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1.4 Special Features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology (page 1-10) The P4SDX motherboard supports the latest Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor via a 478-pin surface mount ZIF socket. The Pentium 4 processor with 512KB L2 cache on 0.13 micron process includes a 533/400 MHz system bus and features the new HyperThreading technology and FMB2 power design that allow up to 3.06+ GHz core frequencies for up to 4.2GB/s data transfer rates. ASUS EZ Flash (page 2-2) With ASUS EZ Flash, you can update BIOS before entering operating system. No more DOS-based flash utility and bootable diskette required. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (page 1-16) When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is no need to open the case to clear the CMOS data. Simply restart the system and the BIOS will automatically restore the CPU default setting for each parameter. CrashFree BIOS 2 (page 2-7) CrashFree BIOS 2 allows users to restore BIOS data from a floppy diskette or recovery CD when BIOS code and data are corrupted during upgrade or when invaded by a virus. ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to pay for an optional ROM. SoundMAX Digital Audio System (page 3-3) The SoundMax Digital Audio System is the industry's highest performance and most reliable audio solution for business professionals, audiophiles, musicians, and gamers. SoundMAX Digital Audio System can output 5.1 channel surround and features state-of-the-art DLS2 MIDI synthesizer with Yamaha DLSbyXG sound set, 5.1 Virtual Theater™ and supports all major game audio technologies including Microsoft DirectX™8.0, Microsoft DirectSound 3D™, A3D, MacroFX, ZoomFX, MultiDrive 5.1 and EAX. ASUS Instant Music This unique feature allows you to playback audio files even without turning ON the system power. Just press the ASUS Instant Music special function keys and enjoy the music! The ASUS Instant Music feature can only be used on PS/2 keyboards. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction

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1-6
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.4
Special Features
1.4.1
Product highlights
Latest processor technology
The P4SDX motherboard supports the latest Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 Processor via a 478-pin
surface mount ZIF socket. The Pentium 4 processor with 512KB L2 cache on 0.13
micron process includes a 533/400 MHz system bus and features the new Hyper-
Threading technology and FMB2 power design that allow up to 3.06+ GHz core
frequencies for up to 4.2GB/s data transfer rates.
ASUS EZ Flash
With ASUS EZ Flash, you can update BIOS before entering operating system. No
more DOS-based flash utility and bootable diskette required.
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is no need to open the
case to clear the CMOS data. Simply restart the system and the BIOS will
automatically restore the CPU default setting for each parameter.
CrashFree BIOS 2
CrashFree BIOS 2 allows users to restore BIOS
data from a floppy diskette or
recovery CD when BIOS code and data are corrupted during upgrade or when
invaded by a virus. ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection
feature without the need to pay for an optional ROM.
SoundMAX Digital Audio System
The SoundMax Digital Audio System is the industry’s highest performance and
most reliable audio solution for business professionals, audiophiles, musicians,
and gamers. SoundMAX Digital Audio System can output 5.1 channel surround
and features state-of-the-art DLS2 MIDI synthesizer with Yamaha DLSbyXG sound
set, 5.1 Virtual Theater™ and supports all major game audio technologies
including Microsoft DirectX™8.0, Microsoft DirectSound 3D™, A3D, MacroFX,
ZoomFX, MultiDrive 5.1 and EAX.
ASUS Instant Music
This unique feature allows you to playback audio files even without turning ON the
system power. Just press the ASUS Instant Music special function keys and enjoy
the music!
(page 2-2)
(page 1-16)
(page 2-7)
(page 3-3)
(page 1-10)
The ASUS Instant Music feature can only be used on PS/2 keyboards.