User guide
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.3.2 Unique ASUS features
ASUS O.C. Prole
The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Prole that allows users to
conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can
be stored in the CMOS or a separate le, giving users the freedom to
share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. See page 4-35.
6-channel audio
The motherboard comes with the Realtek ALC660 audio CODEC that
provides 6-channel audio, audio jack-sensing and enumeration technology,
and S/PDIF out support. See page 2-20 for details.
ASUS Q-Fan2 technology
The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU and Chassis fan
speed according to the system load and temperature to ensure quiet, cool,
and efcient operation. See page 4-28.
ASUS EZ Flash 2
EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the
predened hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without
entering the OS. Update your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable
diskette or using an OS-based ash utility. See page 4-4.
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data
from a USB ash disk containing the BIOS le. This utility saves users
the cost and hassle of buying a replacement BIOS chip. See page 4-5 for
details.
AI Overclocking
This feature allows convenient overclocking up to 30% (depending on
the installed CPU and DRAM) to enhance system performance while
maintaining system stability. See page 4-15.