ASUS P4V8X-X motherboard
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DDR400 memory support
The motherboard supports up to 3GB of system memory using PC3200/2700/2100
non-ECC DDR DIMMs to deliver up to 3.2GB/s data transfer rateto provide
enhanced system performance. See page 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 1-18.
Integrated RAID
The VIA VT8237 SouthBridge integrated RAID controller enable users to create
Serial ATA RAID0 and RAID1 configurations using a user-friendly graphical user
interface for an easier and faster RAID installation and management.
AGP 8X support
AGP8X (AGP 3.0) is the next generation VGA interface specification that enables
enhanced graphics performance with high bandwidth up to 2.12GB/s.
See pages 1-15.
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 1-21.
6-channel digital audio
The ADI 1980 AC’97 audio CODEC is onboard to provide 6-channel audio
playback for 5.1 surround sound and over 90dB dynamic range.
Integrated 10/100 LAN
The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Fast Ethernet controller. It is
enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power
management for advanced operating systems.
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.