Unique Asus Features - Asus p4pe-2x User Manual

DDR400 memory support
Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the P4PE2-X
motherboard supports up to 2GB of system memory using unbuffered non-ECC
PC3200*/2700/2100 DDR DIMMs. Memory support depends on the CPU FSB and
DDR type. See page 1-12 for the CPU and DIMM requirements.
*Overclocking mode
Onboard LAN solution
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The motherboard has the Realtek RTL8101L chipset onboard to support
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX networking protocol.
USB 2.0 technology
The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to a fast
480 Mbps on USB 2.0.
6-channel digital audio
The ADI AD1888 AC '97 audio CODEC is onboard to provide 6-channel audio
playback capability. A digital audio connector is present to accommodate the
Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) Out module.
Extreme Overclocking
The motherboard offers robust overclocking options to maximize your system
performance. Overclocking features include: a flexible CPU core voltage
adjustment in 0.025V increments over defaults, the SFS (Stepless Frequency
Selection) feature, an adjustable FSB/DDR ratio and the ASUS C.P.R. (CPU
Parameter Recall).

1.3.2 Unique ASUS features

CrashFree BIOS 2
This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the ASUS support
CD or a floppy with the BIOS image file in case when the BIOS codes and data are
corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip.
See page 2-6.
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 2-2.
ASUS MyLogo2™
This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add
style to your system with customizable boot logos. See pages 2-24.
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