S/PDIF digital sound ready

The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out technology through the coaxial S/PDIF Out port on the rear panel. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high‑end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-31 for details.

6-channel high definition audio

Onboard is the Realtek® ALC883 6-channel High Definition Audio audio CODEC. This CODEC is fully-compliant with Intel® High Definition Audio standard (192 KHz, 24-bit audio). With the CODEC, 6-channel audio ports, and S/PDIF interfaces, you can connect your computer to home theater decoders to produce crystal‑clear digital audio.

Gigabit LAN solution

The motherboard comes with a Gigabit LAN controller to provide a total solution for your networking needs. The Gigabit LAN controller uses the PCI segment to provide fast data bandwith. See page 1-26 for details.

1.3.2Innovative ASUS features

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

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.

ASUS EZ Flash 2

EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. Update your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility.

ASUS Q-Fan technology

The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation.

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