ASUS this week introduced its P5W DH Deluxe motherboard, aimed at Core 2 Duo processors, featuring a series of digital home features activated with a remote control. The i975X-based model includes an on-board wireless connection (WiFi-AP Solo) and extended functionality even when the computer is turned off. The mobo also uses ASUS’ exclusive fanless cooling technology Stack Cool 2. CrossFire multi-GPU mode is supported. Complete specs are as follows:

• 1,066 MHz FSB
• DDR2-800 memory
• 1x Ultra DMA 100 port
• 3x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s ports
• 2x SATA 3 Gb/s (ext. and int.) (JMB363)
• 2x SATA 3 Gb/s (Silicon Image)
• 2x PCI-E x16 slots
• 2x PCI-E x1 slots
• 3x PCI slots
• Dual GbE LAN
• Wireless LAN
• 8-channel high-def audio
• 8x USB 2.0 ports
• 3x FireWire ports
• ATX form factor