GIGABYTE GA-K8NSNXP-939 NVIDIA Firewall for nForce3

GIGABYTE GA-K8NSNXP-939 NVIDIA Firewall for nForce3 New Specifications: 1. Socket 939 supports AMD Athlon64 FX /Athlon64 processor 2. GIGABYTE unique Dual Power System Gold (DPS-Gold) design 3. Supports Dual Channel DDR400 memory architecture 4. Dual LAN solution with Gigabit LAN solution integrated 5. Enhances network security with NVIDIA Firewall 6. Integrated Serial-ATA interface with RAID 0.1 function 7. Integrated T.I. IEEE 1394b FireWire interface 8. Integrated high quality 8 channel Audio Codec Supporting the latest AMD socket 939 Athlon64/ 64 FX processor, the GA-K8NSNXP-939 brings new levels of performance and features to the desktop platform. The brand new AMD Athlon64/ 64 FX processor is furnished with unprecedented framework consisting of AMD's 64-bit computing platform, HyperTransport Technology, and internal DDR400 memory controller to boost the overall performance. Accompanied with the innovative designs of Athlon64, the advanced NVIDIA nForce3 platform processor and Gigabyte's unique technology also contribute to the functionality and stability of this platform. One of the added features includes the patented Gigabyte Dual Power System (DPS), aimed to enhance the computing power and steadiness of the system. The industry's first IEEE 1394b controller from T.I. is integrated for the high-speed interface of future Audio/Video devices. Another feature is the Dual LAN, equipped for establishing the traffic between two separate networks to ensure rapid transfer of data from WAN to LAN. The IEEE1394b, and Serial ATA provide superior input/output performance and data protection. Gigabyte's GA-K8NSNXP-939 definitely represents the uppermost platform for today's computers. AMD Athlon64/ 64 FX Computing PlatformPowered by nForce3 platform processors, GA-K8NSNXP-939 supports the brand new 8th generation AMD Athlon64 / 64FX processor to deliver a high performance platform with dual support for 32-bit applications and increasing 64-bit computing needs. AMD Certified Cool'n'Quiet supporting MotherboardThis platform certified by AMD for supporting its Cool'n'Quiet feature on the Athlon64. With dynamic CPU voltage control, this platform dramatically reduces processor power consumption without degrading system performance. Please update the latest processor driver and motherboard BIOS before enabling the Cool'n'Quiet function.Download the processor's driver HyperTransport technologyA high-speed, low latency, point-to-point link designed to provide excellent interconnect for computation and networking. This Technology not only provides more bandwidth but also reduces the I/O bottlenecks and, consequently, greatly enhances the system performance. Dual Channel DDR architecture supportThe AMD Athlon 64 processor improves the memory performance by integrating a DDR memory controller into the processor. With the integrated memory controller, this platform supports dual channel DDR400 memory architecture and delivers high capacity of 4GB memory and high bandwidth up to 6.4GB/s to ensure greatest memory performance. Superb bandwidth AGP 8X graphics interfaceFeaturing AGP 8x (AGP 3.0) the new generation VGA interface specification, this platform delivers enhanced graphics performance with high bandwidth up to 2.12GB/s. Allowing users to have a more realistic graphics experiences while gaming or movie watching. NVIDIA Firewall SupportNVIDIA Firewall protects your PC from intruders by filtering unauthorized traffic. This brand new firewall provides solid protection while reduces the firewall's CPU utilization and improves networking throughput & performance. Certificated by ICSA Lab, NVIDIA Firewall provides professional-graded security to your desktop platform.Download the Users Guide & Firewall Drivers Dual Power System Gold (DPS Gold)Specially designed for Athlon64 platform, the Dual Power System delivers a total of 6-phase power circuit to provide more solid and durable power supply for the new generation AMD platform. Ensuring a more secure and stable platform than ever before. DUAL LANEquipped with Gigabit and Ethernet LAN solution, this platform can be applied as network gateway, managing traffic between two separate networks and ensuring rapid transfer of data from WAN to LAN without any added arbitration or latency. Industry's first IEEE1394b motherboardThis platform is the first motherboard with IEEE1394b FireWire interface from Texas Instruments (TI). With the transfer speed up to 800Mb/s, the new generation IEEE1394b interface further enhances PC connectivity with consumer electronics audio/video (A/V) appliances, and storage peripherals. Serial ATA with RAID 0,1 functionSerial ATA is the revolutionary ATA interface that provides scalable performance for IDE device. With up to 150MB/s data transfer rate, Serial ATA is faster than current Parallel ATA and delivers superior input/output performance. In addition, the Serial ATA interface is furnished with RAID 0,1, 0 1 (including IDE ATA 133 interface) function for extra performance enhancement and data protection. RAID DeluxeThe ''6 Dual Deluxe'' enriches the ''6 Dual Technology'' by adding ''RAID Deluxe'' feature, an innovative RAID function which spans from Serial ATA and Parallel ATA133. Empowered by the nForce3 Ultra, the ''RAID Deluxe'' supports up to 6 hard drives (2 serial ATA and 4 ATA133 devices) for RAID 0, 1, 0 1 function. The ''RAID Deluxe'' delivers truly flexibility and high performance to the platform at the same time. 8 Channel Audio with UAJWith the innovative function of Universal Audio Jack (UAJ) of ALC 850 AC97 codec, this platform provides superior 8-Channel stereo sound enjoyment without the stress of incorrect installation. GIGABYTE Patent DualBIOSTMDualBIOSTM prevents BIOS from virus attacks to provide a double security thus assuring the PC stability.It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.Do not forget to check with our site as often as possible in order to stay updated on the latest drivers, software and games.Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed a wrong driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.