Asus P5SD2-VM - Manual (Page 16)

1-4 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.
1.3.2 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.