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Overview
Overview
Chapter 1
The new Socket A 1stMainboard AZ11 is an ATX sized motherboard support-
ing the latest generation of AMD Athlon and Duron processors at industry
leading speeds. By utilizing DDR ( Double Data Rate ) transfer rate the 100
MHz AMD Athlon system bus effectively reaches speeds of 200 MHz. The
AMD Athlon processor offers high-performance cache technology, including
128KBof on-chip level one (L1), while the Duron featuresfull-speed, on-chip
L2 cache memory, and enhanced 3DNow!™ technology. The 1stMainboard
AZ11 has 3 DIMM, for up to 1.5 GB of SDRAM, utilizes the latest PC133
SDRAM technology and is equipped with ECC memory support.
The 1stMainboard AZ11 is based around the high performance KT133 chipset
comprisedof VIA VT8363 systemcontroller for theNorth Bridge, andthe VIA
686A ( Super South ). The KT133’s support for AGP 4x provides the end-user
a photo-realistic 3D experience suitable for the most robust 3D games and
software environments. Onboard AC97 sound ensures high quality audio, but
with the option of being disabled through the BIOS.
The 1stMainboard AZ11 also comes equipped with the new NOVUS II range
of innovative features that assist in the installation and maintenance of your
1stMainboard. The features include Easy Key, which provides instant key-
board access to the BIOS for adjustments to Clock and Default settings and
LogoGenie, which allows you to create your own customized logo to be dis-
played during system boot up. The BIOS Guardian is anAnti Virus utility that
prevents viruses from damaging your system BIOS and rendering your sys-
tem inoperative. Clockometer is a user friendly Graphic User Interface (GUI)
that allows you to change clock speed settings directly, without having to
enterthe BIOS Sub-Menus. Moreover, audio alertII (mfg. optional) ,a friendly
onboard voice caution, will advice the error during system boot up.
Expansionis provided by1 AGPand 5 PCI slots.In addition, the1stMainboard
AZ11 is equipped with 2 dual channeled enhanced PCI bus master IDE con-
nectors. Standard I/O connections include 1 serial port, 1 parallel port, 1 PS/2
mouse and keyboard connector, 2 USB connectors, 2 front USB pin-headers
and 1 media connector ( Line-In, Line-Out, Mic-In).
