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S/PDIF![](/images/new-backgrounds/1124477/12447731xi2.webp)
digital
sound ready ![](/images/new-backgrounds/1124477/12447731xi5.webp)
The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF interfaces on the rear panel and at midboard. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a
USB 2.0 Technology ![](/images/new-backgrounds/1124477/12447731xi6.webp)
The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the
12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages
Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring
The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the Winbond Super I/O) to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical components.
1.3.2Innovative
ASUS Features![](/images/new-backgrounds/1124477/12447731xi8.webp)
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CrashFree BIOS 2 ![](/images/new-backgrounds/1124477/12447731xi10.webp)
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 details on page
ASUS Q-Fan![](/images/new-backgrounds/1124477/12447731xi11.webp)
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technology ![](/images/new-backgrounds/1124477/12447731xi13.webp)
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The ASUS
ASUS MyLogo™ ![](/images/new-backgrounds/1124477/12447731xi14.webp)
This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page
Chapter 1: Product introduction |