IEEE 1394a support

The motherboard supports the IEEE 1394a interface that provides high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to IEEE 1394a standards. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up to 400 Mbps transfer rates through simple , low-cost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between computers, peripherals, and consumer electronic devices such as camcorders, VCRs, printers, TVs, and digital cameras. See pages 2-33 and 2-38 for details.

Dual Gigabit LAN solution

The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to provide the total solution for your networking needs. These network controllers use the PCI Express and PCI segments to provide faster data bandwidth for your wired or wireless Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. See page 2- 32 for details.

Trusted Platform Module (TPM) [optional]

The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a secure microcontroller hardware component with embedded software. The motherboard implements the optional module to provide the first link in the chain of trust, providing convenient single sign-on to systems and enable digital signatures for secure transactions.See page 2-43 for details.

1.3.2ASUS Intelligence (AI) features

ASUS Stack Cool 2

ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components by 20ºC. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat that critical components generate. See page 2-3 for details.

AI Quiet

The ASUS AI Quiet function dynamically controls CPU speed and reduces temperature and fan speeds, thus minimizing noise and ensuring quiet operation. See page 4-35 for details.

ASUS P5W64 WS Professional

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