RAID 0 (called data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. RAID 1 (called data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to a second drive. If one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system.

Onboard IEEE-1394(on 1394 models only)

The NEC 1394 controller PD72874GC and two IEEE 1394 interfaces are onboard to support 400Mbps data transfers through the bundled 1394 module. See page 2-35.

Onboard LAN (on LAN models only)

The Intel 82562ET LAN PHY onboard works with the integrated MAC in the South Bridge (ICH4) to fully support 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet networking.

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 auxiliary +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. See page 2-29.

ASUS P4B533-E motherboard user guide

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