ASUS EZ Plug™

This patented ASUS technology lets you use your existing power supply rather than buying a new ATX 12V power supply. The ASUS EZ Plug™ is a 4-pin auxillary +12V connector mounted on the motherboard that connects a regular 4-pin device power connector from the power supply. This connector is necessary to provide the additional power required by the P4 CPU. Refer to page 2-29.

Digital audio interface

On audio models, a digital audio connector is onboard to accommodate the Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) In/Out module, which supports coaxial interfaces. Experience 5.1-channel surround sound and enhanced 3D audio while playing DVDs and computer games. See page 2-33.

1.3.2 Value-added solutions

Overclocking

The P4B266 overclocking features:

•adjustable CPU frequency multiple in BIOS using the ASUS JumperFree™ solution

•adjustable FSB/PCI frequency ratio

•Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) for fine-tuning system bus frequency from 100MHz up to 200MHz at 1MHz increments

•optimized system performance through BIOS built-in optimization mode

•adjustable CPU VCORE and DDR memory voltage

ASUS iPanel support

The motherboard supports the ASUS iPanel to provide easy connectivity, one-touch management of various peripherals, and convenient monitoring of system status.

Special Card Reader support

The P4B266 includes special connectors that support optional readers for Smart Card, Secure Digital (SD) memory Card, and Memory Stick (MS). The Smart Card Reader promotes cutting-edge technology featuring increased security for authenticating online transactions, editing IC-based information, and more. The SD/MS Reader allows portable high-capacity storage through the sophisticated SD and MS devices.

ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide

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