Asus M4A78-EM/1394 - Manual (Page 15)

IEEE 1394a support
IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio /
video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders,
storage peripherials and other portable devices.
64-bit CPU support
64-bit computing, the next generation technology that replaces the
current 32-bit architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster
memory access, and increased productivity. This motherboard provides
excellent compatibility and flexibility by supporting both 64-bit and 32-bit
architecture.
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.
Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go
This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA)
3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling
the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and save. The external
SATA port provides smart setup and hot-plug functions for easy data
backup to external devices.
8-channel high definition audio
The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously
codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio
output and jack-detect feature that automatically detects and identifies
what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies
users of inappropriate connection, which means there will be no more
confusion of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks.
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features
ASUS Express Gate
Express Gate is a unique OS built into the motherboard. Five seconds
after bootup, you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the
Windows ® OS.
• The actual boot time depends on the system configuration.
• ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives
and downloading to USB drives only.
• Express Gate complies with the OpenGL standard. Refer to http://support.asus.com
for Express Gate source codes.
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