AOpen AK73-1394 Socket-A KT133 ATX

The Bad

The biggest problem with the AK73-1394 is the timing of its release since KT133A based boards are right around the corner and some are already available at the time of publication.

It would be even better if AOpen put the multiplier ratio settings inside the BIOS instead of on dip switches and FSB speed settings in 1MHz increments would also be quite useful for overclockers.

The expansion slot configuration is not bad, but could be better depending on your needs. We would like to see an abandonment of the AMR slot which is still relatively unused, even by OEMs and system integrators according to those we have spoken to.

USB Compatibility

·         Number of Front Universal Serial Bus Root Ports: 2

·         Number of Rear Universal Serial Bus Root Ports: 2

·         USB IRQ Enable/Disable in BIOS: Yes

·         USB Keyboard Support in BIOS: Yes

Recommended SDRAM

Recommended SDRAM: 1 x 128MB Corsair PC133 SDRAM; 1 x 128MB Mushkin PC133 SDRAM

SDRAM Tested: 1 x 128MB Mushkin PC133 SDRAM

Manufacturer: Corsair
Purchase Website: http://www.corsairmicro.com

Manufacturer: Mushkin
Purchase Website: http://www.mushkin.com