Asus P5QPL-VM EPU User Manual page 12

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Intel G41 Chipset
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The Intel G41 Express Chipset is the latest chipset designed to support
dual-channel DDR2 1066(O.C)/800/667 architecture, 1333/1066/800
Front Side Bus (FSB) and multi-core CPUs. It provides digital home
entertainment of full 1080p high-definition video playback, including Blu-ray
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disc movies, with the next-generation Intel Graphics Media Acceleratior
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4500. The Intel G41 Express Chipset delivers optimized 3D graphics
performance and supports Microsoft DirectX10, Shader Model 4.0 and
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OpenGL 2.1. It especially includes Intel Fast Memory Access technology
that significantly optimizes the use of available memory bandwith and
reduces the latency of the memory accesses.
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.
HDMI support
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first and only industry-
supported, uncompressed, all digital audio and video interface via a single
cable and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray Disc
and other protected content.
HDMI/DVI/RGB support
This motherboard supports digital HDMI/DVI and analog D-Sub standards.
DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high quality visuals for digital display
devices like LCD monitors.
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.
S/PDIF digital sound ready
This motherboard supports the SONY-PHILIPS Digtal Interface
(S/PDIF_OUT). It allows to transfer digital audio without converting it to
analog format and keeps the best signal quality.
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