User’s Manual

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
Dual channel DDR3 1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066/800 support
This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer
rates of 1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz providing great performance for
3D graphics and other memory-demanding applications.
PCI Express architecture
PCI Express is the latest I/O interconnect technology that replaces the
existing PCI. With a bus bandwidth two times higher than that of AGP 8X
interface, PCI Express x16 bus performs much better in applications such
as 3D gaming.
Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology
This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA)
3Gb/s storage specications, delivering enhanced salability and doubling
the bus bandwidth for high-speed data saving and retrieval.
S/PDIF digital sound ready
This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home
theater audio systems via the S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital
Interface) jack. It allows digital audio transfer and keeps the best signal
quality.
Gigabit LAN solution
The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It is
enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efcient power
management for advanced operating systems.
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features
ASUS MyLogo2™
This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color
boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen.
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to
restore a corrupted BIOS le using the bundled support DVD or USB
ash disk that contains the latest BIOS le.
ASUS Q-FAN
ASUS Q-FAN technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU fan
speed according to system load and temperature, enabling users to work
in distraction-free environment with minimal noise.