High Definition Audio

Enjoy high-end sound system on your PC! The onboard HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24- bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions and multi-streaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to different destinations. You can now talk to your partners on the headphone while playing a multi-channel network games. All of these are done on one computer.

1.3.2ASUS Special features

ASUS Q-Fan technology

ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system load and temperature, enabling users to work in a distraction- free environment with minimal noise.

ASUS MyLogo2™

Personalize your system with customizable boot logo

You can convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen.

ASUS EZ Flash 2

Simply update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS

EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. You can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OS- based flash utility.

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

Simply restore corrupted BIOS data from USB flash disk

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of buying a replacement BIOS chip.

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Chapter 1: Product introduction