Packed with the industry's leading technologies, the ASUS A7V8X-X delivers excellent performance for Socket A processors. Leveraging the KT400 chipset, the motherboard supports Athlon XP on 333MHz FSB, AGP 8X interface, DDR 400 memory, S/PDIF digital audio for cost- and value-oriented users.AGP8X is the next generation VGA interface specification that enables enhanced graphics performance with high bandwidth speeds up to 2.12GB/s. DDR400, the latest and fastest DDR memory standard, supports bandwidth up to 3.2GB/s to provide enhanced system performance. The A7V8X-X provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via an S/PDIF out interface. Experience 5.1 channel surround sound and enhanced 3D audio while playing your favorite DVDs or games. With ASUS EZ Flash, you can update BIOS directly from the BIOS setup menu. No more DOS-based flash utility and bootable diskette required.