2.FEATURES

•Highest Audio Quality! AC’97 DAC/ADC (software audio) built into the au- dio CODEC reduces noise to improve audio quality and performance for a SNR (signal to noise ratio) of +90dB. These features greatly improve voice synthesis and recognition. If more quality is required, an optional onboard Crystal PCI audio improves audio quality beyond software audio.

2.1.3 Performance

•UltraPerformance! Onboard IDE Bus Master controller with two connectors that support four IDE devices in two channels. Supports UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33 (IDE DMA Mode 2), PIO Modes 3 & 4, and supports Enhanced IDE devices, such as Tape Backup, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, and LS-120 drives.

•Dual Speeds! CPU frequency can operate at either 66MHz or 100MHz while system memory operates at either 100MHz or 66MHz. (100MHz CPU with 66MHz SDRAM setting not supported) This asynchronous design can optimize the VGA performance under shared memory configuration. Of course 100MHz/100MHz synchronous host/DRAM clock is recommended for maximum performance.

•Double or Quadruple the IDE Transfer Speed!IDE transfers using UltraDMA/ 33 Bus Master IDE can handle rates up to 33MB/s and up to 66MB/s using UltraDMA/66 technology. The best of all is that these new technology is com- patible with existing ATA-2 IDE specifications so there is no need to upgrade current IDE devices or cables.

•Concurrent PCI! Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI mas- ter buses to memory to CPU.

•SDRAM Optimized Performance! ASUS smart series motherboards support the new generation memory, Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer rate to 800MB/s max using PC100

SDRAM.

•ACPI Ready!ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is also imple- mented on all ASUS smart series motherboards. 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. To fully utilize the benefits of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS such as Windows 98 must be used.

•Extreme Graphics! The integrated motion compensation allows for smooth MPEG1 or MPEG2 video playback. Fast 3D graphics engine allows for an ex- citing gameplay experience.

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