Asus P5AD2 Deluxe User Manual

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C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t i n t r o d u c t i o n

1.3.3

Innovative ASUS features

ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology

The ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology optimizes the full potential of the Intel

chipset by shortening the latency time between the CPU and the system
memory. Enabling Hyper Path 2 on systems with the Intel

PAT improves

memory performance without affecting system stability. See page 4-25 for
details. See page 4-25 for details.

Native DDR2-600 support

This motherboard offers native DDR2-600 memory support to ensure
superior system performance. With current processors supporting 800 MHz
FSB, DDR2-600 provides the fastest solution for eliminating system
bottlenecks when running system-intensive applications. See page 2-12,
2-13 and 4-20 for details.

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 page 4-5 for details.

ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology

The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to
the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation.
|See page 4-34 for details.

ASUS POST Reporter™

The motherboard offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST
Reporter™ to provide friendly voice messages and alerts during the
Power-On Self-Tests (POST) informing you of the system boot status and
causes of boot errors, if any. The bundled Winbond Voice Editor software
lets you to customize the voice messages in different languages.
|See page 3-3 for details.

ASUS Multi-language BIOS

The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice
from the available options. The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster
configuration. See page 4-14 for details.

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 5-8 for
details.