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EPoX 8KHA+ (1)
Overclocker 27 Nov 2001
Right after the success of 8KHA, EPoX launched
8KHA+. The 8KHA+ is not only an enhanced edition of the 8KHA, but it is based on
a newer chipset, VIA KT266A. If you remember, VIA "A" is always
better. The same applies to the EPoX 8KHA+, the performance is generally much
better and is a screamer. In fact the testing shows that the performance in real
world gaming is on par with the ABIT
KR7A we reviewed earlier.
In our tests, we used the new Athlon XP1500+
and ran it under the tightest RAM timings we could. It went through all the rigorous
tests at default speed. In fact, we stress the system further by pushing it to
150Mhz. The system is relatively stable at 146Mhz under the tightest timings. If
were were to relax it to CAS 2.5, 2T, we are able to run it at around 155Mhz FSB.
Packaged in a slim plastic casing, it has the
classy finished. The package contains the usual user's
manual, FDD and HDD cables and a CDROM. The BIOS that
comes with the board was the oldest edition and we had some minor issues which
were resolved when we used the beta 20 Nov 2001.
Below are the specifications of the
board. The subsequent pages will be the gallery followed by benchmark results
including SuperPI, Q3, DroneZ etc.
Supports Socket A
Processors.
AMD Athlon & Duron.
Click
here for recommended CPU list (PDF format). |
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VIA Apollo KT266A AGPset. |
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I/O Controller.
1 Floppy drive controller, 1 Parallel port (EPP, ECP), 2
Serial ports. |
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USB.
4 supported onboard. 2 additional as option. |
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Award PnP BIOS.
Flash upgradeable.
120MB ATAPI floppy drive and ZIP support! |
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Standard ATX form
factor.
305mm x 245mm ATX. |
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UltraDMA-100 EIDE
Controllers. (Up to 4 IDE devices).
Backwards compatible with PIO mode 3/4 & UltraDMA-66. |
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200/266MHz Front Side
Bus. |
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3x DDR-SDRAM Slots
for PC2100.
1.5GB max. supported.
Non-ECC. |
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PS/2 connectors.
1 PS/2 mouse, 1 PS/2 keyboard. |
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6 (32-bit) PCI,
& 1 AGP.
AGP supports 1x, 2x and 4x
modes. |
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Extended
Functions for Greater
Value!
Supports
Hardware Monitoring Function by W83697HF
Supports exclusive KBPO (KeyBoard Power On)
Supports CPU Vcore setting via BIOS
Supports Memory Voltage setting via BIOS
Supports CPU Clock setting via BIOS
Supports STR (Suspend To RAM) power saving Function
Supports Wake-On-LAN Function
P80P Debug Card onboard design with LED display
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Designed with VIA's KT266A
chipset, the EP-8KHA+ is a high quality motherboard built by
EPoX in the industry standard ATX format. In addition to the
AGP interface for high performance graphics, this board offers
six industry standard PCI, one 4x compatible AGP expansion
buses as well as many other advanced system and BIOS features.
For full feature system
designs, the Apollo KT266A is paired with the VIA VT8233 super
south bridge. Highly advanced, the EP-8KHA+ combines
integrated AC-97 audio support for SoundBlaster Pro and FM
synthesis legacy audio, super I/O, and hardware monitoring
capabilities.
Two bus mastering ATA
33/66/100 EIDE ports are provided plus a floppy disk port
supporting two drives of any industry standard capacity
including 2.88MB as well as 1.44MB and lower capacity types.
In addition an IrDa infrared port allows the connection of
remote devices."
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