User guide
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
Japan-made 5000hrs VRM Solid Capacitors
Stable system operation depends upon the quality of CPU VRM (voltage regulator
module). ASUS adopts Japan-made 5000hrs Conductive Polymer Solid Capacitors
CPU VRM to ensure a longer lifespan for systems in daily operation and boost
system stability under extreme conditions. CPU VRM with Polymer Capacitors
featuring better electronic conductivity, excellent heat resistance enhances system
durability even operating in high temperature environment.
PCI Express Architecture
PCI Express is the latest I/O interconnect technology that will replace the existing
PCI. With a bus bandwidth 4 times higher than that of AGP 8X interface, PCI
Express x16 bus performs much better than AGP 8X in applications such as 3D
gaming.
Gigabit LAN
The Gigabit network interface delivers a high speed LAN connection with data
transfer rate up to 1000Mb/s, providing new generation connectivity for the
broadband era. Gigabit LAN is ideally for seamless internet connection such as
streaming audio and video contents.
Max. 10 USB 2.0 ports supports
USB 2.0 is the latest connectivity standard for next generation components and
peripherals. Backwards compatible with current USB 1.1 peripherals, USB 2.0
delivers transfer speeds up to 40 times faster at 480Mb/s, for easy connectivity and
ultra-fast data
8-Channel High Deînition Audio
Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High
Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality
192KHz / 24-bit audio output, jack-detect feature.
DVI Interface
DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high visual quality of digital display devices
such as LCD monitor. The interface of this motherboard is HDCP compliant,
allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray Disc and other protected content.