HDMI/DVI Interface

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a set of digital video standards that delivers multi-channel audio and uncompressed digital video through a single cable for full HD 1080p visuals. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs, HDMI provides you with the highest-quality home theater experience.

DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high quality visuals for digital display devices like LCD monitors. See pages 2-24 to 2-25 for details.

This motherboard is bundled with an HDMI-to-DVI conversion adaptor.

SPLENDID

ASUS exclusive Splendid Video Intelligence Technology carefully evaluates every pixel in every frame and dynamically adjusts them according to conditions most favorable to the human eye. With intelligent optimization of Contrast, Saturation, Hue, and Brightness, a delicate chipset engine built into ASUS motherboards delivers vivid colors and detailed images comparable to the very best visual experience. See pages 5-28 to 5-29 for details.

The ASUS Splendid feature is enabled in RGB output only.

Dual Display

Allows you to utilize 2 monitors for increased multi-tasking work efficiency by not wasting time alt-tabbing between programs. You can easily work on 2 different applications in full screen mode and instantly double your desktop space. For example, you can browse your picture library thumbnails on one monitor and use the second to edit them; or browse the Internet / read emails on one while having a document open on the other. This motherboard supports dual VGA outputs for both HDMI/DVI and RGB. See page 2-24 for details..

Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology

This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. The onboard Intel® ICH9R allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 configurations for six SATA connectors. See pages 2-27 to 2-28 for details.

IEEE 1394a support

The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices. See page 2-30 for details.

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI

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