Abit AN8 Fatal1ty

Description:
Based on the chipset NVIDIA NF4, Fatal1ty AN8 Abit is a good choice for those looking for performance and features. Supports processsori 64/64FX Athlon and Athlon 64 X2 dual-core technology with support for Hyper-Transport and Cool 'n Quiet . The maximum amount of RAM installed is 4 GB even though, if the four banks are installed, the memory controller integrated in CPU AMD Athlon 64 provides to automatically lower the frequency of operation up to 333 MHz . Connected to the motherboard are the board " AudioMAX "that houses the codec ALC658 and allows you to connect up to 5 jack and 2-channel S / PDIF.

This mainboard and 'cooling system has two OTES (Outside Thermal Exhaust System) to ensure good operating conditions. One of these, the OTES RAMFlow, must be mounted above the memory modules DDR to facilitate heat dissipation . However, four 40 mm diameter fans generate considerable noise and also using the control system FanEQ, supplied with the card , the minimum speed of rotation is still quite high. Moreover, the small fan that cools the chipset does not seem to excel in quality. The area of the socket of the processor is free from obstruction during assembly. The same applies to the area around the heat sink anchor system. A small negative note, however, the choice of ABIT position the floppy drive connector on the short side opposite to the motherboard socket. This can create problems during assembly. decidedly negative reviews for the choice of the location of the four SATA connectors and three USB .

Perfectly in line with the slot PCI Express 16x, these connectors are likely to be "blacked out" in a more or less part of a video card like the last generation. Shrunk spaces between the slot PCI Express PCI and the first "traditional". The ability to set values ​​of the FSB in the range between 200 MHz and 410 sets good conditions with regard to the ' overclocking . These expectations are in the ease of use of the BIOS , and a great ally, the possibility to restart the machine with settings default without resetting the BIOS settings after a launch failure, it is undoubtedly interesting. In fact the BIOS is still quite immature: the potential of the system are severely limited by the inability to fully exploit all the possibilities available to the user. The design is certainly very attractive. LED diagnostic or purely aesthetic and display, populate the AN8. Really appreciate the effect Overall, the colors chosen in the design phase are well suited to the color choices of producers closer to the needs of modders .

Benefits:
Many features.
Highest level of performance.
Good cooling system.
Design very close to the needs of modders.

Disadvantages:
Very noisy fans for cooling.
Improper positioning of the SATA and USB connectors are likely to be overshadowed by some of the latest generation video cards.
Bios immature may create some inconvenience.
Very high price.

Format
ATX (30.5cm x 24.5cm).

Chipset
NVIDIA NF4 Ultra single chip, Gigabit Ethernet and NV Firewall NV integrated.

Socket
939

CPU Support
AMD Athlon 64/64FX, Athlon 64 X2 dual-core K8 939-pin with 2GHz system bus and Hyper Transport Technology

Memory Supported
up to 4GB DDR 400/333/266 non-ECC (Dual Channel)
Front Side Bus
400/333/266

Computer Basic

Easy Learn Computer will discuss about computers ranging from the most basic. Before going on to further yahap is useful to know the basic computer first. In this case the basic knowledge to be learned about the introduction of Hardware and Software. 

HARDWARE
Computer hardware can be divided into several parts :

     CPU (Central Processing Unit)
     Input Device
     Output Devices
     Storage Device

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

The CPU is the most important part of a computer. In it there is a lot of hardware to connect and work processes input devices and send the results to the Output Device. CPU Unit consists of: main board, processor, RAM / Memory, Power Supply, Input / Output Controller, Display Controller, Multimedia Controller, Network Controller.

• Main board

Main board serves to put the whole device controllers. Including Processor, RAM, Power Supply, I / O Controller, Display Controller and all the equipment is placed in the socket provided by the main board. Manufacturer Main board: Asus P5Series, AMPTRON, Compaq, Chip PC, Gigabyte, ECS, Dell, IBM

• Processor

Processor is the brain of the computer, such as the human brain in all commands and command results in the process by the Processor. The processor is a chip that is often called "Microprocessor" which is now the size has reached Gigahertz (GHz). The measure is a matter of the speed of the processor to process data or information. Part of Processors the most important part of the processor that is divided into three: Arithmetic’s Logical Unit (ALU) Control Unit (CU) Memory Unit (MU) The more velocity and higher processor technology, the better the performance of the computer.

Interface = Socket 370 (P-3), Socket 478 (P-4), Socket A / B (AMD), PGA 778 (Dual Core and up) For example, Intel P1, P2, P3, P4, Dual Core, AMD Duron, Athlon, etc. 

Manufacturers processors are widely circulated in the market are AMD, Apple, VIA Cyrix, IBM, IDT, and Intel.

• RAM / Memory

Random Access Memory file storage program executed by the computer functions. The greater the capacity, the more closely the process as well. My experience with the system Windows XP CPU will be very responsive to 2:00 GHz with 512MB RAM. 

Type / Interface = EDO (oldest), SDRAM, DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 (newest, fastest, cheapest)

• Power Supply

Power Supply serves as the resources used to use all the tools available on the computer. Recommendations When Power Supply for your computer is one that has great power, better computer power advantages. 

Pin Type: 12 Pin Interface (old type), 20 Pin ATX, ATX 20 Pin + 4 Pin, ATX 24 Pin + 4 Pin (Latest)

•  I / O Controller

Controller to manage devices connected to the I / O ports (Port Serial, PS2, LPT). Examples of devices that connect to the PS2 Mouse, Keyboard P2, Printer LPT.
Interface = ISA, PCI

• IDE controller and SCSI Controller

The controller is to manage the performance of the devices connected to the IDE or SCSI port. The tools are used to connect hard drives, floppy disks, CD Rom.
Interface = ISA, PCI

• Display Controller

Display Controller to produce a display to a monitor or TV. There are two types of the first on board, both are often called VGA Card. VGA has its own RAM larger capacity, greater RAM then the display on the monitor will be more subtle. VGA Card also serves to reduce load performance RAM / Memory on the use of certain 3D games, 3D video, and programs that require high-resolution graphics. 

Example RAM VGA: 16, 32, 64, 128, 224, 256, 512, 1G. 

Interface = ISA (Old Type), PCI (Old Type), AGP, PCI-Express (New) 

Manufacturer VGA: Nvidia, S3 Trio, SIS, ATI Rage Series, etc.

• Multimedia Controller

Multimedia Controller for producing sound often called a Sound Card (Sound). Sound Card Technology Today technology developed to support 3D Surround 5.1 (mean 5 speakers with 1 Central as Base 6 Channel). 

Manufacturer: Realtek, CMedia, ESS, Creative Sound Blaster. Interface = ISA, PCI

• Network Controller / Network Adapter / LAN Card

Network Controller / Network Adapter / LAN Card are used as a port that connects two or more computers. Usually used for Chat, File Transfer, Database Programs, internet access (if using a modem), Multi Player Games, etc. 

Interface = ISA, PCI


INPUT DEVICE
Device used to enter commands.

• Keyboard

This tool is to include input ASCII characters to be translated so that the system will generate an order.
Port Interface = Serial / PS2 / USB

• Mouse

This tool is a pointing device (pointer) that will help to access the computer.
Port Interface = Serial / PS2 / USB

• Scanner

This tool will convert real image into Image File (File Photo)
Port Interface = LPT / USB

• Joystick

This tool as a game controller.
Port Interface = LPT / USB


Output Devices
That tool works issued the results of a command input device.

• Monitor

To display the results of the CPU.

• Printer

As a means of printed documents. 1. Laser printers, this printer to print quality documents the approach documents have been processed in a computer. 2. Ink-jet printers, laser printers compared to New Media, the initial cost of the printer type more efficiently. 3. Dot matrix printer, this being the most preferred type ON PC era. In this type of printer, the image produced by a collection of the check point spread short distances so it looks uneven. 4. Plotter, printers use a pen set to make World Prints related engineering or architecture. 

Manufacturer : Canon, Epson, HP, Lexmark, Apollo, etc. Port Interface = LPT, USB

• Speaker 

As the sound output device. We can also use earphones.

Storage Device
That the tool serves as a place to store data in a file.

• Fixed Hard disk / Hard Disk 

Chasing placed inside the CPU, is used to store files in a very large capacity. At present, the production capacity of hard disk storage has reached more than 512 GB. 

1KB = 1024 B 

1MB = 1024 KB 

1GB = 1024 MB 

For example, file documents / letters usually only takes 200kb, 4MB MP3, Video CD 50MB / song, 700MB / CD full. 

Interface = IDE, SCSI, SATA Manufacturer: Samsung, Maxtor, Seagate

• Floppy disk Drive

Floppy disk drive is the additional storage that can be moved - moved / not fixed, including the Removable disk. Since capacity is only 1.44 MB floppy disk now abandoned and turned to flash a current capacity up to 8GB, safer and maintenance free. 

Interface = floppy interface 

Manufacturer: Panasonic, Samsung

• CD / DVD Drive

Used as a media reader CD (Compact Disk / Disk tile) or a DVD. CD / DVDRW can be used to read the CD / DVD, and burn to CD / DVD. The storage capacity of a standard 700MB CD, DVD 1 Layer 4.48 GB, 8.15 GB DVD 2 Layer. 

Interface = IDE, SCSI, SATA 

Manufacturer: Samsung, Liteon, LG, Pioneer

Other Device (Other Devices)

• Flash Disk 

Flash Disk is also included in the Storage Device, floppy disk the same function, but has a large capacity and maintenance free. My experience using a floppy disk is very uncomfortable and unsafe, because it must be protected from dust, sunlight, water, magnets, etc. A common mistake because unreadable. Flash disk capacity from 512, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB and growing. 

Interface: USB

• Bluetooth Adapter 

This tool converts the digital data into a particular frequency radio signals to connect with other tools such as HP, other PCs, Bluetooth Mouse, Bluetooth Speaker, etc.
Interface: USB

•  TV Tuner

This tool serves to convert the RF signal (TV signals) into digital signals. With this tool for watching TV on the computer is not a problem. Usually equipped with a radio. 

Interface: PCI / USB

• External Hard Drive 

Function and capacity similar to a fixed disk / hard drive. The difference this device can be taken anywhere, because it includes the Removable Disk. 

Interface: USB

SOFTWARE
Software is a program, device drivers, and files on the computer. Namely;

• Operating System (OS)

The operating system is the software that controls the performance of the main system. In determining the OS to consider the compatibility (support for programs to third parties, as well as support for hardware), stability (Often Mistake or not), and Price Range (OS Windows XP Home Edition for dollar cost nearly 800ribu, Linux offers a free OS such as Ubuntu). 

Example OS, DOS 6.22, Windows 3.11, Windows 95, 97, 98, 2000 Server, XP, 2003, Vista, Linux Mandrage, Linux Ubuntu, Suse Linux, etc.

• Program Application

The application program is a supplemental program to support the performance of the computer. (Price Software Microsoft Office Word, Excel Access to 1.7 million). Example Applications, Office (Word, Excel, etc.), Winamp, Power DVD, Pascal, Application Games, etc.

• Device Driver 

All the hardware described above will not work without a Device Driver is installed in the Operating System. For example, the printer cannot print without a Device Driver. For Exsample : Suppose we want to install a TV tuner card installed in the PCI slot. Once the computer is turned on it will be confirmation that the new hardware found and then the computer asks Device Drivers for new hardware. This could mean that the computer wants to know what the name, the function and workings of the new hardware and ask identifier wheel / in the form of software (usually included in the package tool). After we gave the driver files in the form of software, the computer will know that the name of this tool is the TV Tuner, Brand A, mounted on a PCI-X slot, and so on. However, the operating system has been equipped with many hardware-hardware drivers that are often used in PCs. If we put a new tool to the computer then the tool is ready for use, it is called Tool Compatible. Stay updated drivers so we can work optimally. For example, flash, LX-300 Printer, Monitor.

Know What Overclocking / Overclocking

Overclock might be a foreign language to a beginner in the field of hardware. But for those who have advanced the field of hardware, the word is a word used raw and in their daily lives. Overclock composed of two words is over and the clock, which means setup mainboard and a processor clock for VGA. Overclock can be interpreted to make the computer more quickly.

Not known since when overclocked started. Estimated overclock already started in 1985. The first computer that sold the type of PC XT with Intel processor type (8088) and made quicker work of the NEC V20 processor. Overclock starting to bloom when the Pentium processor and 486 DX Classic first. But when its overclocked processor can only be done with a jumper on the mainboard. For example, Pentium 166Mhz using jumper for reached 200MHz speed, there is little difference between 166 MHz and 200MHz, But good enough to pace that year.

The main objective is the spurring overclock a processor VGA and CPU for faster work. Currently easier to overclock with existing technology, because of the availability of the enhancements, and supported by the mainboard companies to enter the BIOS overclock system. Allow everyone makes computer with overclock.

There are also special purposes a trend after 2000, for gaming applications. Use overclocking / overclocking can cause a dramatic increase in your computer, depending on what you do overclocking. To perform overclocking you simply change the default BIOS settings, and for advanced overclocking you need to have a deeper knowledge. The more you do extremes overclocking the higher the risk, because overclocking maximize your hardware, it causes excessive heat, make sure the air system and the computer is a very good place to place your computer in a room that has air conditioning. If it is not the motherboard, processor, computer, VGA card may be burned, even though the computer has had the system automatically turns off in case of overheating. You need to remember the hardware warranty does not cover damages caused by overclocking!!! By doing overclock, a computer will be faster and more convenient to enjoy. With overclock all devices will increase. The last function is the most commonly used objective.