Asus P5QLD Computer Hardware User Manual


 
1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
Green ASUS
This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction
on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision
of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard
consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.
Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU support
This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775
package and Intel® next-generation 45nm multi-core processors. With the new
Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB, the
Intel® Core™2 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efcient CPU in
the world. See page 2-6 for details.
Intel® P43 Chipset
The Intel
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P43 Express Chipset is designed to support dual-channel DDR2
1066/800/667MHz architecture, 1333/1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus), PCIe
2.0, and multi-core CPUs. It supports Intel Fast Memory Access technology that
signicantly optimizes the use of available memory bandwidth and reduces the
latency of the memory accesses.
PCI Express 2.0 support
This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and
bandwidth which enhances system performance.
FSB 1600 support (O.C.)
ASUS’s exclusive overclocking design now unleashes the ultimate potential of the
Intel® Core™2 processor. With the new Intel 45nm micro-architecture technology
and FSB 1600 (O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz, this motherboard allows you to
enjoy the latest technology supported by one of the most powerful and energy
efcient CPUs in the world.