| Despite the fact that hard disk experiences slower technological
changes than CPU, it nevertheless has profound impacts on a
PC' s overall performance. Imagine the significance of the speed
of hard disk when the resources of CPU, VGA graphic card and
memory have reached their upgrade limits. As a proactive response
to the market trend and users' long-term demands, Legend QDI
demonstrates its leading edge in R&D by utilizing the ATA100
in its full range mainstream products this December. This full
range features such motherboards as A10B, K7B, K7B-C and SX2E,
etc. Here, we will focus on introducing the series specifically
designed to support the AMD Athlon and Duron processors - K7B
and K7B-C.
The introduction of the new ATA100 standard
reflects hard disk manufacturers' strong foresight in technological
anticipation as well as users' potential needs. Just look
at Quantum's move over the past few years:
launched the ATA33 hard disk standard in collaboration
with other manufacturers in 1996;
announced the ATA66 standard in 1998;
announced the new-generation ATA100 connection standard
on 5 June 2000.
This ATA100 standard allows the external transmission
speed of hard disk to reach as high as 100MB/s. This significantly
enhances the integrity of hard disk data, transmission speed,
and upgrades the performance of hard disk controller of
desktop systems. Moreover, the CRC technology can effectively
ensure the complete accuracy of data in high speed transmissions.
Like the ATA66 Standard, the ATA100 connector and data cable
adopt the 40-pin 80-chipset data transmission cables. Moreover,
this ATA100 standard offers complete down-stream compatibility,
supporting smooth migration of peripherals originally connected
to ATA33 or ATA66. Users can rest assured that the ATA100
standard provides effective solutions to the existing problems
in ATA33 and ATA66 connections.
The K7B motherboard features the VIA KT133
North Bridge and the 686B South Bridge, specifically designed
to support the ATA100 transmission mode. As a member of the
Legend K7T Series, K7B is also built on the Socket A structure
for optimising the performance of the AMD Athlon and Duron
processors. Other features include support for AGP 4X, PC-133
memory, a 200MHz CPU Front Side Bus (FSB), 3 DIMM slots, and
a 1.5 GB SDRAM. In addition, there are two on-board IDE ports
which support 4 IDE peripherals. Further more, K7B embraces
a uniquely designed electrical circuit which significantly
enhances the motherboard' s operational stability. There is
also a specialised ESD static electricity protection circuit
for securing internal circuit operation. Another remarkable
note is that this K7B motherboard possesses Legend's patented
technologies of LogoEasy, RecoveryEasy, and Bios-ProtectEasy,
serving as valuable tools to both end-users and management
systems.
K7B-C adds on its uniqueness by having a
K7B-based design with a Creative CT5880 chipset. It is specifically
designed to offer outstanding performance for high-end users
who quest for superior sound effects. It is the same CT5880
chipset employed in Sound Blaster PCI128. Therefore, K7B-C
will surely satisfy you with its versatile new-generation
sound effects and highly vivid 3D sound. With K7B-C, fans
of high-fidelity sound and computer games can glide freely
through the fantastic world of 128-voices of wave-table sound
with real life instrument quality level, as well as the various
breathtaking on-line games. To add colours to the sound effect
performance, K7B-C supports four-speaker output, making your
dream for 4 channel surround sound a reality. K7B-C is unarguably
a superb motherboard that you cannot afford to miss.
Led by its unique market foresight and vision
as well as Legend's customer-oriented tradition, Legend QDI
launches the ATA100 Series motherboards, taking a leading
role in the industry's latest development. This demonstrates
Legend's strong R&D capabilities and customer orientation.
You will absolutely find your favourite among the newly launched
A10B, K7B, K7B-C and SX2E motherboards in the ATA100 Series.
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