THE Azza P4X2-AV's
BIOS:
The Azza P4X2 is also
outfitted with an Award BIOS very similar to the ECS
product. The available options were virtually
identical. The Azza P4X2 also had a section
titled "Frequency / Voltage Control". Let's see
if we find anything interesting in there...
Unfortunately, we didn't
find any Voltage tweaks on the Azza board either.
One redeeming factor is that FSBs are selectable in
1MHz. increments.
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Layout and Quality |
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THE
Azza P4X2-AV's LAYOUT:
We gave the Azza P4X2 a
thorough physical inspection as well...
The P4X2's Northbridge was
cooled in exactly the same fashion as the ECS board.
To reiterate, passive cooling should be more than adequate
with the P4X266. Only hardcore overclockers would be
disappointed with the lack of active cooling...then again...there is a very slim chance this board will be in a
hardcore overclocker's system! The external
connectors were standard faire. Slot configuration
was better on the Azza P4X2, a 1 AGP, 6 PCI configuration
is our preference.
The power array is similar,
and located in the same position, but the Azza board
requires a power supply with the extra 4 and 6 pin power
connectors we mentioned earlier.
Like the ECS board, the Azza
P4X2 is only equipped with two fan headers. The case
header is also located at the lower edge of the board.
On the Azza P4X2 though, the header is clearly labeled, so
connecting the power switch and LEDs is still easy, even
without a manual. The Floppy and IDE connectors are
all grouped together, mounted perpendicular to the edge of
the board. There are also two extra USB headers on
the Azza P4X2, but there was no hardware to take advantage
of these connectors supplied with this board either...
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Overclocking and Some Numbers...
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