Released in 2006, the ASUS K8V-MX is a motherboard from Taiwanese computer technology manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer Incorporated. Like other motherboards, it acts as the heart of a personal computer, containing several crucial components; the K8V-MX/S in particular is used for desktop PCs. Notably, it is based on technology from semiconductor company Advanced Micro Devices. Although ASUS no longer manufactures the K8V-MX, customers can purchase the motherboard at a price range of $30 to $100.
Form Factor and Processor
The ASUS K8V-MX/S uses the microATX (Micro Advanced Technology eXtended) motherboard form factor, using its maximum size of 9.6 inches by 9.6 inches, or 24.5 centimeters by 24.5 centimeters. Each motherboard has a component called Socket 754 for connecting a processor from AMD's mid-range Athlon or low-end Sempron brand for a data transfer rate of 1,600MHz.
System Memory and Expansion Ports
The ASUS K8V-MX/S bears two dual inline memory module slots, supporting up to 2GB of system memory, as well as access speeds of up to 400MHz. An Accelerated Graphics Port offering up to 2,133MB per second in data transmission and three Peripheral Component Interconnect interfaces serve as the motherboard's expansion ports for components such as wireless network cards, graphics processing units and modem cards.
Audio/Video and Networking
The ASUS K8V-MX/S audio provisions primarily consist of a six-channel AD1888 SoundMAX sound driver from Analog Devices, Inc. and Sony Philips Digital Interface. The K8M800 and VT8237R from VIA Technologies combine to provide the desktop's video and graphics capabilities. The Realtek RTL8201CL Ethernet driver provides the wired networking, with a peak data transfer speed of 100 megabits per second.
Other Connectors
Parallel and serial ports, two PS/2 ports for the computer keyboard and mouse, Video Graphics Array connector for the computer monitor, audio input/output, RJ-45 jack for the Ethernet and four USB 2.0 ports are located at the ASUS K8V-MX/S' back panel. Also included at two Serial Advanced Technology Attachment interfaces and two Parallel ATA interfaces called UltraDMA with up to a 100-MHz frequency, which can be used for hard disk drives or optical drives.
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