Additionally AI Life Series features such as Precision
Tweaker, AI NOS and PEG Link etc. are also inherited. For easy overclocking,
the board comes with Q-Fan2 and Stack Cool2 to ensure quiet yet efficient
cooling. With exclusive innovative designs that bring out the real potential
of the ATI™ CrossFire™ Xpress 3200 chipset, gamers can experience faster
graphics performance and higher video quality today, and ready for video
technology advancements of tomorrow.
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 AI Life
AI Life Series motherboards combines lifestyle and personal computing.
Several new and improved innovations are included to create a peaceful
environment, by reducing noise and temperature. Don' t change your way of
life for a computer. Instead, let the ASUS Life Series improve the quality
of your life.
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Supports AMD Socket 939
Opteron / Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64
 
The motherboard supports AMD 939-pin single-core Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 /
Opteron and dual-core Opteron / Athlon 64 X2 processors with 2MB / 1MB /
512KB L2 cache, which is based on 64-bit architecture. It features 2000 /
1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR400 memory support
and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! Technology.
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64-bit CPU support
64-bit computing, the next generation technology to replace the current
32-bit architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster memory
access and increased productivity. This motherboard provides excellent
compatibility and flexibility by supporting either 64-bit or 32-bit
architecture.
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ATI™ CrossFire™ Xpress
3200
The ATI™ CrossFire™ Xpress 3200 Northbridge supports simultaneous operation
of two external PCI Express x16 graphics cards and delivers the best
performance for overcolcking. It's simply the fastest graphics platform
solution to date.
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ATI CrossFire Technology
ATI's CrossFire boosts image quality along with rendering speed, eliminating
the need to scale down screen resolutions to get the high image quality you
want. CrossFire ignites with the higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering,
shading, and texture settings you desire. Adjust your display
configurations, experiment with your advanced 3D settings, and check the
effect with a real-time 3D-rendered preview within ATI's Catalyst™ Control
Center to rule your CrossFire system.
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Precision Tweaker
Designed for serious overclockers
It offers ways to raise system performance inch-by-inch and step-by-step to
achieve maximum performance! This is about getting the most out of your
machine and taking pride in your customized computer.
vDIMM - Take control of how much power is
going into the memory modules. ASUS gives you 12-step voltage control to the
DIMM
vCore - Find out "exactly" how much power your
CPU needs. Fine-tune it with 0.025 volts at a time!
vNB - Northbridge provides independent voltage
adjustment at 0.1 V increment for core power, HT bus and PCI Express bus.
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) allows
- FSB tuning from 200MHz up to 400MHz at 1MHz increment
- PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment
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AI NOS™
Boost performance when you need it the most!
Applications such as 3D games and video editing demand a huge chunk of
system resource. Inject "nitrous oxide" into your CPU! The patented AI NOS™
(Non-delay Overclocking System) technology intelligently detects system load
and automatically boosts performance for the most demanding tasks. Unlike
other dynamic overclocking techniques, AI NOS™ reacts much faster to satisfy
your unending need for speed.
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AI NET2
ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects cable connection the second you turn on the
system, and any faulty connections are reported back up to 100 meters at 1
meter accuracy.
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PEG Link
This latest technology, PEG (PCI Express Graphics) Link Mode, is a
unique feature that enables users to boost graphics card performance for
superior video quality. PEG Link allows users to raise GPU and VGA memory
throughput via the motherboard BIOS the same way system bus and memory bus
are tweaked. PEG Link Mode enables powerful video performance on DX8 and DX9
applications. ASUS engineers carefully fine-tuned the parameters for every
single PCI-Express card to provide system stability during high-speed
graphics operation.
AI Clock Skew
AI Clock Skew optimizes this motherboard's memory overclocking capability
and provides users the fastest computing speed possible. When users
overclock memory frequency, AI Clock Skew automatically skews the memory
clock signal timing, thus improving memory overclocking capability by 10 to
15%, depending on the memory features. AI Clock Skew also allows users to
separately adjust each memory channel's clock signal to reach the highest
memory frequency.
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PCI Express Architecture
PCI Express is the latest I/O interconnect technology that will replace the
existing PCI. With a bus bandwidth 4 times higher than that of AGP 8X
interface, PCI Express x16 bus performs much better than AGP 8X in
applications such as 3D gaming. PCI Express x1 and x4 also outperforms PCI
interface with its exceptional high bandwidth. The high speed PCI Express
interface creates new usages on desktop PCs e.g., Gigabit LAN, 1394b, and
high-speed RAID systems.
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Serial ATA 3Gb/s
The motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial
ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and
doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves.
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SATA on the Go
The motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial
ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and
doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. The
external SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug
functions. Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents on
external devices.
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Dual RAID
The Uli chipset enables four Serial ATA and two parallel ATA connections.
The four Serial ATA controllers provide high performance RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5
and JBOD functions. The Silicon Image controller provides another two Serial
ATA connectors for RAID 0, 1 and External RAID functions. This motherboard
is the ideal solution for enhancing hard disk performance and providing data
backup without the extra cost of add-on cards.
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IEEE 1394a interface
IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video
appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage
peripherals & other PC portable devices.
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ASUS Q-Fan 2
ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan
speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet, cool and efficient
operation.
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Stack Cool 2
Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution offered
exclusively by ASUS. It effectively transfers heat generated by the critical
components to the other side of the specially designed PCB (printed circuit
board) for effective heat dissipation.
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Fanless Design
Cooling fans, though a popular thermal solution, also come with noise and
malfunction likelihood. ASUS Motherboard's fanless concept is specifically
created to provide a cool environment without all the baggage. ASUS has
devoted special efforts to address the thermal issues across the
motherboard, and most notably the areas that reside the CPU, power,
Northbridge and Southbridge. The heat sinks and strategic board layout are
tailor made to dissipate heat in the most efficient manner. With the
addition of Stack Cool 2, users can even overclock without a noisy, bulky
fan.
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Dual Gigabit LAN
The integrated dual Gigabit LAN design allows a PC to serve as a network
gateway for managing traffic between two separate networks. This capability
ensures rapid transfer of data from WAN to LAN without any added arbitration
or latency.
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Multi-language BIOS
The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice
from the available options. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you
configure your system easier and faster.
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S/PDIF-out on Back I/O
Port
This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater
audio systems via an coaxial S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface)
jack. It allows digital audio transfer without converting to analog format
and keeps the best signal quality.
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AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!
Technology
Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! Technology, which monitors system operation and
automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet
environment.
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Max. 8 USB 2.0 ports
USB 2.0 is the latest connectivity standard for next generation components
and peripherals. Backwards compatible with current USB 1.1 peripherals, USB
2.0 delivers transfer speeds up to 40 times faster at 480Mb/s, for easy
connectivity and ultra-fast data transfers.
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ASUS CrashFree BIOS2
The CrashFree BIOS2 feature now includes the BIOS auto-recovery function in
a support CD. Users can reboot their system through the support CD when a
bootable disk is not available and go through the simple BIOS auto-recovery
process. ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature
without the need to pay for an optional ROM.
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ASUS EZ Flash
With ASUS EZ Flash, you can update BIOS before entering operating system. No
more DOS-based flash utility and bootable diskette required.
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C.P.R.(CPU Parameter
Recall)
When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is no need to open
the case to clear CMOS data. Just simply restart the system, the BIOS would
show the previous setting and then users can amend the CPU setting again.
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ASUS MyLogo2
You can convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more
colorful and vivid image on your screen.
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InterVideo Media Launcher
ASUS motherboards, intensifying leadership in the IT industry, now bundle
the versatile InterVideo Media Launcher. This multifaceted software set
includes the latest multimedia software, bringing forth the multimedia
features of ASUS motherboards to the best! (OEM version)
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GreenASUS
The 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
and packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on
the environment.
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