Asus P4B266 Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
Latest processor technology
The P4B266 motherboard supports the latest Intel Pentium 4 478/
Northwood Processor, also known as P4, via a 478-pin surface mount ZIF
socket. The Pentium 4 processor utilizes the advanced 0.18 micron
processor core in FC-PGA2 package for a 2.0GHz frequency, while the
Northwood processor uses the 0.13 micron processor core with 512KB L2
cache for up to a speedy 2.4+GHz frequency. The P4 offers optimized
performance for audio, video, and Internet applications. See page 2-4.
DDR memory support
Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the P4B266
motherboard supports up to 2GB of system memory using PC2100/1600
DDR DIMMs. The ultra-fast 266MHz memory bus doubles the speed of the
PC133 SDRAM to deliver the required bandwidth for the latest 3D
graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 2-10.
ASUS MyLogo
This new feature present in the P4B266 motherboard allows you to
personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos.
See section 5.3.2 ASUS MyLogo on page 5-10.
ASUS EZ Plug
This patented ASUS technology lets you use your existing power supply
rather than buying a new ATX 12V power supply. The ASUS EZ Plug is
a 4-pin auxillary +12V connector mounted on the motherboard that
connects a regular 4-pin device power connector from the power supply.
This connector is necessary to provide the additional power required by
the P4 CPU. Refer to page 2-28.
Digital audio interface
On audio models, a digital audio connector is onboard to accommodate
the Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) In/Out module, which supports
coaxial interfaces. Experience 5.1-channel surround sound and enhanced
3D audio while playing DVDs and computer games. See page 2-32.