-- First in the industry to bring dual graphics card support to the Intel 955X platform, the new ECS Extreme motherboard aims to deliver blazing fast gaming performance --
Fremont, CA (November 3, 2005) – Elitegroup Computer Systems, Inc., world’s leading computer hardware and notebook manufacturer, today launched the latest addition to its award-winning Extreme series of motherboards, PF22 Extreme. Taking full advantage of the Intel 955X chipset and ATi’s Crossfire technology, the new PF22 Extreme becomes the world’s first Intel chipset based motherboard to support two graphics cards in Crossfire mode.
Designed with the discerning gamers in mind, PF22 Extreme motherboard combines a rich feature set derived from the 955X chipset and multi-GPU support to enable ultimate gaming experience. When an ATI Crossfire video card and its compatible slave card are set up in the Crossfire mode, the platform is instantly transferred to a gaming powerhouse. To download the latest driver, go to https://support.ati.com/ics/support/def ... olderID=27 Other integrated features include fully implemented Intel Memory Pipeline Technology to support DDR2 memory in dual channel mode, RAID 0,1,5,10 to allow for efficient and expandable storage, Serial ATA II support for fastest file transfer rate, high-definition 8-channel audio, dual Gigabit LAN for network reliability, and BIOS that supports a wide range of overclocking options.
“PF22 Extreme once again demonstrates ECS’ commitment to bring innovative hardware solutions to the masses. We are proud to be the first to add Crossfire support to an Intel chipset based motherboard,” said Joe Chang, Director of Product Marketing at ECS USA. “With the original design idea of the Extreme series in mind, the new PF22 Extreme brings highest performance and richest features to every gamer and enthusiast.”
The new PF22 Extreme motherboard is currently available through ECS’ authorized distributors and resellers. For more information on the product specifications, please visit http://www.ecsusa.com For information on where to buy, please email [email protected]
PF22 Extreme Motherboard Specification
CPU
LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium 4/Celeron CPU -Intel Pentium® processor Extreme Edition/Pentium D processors FSB 1066/800 MHz
Compatible with Intel® 05B/ 05A and 04B/04A processors
Supports dual-core processors with Hyper-Threading Technology
CHIPSET
Intel 955X & ICH7R
MEMORY
Dual-channel DDR2 memory architecture
4 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM socket support up to 8 GB, support ECC&Non-ECC DDR2 667/533 1.8V DDR2 SDRAM
Intel MPT (Intel Memory Pipeline Technology)
EXPANSION SLOT
2 x PCI Express x16 slot
1 x PCI Express x1 slot
3 x PCI slots
STORAGE
Support by Intel ICH7R
-2 x Ultra DMA100/66 devices
-4 x SATAII devices with Intel Matrix Storage
RAID0, RAID1, RAID5, RAID 10 configuration
Support by Silicon Image Sil3132
-2 x SATAII devices
RAID0, RAID1, PM&e-SATA support
AUDIO
Realtek ALC880 8-channel High Definition audio CODEC
IEEE 1394a
VIA VT6307 support 2 x IEEE1394a ports
Dual LAN
Intel PC82573V Gigabit LAN Controller,support ASF2.0
Realtek RTL8110S Gigabit LAN Controller
REAR PANEL I/O
1 x PS/2 keyboard & PS/2 mouse connectors
1 x Serial port (COM1)
4 x USB ports
2 x RJ45 LAN connector
1 x 1394a port
1 x Audio port (Line-in, Line-out x4, Spdif out)
1 x SPDIF in connector (Optical)
1 x FAN Duct
INTERNAL I/O CONNECTORS & HEADERS
1 x 24-pin ATX Power Supply Connector
1x 4-pin 12V Connector
1 x Auxiliary 4-pin +12V connector
1 x IrDA for SIR header
1 x Speaker header
1 x 1394a header
1 x FDD connector supports two 360K~2.88MB FDDs
1 x IDE connectors
6 x Serial ATA connectors
2 x USB 2.0 header support additional 4 USB ports
1 x Front panel switch/LED header
1 x Front panel audio header
1 x CD in header
1 x 26Pin LPT header
CPUFAN/NBFAN/SYSFAN connectors
FORM FACTOR
ATX Size, 305mm*244mm
* Specifications are subject to change without notice
About ECS
Elitegroup Computer Systems, Inc (ECS) is the world's leading manufacturer of motherboard and notebook products. Dedicated to driving the New PC Era, ECS has concentrated on delivering an unmatched portfolio of innovative PC Products to the market.
Founded in 1987, ECS is headquartered in Taiwan with operations in North America, Europe and the Pacific Rim. With intensive R&D, and state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, ECS has been recognized as one of the industry quality leader. ECS R&D efforts are channeled towards user satisfaction while at the same time keeping customer profitability in mind. ECS's mission is to commit a win-win strategy of identifying and meeting the customers' needs, and sharing a mutual success with them.
For two consecutive years, ECS was chosen and featured in BusinessWeek Magazine's exclusive Information Technology 100 list. In the "Computer and Peripherals" category, ECS was ranked the world's 12th and the top leading Taiwanese-based motherboard manufacturer.