ASUS P4G8X Dual DDR mainboard review (1)

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ASUS P4G8X Dual DDR Mainboard (1)
Overclocker 13 Nov 2002

Today ASUS official announced it's offering of a dual channel DDR266 mainboard based on the new Intel chipset E7205. A lot of our readers are anticipating this chipset and it could be the a change of direction by Intel to go with DDR than with RAMBUS.

First of all, let's read a bit of background of this E7205 code named Granite Bay. As we know, Intel's RAMBUS 850E had much success in the sync cpu/memory bus using PC1066 RAMBUS because P4 CPU bandwidth of 4.2GB/s is inline with PC1066. On the other hand, current chipsets supporting DDR266, async DDR333, async DDR400 still falls short of the demanding P4's quest for more memory bandwidth.

As DDR-II is still not ready, a Dual Channel DDR (2 x 2.1G = 4.2G) might be another solution since DDR 266 modules are relatively much cheaper than RAMBUS. Furthermore, DDR 266 are readily available to take advantage of the dual platform.

ASUS P4G8X

ASUS P4G8X is such a board based on the Intel E7205 chipset which supports Intel HT 3.06G+ processor and Dual Channel DDR266. On top of that, this board also features Gigabit Ethernet, AGP 8X, S-ATA, 1394, USB 2.0, Overclocking (voltage, fsb tweaks) etc.

On the following pages, you will see the gallery followed by the benchmarks and conclusion.

Specifications

The P4G8X, leveraging Intel^®'s latest E7205 chipset, supports Intel^®'s Hyper-Threading Technology and processing power of 3.06GHz and beyond to bridge you to a new dimension of computing experience. With dual-channel DDR up to 4GB, the P4G8X provides the bandwidth for the most memory-intensive applications. The ASUS motherboard, of course, also throws in industry-leading technologies such as AGP 8X, Serial ATA and Broadcom Gbit LAN (on P4G8X Deluxe model) for revolutionary performance.

3GHz+ CPU and Intel^® Hyper-Threading Technology support
Leveraging the Intel^® E7205 chipset to support 3GHz+ P4 CPUs on 533MHz FSB, DDR333 memory, Intel Hyper-Threading Technology and a full-range of advanced features, the P4G8X Deluxe delivers a full-value, high-performance solution for today's most demanding tasks.

Dual-Channel DDR
Dual-channel DDR technology doubles the bandwidth of your system memory and hence boost the system performance to out perform any memory existing solutions in the market. The P4G8X allows you to handle memory-intensive tasks with ease.

C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is no need to open the case to clear CMOS data. Simply restart the system and the BIOS will automatically restore the CPU default setting for each parameter.

AGP 8X Technology
AGP8X (AGP 3.0) is the next generation VGA interface specification that enables enhanced graphics performance with high bandwidth speeds up to 2.12GB/s. With a bus of 533MHz, AGP8X is twice as fast as AGP4X.

Multi-language BIOS
ASUS provides friendly localized BIOS setup menu to help you configure your system as easy as possible.
** For multi-language BIOS, please visit the ASUS website for supported languages information.

Q-Fan Technology
ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts fan speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation.

ASUS^® EZ Flash
With ASUS EZ Flash, you can update BIOS before entering operating system. No more DOS-based flash utility and bootable diskette required.

Extreme Overclocking
ASUS P4G8X offers robust overclocking options to maximize your system performance.

Flexible CPU Core Voltage Adjustments in 0.025V increments over defaults

SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 100Mhz up to 200MHz at 1MHz increments

Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio. Fixed AGP/PCI frequencies

ASUS propritary C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)

AGP Warning LED
ASUS has designed into this motherboard an AGP Warning LED. The AGP Warning LED automatically stops you from turning on your system with incompatible voltage AGP (3.3V) cards, and protects from permanently damaging your motherboard.

ASUS EZ Plug™
The ASUS EZ Plug power connector lets you use your existing power supply and eliminates the need to buy a special ATX 12V power supply to support your Pentium 4 CPU.

AGP Warning LED
ASUS has designed into this motherboard an AGP Warning LED. The AGP Warning LED automatically stops you from turning on your system with incompatible voltage AGP (3.3V) cards, and protects from permanently damaging your motherboard.

ASUS Reliability
All ASUS motherboards are designed and tested to meet the highest quality standards. Responsive customer support and frequent BIOS and driver updates ensure that you're getting the fastest, most reliable performance - all the time. All ASUS motherboards are also backed by a 3-year limited warranty.

Comprehensive Software Bundle
All ASUS motherboards include a valuable software bundle of popular third party programs that enable you to enjoy the full capabilities of your ASUS product:

Trend^® Micro PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus program

InterVideo^® WinCinema bundled (Gold version only)

ASUS^® PC Probe for system monitoring

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