1.3.3Innovative ASUS features

ASUS Hyper Path 2 Technology

The ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology optimizes the full potential of the Intel® chipset by shortening the latency time between the CPU and the system memory. Enabling Hyper Path 2 on systems with Intel® PAT improves memory performance without affecting system stability. See page 4-26 for details.

ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology

The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 4-34 for details.

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2

This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 4-5 for details.

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 4-2 for details.

ASUS MyLogo™

This feature allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 5-8 for details.

Intervideo® WinDVD Suite®

(Retail box only)

Bundled with the motherboard is Intervideo® WinDVD Suite®, the multimedia software package that includes the latest DVD playback and creator, plus a user-friendly MP3 interface.

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