Specifications and Main Features
1. CPU Support: It supports Intel® Socket 370 Pentium® III and Celeron™ Coppermine & Tualatin ranged between 533MHz to 1.2GHz and a FSB 66/100/133 MHz.
2. Chipset: Intel® 815EP B-Step chipset.
3. Memory Support:
- 512MB SDRAM PC100 and PC133 Memory Ranges.
- Up to three 168 single in-line memory modules are supported.
4. Expansion Slots:
- Six, 32 bit PCI slots, all single.
- One CNR Slot.
- A single AGP 4X slot supports graphics cards.
5. Onboard IDE Controller:
- Supports Ultra DMA 33/66 and 100.
- 100 MBps is the maximum data transfer rate.
6. Onboard Audio: A wonder,m which utilizes the AD 1885 AC97 codec, and it is a 5.1 channel audio.
7. Networking:
- 10/100Mbps Ethernet can optionally be supported though an Intel 82562ET/EM onboard PHY.
8. USB Ports:
- There are four usb ports.
9. Watch Dog Timer: Built in timer, which when keeps track of a particular event, can help in avoiding any overclocking.
10. Power Management: fully operational and in compliance with the BIOS SCPI standard specifications and which are for power management features.
11. BIOS: A BIOS designed with the die-hard technology circuit ensures that the system is secure and protected.
12. Hardware Monitoring: Given that there is a supporting for CPU/ system fans, temperatures and voltages monitoring.
13. Auto-Power Recovery: After there is an AC blackout, power will be restored by itself.
14. Onboard Communication:
- There is partial support for wake on modem and wake on Lan functions, two widely used terms in IP Based networks.
15. Multimedia Features: A super Multi-I/O is said to include serial and parallel ports and infrared components multifunction support.
16. Form Factor: This motherboard follows ATX form factor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kind of CPU can I use with the AX3SP-U/AX3SP Pro-U motherboard?
A: The AX3SP-U/AX3SP Pro-U is compatible with Intel® Socket 370 Pentium® III processors as well as Celeron™ processors which are based on Coppermine and Tualatin architectures.
Q: How much memory is the maximum this motherboard can support?
A: Up to 512MB of PC-100/PC-133 SDRAM can be installed in three DIMM sockets and is supported by the motherboard.
Q: Is there onboard audio supported in the AX3SP-U/AX3SP Pro-U?
A: It is equipped with AD 1885 AC97 CODEC which provides high quality audio performance which includes 5.1 channel performance which implies that it supports onboard audio.
Q: Ethernet connectivity, is this something the Motherboard can support?
A: There is a potential for a 10/100Mbps Ethernet support because of the Intel 82562ET/EM PHY which is built onto the motherboard.
Q: On the motherboard being discussed how many PCI slots are there?
A: A total of six 32-bit/33MHz PCI expansion slots are present on the motherboard.
Q: After a power failure is there an automatic power resuming feature?
A: Yes, this motherboard has an AC Power Auto Recovery cutoff.
Q: What are some of the capabilities which prevent CPU overheating?
A: This Mobo has a built-in THERMTRIP circuitry that automatically cuts off system power when the CPU temperature stays over four seconds at 135 degrees Celsius.
Q: Which BIOS is this specific motherboard employing?
A: The motherboard utilizes the Die-Hard BIOS technology, which ensures preventing hardware injuries caused by software bugs.
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