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<br><blockquote><i>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 Intel’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.<p>
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 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 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. <p>
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 <p>
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.<p>

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. <p>

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 isn’t really gaming without PCI Express!<p>

Along with top hardware features, Gigabyte’s PX series also offers a comprehensive software package- Gigabyte’s ShieldWare. Gigabyte’s ShieldWare is comprised of 8 unique software programs aimed to ease and amplify users’ computing experience.</i></blockquote><p>