1 x Processor Support - 3 GB DDR SDRAM Maximum RAM - Floppy Controller, Serial ATA/150, Ultra ATA/133 ATA-7 - MPN: AN7 See Product Details
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Description
The nForce2 Ultra 400-based AN7 is packed with features that deliver mind-bending performance. With a 400MHz FSB, Dual DDR400 support, NVIDIA SoundStorm, and exclusive ABIT microGuru technology, the AN7 is the definitive AMD Athlon platform for the hardware enthusiast.
Quick Glance
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
Supported Processor: Sempron, Athlon
Processor Socket: Socket A PGA-462
Memory Technology: DDR SDRAM
System Chipset: nVIDIA nForce2 Ultra 400
Summary
Product Title: ABIT Desktop Motherboard - nVIDIA nForce2 Ultra 400 with MCP-T Chipset - Socket A PGA-462 - 1 x Retail Pack
Manufacturer: ABIT
Lowest Price: $199.00
Power Score: 3.9 | 11 Reviews
CPU + Northbridge Support
Supported Processor: Sempron, Athlon
Processor Socket: Socket A PGA-462
System Chipset: nVIDIA nForce2 Ultra 400
Maximum Number of Processors: 1
Bus Speed: 266 MHz, 333 MHz, 400 MHz
Memory Support
Number of Memory Slots: 3
Max System Memory: 3 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: 2
Number of Serial ATA Headers / Ports: 2
Number of PCI Slots: 5
Additional Features
Controller Type: Floppy Controller, Serial ATA/150, Ultra ATA/133 (ATA-7)
Video Bus: AGP 8X
Network Interfaces Included: Ethernet (10 Mbps), Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) Yes, Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps)
Audio Codec: Realtek ALC658
Supported Audio Channels: 5.1 Channels
Physical Specifications
System Board Style: ATX
Width: 12 in
Depth: 9.65 in
Warranty
Warranty Information: 3 Year
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Frequency Band: Chipset: Integrated 128-bit memory controller ABIT Engineered: ABIT microGuru Technology ABIT SoftMenu Technology ABIT FanEQ Technology ABIT MaxFID Technology ABIT CPU ThermalGuard Technology ABIT FlashMenu Audio: 6-Channel AC 97 CODEC Professional digital audio interface supports optical S/P DIF In/Out NVIDIA SoundStormM Technology with real-time Dolby Digital 5.1 encoder
Internal Interfaces: 1 x Audio Header
S/PDIF: Yes
Additional Ports: 1 x System Management Bus Header
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS - EEPROM
Jumpers: CCMOS1: CMOS Clear
Management: Supports Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface (ACPI)
Power Supply Support: ATX12V
Voltage Requirements: 12 V DC
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
Number of AGP Slots: 1
Total Number of USB 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: 1
Total Number of Onboard FireWire/i.LINK Ports: 1
Onboard LEDs Header: Yes
Onboard Audio Header: Yes
Strengths: Very nice layout. Stable operation.
Weakness: USB keyboard power-on does not work correctly. BIOS updates happen very infrequently. Some USB problems. Loud fan on north bridge.
I have been using this motherboard for 5 months. It's quite stable, it runs 200Mhz FSB very easily. I replaced its north bridge fan with a zalman to make it quiter. The USB power on does not work with Logitech keyboard. I sent an email to their support about this but they never replied back. I'm also having some USB2.0 problems, it works at USB 1.1 speeds although I have XP SP2. I'm not sure this...
Strengths: easy to work with. cables and parts are easy to plug in.
Weakness: none found so far.
The only problem that I found is memory error causing blue screen. This was corrected by installing the memory correctly. From DIMM 3 to DIMM 1 not from 1 to 3.
Strengths: Many features, uGuru overclocking, flexible BIOS, 5 PCI slots, smart problem detection, POST indicator.
Weakness: Lacks Vocal POST, few accessories
Abit AN7 is one of the best Athlon XP motherboards you can buy right now. Although ASUS a7n8x has more features, Abit is much more reliable and is easier to overclock. It also has to be noted that Abit has a great customer service.
Strengths: Great features, has a plug for everything, nice board layout, excellent documentation and software
Weakness: Northbridge fan can be buggy
Currently running an AMD XP 2500+ with dual-DDR Kingston PC2700 equalling 1 gig. Eventually I plan on updgrading to serial HD's. The only problem I had was with the Northbridge fan on the heatsink. I would invest in buying a new fanless HS and just mounting it to the NB (unless you're an overclocker). Other than that, this board is rock solid. My pc runs 24 hrs a day and I can go 2-3 weeks easily...
Strengths: Very nice layout of IDE ports.
Weakness: None I've found yet.
I like this board a lot. I had the Abit KR7A before and after moving to this board, I really like it as well. I like the IDE ports layout because it helps in hiding the cables especially if you have a window case. The new addition of the Abit uGuru is a nice feature as well for tweaking.
Strengths: oc
Weakness: memory
Great motherboard. Works well and uGURU works as 2nd processor for hardware monitoring. Enough PCI slots Ieee ports and every thing that you need without gigabit lan, And professional soundcard from nvidia support for optical audio in out. only the alternative is nothing. STABLE really STABLE
Strengths: Lots of bells and whistles.
Weakness: Unreliable
I've had nothing but trouble, and no response from ABIT support. Backing up to DVD-RW results in occasional corrupt data, and frequent unreadable or unmountable DVD's. At first I thought it was a DVD writer problem. That has been replaced. I still have problems. Then I noticed that disk to disk copies result in corrupted data. The Maxtor SATA disks check OK with the Maxtors Powermax utility....
Strengths: Great board..easy to use/install...
Weakness: Northbridge fan is a POS ;)
No problems with the board (in 6 months or so) until about 3 days ago when my northbridge fan died.. (as stated in many other reviews/review sites)... other than that, awesome board... If you plan on buying one, I'd suggest buying a replacement fan for your Northbridge...cuz the Abit one has to be one of the most useless peripherals in my computer. ;)
Strengths: Stable, Reliable, many great features and settings in the BIOS, POST indicator, nice board layout, onboard sound, 10/100 network controller, Parallel and serial ATA connectors, USB and Firewire
Weakness: None Really. I did find that I couldn't install my tv card into one of the PCI slot because there was a capacitor in the way, but that was easy to fix, just move it to one of the other PCI slots.
I've had this motherboard for about 3 months, and I've been very happy with it. I've been purchasing Abit motherboards back since my first Pentium II motherboard. I've always found Abit boards to be good. Sure I've had some minors problems, but they tend to be very reliable boards and the Abit RMA service is good and easy to use if you do have problems under warranty. Out of all the different...
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