1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features
CPU Lock Free Support
This feature allows you to adjust the CPU multiplier to 14X. Making
appropriate BIOS setting automatically reduces the CPU multiplier value for
more exibility when increasing external FSB.
CrashFree BIOS 2
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 2-6.
ASUS EZ Flash BIOS
With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even
before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or
boot from a oppy disk. See page 2‑3 for details.
10/100 Mbps LAN support
Easy connectivity to your network or broadband connection with the
onboard LAN port. Allows you to play online games without buying
expensive additional LAN cards. See page 1-26 for details.
AGP 8X support
The AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) VGA interface specication enhances graphics
performance with high bandwidth speeds up to 2.12 GB/s.
USB 2.0 technology
The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
specication, 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 page 1-27 and page 1-32 for
details.
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 xure detection. The ASIC
monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical
components. See page 2-28 for details.
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