1.4Special Features

1.4.1 Product highlights

Latest processor technology (page 1-10)

The P4SDX 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 3.06+ GHz core frequencies for up to 4.2GB/s data transfer rates.

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.

SoundMAX Digital Audio System

(page 3-3)

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.

ASUS Instant Music

This unique feature allows you to playback audio files even without turning ON the system power. Just press the ASUS Instant Music special function keys and enjoy the music!

The ASUS Instant Music feature can only be used on PS/2 keyboards.

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Chapter 1: Product introduction