GIGABYTE to Launch Native 1066MHz FSB Motherboard – GA-8AENXP-D

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GIGABYTE to Launch Native 1066MHz FSB Motherboard – GA-8AENXP-D

Nov 02nd, 2004 ---Taipei, Taiwan---- GIGABYTE Technology has once
again redefined the definition of the enthusiast motherboard with the
debut the first 1066MHz FSB motherboard to the technology scene.
Interested in next-generation technologies? Meet the GIGABYTE
ultimate GA-8AENXP-D motherboard and take an in-depth look at the
advanced offerings of Intel's 925XE chipset. In this flagship
motherboard, the GA-8AENXP-D embodies intense performance, and
represents a fusion of the best GIGABYTE innovations.

The GA-8AENXP-D offers a complete range of features dedicated to
satisfying all computing needs. Experience next-generation processing
with LGA775 Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with the latest 1066MHz FSB &
Hyper-Threading Technology! With new 1066MHz FSB delivers higher
bandwidth among CPU and north bridge chipset, allows more data and
instructions thru put, thus increasing the overall system performance
and user experience. In the meanwhile, the new 90nm technology, the
world's most advanced chip-making process, it delivers significant
gains in performance through the combination of lower-power
transistors, strained silicon, high-speed copper interconnects and a
new low-k dielectric material. The GA-8AENXP-D motherboard support
DDR-2 533 / 400 to deliver a maximum memory bandwidth of 8.5GB/s in
dual channel DDR mode. Along with enhanced performance is additional
system stability with the GIGABYTE Universal Plus Dual Power System
(U-Plus D.P.S.). U-Plus D.P.S. is a revolutionary eight-phase power
circuit designed to withstand varying electrical current levels,
ensuring future processor upgrades.

The GA-8AENXP-D motherboard provides an broad range of peripheral
connections by offering IEEE 1394b and USB 2.0 for high-speed data
transfer, and high speed Serial ATA for connection of storage devices.
The GIGABYTE GA-8AENXP-D also offers multimedia advancements through
PCI-Express for outstanding graphics output, doubling that of the
current AGP8X interface. For improved networking, Dual Gigabit LAN
provides simultaneous WAN and LAN connection at a blazing fast network
connection speed of up to 1,000 Mbps for both network types. The
addition of integrated 802.11g wireless LAN solution standard provides
a more flexible networking connection. Finally to round off the
GA-8AENXP-D is home theater-quality sound with your PC using Intel®
High Definition Audio for enhanced multi-channel audio, improved voice
and communication input, and multi-streaming capability.

Along with exceptional built-in hardware is the addition of the
GIGABYTE Shieldware. Shieldware completes the GA-8AENXP-D with eight
unique software feature elements that are easy to use and focused on
making computing both simple, straightforward, and safe. It includes
C.O.M., Download Center, M.I.T., S.O.S., C.I.A.2, M.I.B.2, EasyTunetm5
for overclocking, and Xpress3 for safe recovery and backups.

About Gigabyte
GIGABYTE Technology Co., Ltd. was established in 1986 to uphold the
concepts of innovation, quality and reliability. GIGABYTE has built a
strong foundation with its outstanding achievements in the motherboard
industry. It is the only motherboard manufacturer to have been honored
with the coveted Taiwan Symbol of Excellence for SEVEN consecutive
years and to win the Gold National Award of Excellence, the highest
award for product development in Taiwan. For the third year in a row,
GIGABYTE has been named the No.1 motherboard manufacture by PC
Magazine.

GIGABYTE has achieved superiority in all of its product lines
including motherboards, graphics cards, PC peripherals, notebooks,
servers and networking and communications products. From design,
research and development, GIGABYTE's products meet all commercial and
consumer requirements for quality, stability and reliability. To
provide complete after-sales service, GIGABYTE has set up an extensive
support network across the globe and offers extended warranties on all
of its products. The diverse product lines of GIGABYTE not only
enhance the working performance of individuals and enterprises but are
also the best choice for connecting with the world and the future.
GIGABYTE will continue to follow its vision of becoming the most
valuable provider of IT products in the world. For more information
about GIGABYTE, please visit its official website:
http://www.gigabyte.com.tw