2.FEATURES

•CNR Support: A Communication and Networking Riser (CNR) slot provides an interface to support very affordable multichannel audio, V.90 analog modem, Home PNA, 10/100 Ethernet networking, USB hub, as well as future technologies such as xDSL.

•PCI Expansion Slots: Provides three 32-bit PCI (PCI 2.2 compliant) expansion slots. All PCI slots can support Bus Master PCI cards, such as SCSI or LAN cards. (PCI supports up to 133MB/s maximum throughput.)

•Super Multi-I/O:Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities. UART2 can also be directed from COM2 to the Infrared Module for wireless connections. The Super I/O controller also supports a floppy disk dirve, PS/2 keyboard, and PS/2 mouse.

•Smart BIOS: 2Mbit firmware gives a new easy-to-use interface which provides more control and protection over the motherboard. Provides Vcore and CPU/ SDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ ZIP/CD/Floppy boot selection. Hardware random number generator supports new security software for data protection and secured Internet transactions.

•Enhanced ACPI & Anti-Boot Virus Protection: Programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98 compatibility, built-infirmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of most devices for virtually automatic setup.

•Onboard LED: The onboard LED lights up when there is standby power to the motherboard. This acts as a reminder to the user to turn OFF the power before plugging and unplugging devices so as not to damage the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

•Onboard Audio: Audio models come with the AC ’97-compliant interfaces that support integrated audio and modem features that comprise digital audio engine with 3D-hardware accelerator, on-chip sample rate converter, and a professional wavetable.

•Easy Connectivity and System Information Access: Supports an optional ASUS iPanel, an easy-to-access box with system diagnostic display area, system status LEDs, USB ports, and hot keys. The AFPANEL connector on the motherboard accommodates the ASUS iPanel.

•Smartcard Reader Connector: Features a connector that provides the convenience of financial, telephony, and traveling services through the optional Smartcard Reader interface.

•LCD/TV Output: The LCD/TV interface can support either an optional LCD module for LCD output or a TV-out module for TV output.

•SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface that physically transports commands and information between SMBus devices.

2. FEATURES

Specifications

 

 

ASUS TUSL2-M User’s Manual

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