Asus P4S8X-X - Manual (Page 16)

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1.4 Special Features
1.4.1 Product highlights
Latest processor technology
The P4S8X-X motherboard supports the latest Intel ® Pentium ® 4 Processor via a 478-
pin surface mount ZIF socket. The Pentium 4 processor with 512KB L2 cache on 0.13
micron process includes a 533/400 MHz system bus and features the new Hyper-
Threading technology and FMB2 power design that allow up to 3.0+ GHz core
frequencies for up to 4.2GB/s data transfer rates. When available, CPUs
supporting the Intel
® Hyper-Threading technology for up to 3.06GHz and faster
frequencies are also supported on this motherboard.
ASUS EZ Flash
With ASUS EZ Flash, you can update BIOS before entering operating
system. No more DOS-based flash utility and bootable diskette required.
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is no need to
open the case to clear the CMOS data. Simply restart the system and the
BIOS will automatically restore the CPU default setting for each parameter.
CrashFree BIOS 2
CrashFree BIOS 2 allows users to restore BIOS data from a floppy diskette or
recovery CD when BIOS code and data are corrupted during upgrade or when
invaded by a virus. ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection
feature without the need to pay for an optional ROM.
AGP 8X support
AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is the next generation VGA interface specification that enables
enhanced graphics performance with high bandwidth speed up to 2.12 GB/s. With
a bus frequency of 533Mhz, AGP 8x is twice as fast as AGP 4X.
SoundMAX Digital Audio System
The SoundMax Digital Audio System is the industry’s highest performance and
most reliable audio solution for business professionals, audiophiles, musicians,
and gamers. SoundMAX Digital Audio System can output 5.1 channel surround
and features state-of-the-art DLS2 MIDI synthesizer with Yamaha DLSbyXG sound
set, 5.1 Virtual Theater™ and supports all major game audio technologies
including Microsoft DirectX™8.0, Microsoft DirectSound 3D™, A3D, MacroFX,
ZoomFX, MultiDrive 5.1 and EAX.
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