Asus now FSB1600

ASUS Unleashes Intel P35 Chipset Capabilities to Fully Support Upcoming FSB1600

With the upcoming release of FSB1600 CPUs, ASUS, leading producer of motherboards, has once again kept up with leading developments and announced the release of FSB1600 supported motherboards. Through extensive R&D, ASUS has unlocked certain chipset capabilities to provide users with the latest BIOS for optimal performance and functionality. To this end, chipsets like the P35 for example – previously labeled as only officially supporting up to FSB1333, have been upgraded to be able support up to FSB1600.

FSB1600 Performance
FSB1600 can significantly increase 20% of bandwidth between the CPU and Northbridge – providing enhanced speeds of up to 12.8GB/s.
 
FSB1600 Ready Motherboards
The chart below shows the ASUS motherboards that currently support FSB1600. More FSB1600 ready ASUS motherboards will be announced soon

ASUS FSB 1600 MHz Support List
Motherboard Model	Platform	FSB	Since BIOS
Gaming Series
Maximus Extreme	Intel X38/ICH9R	1600	0904
Maximus Formula	Intel X38/ICH9R	1600	0907
Blitz Extreme	Intel P35/ICH9R	1600	1005
Blitz Formula	Intel P35/ICH9R	1600	1402
P5E Series
P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n	Intel X38/ICH9R	1600	0903
P5E3 Deluxe	Intel X38/ICH9R	1600	0903
P5E3	Intel X38/ICH9R	1600	0808
P5E	Intel X38/ICH9R	1600	0502
P5K Series
P5K3 DELUXE/WIFI-AP	Intel P35/ICH9R	1600	0907
P5K Premium/WiFi-AP	Intel P35/ICH9R	1600	0504
P5K DELUXE/WIFI-AP	Intel P35/ICH9R	1600	0705
P5K-E/WiFi-AP	Intel P35/ICH9R	1600	0906
P5K-E	Intel P35/ICH9R	1600	0906
P5K PRO	Intel P35/ICH9R	1600	0701
P5KR	Intel P35/ICH9R	1600	0502
P5K	Intel P35/ICH9	1600	0902
P5KC	Intel P35/ICH9	1600	1001
P5K SE	Intel P35/ICH9	1600	0901
P5K-V	Intel G33 /ICH9	1600	0801

Asus launches new optical drive

Asus just released the ASUS DVD-E818A2/A2T. This series of optical drives is the world’s first ODD that supports 5X DVD-RW DL, and provides users with cutting-edge multimedia experiences backed with superior playback capabilities and high-speed data transfers; while built-in advanced ASUS exclusive technologies will provide a quieter, more stable and higher performance multimedia environment.

New Industry Format 5X DVD-RW (DL) Support
The ASUS DVD-E818A2 and ASUS DVD-E818A2T provide leading-edge multimedia experiences with the ability to read 5X DVD-RW DL – the brand new industry format. With this support, users will be able to view high quality videos directly burnt into DVDs from camcorders and obtain fabulous playback capacities. It also allows users to access all CDs, DVD-ROM/DVD±R/ DVD±RW/DVD-RAM and DVD-Video discs.

Multi-functional and Fast Data Transfers
The ASUS DVD-E818A2/A2T optical drives are designed to provide users with versatile and fast data transfer speeds with DVD-ROM max data transfer rates of 24930 KB/s (18X), and CD-ROM max data transfer rates of 7200 KB/s (48X). Access times are also shortened with fast random access times for DVD access at 105 ms versus typical 95 ms CD access times.

QuieTrack – Quiet and Stable Operations
The innovative ASUS exclusive QuieTrack technology is developed to dampen drive noise in every conceivable fashion while improving stability, and consists of two revolutionary features:

Airflow Field Modification (AFFM): Noise and vibration are two major headaches users encounter when using a high-speed drive. AFFM is designed to change the uneven airflow field inside the drive to a balanced pressure distribution that leads to a quiet and stable operation.

Auto Vibration Reducing System (AVRS)
The AVRS technology is designed to minimize the vibration caused by the spindle motor and resonance between components as well as the drive and PC cases. AVRS is designed to reduce vibration and noise induced by unbalanced mass of rotating machinery. With AVRS, ASUS DVD-E818A2 and ASUS DVD-E818A2T provides high readability and playability.

Enhanced Features for Improved Usage
The ASUS DVD-E818A2 and ASUS DVD-E818A2T also provide users with many other features to allow users ease and convenience during usage. Some of these features include the support for Speed Auto-Switch Function, High Speed CD-Audio Playback, High Speed Digital Audio Extraction, the choice to mount the drives vertically or horizontally, the unique dust resistance design, as well as support for changeable panels.

Specifications

	DVD-E818A2	DVD-E818A2T
Read Speed	18X CAV at DVD-ROM (Single Layer) 10X CAV at DVD-ROM (Dual Layer), DVD-R or +R, DVD+RW or –RW 8X CAV at DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL 5X CAV at DVD-RW DL 5X CAV at DVD-RAM 48X CAV at CD-ROM 48X CAV at CD-R 32X CAV at CD-RW	18X CAV at DVD-ROM (Single Layer) 10X CAV at DVD-ROM (Dual Layer), DVD-R or +R, DVD+RW or –RW 8X CAV at DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL 5X CAV at DVD-RW DL 5X CAV at DVD-RAM 48X CAV at CD-ROM 48X CAV at CD-R 32X CAV at CD-RW
Sustained Transfer Rate	DVD: 18x max. ~ 24930 KB/sec CD: 48x max. ~ 7200 KB/sec	DVD: 18x max. ~ 24930 KB/sec CD: 48x max. ~ 7200 KB/sec
Burst Transfer Rate	Ultra DMA/100: 100M Bytes/sec max. Ultra DMA/66: 66.6M Bytes/sec max. Ultra DMA33: 33.3M Bytes/sec max. Rate PIO Mode 4: 16.6M B/s max. Multi-word DMA mode 2: 16.6M B/s max	Ultra DMA/100: 100M Bytes/sec max. Ultra DMA/66: 66.6M Bytes/sec max. Ultra DMA33: 33.3M Bytes/sec max. Rate PIO Mode 4: 16.6M B/s max. Multi-word DMA mode 2: 16.6M B/s max
Random Access Time	DVD: 105 ms typical CD: 95 ms typical	DVD: 105 ms typical CD: 95 ms typical
O/S Compatibility	Windows XP/ ME/ 2000/98/VISTA	Windows XP/ ME/ 2000/98/VISTA
Interface	ATAPI/E-IDE	SATA
Data Buffer	198 KB	198 KB
Disc
Disc Formats	DVD: DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18, DVD-ROM, DVD±R, DVD±RW DVD-Video, DVD-RAM	DVD: DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18, DVD-ROM, DVD±R, DVD±RW DVD-Video, DVD-RAM
	CD: Audio CD, CD-ROM/XA, Video CD, CD-I, Multi-session Photo CD, Karaoke CD, CD-Extra, CD-TEXT	CD: Audio CD, CD-ROM/XA, Video CD, CD-I, Multi-session Photo CD, Karaoke CD, CD-Extra, CD-TEXT
Disc Diameters	12 cm and 8 cm	12 cm and 8 cm
Reliability
MTBF	100,000 Power On Hours	100,000 Power On Hours
	Operating Duty Cycle (Read) 20% POH	Operating Duty Cycle (Read) 20% POH
MTTR	30 Minutes	30 Minutes
Configurations
Mounting Orientation	Vertical and Horizontal	Vertical and Horizontal
Dimensions (H/W/D)	42.3×148x172.4 mm	42.3×148x172.4 mm
Weight	651g	645 g
Electrical and Environmental Specifications
Power Requirement	DC+5V +/- 5%, DC+12v +/- 10%		DC+5V +/- 5%, DC+12v +/- 10%
Temperature	Operating: 5? to 45?		Operating: 5? to 45?
	Storage: -20? to 60?		Storage: -20? to 60?
Humidity	Operating: 20% ~ 80% (Non-condensing)		Operating: 20% ~ 80% (Non-condensing)
	Storage: 15% ~ 85% (Non-condensing)		Storage: 15% ~ 85% (Non-condensing)

Asus goes Formula Rampage

In addition to the earlier mentioned P5E3, Asus also released the RAMPAGE FORMULA also with Intel  X48 chipset and EPU function, the specifications are slightly different :

Rampage Formula

Asus first motherboard with Intel X48 chipset

With the official launch of the Intel X48 chipset drawing ever closer, ASUS, producer of the world’s leading motherboards, has announced the release of the ASUS P5E3 Premium WiFi-AP @n motherboard. This powerful motherboard is the newest member in the ASUS EPU family of motherboards, and is equipped with the latest Intel X48 chipset; and showcases the exclusive EPU Technology to combine vigorous performance with superb energy efficiency. Additionally, this outstanding motherboard supports DDR3 2000MHz dual-channel memory, dual PCI Express 2.0 x16 lanes, 802.11n WiFi specifications and the innovative ASUS Express Gate for Internet access in just 5 secs

ASUS Exclusive EPU Saves Up to 80.23%CPU Power
Through the exclusive EPU´s automatic energy saving chip, the ASUS P5E3 Premium WiFi-AP @n is able to provide users with CPU power savings of 80.23%. Able to digitally monitor and automatically fine-tune the CPU power supply with improved VRM efficiency under any loading, the EPU offers total control and attains the best possible power efficiency when the PC is running low intensity programs. Coupled with the innovative AI Gear3 Plus – which features a new user interface that shows users exactly how much electricity and CO2 is being saved, the ASUS EPU can provide users with up to 50% enhanced power efficiency.

Access the Internet in 5 Secs with Express Gate
With only 5 seconds boot-up time, the ASUS Express Gate offers an optional boot-up selection screen that allows you to instantly surf the Internet without entering Windows. This convenient application will now allow users to enjoy Skype, IM, YouTube, and webmail access quickly without the need to wait for the operating system to load.

Innovative Built-in Features
The ASUS P5E3 Premium WiFi-AP @n comes equipped with numerous innovative technologies like the onboard IEEE 802.11n draft technology support. This standard allows for wider network coverage and data transmissions of up to 6 times faster than 802.11b/g standards. Another feature is the industry-leading Third Generation 8-phase Power Design, which is a VRM design that can provide enhanced power efficiency by utilizing high quality power components that include: low RDS (on) MOSFETs for minimum switching loss & lower temperature, Ferrite core chokes with lower hysteresis loss; and high quality Japanese-made conductive polymer capacitors for longer component life and lower power loss that prolongs CPU lifespans.

Specifications :

P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n

Asus EPU technology is Green computing gone wild, saves upto 80% CPU Power

Green computing has become very important in recent times. With global resources becoming scarcer and the visible impact our demands have made on our planet, it is vital for everyone – consumers as well as manufacturers, to attempt to protect our environment in every possible way. One of the best ways to achieve this is through green computing, and a good example of this is the innovative ASUS EPU technology, which saves 80.23% CPU Power.

GreenASUS Designs for a Greener Earth
Since 2000, ASUS has been carrying out a series of special initiatives and research projects, such as developing Taiwan´s first lead-free motherboard and Taiwan´s first Green Parts Management System. One focus of ASUS´ current GreenASUS projects is Green Design – where monitoring and seeking to eliminate the use of toxic chemicals at all steps in the manufacturing process are paramount. Phasing out possible hazardous substances and reviewing and testing alternative substances have resulted in materials like bamboo used for the Ecobook notebook in the “China´s Green Expedition”. This is both in keeping with the Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) law and for substances not presently banned under RoHS and related laws. ASUS also constantly strives to meet and exceed international legislation on design, including the future European Union directive on Energy-using Products (EuP), which establishes a framework for setting eco-design requirements – and this has helped result in development of technologies that provide energy savings to curb excess electricity use and thus help save the environment.

ASUS Exclusive EPU Saves Up to 80.23%CPU Power
The ASUS-developed EPU is the world´s first hardware-based on-demand power saving IC controller. This new generation automatic energy saving chip utilizes an innovative power technology to digitally monitor and automatically fine-tune the CPU power supply with improved VRM efficiency under any loading. With real-time automatic detection of the CPU current, the EPU can provide total control and attain the best possible power efficiency and astounding energy savings to help save the environment – providing users with more power for higher performance and saving up to 80.23% CPU power when the PC is running low intensity programs. Coupled with the innovative AI Gear3 – which features a new user interface that shows users exactly how much electricity and CO2 is being saved, the ASUS EPU can provide users with up to 50% enhanced power efficiency.

ASUS EPU´s Contribution to the Earth
The ASUS EPU also helps the environment in another way. A Single EPU motherboard is able to save 33,000 watts of electricity after one year´s continuous operation – about 20.7423 KG of reduced CO2 emissions. If 10 Million EPU motherboards are shipped, 207,430,000 KG CO2 can be reduced. In essence, ASUS helps the Earth grow the equivalent of 17,285,833.33 trees in a year (if a tree consumes 12Kg CO2 in a year)!

Available EPU Motherboards
As the EPU is such an important part in environment conservation, the following P35 chipset motherboards: P5K PRO, P5K/ EPU and P5K SE/EPU will be re-launched with the EPU. The new RAMPAGE FORMULA and P5E3 PREMIUM/ WiFi@n motherboards will also sport the EPU; while X38 chipsets motherboards with EPU include the MAXIMUS FORMULA, P5E3 DELUXE/ WiFi@n, P5E3 DELUXE, P5E3, P5E, P5E64 WS PRO, P5E3 DELUXE/DDR3 1333 2G, MAXIMUS Extreme and the P5E3/DDR3 1333 2G. Other motherboards that carry the EPU are the Striker II Extreme, Striker II Formula, P5N-T DELUXE and the P5N-D.

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