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Chapter 1: Product introduction

High Definition Audio

Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard 6-channel HD audio (High

Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality

192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature.

SIS Advanced HyperStreaming™ Architecture

The motherboard supports the SIS HyperStreaming™ technology that smartly

manages data streaming between the Northbridge and Southbridge, memory,

graphics interface, and other peripherals for efficient and superior performance.

PCI Express™ interface

The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect

technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial

interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data

in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI

specifications.

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ASUS Special features

ASUS Q-Fan technology

The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according

to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation.

See page 2-28 for details.

ASUS MyLogo™

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

style to your system with customizable boot logos.

ASUS EZ Flash

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 2-4 for details.

ASUS 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 2-7 for details.