1.4Special Features

1.4.1 Product highlights

Latest processor technology (page 1-10)

The P4S8X-X motherboard supports the latest Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor via a 478- pin surface mount ZIF socket. The Pentium 4 processor with 512KB L2 cache on 0.13 micron process includes a 533/400 MHz system bus and features the new Hyper- Threading technology and FMB2 power design that allow up to 3.0+ GHz core frequencies for up to 4.2GB/s data transfer rates. When available, CPUs supporting the Intel® Hyper-Threading technology for up to 3.06GHz and faster frequencies are also supported on this motherboard.

ASUS EZ Flash

(page 2-2)

With ASUS EZ Flash, you can update BIOS before entering operating system. No more DOS-based flash utility and bootable diskette required.

C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

(page 1-16)

When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is no need to open the case to clear the CMOS data. Simply restart the system and the BIOS will automatically restore the CPU default setting for each parameter.

CrashFree BIOS 2 (page 2-7)

CrashFree BIOS 2 allows users to restore BIOS data from a floppy diskette or recovery CD when BIOS code and data are corrupted during upgrade or when invaded by a virus. ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to pay for an optional ROM.

AGP 8X support (page 1-14)

AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is the next generation VGA interface specification that enables enhanced graphics performance with high bandwidth speed up to 2.12 GB/s. With a bus frequency of 533Mhz, AGP 8x is twice as fast as AGP 4X.

SoundMAX Digital Audio System

The SoundMax Digital Audio System is the industry’s highest performance and most reliable audio solution for business professionals, audiophiles, musicians, and gamers. SoundMAX Digital Audio System can output 5.1 channel surround and features state-of-the-art DLS2 MIDI synthesizer with Yamaha DLSbyXG sound set, 5.1 Virtual Theater™ and supports all major game audio technologies including Microsoft DirectX™8.0, Microsoft DirectSound 3D™, A3D, MacroFX, ZoomFX, MultiDrive 5.1 and EAX.

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Chapter 1: Product introduction