Asus p4b266 Computer Hardware User Manual


 
ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide
1-3
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 2-29.
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 2-33.
1.3.2 Value-added solutions
Overclocking
The P4B266 overclocking features:
adjustable CPU frequency multiple in BIOS using the ASUS
JumperFree solution
adjustable FSB/PCI frequency ratio
Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) for fine-tuning system bus
frequency from 100MHz up to 200MHz at 1MHz increments
optimized system performance through BIOS built-in optimization mode
adjustable CPU V
CORE
and DDR memory voltage
ASUS iPanel support
The motherboard supports the ASUS iPanel to provide easy connectivity,
one-touch management of various peripherals, and convenient monitoring
of system status.
Special Card Reader support
The P4B266 includes special connectors that support optional readers for
Smart Card, Secure Digital (SD) memory Card, and Memory Stick (MS).
The Smart Card Reader promotes cutting-edge technology featuring
increased security for authenticating online transactions, editing IC-based
information, and more. The SD/MS Reader allows portable high-capacity
storage through the sophisticated SD and MS devices.