GA-8S648FX SIS 648FX Based Platform Get Ready with 800 MHz FSB Intel Pentium 4 The Best Choice of 3rd Party Solution for Pentium 4 Is Ready May 29, 2003 Taipei, - Gigabyte Technology introduces GA-8S648FX as the most cost effective solution for Intel Pentium 4 Processor with 800 MHz FSB, launched on April and May this year. The brand new GA-8S648FX, based on the latest SiS 648FX and 963 chipsets, carries new generation architecture and delivers valuable platform with great performance for Intel Pentium 4 system in the mainstream segment. Utilizing the Intel FSB 800 MHz Pentium 4 Hyper-Threading processor Based on the new generation SiS 648FX and 963 chipsets, the GA-8S648FX delivers promising platform for new generation Intel Pentium 4 with 800MHz FSB and Hyper-Threading Technology support. Through the 800MHz system bus, the memory controller delivers tremendous bandwidth of 6.4GB/sec to derive the intense computing power of Intel Pentium 4. The AGP8x graphics interface provides a bandwidth of 2.1 GB/sec for the most powerful graphic accelerators. The memory interface is enhanced to DDR 400, 3.2GB/sec in bandwidth, to provide outmost memory throughput. The lately introduced SiS Hyper Streaming Technology is designed to boost the system performance by optimizing the memory accessing process. The SiS MuTIOL 1G® technology will further speed up the traffic between the north-bridge and south-bridge. Consequently, the new architecture fully insures the highest performance of the system. Impressive Features Deliver Multi-Purpose Platform The GA-8S648FX integrates a variety of features to accompany with the new diagram. Six high-speed USB2.0 ports deliver sufficient, easy to use and high performance interface for users’ applications such as digital camera, printer, and other advance peripherals. Ultra ATA133 IDE interface sustains high-speed hard drive, CD-ROM, and DVD-RW. Through 6-channel audio output, GA-8S648FX provides excellent audio quality that fulfills any audio applications, such as MP3 or Audio CD playback, DVD movies and gaming. Bundled with rich features, GA-8S648FX is an ideal solution for a multi-purpose platform. Ideal Solution for Mainstream Platform Built on the most up-to-date architecture, GA-8SG648FX delivers a platform with outstanding performance and functionality. The GA-8S648FX will definitely represent the best choice for the latest introduced 2.4 and 2.6GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor with 800FSB for the mainstream segment. GA-8S648FX Main Specification • Socket 478 for Intel® new 0.13 micron-process Pentium® 4 processor • SiS 648FX/963 Chipset • Supports FSB 800/533 MHz • DDR 400 memory support • AGP 8x/4x, 5 PCI slot • 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports • 6-channel AC97 audio • 3 IEEE 1394 ports (by optional daughter card) • Two Ultra ATA133 Connectors • Easytune™ 4, Q-Flash™, @BIOS™ About GIGABYTE technology Founded in 1986, Gigabyte Technology has built an unshakable reputation and solid foundation in the computer industry on the reliability of its motherboards and add-on card products. In diversifying from this solid base, Gigabyte Technology is devoting it’s resources to expanding into new product lines, such as desktop platform solutions, servers, broadband routers, Gigabit switches, wireless LAN, and NAS (Network Attached Storage) appliances. With a talented, resourceful infrastructure and design capability, from Motherboard, VGA, Desktop Platform, to Communication and Server, Gigabyte Technology has developed a full-scale product network, not only creating the ideal platform for the world of Internet connectivity but also resulting in new concepts in most all aspects of our lives. In the coming information appliance age, Gigabyte Technology is users’ premier companion to brighten people’s mind-scope and future life. For further detail information, please logon to http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Or contact us at mailto:smsupport@gigabyte.com.tw