Asus P4S8X-X

Asus P4S8X-X ... motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard incorporates the Intel Pentium 4 Processor in 478-pin package coupled with the SiS 648 chipset to set a new benchmark for a cost-effective desktop platform solution. Supporting up to 3GB of system memory with the PC2700/2100/1600 DDR DIMMs high-resolution graphics via an AGP 8X slot, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features, the P4S8X-X is your affordable vehicle to enter the world of computing!

The P4S8X-X motherboard supports the latest Intel Pentium 4 Processor via a 478- pin surface mount ZIF socket. The Pentium 4 processor with 512KB L2 cache on 0.13 micron process includes a 533/400 MHz system bus and features the new Hyper-Threading technology and FMB2 power design that allow up to 3.0+ GHz core frequencies for up to 4.2GB/s data transfer rates. When available, CPUs supporting the Intel Hyper-Threading technology for up to 3.06GHz and faster frequencies are also supported on this motherboard.

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

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

CrashFree BIOS 2 allows users to restore BIOS data from a floppy diskette or recovery CD when BIOS code and data are corrupted during upgrade or when invaded by a virus. ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to pay for an optional ROM.

AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is the next generation VGA interface specification that enables enhanced graphics performance with high bandwidth speed up to 2.12 GB/s. With a bus frequency of 533Mhz, AGP 8x is twice as fast as AGP 4X.

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 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 and EAX.