DDR400 memory support

Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the P4PE2-X motherboard supports up to 2GB of system memory using unbuffered non-ECC PC3200*/2700/2100 DDR DIMMs. Memory support depends on the CPU FSB and DDR type. See page 1-12 for the CPU and DIMM requirements.

*Overclocking mode

Onboard LAN solution

The motherboard has the Realtek® RTL8101L chipset onboard to support 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX networking protocol.

USB 2.0 technology

The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0.

6-channel digital audio

The ADI AD1888 AC ‘97 audio CODEC is onboard to provide 6-channel audio playback capability. A digital audio connector is present to accommodate the Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) Out module.

Extreme Overclocking

The motherboard offers robust overclocking options to maximize your system performance. Overclocking features include: a flexible CPU core voltage adjustment in 0.025V increments over defaults, the SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) feature, an adjustable FSB/DDR ratio and the ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall).

1.3.2 Unique ASUS features

CrashFree BIOS 2

This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the ASUS support CD or a floppy with the BIOS image file in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 2-6.

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 2-2.

ASUS MyLogo2™

This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See pages 2-24.

ASUS P4PE2-X motherboard

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