Asus P5B-VM DO - Manual (Page 16)

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
Dual RAID solution
The Intel ® ICH8DO chipset incorporates six Serial ATA connectors with high
performance RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 functions. The JMicron controller provides
another two Serial ATA connectors for RAID 0, 1, and JBOD functions. Making this
motherboard an ideal solution to enhance hard disk performance and data back up
protection without the cost of add-on cards. See page 1-34 and 1-35 for details.
S/PDIF digital sound ready
The motherboard supports the S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digtal Interface)
function through the S/PDIF interface at mid-board. It allows to transfer digital
audio without converting to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. See
pages 1-32 for details.
High Definition Audio
Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High
Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality
192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions and multi-
streaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to different
destinations. You can now talk to your partners on the headphone while playing
multi-channel network games. See page 1-38 for details.
1.3.2 ASUS Features
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the
overclocking capability.
ASUS Advanced Q-Fan
The ASUS advanced Q-Fan technology on P5B Series is powered by Intel
Quiet System Technology; It makes the change of fan speed more smoothly.
It’s better in fan use, and efficiently reduces the noise caused by fans’
abruptly speeding up. Moreover, Advanced Q-Fan has a better control over a
constant temperature system environment. See page 2-32 for details.
ASUS Crystal Sound
This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like Skype, online game,
video conference and recording.
Noise Filter
This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like
computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates
it in the incoming audio stream while recording.