1 x Processor Support - 4 GB - Floppy Controller, Serial ATA/150, Ultra ATA/100 ATA-6 - 1 x PCIe x16 Slot - MPN: AG8 See Product Details
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Description
The AG8 is ABIT's version of the Intel 915P performance chipset platform. With SATA RAID, Dual DDR 400, PCI-Express X16, IEEE1394, Gigabit LAN, ABIT Engineered microGuru, this board is the performer of the year. Using the groundbreaking Hyper-Threading Techniology and gushing with extra capacity and peripherals support as well as first class onboard sound, this board can easily be your foundation for a superb system.
Quick Glance
Supported Processor: Pentium 4, Celeron D
Interface Connection: Parallel Port Yes, Serial Port Yes, Audio Line In Yes, Audio Line Out Yes, Microphone Port Yes, S/PDIF Yes, Network (RJ-45) Yes
System Board Style: ATX
Processor Socket: Socket T LGA-775
System Chipset: Intel 915P
Memory Technology: DDR SDRAM
Summary
Product Title: ABIT Desktop Motherboard - Intel 915P Chipset - Socket T LGA-775 - 1 x Retail Pack
Manufacturer: ABIT
Lowest Price: $149.00
Power Score: 4.4 | 3 Reviews
CPU + Northbridge Support
Supported Processor: Pentium 4, Celeron D
Processor Socket: Socket T LGA-775
System Chipset: Intel 915P
Maximum Number of Processors: 1
Bus Speed: 533 MHz, 800 MHz
Memory Support
Number of Memory Slots: 4
Max System Memory: 4 GB
Memory Technology: DDR SDRAM
Connectors
Interface Connection: Parallel Port Yes, Serial Port Yes, Audio Line In Yes, Audio Line Out Yes, Microphone Port Yes, S/PDIF Yes, Network (RJ-45) Yes
On-Board Headers: Onboard Audio Header Yes
Number of IDE Headers: 1
Number of Serial ATA Headers / Ports: 4
Number of PCI Slots: 2
Number of PCI-Express x1 Slots: 3
Number of PCI-Express x16 Slots: 1
Additional Features
Controller Type: Floppy Controller, Serial ATA/150, Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6)
Video Bus: PCI
Network Interfaces Included: Ethernet (10 Mbps), Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) Yes
Audio Codec: Realtek
Supported Audio Channels: 5.1 Channels
Physical Specifications
System Board Style: ATX
Width: 12 in
Depth: 9.65 in
Warranty
Warranty Information: 3 Year Limited
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Frequency Band: Due to chipset limitation, 128MB DIMM modules or double-sided x16 memory chips are not supported GURU1: This header is reserved for connecting ABIT s exclusive GURU Clock Wake-up Header: PS2-PWR1: Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Disable wake-up function support at Keyboard/Mouse port Pin 2-3 shorted: Enable wake-up function support at Keyboard/Mouse port USB-PWR1: Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Disable wake-up function support at USB1 port Pin 2-3 shorted: Enable wake-up function support at USB1 port USB-PWR2: Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Disable wake-up function support at USB2 port Pin 2-3 shorted: Enable wake-up function support at USB2 port ABIT Engineered: ABIT uGuru Technology (ABIT OC Guru/ABIT EQ/ABIT Flash Menu/ABIT Black Box) ABIT CPU Thermal Guard Technology
Internal Interfaces: 2 x FireWire Header
S/PDIF: Yes
Additional Ports: 1 x Aux In
BIOS: Award - EEPROM
Jumpers: CCMOS1: Clear CMOS setting
Management: ACPI
Power Supply Support: ATX
Voltage Requirements: 12 V DC
Product Series: AG8
Processor Technology: Hyper-Threading Technology
IDE Controller: Yes
Floppy Controller: Yes
SATA Controller: Yes
Number of Total Expansion Slots: 6
Network (RJ-45): Yes
Audio Line In: Yes
Audio Line Out: Yes
Serial Port: Yes
Parallel Port: Yes
Microphone Port: Yes
Total Number of USB Ports: 4
Number of USB 2.0 Ports: 4
Total Number of FireWire/i.LINK Ports: 1
Number of S/PDIF Out Ports: 1
Number of S/PDIF In Ports: 1
Total Number of Onboard USB Ports: 2
Total Number of Onboard FireWire/i.LINK Ports: 2
Onboard LEDs Header: Yes
Onboard Audio Header: Yes
Total Number of PCI Express Slots: 4
Strengths: Great motherboard. Make sure that you get a CPU that is ready for an 04B motherboard. Provides for a lot more overclocking options that way.
Weakness: Seemed like some of the holes to attach the motherboard are off by just a hair. Also does not supply round IDE and floppy cables.
My ANTEC case did not have holes to support the far right hand side of this motherboard so right now the right hand side is unsupported on the right inch or so. Not a problem since nothing I have to press into place there but would have like to put a few more attachments in.
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Abit AG-8 review - Smooth, Fast and Stable.
Strengths: Great value, stable, flawless operation. the Guru system is easy to use and doesn't use CPU resources. Seems to work well for video editing.
Weakness: Lack of High Definition audio.
I bought this board to improve my video editing using Pinnacle Studio 9 Deluxe. This system runs great with 2 gb DDR400 memory, 2 160gb SATA's in RAID, an Intel 630 CPU, Radeon X600 AIW and an Audigy2 replacing the onboard audio. Even with the very intensive rendering sessions it can operate for weeks at a time without reboots. Smooth, fast and stable at all times. ABIT support is excellent with...
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