3 special features, 1 product highlights – Asus P4B266 User Manual
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.3
Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
Latest processor technology
The P4B266 motherboard supports the latest Intel Pentium 4 478/
Northwood Processor, also known as P4, via a 478-pin surface mount ZIF
socket. The Pentium 4 processor utilizes the advanced 0.18 micron
processor core in FC-PGA2 package for a 2.0GHz frequency, while the
Northwood processor uses the 0.13 micron processor core with 512KB L2
cache for up to a speedy 2.4+GHz frequency. The P4 offers optimized
performance for audio, video, and Internet applications. See page 2-4.
DDR memory support
Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the P4B266
motherboard supports up to 2GB of system memory using PC2100/1600
DDR DIMMs. The ultra-fast 266MHz memory bus doubles the speed of the
PC133 SDRAM to deliver the required bandwidth for the latest 3D
graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 2-10.
ASUS MyLogo™
This new feature present in the P4B266 motherboard allows you to
personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos.
See section “5.3.2 ASUS MyLogo” on page 5-10.
ASUS EZ Plug™
This patented ASUS technology lets you use your existing power supply
rather than buying a new ATX 12V power supply. The ASUS EZ Plug™ is
a 4-pin auxillary +12V connector mounted on the motherboard that
connects a regular 4-pin device power connector from the power supply.
This connector is necessary to provide the additional power required by
the P4 CPU. Refer to page 2-28.
Digital audio interface
On audio models, a digital audio connector is onboard to accommodate
the Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) In/Out module, which supports
coaxial interfaces. Experience 5.1-channel surround sound and enhanced
3D audio while playing DVDs and computer games. See page 2-32.