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News For Sep. and Oct.Latest tech news from ABIT, Acer/Aopen, Acorp, Albatron, Amptron, Asrock, Asus, Atrend, Azza, Bcm, BioStar, Chaintech, DFI, ECS, EpoX, Excel, FIC, Gigabyte, Iwill, Jbond, JetWay, Leadtek, Luckystar, MSI, PCChips, QDI, Q-lity, Shuttle, Soltek, SOYO, SuperMicro, Tekram, Tyan, ...VIA Unveils New NanoBGA VIA Eden-N Processor, World's Smallest & Lowest Power Native x86 Processor with Industry's Most Advanced Embedded Security Features (101403) VIA PadLock™ Security Suite paves the way towards pervasive security for connected PCs and smart digital devices: MICROPROCESSOR FORUM, San Jose, CA, 14 October 2003 - VIA Technologies, Inc., a leading innovator and developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform solutions, today unveiled the new VIA Eden-N processor at the 16th annual Microprocessor Forum conference in San Jose. Based on a new streamlined Nehemiah core architecture, the VIA Eden-N processor delivers enhanced digital media performance features and the industry's most advanced embedded hardware security technologies in a tiny nanoBGA package measuring just 15mm x 15mm to provide the world's smallest, lowest power, and most secure native x86 processor. Source from: www.via.com.tw VIA and ITRI Launch Advanced Telematics Concept Design Enabling Enhanced On-Road Entertainment and Connectivity (100303) Jointly developed by VIA and leading Taiwan research institute ITRI, the telematics concept design powered by the VIA Eden Platform is showcased at the 6th Asia Pacific Intelligent Transportation Systems Forum & Exhibition in Taipei: Taipei, Taiwan, 03 October 2003 - VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator and developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform solutions, and the Industry Technology Research Institute (ITRI) of Taiwan, a primary R&D center for industry in Taiwan, today announced the innovative new telematics concept design based on the VIA Eden Platform that will be displayed at the 6th Asia-Pacific Intelligent Transportation Systems Forum & Exhibition in Taipei from October 6-9, 2003, on the 1st floor of the Taipei International Convention Center, TICC, booth Nos. 51-53 and 58-60. The VIA Eden Telematics Platform developed by VIA and ITRI extends the capabilities of modern vehicle computers into the domain of x86 architecture, while allowing compact, low power designs that can cope with the extreme thermal conditions challenging vehicle computer market design. This enables a new breed of digitally intelligent telematics systems compatible across various markets, including the consumer electronics and digital media segments, with improved capabilities and features including a real time operating system such as Microsoft® Windows® CE, an entertainment center for radio, TV, digital audio and video playback and even gaming, a communication and information center for GPS navigation, telecommunication, and news, traffic and weather updates, and Internet browsing. Source from: www.via.com.tw GA-K8NNXP-940 : The Winner of COMPUTEX 2003 Best of Taiwan¡¯s Best Award¡± for Motherboard(092303) Speed, Power and Stability: Taipei, September 20, Gigabyte Technology unveils its heavy-weighted high-performance motherboard, the GA-K8NNXP-940. Supporting the new AMD Athlon64 FX processor with the acclaimed Dual Channel DDR400 memory architecture, the GA-K8NNXP-940 satiates the user¡¯s need for speed and more speed. In addition to the outstanding architecture and rich feature of advanced nForce3 platform processor, the GA-K8NNXP-940 is benefited with industry¡¯s cutting-edge technology and Gigabyte¡¯s unique ¡°6-Dual Miracle¡± to provide full power for superior performance and stability. Just prior to its launch, this platform was granted the COMPUTEX 2003 ¡°Best of Taiwan¡¯s Best Award¡± from EUROTRADE Media. High speed, solid power and maximum stability mean that the GA-K8NNXP-940 is definitely the way to go for gamers, geeks and consumers alike! The Revolutionary AthlonTM64 FX Processor: The AMD AthlonTM64 FX processor is furnished with unprecedented framework consisted of AMD¡¯s 64-bit computing platform, HyperTransport Technology, and dual channel DDR400 memory architecture. The revolutionary processor design ensures superior performance on mission critical business applications, with complete readiness for the coming wave of 64-bit computing. ¡°The new generation Athlon64 FX maximizes performance and system efficiency thus greatly enhancing office productivity and providing astonishing, true-to-life digital entertainment experience¡± said Mr. David Chiang, General Manager of Gigabyte Channel Business Center. Collaborating with the Athlon64 FX, GA-K8NNXP-940 delivers unprecedented performance to the desktop platform. What is ¡°6 Dual Technology¡±? Like many of Gigabyte¡¯s flagship model, the GA-K8NNXP-940 is based upon Gigabyte¡¯s most distinguished ¡°6 Dual Technology.¡± Since it¡¯s introduction, it has gained a great deal of media coverage and consumer approval due to its ability to improve performance and stability of the motherboard while diminishing the thermal issue via its Dual Power System (DPS) and Dual Cooling system. Another concern for many consumers is data safety and protection. The DUAL RAID includes Serial ATA RAID and ATA133 RAID for increasing performance of data access as well as providing greater storage capacity and security. Gigabyte¡¯s patented DualBIOS™ provides one back-up BIOS to repair the damaged main BIOS, as in the case of a virus attack. Next, the Dual LAN design gives users the ease of using their PC as a home gateway as well as allowing for quick data transfer from WAN to LAN. Finally, The Dual CPU bandwidth and the revolutionary AMD 64-bit computing platform, provide the double processing power required for the next generation applications. The AMD innovative x86-64 technology design gives your computer the flexibility of jumping to 64-bit requirements as well as maintaining existing 32-bit applications. In addition to the above ¡°6 Dual¡± characteristics, this platform features Dual Channel DDR400 memory architecture, supported by the integrated memory controller of AMD Athlon64 FX, to provide supreme bandwidth of 6.4GB/s to give users even greater performance than ever before. Thus, Gigabyte¡¯s ¡°6 dual technology¡± is definitely a must for PC enthusiasts and all those who want to buy the best. Source from: www.giga-byte.com VIA CEO Wenchi Chen Introduces Nano-ITX Mainboard and the Dawn of Digital Intelligence at VTF2003 (September 25, 2003 By Songdok) VIA Technology Forum, Taipei, Taiwan - VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator and developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform solutions, today outlined a clear vision for a tri-segmented industry during the opening keynote presentation of the VIA Technology Forum 2003, taking place Wednesday 24 September 2003 in Taipei, Taiwan. In his keynote, VIA President and CEO Wenchi Chen showed how the IT industry is undergoing its fourth major Revolution as it moves from the PC era to the age of Total Connectivity, providing a host of new challenges as well as new opportunities, bringing tremendous growth for the industry but requiring considerable innovation at both the silicon and system levels to satisfy a more diverse set of user demands. Chen then introduced the Dawn of Digital Intelligence; first noting the inexorable move to digitizing our information streams such as communication and entertainment, and then seeing how the PC platform extends perfectly into convergence devices to enable more intelligent and sophisticated digital media management and manipulation. This transition is segmenting the IT industry into three distinct tiers: High Definition Computing, Total Connectivity and Empowered Connectivity. High Definition Computing is focused on technological advances on the PC platform that facilitate the creation of digital intelligence; Total Connectivity is defined as the proliferation of digital intelligence through the home, office, school, industry and mobile world through a wide spectrum of connected devices; and Empowered Connectivity is the provision of affordable yet feature rich platforms to enable the billions of digital have-nots access to the world of digital information. There is a clear cascade effect of technological innovation and digital intelligence, originating in the High Definition arena and being incorporated into Totally Connected devices and eventually into Empowered Connectivity systems. And VIA is providing technologies to facilitate each segment of this new market environment. "Across the board, VIA silicon and platform solutions form the building blocks for each of these key segments," said Wenchi Chen, President and CEO of VIA Technologies, Inc. "For High Definition Computing, VIA provides leading core logic, audio, networking and graphics solutions to help raise the performance bar on the PC platform and support advanced technologies and applications, in the Totally Connected home we have our new Infotainment Server reference design with enriched audio and video capabilities, along with a wide range of exciting new smart digital partner innovations also on show at Computex this week." "Empowered Connectivity aims to enable the billions of 'digital have-nots' access to the knowledge and education available on the Internet, allowing them to make more informed choices and so improve their standard of living," noted Chen. "So we are working with key industry partners and governments to bring cost effective but feature rich products to market focused on connecting and communicating, to provide those people with those education and communication resources, as well as entertainment and commerce." Chen reviewed the incredible success of the VIA EPIA Mini-ITX mainboard series, as in just over 18 months it has inspired hundreds of companies and individuals to create new form factor PCs and digital lifestyle devices with enhanced digital media, networking or communications capabilities, as well as numerous unique case mods. He then displayed the VIA Nano-ITX mainboard, at just 12cm x 12cm, the smallest ever standard platform with full PC functionality, which is ideally suited for the next generation of smaller, quieter, digitally intelligent home, office, mobile, industrial and commercial devices. Declared "the shape of things to come" by Chen, the Nano-ITX board will be launched later this year. Source from: www.via.com.tw A variety of AOpen motherboards supported by Intel 865G, 865PE and 848P chipsets for your selection! TAIPEI, TAIWAN, Oct 03, 2003 Finding a good piece of motherboard is not always an easy task, you might have found the perfect size to fit your chassis, but not satisfied with its specification, or vice versa. What’s worse? They are several of chipset models on the market with different model names! Confused, right? But it is alright. AOpen releases different motherboards with different chipsets and functionalities that really meet your need. Intel 865G, 865PE and 848P chipsets have all got their individualities, let’s find out how they work impeccably on AOpen AX4SG-UN/UL, AX4SPE-UN/UL and AX4SPB-U/UN/UL motherboards. Source from: www.aopen.com Albatron jumps on revolutionary 64-bit architecture with new K8 Mainboard — K8X800 Pro The K8X800 Pro ll mainboard is based on the latest VIA K8T800 and 8237 chipsets, which are compatible with the AMD Athlon™ 64 processors. These chipsets can also support simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit processing as well as an AGP 8X interface. VIA’s HyperTransport™ implementation, dubbed “Hyper8™” technology, allows for full 16-bit/1.6 GHz CPU to Chipset connectivity, which adds to up to 6.4 GB/s bandwidth or an FSB of 800 MHz. Additionally, the memory controller has been embedded into processor which can significantly decrease data read/write latencies. In short, the K8X800 provides the fastest, most stable DDR400 interface, surpassing the performance requirements of even the latest 3D video gaming software. In addition to performance features, Albatron has engineered a VIA Envy 24PT audio chip onto the board, which together with the bundled SPDIF bracket card, provides eight channel audio capability allowing you to enjoy professional studio quality audio without having to purchase a specialized audio card. In addition, a 3Com 1Gbit LAN chip provides 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN connectivity. Eight USB2.0 ports and two IEEE1394(FireWire®)ports allow for an adequate supply of interfaces for all of your peripheral devices. This board also supplies six PCI slots, two ATA133 channels (allows up to four IDE devices) and two Serial ATA channels (150 MB/sec transfer rates and supports Serial RAID 0,1). The Albatron K8X800 Pro II is one of the first mainboards out of the blocks supporting the new AMD 64 processors. Together with the latest VIA chipset implementations, the K8X800 Pro II boasts all the latest component technology to mark the arrival of 64-bit architecture and to ensure that 64-bit will make a significant impact in the direction of future technology. Source from: www.albatron.com Intel 848P based mainboard aims to take “Big Bite” out of P4 mainstream market!Albatron’s PX865PE Lite Pro flexes FSB1000+/DDR400+ muscle! The Albatron PX865PE Lite Pro mainboard delivers four of the most significant and advanced features available on the market today - FSB1000+, DDR400+, AGP 8X, and Serial ATA. These features will give the next wave of budget-minded consumers another option (aside from i845), allowing them to move up to the next level in mainboard performance but without the “new technology” price tag. Estimates show that there are significant performance improvements compared to i845 based mainboards. (1) FSB 1000+ MHz provides 8 GB/sec. data transfer rates between the Northbridge and the CPU. Compared with i845 chipset based mainboards, this is an increase in performance of 46.7%. (2) DDR 400+MHz supports the industry’s latest DDR technology. Compared with i845 based mainboards, this is an increase in transfer rates of more than 500 MB/sec. (3) Serial ATA provides 150 MB/sec. high-speed data transfer rates. Compared with i845 based Ultra ATA/100, it is an increase of more than 50%. (4) AGP 8X supports the latest high bandwidth AGP 8X graphics cards. Compared with i845 based AGP 4X, performance is doubled, providing 2.1 GB/sec. data transfer rates. If that’s not enough, the PX865PE Lite Pro board will also feature one of Intel’s more promising innovations, Hyper-Threading Technology, designed to streamline processing by simulating dual CPU processing. Aside from performance innovations, the PX865PE Lite Pro will contain an embedded 6 Channel Audio chipset allowing users to configure studio quality 3D surround-sound audio, optimizing sound effects from computer games, music CDs and DVDs. The onboard 3Com LAN chipset gives the board 10/100 Mbps reliable, high-quality LAN connectivity. This board provides 6 USB 2.0 ports giving users plug n’ play, 480 Mbps USB connectivity to printers, scanners, DSCs (Digital Still Cameras) and other PCs. With significant performance advantages and an abundance of rich features, the PX865PE Lite Pro mainboard has its sights set on the top rung of the performance/value ratings chart and aims to give consumers leading edge technology without the “leading edge” price tags. Source from: www.albatron.com The world's first NIST certified Data Security & 64-bit motherboard Taipei , Taiwan / Tokyo , Japan / Shanghai , China / Fremont , C.A. / Netherlands ¡V Sept. 23 th , 2003 Leadtek Research Inc., the leading manufacturer of professional motherboard solutions, today announced the new 64-bit processor motherboard “The WinFast K8NW/Pro, WinFast K8NFX/Pro, and WinFast K8N/Pro” with nForce3 chipset, and with that a powerfully new multimedia platform is now available for multimedia users. With the AMD K8 series CPU, you have the built-in 64-bit architecture CPU to enhance your operating systems and software to process more data and access a tremendous amount of memory. Meanwhile, the NVIDIA nForce 3 chipset provides advanced processing capabilities and system innovations for the new 64-bit processor architecture, and the single-chip solution designed enables higher-quality, full-featured motherboards and delivers maximum performance with the lowest latency. The WinFast K8NW/Pro is the best workstation/gaming platform featuring the new AMD 64-bit Opteron/Athlon 64 FX (Socket 940) CPU, AGP Pro 8X, and Memory size up to 8GB. The WinFast K8NFX/Pro is the high-end 3D gaming platform supporting the new 64-bit K8 series Athlon 64 FX (Socket 940) CPU, AGP Pro 8X, and Memory size up to 8GB. The WinFast K8N/Pro is the best multimedia platform with the new 64-bit K8 series Athlon 64 (Socket 754) CPU, AGP 8X, and Memory size up to 3 GB. Moreover, the WinFast K8 series Pro version motherboard will support an access key for the data security function to secure your files against the dangers of unexpected conditions. “A new era of motherboards technologies is coming. I am glad to announce that the new 64-bit motherboard is now available for multimedia users. With this new 64-bit motherboard, high-speed data analysis and processing operations are completed extremely faster than the industry-standard 32-bit, offering you the chance to enjoy 3D gaming and deal with complicated 3D designing with ease. ” K. S. Lu, President and CEO, Leadtek Research Inc “True innovation makes the greatest possible technology available to the widest possible audience. True innovation is not just bigger and better, but is measured by its availability and relevance to end users.” Hector Ruiz, President and CEO, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. The new motherboard is also fully loaded with supporting features like DDR 400/Dual DDR 400, IEEE1394 interface, Ultra ATA133 IDE dual channel interfaces, SATA RAID 0/1 and 0+1 interface, Dual 10/100Mbps and Gigabit LAN interface, and USB2.0. Furthermore, with Leadtek’s innovated X-BIOS II, Speed Gear II, and O. T. S. (Over Temperature Shutdown) features on the WinFast K8 series motherboard, system setting adjustments and monitoring capabilities are at your control. The X-BIOS II feature allows users to adjust settings like voltage, and clock, etc, to keep their system always working under the best over-clocking environment. The Speed Gear II is for reading over-clocking status in CPU/Memory/AGP/PCI clock, CPU Vcore and ratio. The BIOS and hardware offer the CPU Over Temperature Shutdown (O. T. S) function to protect the CPU from burnouts. Stability, compliance, and efficiency are the main concepts of Leadtek’s motherboards, and the cutting-edge design of WinFast K8 series motherboard, bringing you into a new world of multimedia platforms. Don’t forget Leadtek’s innovated X-BIOS II, Speed Gear II, and O. T. S. will be there to help you manage over-clocking environments. Leadtek will continue to focus on researching and developing leading technologies to satisfy customer needs and accomplish its motto “We Make Dreams a Reality”. Source from: www.leadtek.com ABIT IC7-MAX3 and KV8-MAX3: The Secure Motherboards Taipei, Taiwan, October 20,2003 ABIT's MAX3 series has drawn critical praise worldwide for its mix of performance and cutting edge features. Numerous awards and high sales attest to its reception as a true enthusiast motherboard way ahead of its time. One of the features that has drawn the most attention lately is the ABIT-developed security feature SecureIDE. Bundled with KV8 and IC7-MAX3 motherboards, SecureIDE has made headlines around the world as a viable solution for an increasingly security-conscious computer using public. Nowadays, information security has become a major concern with all kinds of end users, as most documents are now stored electronically. Business and personal files must be kept safe from unwanted intruders. SecureIDE™ fills this need without any easily cracked software or security codes, giving you peace of mind. Source from: www.ABIT.com ABIT's KV8-MAX3: The Rise of Cooling and the Dawn of μGuru The Gamer's Motherboard Taipei, Taiwan, September 22, 2003 Ready for the long-anticipated launch of the Athlon 64 CPU at Computex Taipei, 2003 and based on VIA's high performance VIA K8KT800 chipset, the KV8-MAX3 will bring AMD fans the ultimate platform for gaming, multimedia and insane overclocking. Being a MAX product, the KV8-MAX3 is loaded with extras, including our latest ABIT Engineered innovation, μGuru, a second onboard processor for interactive hardware management. For users who require MAXimum security and storage, the ABIT MAX3 features 6 channel serial ATA RAID, as well as ABIT's latest ABIT Engineered? feature: Secure IDE?. And because the MAX3 is Built for Overclockers, By Overclockers, the KV8-MAX3 is equipped with the ABIT OTES thermal solution for the PWM mosfets and capacitors, ensuring that your system will stay cool and stable, even under the most extreme overclocking missions. Source from: www.ABIT.com BIOSTAR MICROTECH INT'L CORP 2003 / 09 / 29 Out of ten Certified AthlonTM 64 mainboards, there are only 2 vendors have both NVIDIA and VIA solution passed. BIOSTAR is one of which. The BIOSTAR K8NHA Pro is with NVIDIA NFORCE3 150 and K8VHA Pro is with VIA K8T800. Both can nicely show the AthlonTM 64’s prowess. For more information, please log on to www.biostar.com.tw Source from: www.biostar.com BIOSTAR launches iDEQ 200N BIOS update supporting AMD Athlon XP processors up to 3200+ with FSB 400MHz 2003 / 10 / 08 BIOSTAR MICROTECH INT'L CORP. BIOSTAR today announced the launch of BIOS update for iDEQ 200N, the latest BIOS of iDEQ 200N that can support AMD Athlon XP processors up to 3200+ with FSB 400MHz and provides better performance with AGP on board. Moreover, latest BIOS that enable quick over-clocking and it automatically detects and optimizes every relevant parameter to provide both performance and stability. The main features of 200N’s BIOS update are as follows: --Supports AMD Athlon XP Processors up to 3200+ --FSB: 400MHz --Nvidia Crush 18G + MCP-T chipsets --Dual DDR400 architecture --ATA-133 HDD --1xAGP8x, 1x PCI --4x USB 2.0 ports --2 x IEEE 1394 Source from: www.biostar.com Related Items | Motherboards | |
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