Printed On:	July 21, 2008, 7:46 am
	Category:	Chipsets & Motherboards
	Type:	News
	Posted By:	Visionary
	Date Posted:	February 29, 2008, 3:05 am

Gigabyte Motherboards @ CeBIT

GIGABYTE UNITED INC., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards is proud to showcase their revolutionary GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver Motherboards including a sneak peak of the highly anticipated GIGABYTE Intel® P45 chipset-based motherboards (EagleLake). GIGABYTE will also have on display their latest solutions supporting the AM2+ platform, including the AMD 780G chipset-based GA-MA78GM-S2H with leading IGP graphics performance and the NVIDIA 780a SLI™ chipset-based GA-M780SLI-DS5 featuring NVIDIA 3 Way SLI™ support and Hybrid SLI™ / Power™ support.

GIGABYTE United is again excited to participate in CeBIT 2008, showcasing some of their latest next generation platforms. This year GIGABYTE’s CeBIT motherboard lineup kicks off with the wide range of top to bottom GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver motherboards (DES), including solutions based on the Intel X48, X38, P45, G45, P35, P31 and G31 chipsets.

Featuring an advanced proprietary software and hardware design, GIGABYTE DES motherboards provide exceptional power savings up to 70% and improved power efficiency up to 20% through the use of GIGABYTE’s unique multi-gear power phase design, allowing for the most efficient switching of power phases depending on CPU workload. With it’s easy-to-use user interface and LED display located directly on the motherboard, GIGABYTE DES enabled motherboards allow users to not only save money on electricity costs, but also help to reduce the overall impact everyday computing has on the environment.

Intel Platform
To start things off on the Intel platform, GIGABYTE will give a sneak peak of their upcoming motherboards based on the Intel® P45 chipset (EagleLake). Offering support for the very latest Intel® 45nm CPUs with 1600MHz FSB, GIGABYTE P45-based motherboards deliver lightening-fast DDR3 memory support (up to 1600MHz) as well as motherboards featuring DDR2 memory (up to 1200MHz) for an impressive 16GB of total system memory. With dual PCI Express 2.0 x8 connectivity and support for ATI CrossFireX™ technology, as well as support for Intel® Turbo memory up to 4GB, GIGABYTE P45 motherboards push the envelope by delivering highly optimized performance and flexibility demanded by power users and extreme gaming enthusiasts. Further extending their multimedia capabilities, GIGABYTE P45 motherboards are equipped with the high quality ALC889A audio codec, featuring 106dB Signal-to-Noise ratio playback quality, enabling a wide range of home entertainment, gaming and Blu-ray and HD DVD support, for an exhilarating home theater entertainment experience.

In addition, GIGABYTE will highlight their latest Intel® X48-based extreme overclocking motherboards. Supporting Intel 45nm Yorkfield CPUs with native1600MHz FSB support, GIGABYTE X48-based motherboards feature Dual PCI Express 2.0 x16 connectivity with support for ATI CrossFireX™ Technology, support for either DDR3 memory up to 1900MHz or DDR2 memory up to 1200MHz, GIGABYTE’s Ultra Durable 2 Technology, and the all new GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver Technology, providing the ultimate dream machine for serious overclockers and enthusiasts.

AMD Platform
On the AMD side, GIGABYTE presents the GA-MA78GM-S2H, featuring the first DirectX® 10 UMA solution for the AM2+ platform. Featuring the ultimate in UMA graphics performance (scoring above 1500 on 3DMark06), the GIGABYTE GA-MA78GM-S2H is equipped with integrated ATI Radeon® X1250-based graphics with an additional PCI-E 2.0 x16 graphics interface to support ATI Hybrid Graphics Technology. With integrated DVI/HDMI interface with HDCP, and ALC889A audio codec, the GIGABYTE GA-MA78GM-S2H delivers the ultimate home theater entertainment experience.

Additionally, GIGABYTE will be showcasing the GA-M780SLI-DS5 based on NVIDIA’s latest high performance 780a SLI™ chipset. Featuring exceptional graphics performance with dual PCI-E 2.0 x16, the GIGABYTE GA-M780SLI-DS5 provides an additional PCI-E 1.0 x16 lane to support NVIDIA 3 Way SLI™, delivering a performance boost of up to 2.4x to 2.6x. The GA-M780SLI-DS5 also supports NVIDIA Hybrid SLI™ and Hybrid Power™, allowing users to customize their graphics solution based on their individual needs.

Be sure to visit GIGABYTE at CeBIT in Hannover, Germany: Hall 21, Booth C07

GIGABYTE will also be taking part in this year’s CeBIT Green IT Village, where visitors can get a close-up look at the issue of climate protection and the future role and responsibility of the ICT industry. Please visit Hall 9, Booth A50 to see how GIGABYTE is helping to develop environmentally friendly computing technologies as well as see demonstrations of some of their latest Dynamic Energy Saver motherboards in action.

Gigabyte Graphics Cards @ CeBIT

GIGABYTE UNITED INC., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards, is yet again changing the face of silent graphics card solutions with the release of the innovative silent cooling solution - Multi-Core™ Technology. Combining four GIGABYTE Silent-Pipe™ series proprietary thermal designs, GIGABYTE’s Multi-Core™ technology delivers the latest innovations in passive cooling technologies to provide the ultimate in graphics performance.

Based on extensive lab testing and previous graphics card development, the GIGABYTE VGA engineering group has designed a revolutionary new VGA card cooling technology which utilizes natural convection inside the chassis to disperse heat. GIGABYTE’s Multi-Core™ Technology utilizes a series of ultra-thin layered fins with nodes of copper to add more cooling points on the heat pipes. Increasing the heat conduction ratio and enhancing overall thermal performance, GIGABYTE’s Multi-Core™ Technology delivers outstanding thermal performance with no fan noise.

GIGABYTE is also excited to showcase at this year’s CeBIT their latest Gamer HUD™ (Heads Up Display) software utility, designed to allow hardcore gaming enthusiasts to tweak the highest levels of performance from their VGA card. GIGABYTE’s Gamer HUD™ utility features Voltage Gear Overdrive, the world’s first software solution that allows voltage adjusting purely though software control. With multi-level GPU voltage control settings, users are able to squeeze the highest amount of performance from their cards. GIGABYTE’s Gamer HUD™ utility also supports adjusting of GPU clock, shader and memory settings, for maximum overclocking performance.

In addition, GIGABYTE’s Gamer HUD™ provides advanced power savings through its auto-optimized 2D/3D GPU frequency switching feature. When enabling 2D applications such as email, web browsing and media playback, the GPU frequency is lowered to 2D mode allowing the graphics card to save power consumption. For more graphics intensive applications such as gaming and 3D rendering, the 3D switch is activated, raising the GPU frequency to allow for the greatest level of performance. GIGABYTE’s 2D/3D switch can be set on Auto-Optimized Mode (Enable) or Customizable Mode (Disable), according to users’ preference.

GIGABYTE VGA cards are designed with the industry’s most leading-edge features including high quality, highly efficient components. Equipped with GIGABYTE’s Ultra Durable 2 Technology which utilizes Ferrite Core Chokes, Low RDS (on) MOSFETs and Lower ESR Solid Capacitors, GIGABYTE VGA cards provide the stability and reliability hardcore gamers have come to expect from their high-end graphics solution. Also featuring a state-of-the-art power design and layout, GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 2 Edition graphics cards deliver the ideal integration of thermal, electric characteristics, digital signals, power circuitry and optimum placement for enhanced graphics performance, improving the stability of the electric voltage and current, for the ultimate in graphics overclocking capabilities.