Asus P4PE User Manual page 17

IEEE 1394 support
The IEEE 1394 interfaces and the VIA Fire IIM VT6307 host controller
onboard provide high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range
of peripherals and devices compliant to IEEE 1394a standards. The 32-bit
PCI bus interface allows up to 400Mbps transfer rates through simple, low-
cost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between
computers, peripherals, and consumer electronic devices such as
camcorders, VCRs, printers,TVs, and digital cameras. See page 2-27.
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. The higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows
connection of devices such as high resolution video conferencing
cameras, next generation scanners and printers, and fast storage units.
USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See page 2-25.
6-channel digital audio (on audio models only)
The ADI AD1980 AC '97 audio CODEC is onboard to provide 6-channel
audio playback for 5.1 surround sound, over 90dB dynamic range, and
stereo Mic PREAMP. A digital audio connector is onboard to accommodate
the bundled Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) Out module. See page
2-28.
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to
the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking.
When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to
open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and
reboot the system, and BIOS automatically restores the CPU default
setting for each parameter.
ASUS EZ Plug™
This patented ASUS technology lets you use your existing power supply
rather than buying a new ATX 12V power supply. The ASUS EZ Plug™ is
a 4-pin auxillary +12V connector mounted on the motherboard that
connects a regular 4-pin device power connector from the power supply.
This connector is necessary to provide the additional power required by
the P4 CPU. See page 2-23.
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