Asus P5N73-CM - Manual (Page 12)

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
Intel ® .Core™2.Processor.Ready
This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the
LGA775 package. With the new Intel ® Core™ microarchitecture technology
and 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB, Intel ® Core™2 processor is designed to
provide powerful and energy efficient performance.
NVIDIA.Geforce.7100/.nForce.630i.Chipset
The brand new NVIDIA® GeForce 7100 / nForce 630i MCP (Media and
Communications Processor) features CineFX™ 3.0 Engine. This unique
combination of MCP creates a single motherboard featuring a world-class
DX9, Shader Model 3.0 GPU for faster and smoother game-play, a high
quality video processing engine for advance quality of video and DVD
playback.
Serial.ATA.3.Gb/s.with.RAID.function
This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on
the Serial ATA (SATA) 3 Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced
scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval
and saves. Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment
contents to external devices. It allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10,
and JBOD configurations for four onboard SATA connectors.
Japan-made.5000hrs.VRM.Solid.Capacitors.
Stable system operation depends upon the quality of CPU VRM (voltage
regulator module). ASUS adopts Japan-made 5000hrs Conductive
Polymer Solid Capacitors CPU VRM to ensure a longer lifespan for
systems in daily operation and boost system stability under extreme
conditions. CPU VRM with Polymer Capacitors featuring better electronic
conductivity, excellent heat resistance enhances system durability even
operating in high temperature environment.
Gigabit.LAN.solution
The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It is
enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power
management for advanced operating systems.
PCI.Express.Architecture.
PCI Express is the latest I/O interconnect technology that will replace
the existing PCI. With a bus bandwidth 4 times higher than that of AGP
8X interface, PCI Express x16 bus performs much better than AGP 8X in
applications such as 3D gaming.
Max..10.USB.2.0.ports.supports.
USB 2.0 is the latest connectivity standard for next generation
components and peripherals. Backwards compatible with current USB
1.1 peripherals, USB 2.0 delivers transfer speeds up to 40 times faster at
480Mb/s, for easy connectivity and ultra-fast data