Asus P5WD2 Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introduction
Universal PCI Express slot Universal PCI Express slot
Universal PCI Express slot Universal PCI Express slot
Universal PCI Express slot
The Universal PCI Express slot allows users to set up a dual graphics card
platform on a single motherboard. The ASUS Smart Quick Switch detects
PCI Express devices installed, and intelligently reroutes the PCI Express
lanes to optimize bandwidth allocation. See page 2-22 for details.
ASUS EZ Plug™ ASUS EZ Plug™
ASUS EZ Plug™ ASUS EZ Plug™
ASUS EZ Plug™
This patented ASUS technology is a 4-pin auxiliary +12V connector that is
designed to maintain the voltage integrity of your system. This plug
guarantees adequate supply of power to the motherboard and other
installed peripherals. See page 2-37 for the illustration.
Precision Tweaker Precision Tweaker
Precision Tweaker Precision Tweaker
Precision Tweaker
This feature allows you to fine-tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually
increase the Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency to achieve
maximum system performance.
PEG Link Mode PEG Link Mode
PEG Link Mode PEG Link Mode
PEG Link Mode
This feature enhances your PCI Express graphics card performance by
allowing the motherboard to automatically adjust the PCI Express graphics
link mode to the correct frequency based on the system configuration.
Four additional settings are available for overclocking the PEG Link Mode.
See page 4-29 for details.
ASUS Hyper Path 3 ASUS Hyper Path 3
ASUS Hyper Path 3 ASUS Hyper Path 3
ASUS Hyper Path 3
This feature significantly shortens latency time during data transfers,
allowing users to experience the real power of their computers. See page
4-29 for details.
CrashFree BIOS 2 CrashFree BIOS 2
CrashFree BIOS 2 CrashFree BIOS 2
CrashFree BIOS 2
This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD
in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection
eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 4-5 for details.