Entered CNET Catalog:
07/27/2005
SKU: AL8-V
Manufacturer: ABIT Computer Corp.
Manufacturer description
Based on the Intel 945P chipset and bursting with exclusive ABIT Engineered features, the AL8 Series is a cost effective solution that offers support for the latest Intel Pentium 4 processors, Dual DDR2 memory, 7.1 channel HD audio, and PCI Express graphics.
Like all ABIT motherboards, the AL8 Series includes exclusive ABIT Engineered features. First and foremost is ABIT's ?Guru Technology. Designed by the ABIT Engineers for use only on ABIT motherboards - ?Guru allows end-users to reach a higher state of hardware awareness and enlightenment. µGuru combines the ABIT Engineered features ABIT EQ, OC Guru, FlashMenu, and BlackBox into a user-friendly interface providing users the perfect environment with which to maximize performance and stability. With ABIT AutoDrive, users can have overclocking, voltage, and fan settings change automatically per application. Have the system lower fan speeds and noise levels when you are surfing the net, but automatically raise the FSB and crank the cooling up when you launch a 3D game. Only OC Guru with ABIT AutoDrive gives this level of control.
With ABIT Engineered features, the AL8 Series offers a platform stands head and shoulders over competing motherboards in its class.
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ABIT AL8-V - motherboard - ATX - i945P specifications
- General
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Product type (AE)
Motherboard
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Form factor
ATX
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Width
12.0 in
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Depth
9.6 in
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Compatible Processors
Pentium 4
, Pentium D
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Mainboard processor socket
LGA775 Socket
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Chipset Type
Intel 945P Express
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Data bus speed
1066.0 MHz
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Storage key information
Serial ATA-300 (RAID)
, ATA-100
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Power connectors
24-pin main power connector
, 4-pin ATX12V connector
- Processor
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Installed Qty (Max Supported)
0.0 ( 1.0 )
- Memory
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Supported RAM Technology
DDR2 SDRAM
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RAM Installed ( Max )
0.0 MB / 4.0 GB (max)
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RAM Features
Unbuffered
, Two DDR channels
- Audio
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Audio Output
Sound card
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Sound Output Mode
7.1 channel surround
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Audio output compliant standards
High Definition Audio
- Telecom / Networking
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Modem
None
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Networking
Network adapter - Gigabit Ethernet
, - Fast Ethernet
, - Ethernet
- Features
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BIOS Features
Hyper-Threading Technology
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Hardware Features
BulletProof Technology
, ABIT ThermalGuard
, µGuru
- Expansion / Connectivity
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Expansion Slots Total (Free)
2.0 Memory - DIMM 240-pin
, 3.0 PCI - LGA775 Socket
, 1.0 PCI Express x1
, 1.0 Processor
, 4.0 PCI Express x16
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Storage Interfaces
Serial ATA-300 - connector(s): 4 x 7pin Serial ATA - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5
, ATA-100 - connector(s): 1 x 40pin IDC
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RAID features
Intel Matrix RAID Technology
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Interfaces
1.0 x Audio - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
, 1.0 x Audio - Line-out (center/subwoofer) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
, 1.0 x Hi-Speed USB - Generic - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
, 1.0 x Network - Line-out (center/subwoofer) - Mini-phone 3.5 mm
, 1.0 x Keyboard - Line-out (side surround) - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9)
, 1.0 x Audio - Line-in - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style)
, 1.0 x Audio - Floppy interface - 4 pin USB Type A
, 1.0 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
, 1.0 x Audio - Line-out - 4 pin MPC
, 1.0 x Audio - Generic - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25)
, 1.0 x Audio - Line-out (side surround) - RJ-45
, 1.0 x Mouse - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - 34 pin IDC
, 1.0 x Storage - RS-232 - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style)
, 1.0 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
, 4.0 x Parallel - Line-out (rear/right surround)
, 1.0 x Serial - Line-out (rear)
, Audio
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Additional connectors (optional)
2 x Hi-Speed USB