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1.5 Value-added Solutions Software Audio(Optional): On audio models, a 963 digital audio CODEC, CMI-9739A supports 6-Ch output, with an SPDIF Input/Output module for coaxial and fiber interfaces. Experience surround-sound and enhanced 3D audio. Smart Card Reader Support(Optional): A special connector for the Smart Card Reader comes onboard to support the cutting-edge technology for increased security in authenticating online transactions, editing IC-based information. USB2.0: The latest connection standard for next generation components and peripherals. Compatible with 1.1 USB, the new 2.0 USB protocol delivers transfer speeds up to 40 times faster at 480Mb/s. NOTICE: USB 2.0 functions are not supported under Win98 and WinME. Temperature, Fan and Voltage Monitoring: CPU temperature is monitored by the ASUS ASIC through the CPU's internal thermal diode to prevent overheating and damage. All system fans are monitored for RPM and failure. System voltage levels are monitored to ensure stable voltage to critical motherboard components. Auto Fan Off: The system fans powers off automatically even in sleep mode. ACPI Ready: Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) provides more Energy Saving Features for operating systems that support OS Direct Power Management (OSPM). Onboard LAN (Optional): The motherboard incorporates the RTL8201BL PHY chip to support 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet networking. Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master busses to the memory and processor. Dual Function Power Button: Push the power button for less than 4 seconds when the system is operating places the system into sleep or soft-off modes, depending on the BIOS or OS setting. If the power button is pressed for more than 4 seconds, the system enters soft-off mode. 6 Chapter 1: Product introduction

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6
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.5
Value-added Solutions
Software Audio
(
Optional
)
:
On audio models, a 963 digital audio CODEC,
CMI-9739A supports 6-Ch output, with an SPDIF Input/Output module
for coaxial and fiber interfaces.
Experience surround-sound and enhanced
3D audio.
Smart Card Reader Support
(
Optional
)
:
A special connector for the Smart
Card Reader comes onboard to support the cutting-edge technology for
increased security in authenticating online transactions, editing IC-based
information.
USB2.0:
The latest connection standard for next generation components
and peripherals.
Compatible with 1.1 USB, the new 2.0 USB protocol
delivers transfer speeds up to 40 times faster at 480Mb/s.
NOTICE:
USB 2.0 functions are not supported under Win98 and WinME.
Temperature, Fan and Voltage Monitoring
: CPU temperature is monitored
by the ASUS ASIC through the CPU’s internal thermal diode to prevent
overheating and
damage.
All system fans are monitored for RPM and
failure.
System voltage levels are monitored to ensure stable voltage to
critical motherboard components.
Auto Fan Off:
The system fans powers off automatically even in sleep mode.
ACPI Ready:
A
dvanced
C
onfiguration
P
ower
I
nterface (ACPI) provides more
Energy Saving Features for operating systems that support OS Direct
Power Management (OSPM).
Onboard LAN (
Optional
):
The motherboard incorporates the RTL8201BL
PHY chip to support 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet networking.
Concurrent PCI:
Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI
master busses to the memory and processor.
Dual Function Power Button:
Push the power button for less than 4 seconds
when the system is operating places the system into sleep or soft-off
modes, depending on the BIOS or OS setting.
If the power button is
pressed for more than 4 seconds, the system enters soft-off mode.