Asus P4P800S SE Computer Hardware User Manual


 
ASUS P4P800S SE motherboard user guide
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DDR400 (PC3200) support
DDR400 (PC3200), the latest and fastest DDR memory standard, supports
bandwidth of up to 3.2 GB/s to provide enhanced system performance. See 1-12.
Serial ATA technology
The motherboard bundles the new Serial ATA technology through the SATA
interfaces onboard. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables
with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up to 150 MB/s data transfer
rate, and software compatibility with the legacy Parallel ATA. See page 1-20.
AGP 8X support
AGP8X is the next generation VGA interface specification that enables enhanced
graphics performance with high bandwidth up to 2.12GB/s. See page 1-16.
USB 2.0 technology
The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to a fast
480 Mbps on USB 2.0. See pages 1-6 and 1-24.
10/100 Mbps LAN support
Easy connectivity to your network or broadband connection with the onboard LAN
port. See pages 1-6.
6-channel digital audio
The ADI AD1888 AC’97 audio CODEC onboard provides 6-channel audio playback
for 5.1 surround sound using digital audio devices via a Sony/Philips Digital
Interface (S/PDIF) jack located at the rear panel I/O. See pages 1-5, 1-6, 3-3.
AI Overclocking
This feature allows convenient overclocking up to 30% (depending on the installed
CPU and DRAM) to enhance system performance while still maintaining system
stability. See page 2-16 to set the BIOS items for overclocking.
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. See page 2-6.
ASUS Instant Music Lite
This unique feature allows you to playback audio files even before entering the
operating system. Just press the ASUS Instant Music Lite special function keys
and enjoy the music! See pages 2-25, 3-5.