User`s manual

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Chapter 1
Introduction of PT88BSPRO Motherboard
Thank you for purchasing the PT88BSPRO which provide extremely performance
and meet future specification demand.
PT88BSPRO series motherboards are adopted with advanced technologies to deliver the
extremely performance for Intel Pentium 4 Northwood/ Hyper-Threading/ Prescott LGA775
processors. The motherboard also feature AGP 8X/ PCI-Express x4 mode , Serial ATA RAID0, 1,
USB 2.0 as well as 6-channel audio which are based on the advanced VIA PT880PRO chipset
with FSB 800MHz and DDR400 Memory clock support. The PT88BSPRO also supports Dual
channel DDR400 Memory clock. Now we could know more details by reading the features of
motherboards below.
1-1 Feature of motherboard
PT88BSPRO motherboard is designed for Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 533MHz/ 800MHz Front
Side Bus Frequency CPUs and the memory size expandable to 4.0GB.
By using VIA PT880PRO chipset which provides 800/533MHz Front Side Bus frequency and
Dual channel DDR266/333/400 SDRAM support as a obvious further step to the next generation
of 533/800MHz processors. These motherboards also offered ULTRA ATA 133 and Serial ATA
RAID 0, 1 functions to provide speedier HDD throughout that boosts overall system
performance.
Integrated AC’97 CODEC audio on system supports 8-channel speaker for 3D Surround Effect
which is fully compatible with Sound Blaster Pro that gives you the best sound quality and
compatibility. AGP 8X slot enables more complex models and detailed textures with AGP 8X
graphic accelerators which creates richer and more lifelike virtual environments.
The unique VIA Universal Graphics Interface allows connection of both AGP and PCI Express
graphics cards on the same motherboard, truly bridging the gap between the two standards.
Furthermore, users can enable advanced VIA DualGFX Express technology by running AGP and
PCI Express graphics cards simultaneously, opening up a new expanse of user options.
The PT88BSPRO used VIA VT6103 LAN PHY supports 10/100Mbps data transfer rate full
duplex, half duplex operation. USB control as well as capability of expanding to 8 USB function
ports support USB2.0/1.1 Devices.
Built-in hardware monitor function will monitor and protect your computer which is the special
design in hardware for protecting Pentium 4 CPU from burned, and will shutdown power supply
automatically when CPU is overheated or the CPU cooling fan is not working.
Some special features--
- CPU Thermal Throttling/ CPU Vcore 7-shift/ CPU Smart Fan
in this
motherboard for power user to use the over-clocking function more flexible. For detail description
please read next section.