Asus P4P8X: 1.3 Special features

1.3 Special features

Latest processor technology

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The motherboard supports the Intel

Pentium

4 / Celeron Processors with 512KB L2

cache and an 533/400 MHz system bus. The CPU features the Intel Hyper-

Threading Technology and a new power design that allows up to 3.2GHz core

frequencies. The motherboard will also support the next generation Intel Prescott

CPU. See page 1-12.

Dual-channel DDR333 memory support

The motherboard supports up to 4GB of system memory using PC2700/2100

non-ECC DDR DIMMs to deliver up to 3.2GB/s data transfer rate for the latest 3D

graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 1-14.

Serial ATA technology

The motherboard bundles the new Serial ATA technology through the SATA

interfaces onboard. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables

with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up to 150 MB/s data transfer

rate, and software compatibility with the legacy Parallel ATA. See page 1-23.

AGP 8X support

The motherboard also mounts an AGP 8X interface (a.k.a. AGP 3.0), offering

2.1GB/s bandwidth. See page 1-19.

CrashFree BIOS 2

This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD, or

from a bootable floppy disk, when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This

protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 2-5.

ASUS EZ Flash BIOS

With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before

loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a

floppy disk. See page 2-4.

Ai NET solution

The Ai Series supports Gigabit LAN by integrating the 3COM 3C940 controller,

equipped with a unique net-diagnosing utility - VCT (Virtual Cable Tester). VCT

intelligently diagnoses and reports cable faults from a remote location up to 100

meters and helps users improve network quality.

ASUS P4P8X motherboard user guide

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