Asus P8Z77 WS User Guide - Page 22

Chapter 1 1.3.7 Other special features LucidLogix Virtu MVP LucidLogix Virtu MVP featuring HyperFormance™ Technology boosts your discrete graphics card up to 30% beyond its original performance. Designed for Intel® processor graphics and Windows® 7 PCs, it perfectly combines the performance of discrete graphic cards with fast computing iGPU. Also, with newly designed Virtual Sync, users can enjoy a smoother gaming experience by eliminating tearing artifacts. LucidLogix Virtu MVP can also dynamically assign tasks to the best available graphics resource, based on power, performance, and system load. This allows users to fully utilize 3x faster video conversion with Intel® Quick Sync Video 2.0 technology while retaining high-end 3D rendering and gaming performance, provided by both NVIDIA and AMD graphic cards. When the discrete graphic cards are not required, it puts the power use down to zero, making the system more environmentally friendly. For users searching for perfection, LucidLogix Virtu MVP provides great graphical performance, and best flexibility and efficiency. * LucidLogix Virtu MVP supports Windows® 7 operating system. ** Intel® Quick Sync Video feature is supported by 3rd/2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family DTS UltraPC II DTS UltraPC II delivers an exceptional 7.1 surround experience through the most popular PC audio setups-your existing stereo speakers or headphones. In addition to virtual surround, it upgrades the original sound to new levels with Audio Restoration, recreating dynamic range of audio files. Symmetry mode improves the balance of perceived loudness across different input sources, and enhances boost audio quality through high hand low frequency equalization. With these technologies, users experience better home theater audio with ease. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction