Other Special Features - Asus P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Manual

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Other special features

LucidLogix Virtu™
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LucidLogix Virtu™ is designed for the Intel Sandy Bridge platform's powerful integrated
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graphics. Its GPU virtualization dynamically assigns tasks to the best available graphics
resources based on power, performance and system load on Windows 7 based PCs. It
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allows users to fully utilize the unique capabilities of advanced Sandy Bridge multimedia
features alongside the high end 3D rendering performance provided by installed graphics
cards. When no discrete graphics are needed, the graphics card is put in idle mode to lower
utilization, heat, fan speed and power draw down to near zero, making the system more
environmentally-friendly. For users with diverse needs, LucidLogix Virtu™ GPU virtualization
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provides great flexibility and efficiency.
*LucidLogix Virtu supports Windows 7 operating system.
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**Intel Quick Sync Video feature is supported by 2nd generation Intel Core processor family.
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DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC
DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 surround experience through the
most common PC audio setups—your existing stereo speakers or headphones. In addition
to virtual surround, "Bass enhancement" provides stronger low frequency bass sound, and
"Voice clarification" provides clear human dialogue even with loud background sound. With
these technologies, you may experience a better home-theater audio with ease.
ErP Ready
The motherboard is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires
products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in regards to energy consumptions.
This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products
through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus
mitigate environmental impacts.
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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