Asus P5E-VM DO User Manual - Page 16

Trusted Platform Module (TPM) This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which provides enhanced data performance via high-level encryption/decryption, and ensures platform integrity. The TPM meets the Windows® Vista BitlockerTM Drive Encryption hardware requirement for a more secure working environment. See page 2-26 for details. IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices. See page 1-29 and 1-31 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digtal Interface) function through the S/PDIF interface at mid-board. It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. See pages 1-31 for details. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions and multistreaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to different destinations. You can now talk to your partners on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. See page 1-30 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS Advanced Q-Fan technology The ASUS Advanced Q-Fan technology is powered by Intel Quiet System Technology; it makes the change of fan speed more smoothly. It is better in fan use, and efficiently reduce the noise caused by fans's abruptly speeding up. Moreover, Advanced Q-Fan has a better control over a constant temperature system environment. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction