Special Features - Asus P4P8X User Manual

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Special features

Latest processor technology
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.
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