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June 21st, 2004 ---Taipei, Taiwan---- GIGABYTE Technology has once again redefined the definition of the enthusiast motherboard with the debut the latest flagship motherboard to the technology scene. Interested in next-generation technologies? Meet the GIGABYTE ultimate 8 (Sigma) motherboard series and take an in-depth look at the advanced offerings of IntelÂ’s 925X and 915P chipsets. In this flagship motherboard line, the 8 Series embodies intense performance, and represents a fusion of the best GIGABYTE innovations.

The 8 Series offers a complete range of features dedicated to satisfying all computing needs. Experience next-generation processing with the latest LGA775 Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with Hyper-Threading Technology! With new 90nm technology, the worldÂ’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 8 Series motherboards 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.

June 21st 2004, Taipei-- Gigabyte’s new PX (Performance Extreme) motherboard series combines the latest technologies onto one motherboard for immense computing power and functionality. It is built to support the newest LGA775 Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, as well as featuring new architectural design for greater memory, peripheral and features support. Elevate your system to the extreme with Gigabyte’s PX

Gigabyte’s PX series offers a wide range of new innovations focused on boosting computer performance and versatility. Support for the newest LGA775 Intel® Pentium® 4 processor means increased computing power with 1MB L2 cache as well as smooth and fast multi-tasking with Intel’s Hyper-Threading Technology. As well, enjoy new-generation Dual Channel DDR2 memory architecture and receive a maximum bandwidth of 8.5GB/s for higher system responsiveness in a variety of software applications from 3D graphics animations to audio and video encoding.

Gigabyte’s PX series is all about peripheral connectivity from well-known industry interfaces such as USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394 to next-generation interconnects like the much anticipated PCI Express. With 8 USB 2.0 and 3 IEEE 1394 ports, users are offered plenty of room for high-speed device connectivity. For storage connectivity, the PX series features Serial ATA and Intel® Matrix Storage Technology via ICH6T for superior data protection and performance flexibility.

The PX series also features PCI Express, the new generation graphics interconnect that is on the lips nearly every die-hard gamer! PCI Express promises to offer the benefits of both increased bandwidth and scalability, with up to 4GB/s of one-directional and 8GB/s of concurrent bandwidth. What does this mean? It means true to life graphics rendered with unbelievable color, realism and speed! Gaming isnÂ’t really gaming without PCI Express!

Along with top hardware features, GigabyteÂ’s PX series also offers a comprehensive software package- GigabyteÂ’s ShieldWare. GigabyteÂ’s ShieldWare is comprised of 8 unique software programs aimed to ease and amplify usersÂ’ computing experience.