension Environmental Electrical Support & Documentation
General
Rotational Speed 7,200 RPM (nominal)
Buffer Size 8 MB
Average Latency 4.20 ms (nominal)
Contact Start/Stop Cycles 50,000 minimum
Seek Times (Average)
Read Seek Time (Average) 8.9 ms
Write Seek Time (Average) 10.9 ms (average)
Track-To-Track Seek Time 2.0 ms (average)
Full Stroke Seek 21.0 ms (average)
Transfer Rates
Buffer To Disk 737 Mbits/s (Max)
Buffer to Host (EIDE)
  Mode 5 Ultra ATA 100.0 MB/s
  Mode 4 Ultra ATA 66.6 MB/s
  Mode 2 Ultra ATA 33.3 MB/s
  Mode 4 PIO 16.6 MB/s
  Mode 2 multi-word DMA 16.6 MB/s

 





Kingston - Leading the Way to DDR2

DDR memory technology has matured, and the computer industry has selected DDR2 to be the next-generation memory technology starting in 2004. DDR2 memory technology is based upon DDR memory technology, with enhancements to enable improved performance in key areas.

Kingston works closely with JEDEC, the industry's standards organization. Kingston has engineers involved in a number of memory design subcommittees, and has a representative on JEDEC's Board of Directors.

Kingston also has engineering-level interfaces with technology companies such as Intel Corporation, global DRAM, chipset, motherboard, and system manufacturers to prepare for the launch and ramp of of DDR2.

Kingston's commitment to JEDEC's processes and technology partnerships ensure that Kingston is always first to market with new memory technologies.

 




Kingston and its sister-company, Advanced Validation Labs, Inc. (AVL) deployed the industry's only DDR2 memory chip and memory module validation service, which is certified by Intel Corporation. AVL is the industry's leading memory technology validation lab, with testing services certified by major system manufacturers as well as major chipset manufacturers, including Intel, SiS, VIA, nVIDIA, and ATI.

Starting in early 2003, Kingston and AVL engineers set up the DDR2 validation service utilizing Agilent HP83000 testers and proprietary testing software to check DDR2 memory chips and modules against specifications. Kingston also provided its proprietary boards to leading DRAM manufacturers for use in their own DDR2 chip testing.

AVL has conducted hundreds of memory technology validations, including DDR2, DDR, Rambus, and PC133. The results of AVL's certification testing can be found on the Intel® memory technology web site.

Kingston has been one of the top-two leading manufacturers of RDRAM memory modules for over five years, and this expertise will become a competitive differentiator when Kingston starts ramping the production of similar DDR2 memory modules. Kingston invested tens of millions into new manufacturing machines and high-end testers. Kingston has mature manufacturing, testing, and quality assurance processes for producing and testing memory modules with chips in Chip-Scale Packages (CSP). Chip Scale Package is a type of memory chip packaging that includes Fine-Pitch BGA which is used exclusively for DDR2.

DDR2 speeds launched in volume in 2004 will include 400MHz and 533MHz DDR2. 667MHz DDR2 is expected in late 2005 or in 2006. DDR2 is expected to be the dominant memory technology in late 2005 or in 2006.