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Chapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1
ASUS Q-Design
ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. All of Q-Slot and Q-Shield design speed up
and simplify the DIY process.
ASUS Q-Shield
motherboard. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against
static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI).
ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a
ASUS MyLogo 2™
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system
hangs due to overclocking failure. C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and
clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically
restores the CPU parameters to their default settings.
USB BIOS Flashback
USB BIOS F lashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for your ultimate convenience.
about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without entering
the existing BIOS or operating system. It also allows you to regularly check for UEFI BIOS
updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically.
Network iControl
Network iControl is an intuitive one-step network control center that makes it easier for you to
manage your bandwidth and allows you to set, monitor, and schedule the bandwidth priorities
for your network programs. It allows you to automatically connect to a PPPoE network for a
more convenient online experience.
ErP ready
The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP
consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-
product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.