Abit WX6 User Manual Rev. 2.01

Specifications and Main Features

1. Central Processing Unit - Accepts Intel® Celeron™ 300A~533MHz microprocessors (Is based on 66MHz PPGA package) - Accepts 66 MHz and 100 MHz external CPU clock speeds - Uses switch mode voltage regulators to achieve a fixed voltage for the CPU.

2. Chipset - Intel® 810 chipset (FW82810, FW82801 and FW82802AB) - Yes supports Ultra DMA33/66 IDE standards. - Yes supports the ACPI Protocol.

3. Cache Memory - 1MB Level-1 Cache - 512 K Level-2 Cache integrated to Intel® Celeron™ processor (PPGA package).

4. Memory - System Memory: Supports 2 168 pin SO DIMM sockets that enable attachment of SDRAM modules - Supports maximum of 256MB with 128Mb technology 512MB - Graphic Memory: Up to 4MB SDRAM.

5. Integrated Graphics Controller - 2D Graphics: Refresh rates of 85 Hz and operations ‘Close to’ 16001200 of which 8 bits color is available. - 3D Graphics: Includes flat & Gouraud shading, mip maps, z buffering and texture mapping.

6. System BIOS - CPU SOFT MENU™ II - Integrated into the motherboard are AWARD bios with PnP and ACPI compliant features - Will not encounter year 2000 let down problems.

7. Multi I/O Functions - Floppy interface up to 2.88MB - Ultra DMA/66 bus master IDE for 4 IDE devices. - Built in standard parallel and serial port connectors.

Instead of having a single USB port, incorporation of two ports is an attractive approach that has been suggested in the USB host interface.

Additionally, a built-in capability for mouse and keyboard PS/2 interface is available.

8. Audio Chip Features (Optional)

Incorporation of DMA controller with the PCI bus hosting facility is appealing.

In addition, it supports Sound Blaster Pro® emulation, A3D interactive audio and complies to the AC’97 standard.

9. Sil 154 Panel Link® Transmitter Features (Optional)

Digital displays of the flat panel type are supported and hot plug detection is provided.

10. Miscellaneous

Five PCI slots, one AMR slot and an ATX form factor are present.

Functions that monitor hardware status and health.

Functions that manage power including Specific Wake events such as Wake Up on LAN, keyboard or mouse events.

Board dimensions: 305 190mm.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What type of processors does the WX6 support?

A1: WX6 Intel Celeron supported range is from 300A to 533 megahertz, being based on PPGA package of 66 Megahertz, and it is observed to support a single core processor.

Q2: How much memory can the WX6 motherboard support?

A2: Incorporation of 128Mb technology have enabled the WX6 motherboard to support memory of upto 512MB.

Q3: Does the WX6 motherboard have integrated graphics?

A3: Integrated 2D and 3D graphic controllers are present which depict integration of graphics into the wx6 motherboard.

Q4: What kind of audio features do the WX6 have?

A4: The WX6 motherboard could be equipped with a PCI bus master sound device with Sound Blaster Pro® emulation and general AC’97 capability.

Q5: What is the form factor for the WX6 motherboard?

A5: The WX6 motherboard is ATX in its structure.

Q6: Are there any digital flat panel displays that use WX6?

A6: Yes, the WX6 can work with flat panel digital displays when used in conjunction with the separate Sil 154 PanelLink® Transmitter.

Q7: Does WCW45AWARD860251 / W50697TA66228 mother board WX6 has an easy to configure BIOS?

A7: Yes, the WX6 comes with an AWARD BIOS that is designed to be easy to use which also comes with a CPU SOFT MENU II for ease in setting the configuration parameters regarding the CPU.

Q8: Is WAN technology features enabled on the WX6 motherboard?

A8: Yes, it supports “Wake On LAN” technology as well as a ability to wake up the system with a keyboard or mouse.