Asus M4A78-EM 1394 User Manual - Page 15

Asus M4A78-EM 1394 Manual

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IEEE 1394a support IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio / video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherials and other portable devices. 64-bit CPU support 64-bit computing, the next generation technology that replaces the current 32-bit architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster memory access, and increased productivity. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by supporting both 64-bit and 32-bit architecture. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and save. The external SATA port provides smart setup and hot-plug functions for easy data backup to external devices. 8-channel high definition audio The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output and jack-detect feature that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection, which means there will be no more confusion of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate Express Gate is a unique OS built into the motherboard. Five seconds after bootup, you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS. • The actual boot time depends on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives and downloading to USB drives only. • Express Gate complies with the OpenGL standard. Refer to http://support.asus.com for Express Gate source codes. ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-3

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IEEE 1394a support
IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio /
video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders,
storage peripherials and other portable devices.
64-bit CPU support
64-bit computing, the next generation technology that replaces the
current 32-bit architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster
memory access, and increased productivity. This motherboard provides
excellent compatibility and ²exibility by supporting both 64-bit and 32-bit
architecture.
Gigabit LAN solution
The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It is
enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efFcient power
management for advanced operating systems.
Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go
This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA)
3Gb/s storage speciFcation, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling
the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and save. The external
SATA port provides smart setup and hot-plug functions for easy data
backup to external devices.
8-channel high defnition audio
The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High DeFnition Audio, previously
codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio
output and jack-detect feature that automatically detects and identiFes
what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notiFes
users of inappropriate connection, which means there will be no more
confusion of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks.
1.3.2
Innovative ASUS features
ASUS Express Gate
Express Gate is a unique OS built into the motherboard. Five seconds
after bootup, you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the
Windows
®
OS.
The actual boot time depends on the system conFguration.
ASUS Express Gate supports Fle uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives
and downloading to USB drives only.
Express Gate complies with the OpenGL standard. Refer to
for Express Gate source codes.
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