It was the first motherboard to allow the use of two unmodified Intel Celeron processors in dual symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) configuration.
This combined with its overclocking capabilities made it a popular option among computer enthusiasts.
Later Pentium III and Celeron Coppermine models can also operate on the BP6, albeit only in single processor configuration with the use of aftermarket socket adaptors.
The motherboard also features two extra HDD ports, one with the HPT366 Ultra DMA/66 adapter fitted on the mainboard itself.
The motherboard features ABIT SoftMenu[3] BIOS extension which allow for jumper-less adjustment of system parameters such as system bus speed, CPU & AGP bridge multipliers, voltages from inside the BIOS and PC-99 coloring.