Dual-channel DDR400 memory support

The motherboard supports up to 4GB of system memory using PC3200/2700/2100 non-ECC DDR DIMMs to deliver up to 6.4GB/s data transfer rate for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 1-13.

Serial ATA technology

The motherboard bundles the new Serial ATA technology through the SATA interfaces onboard. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, and software compatibility with the legacy Parallel ATA. See page 1-22.

Integrated Intel Extreme Graphics 2

The Intel® 865G chipset integrates the Intel® Extreme Graphics 2 architecture to deliver realistic 3D/2D graphics with sharp images, fast rendering, smooth motion, and clearly defined details. This unique architecture balances the memory usage between graphics and the system for optimal performance. See page 1-5.

AGP 8X support

The motherboard also mounts an AGP 8X interface (a.k.a. AGP 3.0), offering 2.1GB/s bandwidth which is twice that of its predecessor AGP 4X. The slot supports the ASUS DVI card that includes TV, LCD, and digital video output ports. See page 1-17.

CrashFree BIOS 2

This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD, or from a bootable floppy disk, when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 2-5.

ASUS MyLogo™

This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. The ASUS MyLogo™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from Utilities menu in the support CD. See page 3-4.

ASUS EZ Flash BIOS

With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. See page 2-4.

ASUS P4P800-VM motherboard user guide

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