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.2 FEATURES

2.FEATURES

2.1.3Optional Components

•AC’97 Codec: The latest high-performance mini-chipset supports hi-fidelity 18-bit stereo, full duplex audio performance, up to four analog line inputs, two stereo outputs, and one mono output channel, 3D stereo enhancement.

•SPDIFOUT Connector: Enables digital audio output on multiple channels..•Onboard LAN: Optional LAN NIC for full networking capability.

2.1.4 Performance and Intelligence

•RDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports Rambus Dynamic Random Access Memory (RDRAM). While PC100 SDRAM modules operate at 100MHz with a peak bandwidth of 0.8GB/s, MCH dual channel Rambus DRAMs can operate at up to 400MHz with a peak bandwidth of 3.2GB/s.

•Enhanced ACPI & Anti-Boot Virus Protection: Programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) for Windows XP/2000/Millenium compatibility, built-infirmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of most devices for virtually automatic setup. ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. With these features implemented in the OS, PCs can be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all the energy saving standards.

•Smart BIOS: 2Mbit firmware gives a new easy-to-use interface for more control and protection for the motherboard. Supports Vcore and CPU/RDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ZIP/CD/ Floppy boot selection.

•Suspend and Go: Suspend-to-RAM (STR) provides maximum power savings

as an alternative to leaving the computer ON and QuickStart™ so that you do not have to wait for a long time for system bootup.

•PC Health Monitoring: An easy way to examine and manage system status information, such as CPU and systerm voltages, temperatures, and fan status through the onboard hardware and the bundled ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCM software.

•Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through BIOS, which allows hardware to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level of compatibility. (Requires DMI-enabled components.)

•Auto CPU Throttling Function: Incorporated into this motherboard is a new technology to enable Pentium 4 processors auto throttling function. When auto throttling is enabled, the CPU with throttle down to 50% of its duty cycle when the CPU temperature reaches the threshold and return to 100% of its duty cycle when temperature lowers to normal level. This function ensures the best perfor- mance and reliability.

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