User Guide

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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction

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Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features

Innovative ASUS features

CrashFree BIOS 2 CrashFree BIOS 2

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 MyLogo2™ ASUS MyLogo2™

ASUS MyLogo2™

This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and

add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 2-31.

ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ASUS EZ Flash BIOS

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 floppy disk. See page 2-3 for details.

Instant Music Lite Instant Music Lite

Instant Music Lite

This unique feature allows you to playback audio CDs even without booting

the system to Windows

. Just press the ASUS Instant Music special

function keys and enjoy the music! See page 2-25.

Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoringTemperature, fan, and voltage monitoring

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 failure detection. The ASIC

monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical

components. See page 2-27 for details.