Industry First Integrated Solution for the AMD Athlon 64Introducing Gigabyte's GA-K8S760M
Apr 08, 2004
Gigabyte Technology, a leader in motherboard innovation and design unveils the GA-K8S760M, the very first integrated solution supporting the AMD64 platform. Based on the SIS 760, the integrated chipset ensures optimal performance by working with AMD's highly acclaimed AMD64 technology. The GA-K8S760M also includes its own graphics-processing capability and unique Local Frame Buffer (LFB) design provided by the SIS 760 chipset. For AMD Athlon 64 technology and expandability along with true affordability, the GA-K8S760M is the best solution.
The Unmatched Performance of AMD64 Technology
AMD's Athlon 64 technology has been widely supported by the international media as an evolution in the desktop computer industry. With its revolutionary 64bit architecture this CPU is fully compatible with future 64 bit operating systems and its enhanced performance both tested and proven in current 32 bit applications. The platform also allows for extremely large memory amounts and offer newly optimized processing capabilities. Processor intensive software functions, such as graphics transform and lighting, circuit simulation, and scientific processing will directly benefit from the x86-64 architecture. As well, the AMD64 CPU has also been give the stamp of approval for its integrated memory controller which allows the processor to talk directly to the memory controller at the full speed of the CPU - Athlon 64. As a result, the processor can access memory with very low latencies, opening up one of the most persistent bottlenecks to overall system performance.
The Ultra 256 (MirageTM 2) Graphics Core of the SIS 760
The GA-K8S760M has an integrated Ultra 256 (MirageTM 2) Graphic Core that also provides performance comparable to that of an external AGP8X graphics card. The Ultra 256 GPU integrates a high-performance 256bit 3D pipeline graphics engine as well as a 32-bit floating point engine to produce stunningly realistic images and environments in the latest games. The graphics core also offers not only hardware supporting DirectX 8.1, but also provides software complying with the advanced DirectX 9.0 for a wide range of game playability. All these features enable the Ultra 256 graphics core to deliver superior high-resolution graphics competing with that of an external AGP8X graphics card.
Advantage of the SIS Local Frame Buffer
The GA-K8S760M surpasses current integrated graphics solutions and other AMD64 integrated solutions and competes with discrete graphics platforms due to the innovative SIS Local Frame Buffer (LFB). Based on the Local Frame Buffer architecture, this platform provides 64MB of dedicated RAM to the integrated chipset which removes an enormous burden from the system memory, especially since AMD64 processors have integrated memory controllers. Similar to a discrete graphics card, the local frame buffer therefore channels power to 3D graphics output to render amazing images that truly make the game experience fun and unbelievably real.
A Load of Supports and Features
Gigabyte’s GA-K8S760M comes featured with numerous functions and supports ranging from a high-speed Serial ATA transfer interface as well as USB2.0 connectivity. As well, the motherboard offers an AGP interface for capability in supporting an external AGP 4X/8X graphics card. The added Serial ATA also supports multiple RAID modes, including RAID0, RAID1, and JBOD connection with storage devices along with increased data access and security. Other special features include 8 USB2.0 ports for increased peripheral device connections. Also provided is onboard 6-channel audio with Jack Sensing design for enhanced multimedia functioning that can be quickly and easily installed.
With superior integrated graphics along with a flexible range of features, the Gigabyte GA-K8S760M is a motherboard that truly delivers robust functionality and great affordability for the AMD platform.
GA-K8S760M Main Specification
The Unmatched Performance of AMD64 Technology
AMD's Athlon 64 technology has been widely supported by the international media as an evolution in the desktop computer industry. With its revolutionary 64bit architecture this CPU is fully compatible with future 64 bit operating systems and its enhanced performance both tested and proven in current 32 bit applications. The platform also allows for extremely large memory amounts and offer newly optimized processing capabilities. Processor intensive software functions, such as graphics transform and lighting, circuit simulation, and scientific processing will directly benefit from the x86-64 architecture. As well, the AMD64 CPU has also been give the stamp of approval for its integrated memory controller which allows the processor to talk directly to the memory controller at the full speed of the CPU - Athlon 64. As a result, the processor can access memory with very low latencies, opening up one of the most persistent bottlenecks to overall system performance.
The Ultra 256 (MirageTM 2) Graphics Core of the SIS 760
The GA-K8S760M has an integrated Ultra 256 (MirageTM 2) Graphic Core that also provides performance comparable to that of an external AGP8X graphics card. The Ultra 256 GPU integrates a high-performance 256bit 3D pipeline graphics engine as well as a 32-bit floating point engine to produce stunningly realistic images and environments in the latest games. The graphics core also offers not only hardware supporting DirectX 8.1, but also provides software complying with the advanced DirectX 9.0 for a wide range of game playability. All these features enable the Ultra 256 graphics core to deliver superior high-resolution graphics competing with that of an external AGP8X graphics card.
Advantage of the SIS Local Frame Buffer
The GA-K8S760M surpasses current integrated graphics solutions and other AMD64 integrated solutions and competes with discrete graphics platforms due to the innovative SIS Local Frame Buffer (LFB). Based on the Local Frame Buffer architecture, this platform provides 64MB of dedicated RAM to the integrated chipset which removes an enormous burden from the system memory, especially since AMD64 processors have integrated memory controllers. Similar to a discrete graphics card, the local frame buffer therefore channels power to 3D graphics output to render amazing images that truly make the game experience fun and unbelievably real.
A Load of Supports and Features
Gigabyte’s GA-K8S760M comes featured with numerous functions and supports ranging from a high-speed Serial ATA transfer interface as well as USB2.0 connectivity. As well, the motherboard offers an AGP interface for capability in supporting an external AGP 4X/8X graphics card. The added Serial ATA also supports multiple RAID modes, including RAID0, RAID1, and JBOD connection with storage devices along with increased data access and security. Other special features include 8 USB2.0 ports for increased peripheral device connections. Also provided is onboard 6-channel audio with Jack Sensing design for enhanced multimedia functioning that can be quickly and easily installed.
With superior integrated graphics along with a flexible range of features, the Gigabyte GA-K8S760M is a motherboard that truly delivers robust functionality and great affordability for the AMD platform.
GA-K8S760M Main Specification
- Supports AMD Athlon64 Processor (Socket 754)
- SiS 760, 964 Chipset
- AGP 8x/4x, 5 PCI slot
- DDR400/333 , 2 DIMMs, support up to 2GB memory
- 10/100Mb Fast Ethernet Connection
- Serial-ATA interface
- 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
- 6-channel AC97 audio
- 2 Ultra ATA133 Connectors
- Xpress™ Installation, Xpress™ Recovery, EasyTune™4
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