User guide
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB
ash disk containing the BIOS le. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of buying a
replacement BIOS chip. See page 2-5 for details.
ASUS EZ Flash 2
EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS
from a USB ash disk before entering the OS. You can update your BIOS only in a few clicks
without preparing an additional oppy diskette or using an OS-based ash utility. See page
2-3 for details.
ASUS Q-Fan
ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to
ensure quiet, cool and efcient operation.
Green ASUS
This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction on the
use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating
environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers’ health
while minimizing the impact on the environment.
Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3