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ASUS TUSL2-M User’s Manual 9
2. FEATURES
2. FEATURES
Specifications
• CNR Support: A Communication and Networking Riser (CNR) slot provides
an interface to support very affordable multichannel audio, V.90 analog modem,
Home PNA, 10/100 Ethernet networking, USB hub, as well as future technologies
such as xDSL.
• PCI Expansion Slots: Provides three 32-bit PCI (PCI 2.2 compliant) expansion
slots. All PCI slots can support Bus Master PCI cards, such as SCSI or LAN
cards. (PCI supports up to 133MB/s maximum throughput.)
• Super Multi-I/O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and
one parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities. UART2 can also be directed
from COM2 to the Infrared Module for wireless connections. The Super I/O
controller also supports a floppy disk dirve, PS/2 keyboard, and PS/2 mouse.
• Smart BIOS: 2Mbit firmware gives a new easy-to-use interface which provides
more control and protection over the motherboard. Provides Vcore and CPU/
SDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/
ZIP/CD/Floppy boot selection. Hardware random number generator supports new
security software for data protection and secured Internet transactions.
• Enhanced ACPI & Anti-Boot Virus Protection: Programmable BIOS (Flash
EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in
firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of most devices for virtually
automatic setup.
• Onboard LED: The onboard LED lights up when there is standby power to the
motherboard. This acts as a reminder to the user to turn OFF the power before
plugging and unplugging devices so as not to damage the motherboard,
peripherals, and/or components.
• Onboard Audio: Audio models come with the AC ’97-compliant interfaces
that support integrated audio and modem features that comprise digital audio
engine with 3D-hardware accelerator, on-chip sample rate converter, and a
professional wavetable.
• Easy Connectivity and System Information Access: Supports an optional
ASUS iPanel, an easy-to-access box with system diagnostic display area, system
status LEDs, USB ports, and hot keys. The AFPANEL connector on the
motherboard accommodates the ASUS iPanel.
• Smartcard Reader Connector: Features a connector that provides the
convenience of financial, telephony, and traveling services through the optional
Smartcard Reader interface.
• LCD/TV Output: The LCD/TV interface can support either an optional LCD
module for LCD output or a TV-out module for TV output.
• SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface that physically
transports commands and information between SMBus devices.