Introduction
I would like to thank
Abit for supplying us with the tested motherboard.
Abit has had a few rough years in the past. After the merger with USI they call themselves Universal Abit. Just like their tradition, Abit has set out to create the ultimate enthusiast motherboard for the Intel Core 2 platform.
Their chipset of choice is Intel's i975X which is Intel's designated highest-end chipset.
Features
ABIT AW9D-MAX |
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Processor | All Intel LGA775 processors, including Core 2 Duo |
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FSB | 533 MHz / 800 MHz / 1066 MHz |
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Chipset | Intel i975X, ICH8R |
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Memory | 4x 240 Pin DDR2, Dual Channel DDR533//667/800, up to 8 GB |
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BIOS | AwardBios |
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Slots | 2x PCI-E x16 1x PCI |
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HDD Connectivity | 1x ATA-133 7xSATA-II + 1 eSata-II |
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Networking | 2x 10/100/1000 Mbps - Realtek RTL8111B via PCI-E |
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Ports | 8x USB 2.0 (4 on Back Panel) 1x Firewire |
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Audio | 7.1 Realtek ALC882M HD Audio |
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Form Factor | ATX 218 x 305mm |
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Specifications from Manufacturer
CPU
- Designed for Intel® LGA775 processors with1066/800MHz FSB
- Supports Intel® Core™ 2 Duo(Extreme Edition) & Pentium® Extreme Edition & Pentium® D & Pentium® 4 Processors
- Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading / XD-bit / EM64T / EIST Technology / Virtualization Technology
- Intel® Quad Core ready.
Chipset
- Intel® 975X / Intel® ICH7R Express Chipset
Memory
- 4 X 240-pin DIMM sockets support max. memory capacity 8GB
- Supports Dual channel DDR2 800/667 Un-buffered / Non-ECC memory