Asus M4N98TD EVO - Manual (Page 17)

ASUS M4N98TD EVO 1-3
Chapter 1
1.3.2 ASUS unique features
ASUS Power Solutions
ASUS power solutions intelligently and automatically provide balanced computing power and
energy consumption.
8+1 Phase Power Design
To fully unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU’s potential, the ASUS M4N98TD EVO
motherboard has adopted a brand new 8-phase VRM power design. It delivers high
power efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. Furthermore, high quality power
components can effectively lower system temperature to ensure longer component
lifespan. This series also features an extra 1 phase power dedicated to integrated
memory/HT controller.
100% Long-Life Solid Cap.
This motherboard uses all long-life capacittors onboard for durability, imporved
lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity.
ASUS EPU
The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by
detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power usage for critical PC
components in real-time–helping save power and money! Refer to page 4-6 for details.
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions
ASUS Quiet Thermal solutions make the system more stable and enhance the overclocking
capability.
ASUS Fanless Design–Heat pipe solution
The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by the chipsets to the
heatsink near the back IO ports, where it can be carried away by existing airflow from
CPU fan. The purpose of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is that
the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan
does. Furthermore, it provides options for users to install side-flow fan or passive
cooler. The Heat Pipe design is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to date.
DO NOT uninstall the heat pipe by yourself. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the
heat dissipation performance.
Up to 20ºC (36ºF) Cooler—Stack Cool 3+
Stack Cool 3+ is a fanless cooling solution offered exclusively by ASUS. It effectively
and noiselessly transfers heat generated by the critical components to the other side
of the specially designed PCB (printed circuit board) for effective heat dissipation—
making temperatures cooler by up to 20ºC.
Fan Xpert
ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds
according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions
in different geographic regions and your PC’s loading. The built-in variety of useful
profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.
Refer to page 4-5 for details.