Asus P4PE Gold

Asus P4PE Gold ... and beyond and Intel Hyper-Threading Technology. Leveraging the Intel 845PE chipset to support DDR333 memory, P4 CPUs on 533MHz FSB and advanced technology such as Serial ATA and Gbit Ethernet, the P4PE delivers a full-value, high-performance solution for today's most demanding tasks.

Serial ATA is the next generation ATA specification that provides scalable performance for today and tomorrow. With up to 150MB/s data transfer rate, Serial ATA is faster than current Parallel ATA, while providing 100% software compatibility.

The P4PE with BroadCom Gigabit LAN, delivers transfer speeds up to ten times faster than conventional 10/100 Ethernet connections. Gigabit LAN is the networking standards for the future and is ideal for handling large amounts of data such as video, audio, and voice.

The SoundMAX Digital Audio System is the industry's highest performance and most reliable audio solution for business professionals, audiophiles, musicians, and gamers. SoundMAX Digital Audio System can output 5.1 channel surround sound and features state-of-the-art DLS2 MIDI synthesizer with Yamaha DLSbyXG sound set, 5.1 Virtual Theater and supports all major game audio technologies including Microsoft DirectX 8.0, Microsoft DirectSound 3D, A3D, MacroFX, ZoomFX, MultiDrive 5.1, A3D and EAX.

CrashFree BIOS allows users to restore BIOS data from a floppy diskette even when BIOS code and data are corrupted during upgrade or invaded by virus. Unlike other competing vendors's products, ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to pay an optional ROM.

When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is no need to open the case to clear CMOS data. Simply restart the system and the BIOS will automatically restore the CPU default setting for each parameter.

During the computer POST (Power On Self-Test), ASUS POST Reporter provides friendly voice warnings through internal or external speaker, clearly explaining system errors for quick and easy optimization. The bundled Winbond Voice Editor software allows uses to add customized system voice warnings and multi-language support.

ASUS provides friendly localized BIOS setup menu to help you configure your system as easy as possible.

With ASUS EZ Flash, you can update BIOS before entering operating system. No more DOS-based flash utility and bootable diskette required.

ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts fan speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation.

An optional IEEE 1394 interface provides high speed digital interface for audio / video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals and other PC portable devices.

ASUS has designed into this motherboard an AGP Warning LED. The AGP Warning LED automatically stops you from turning on your system with incompatible voltage AGP (3.3V) cards, and protects from permanently damaging your motherboard.

ASUS P4PE offers robust overclocking options to maximize your system performance, including: flexible CPU Core Voltage Adjustments in 0.025V increments over defaults; SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 100MHz up to 200MHz at 1MHz increments; adjustable FSB/DDR ratio; fixed AGP/PCI frequencies; C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall).