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Epox EP-8RDA3I PRO Socket A Motherboard
This top-notch Socket A motherboard from Epox has everything you need to propel
an outstanding all-around system, yet carries an incredibly low price tag! If
you want to build a fast, powerful PC system, but want to save your money to
add high-powered components later on, the EP-8RDA3I PRO is a great starting
point. This solid, dependable motherboard is specially crafted to generate excellent
performance in systems based on AMD’s Athlon XP processors from 1500+ to 3400+
with 266/333/400MHz FSB. Built around the NVIDIA nForce2 Ultra 400 chipset,
this affordable ATX platform supports 3 DIMM with DDR-400, AGP 8X, 6 PCI slots,
8 USB 2.0 ports, SATA, ATA133, 10/100Mb LAN, and 6-channel audio. Special features
include support for KBPO (Keyboard Power ON) function, Wake-On-LAN by PME, PowerBIOS
for excellent overclocking features which include, Asynchronous FSB/AGP and
FSB/DIMM timing mode and 1MHz fine tuning on AGP clock and BIOS adjustable CPU
clock and voltage, AGP voltage, DIMM frequency and voltage settings. The Epox
EP-8RDA3I PRO comes bundled with Symantec Ghost, Norton Personal Firewall and
Trend PC-Cillin for system backup and security. This superb Socket A motherboard
is now available for our incredibly low price! Order today and start building
that fast, powerful system you’ve always wanted.
Specifications
Processor Interface:
Socket A
Form Factor:
ATX
Processors Supported:
AMD Athlon XP 1800+ ~ 3400+
Front Side Bus:
266MHz
333MHz
400MHz
Northbridge:
nVIDIA nForce2 Ultra 400
Southbridge:
nVIDIA nForce2 MCP
Memory Supported:
DDR266 (PC2100)
DDR333 (PC2700)
DDR400 (PC3200)
Number of Pins:
184-Pin
Number of Slots:
3
Maximum Memory Supported:
3GB
Channels:
6 Channels
Audio Chipset:
Realtek ALC650
Speed:
8x
LAN Type:
10/100 Mbps
AGP Slots:
1
PCI Slots:
6
PS/2 Keyboard Connectors:
1
PS/2 Mouse Connectors:
1
Serial Communication Ports:
1
Parallel Ports:
1
USB Ports:
8
LAN Ports:
1
Audio Out Jacks:
1
IDE Headers:
2
FDD Headers:
1
Serial ATA Headers:
2
ATX Power Connectors:
1 20-Pin Connector
PC Power Connectors:
1
Fan Connectors:
3
S/PDIF Connectors:
2
Detailed Features
A Closer Look
Socket
This motherboard features a Socket A design.
The Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) style socket makes it easy to install and
upgrade your processor.
Chipset
The EP-8RDA3I Pro motherboard is based on the NVIDIA nForce 2 Ultra 400
Northbridge chipset and the nForce 2 MCP Southbridge chipset. It supports
AMD Athlon 64 (1500+ to 3400+ with 266/333/400MHz FSB) Processors.
Memory
Expansion
The EP-8RDA3I Pro provides 3 DIMM sockets using 184-pin DDR with a total
capacity of up to 3GB. Supports DDR 266/333/400MHz Memory.
AGP
Support
The EP-8RDA3I Pro provides one 8X AGP slot. AGP 8x (AGP 3.0) the new generation
VGA interface specification, this platform delivers enhanced graphics performance
with high bandwidth speed up to 2.12GB/s. Allowing users to have a more
realistic graphics experiences while gaming or movie watching.
IDE
The EP-8RDA3I Pro includes built in IDE facilities that supports Ultra DMA
33/66/100/133.
Audio
The EP-8RDA3I Pro comes with a Realtek ALC650 audio codec which supports
high quality 6-channel audio.
Serial
ATA Support
The EP-8RDA3I Pro supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial
ATA interfaces. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible
cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 150
MB/s data transfer rate.
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
4
Customer Reviews:
2
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Performance
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Anonymous
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Sep 19, 2005 Customer Rating:
4.0
Value
4.0
Features
4.0
Quality
4.0
Performance
4.0
having issues with the lan, very overclockable, good instruction manual. This is the first system i ever built. Ive only added ram before this. happy with my purchase.
Reviewer:
Lantis on
Aug 29, 2005 Customer Rating:
4.0
Value
4.0
Features
4.0
Quality
4.0
Performance
4.0
Nice Motherboard. First of all its Ultra NVIDIA nForce2 Chipset. Also This motherboard suport up to 5 PCI Slots,High guality 6-chanel audio codec, AGP slot for 8x video card and you can get all this staff only for $59.99
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another object using thermal contact (either direct or radiant). Heat sinks
are used in a wide range of applications wherever efficient heat dissipation
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Many products come with a Heat Sink, and some with a combination Heat Sink
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of the heat sink or heat sink & fan can change on any product at any time.
PLEASE NOTE:
Cooling Components Can Change At Any Time, And Do Not
Affect The Performance Or Specifications Of The Product.
How Do Heat Sinks Work?
Heat sinks function by transferring high temperature thermal energy (heat)
from one object (such as a CPU chip) to a second object (such as the Heat
Sink), which has a lower temperature, with a much greater heat capacity.
This rapid transfer of heat quickly balances the temperature of both
devices, lowering the temperature of the first. This is what makes a
heat sink a cooling device. Since room temperature is usually cooler than
the hot device, the Heat Sink helps cool the device, lowering its temp to
closer to room temperature.
The most common design of a heat sink is a metal device with many fins or
vanes. The high thermal conductivity of the metal combined with the large
surface area of the fins does the work to rapidly transfer heat to the
surrounding, cooler, air. This cools the heat sink and whatever it is in
contact with. Some Heat Sinks use the metal alone for cooling, some
use fluids (just like you car radiator) and a thermal interface material
(such as thermal gel) to ensure maximum heat transfer to the heat sink.
Adding a fan dramatically improves air flow, and improves the heat transfer
even more.
Remember The
Thermal Paste!
Remember that when you are adding a Heat Sink, you MUST USE
thermally conductive Gel or Paste, to form a good thermal contact between
the Heat Sink and the Device. Failing to use this will result in
reduced cooling, and possible failure and damage to the device!
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EPOX EP-8RDA3I PRO NVIDIA Socket A ATX Motherboard
User's Manual
Drivers & Utilities CD
RAID MCP Guide
SATA Cable
Power Cable
IDE Cable
FDD Cable
I/O Back Panel Shield
Contents of package may vary from those pictured and stated here,
due to changes in manufacturer's specifications or merchandising.
Please check the product information carefully, items not included
may no longer be required.
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Epox Warranty provided by:
Epox Limited Warranty:
12 months parts;
12 months labor
Mfg Part No:
EP-8RDA3IPRO UPC No:
819366002401 Box Size:
( Length:
3, Width:
15, Depth:
19 )
Shipping Weight:
3.0000 pound(s)
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address below and requesting the warranty for item number:
E452-2404
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