Unique Asus Features - Asus A8V User Manual

1.3.2 Unique ASUS features

AI NET solution
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The Marvell Gigabit LAN controller chipset is onboard to provide a
single-chip solution for LAN on Motherboard (LOM) applications. The
controller integrates a 32-bit IEEE 802.3 compliant Gigabit Ethernet Media
Access Controller (GMAC) and Physical Layer Transceiver solution to
support high performance network applications. The controller is equipped
with the Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) net-diagnosing utility that
intelligently diagnoses and reports cable faults from a remote location up
to 100 meters. This feature helps maintain a more stable network
connection. See pages 2-20 and 5-9.
AI Audio technology
The motherboard supports 8-channel audio through the onboard ALC850
CODEC with 16-bit DAC, a stereo 16-bit ADC, and an AC97 2.3
compatible multi-channel audio designed for PC multimedia systems. It
also provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF out support, interrupt
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capability and includes the Realtek proprietary UAJ (Universal Audio
Jack) technology. See page 2-20 and 5-10.
ASUS Q-Fan technology
The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed
according to the system load and temperature to ensure quiet, cool, and
efficient operation. See page 4-32.
CrashFree BIOS 2
This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the ASUS
support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This
protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page
4-5.
AI Overclocking
This feature allows convenient overclocking up to 30% (depending on the
installed CPU and DRAM) to enhance system performance while
maintaining system stability. See page 4-27.
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