1.3Special FeaturesEasy Overclocking

•Quickly adjust CPU frequency multiples with BIOS in JumperFree™ Mode

•Adjustable FSB/MEM/PCI frequency ratio

•Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) for fine-tuning system bus frequency from at 1MHz increments

•Alternatively, easy-to-use DIP switches permit manual adjustment of the processor external/internal frequency settings.

ASUS C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection): With AMD® Athlon XP™ installed, the motherboard offers automatic CPU Overheating Protection to prolong the life of the entire system. If the CPU temperature exceeds the set criteria, the PC shuts down automatically.

Temperature, Fan and Voltage Monitoring: CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC through the CPU’s internal thermal diode to prevent overheating and damage. The CPU and system fans can be monitored for RPM and failure. System voltage levels are monitored to ensure stable voltage to critical motherboard components.

ACPI Ready: Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) provides more Energy Saving Features for operating systems that support OS Direct Power Management (OSPM).

Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master busses to the memory and processor.

Auto Fan Off: The system fans powers off automatically even in sleep mode.

Dual Function Power Button: Push the power button for less than 4 seconds when the system is operating places the system into sleep or soft-off modes, depending on the BIOS or OS setting. If the power button is pressed for more than 4 seconds, the system enters the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting.

ASUS A7S333 motherboard user guide

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