ASUS reveals lineup of Intel X79 Express Chipset Motherboard

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ASUS reveals a complete lineup of Intel X79 Express Chipset based motherboards

Fremont, California (October 25, 2011) ― ASUS, the world’s leading motherboard maker,
is excited to release a complete roster of Intel® X79 Express Chipset-based motherboards
with the new LGA 2011 The new ASUS X79 motherboard offerings cover a wide gamut
of PC users with the mainstream P9X79 Series, built-rugged TUF Series, feature laden
Work Station (WS) Series and the pinnacle of gaming and enthusiast level motherboard
design with the Republic of Gamers (ROG) Rampage IV Extreme. This impressive series of
motherboards highlight best-in-class performance, stability, features and a user experience
that is unmatched.

P9X79 Series ― Impressive Control Features for Absolute Performance and Reliability
Several exclusive ASUS features make this series of motherboards the ideal choice for PC
users who require a combination of performance, enhanced flexibility and incredible system
control. This series offers an update to ASUS’ award winning UEFI graphical user interface for
system options and the next-generation Dual Intelligent Processors 3 architecture, featuring
the latest DIGI+ Power and new Digi+ DRAM technology. ASUS’ exclusive Digi+ technology
offers the industry’s leading all-digital power control design that older analog solutions
cannot match in performance, stability and control options.

Users will benefit from ASUS SSD Caching, which uses solid state drive speeds to intelligently
accelerate frequently-accessed tasks and applications. Offering speeds up to three times
faster than mechanical hard drives in most applications, ASUS SSD Caching features an
exclusive user interface and storage control options that boosts performance with one click.

Other user enhancements include ASUS USB BIOS Flashback that allows for quick and easy
BIOS flashing without the need for a video card, CPU or hard drive attached to the system.
BT GO 3.0! with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi onboard enables faster connectivity and convenience
without extra adapters, making wireless devices instantly accessible with improved
compatibility and versatility on select boards.

TUF SABERTOOTH X79 ― Ultimate in Control and Stability
Ruggedized and server-grade tested TUF boards have quickly garnered a reputation for the
best cooling and stability in their class. The TUF Sabertooth X79 continues this tradition with
a new generation of TUF Thermal Armor and new DIGI+ Power technology that is perfect for
non-stop commercial use and demanding 24/7 applications. New Thermal Radar technology
consists of 12 embedded sensors that detect heat levels across the board, adjusting fan
speeds automatically or manually to ensure optimized cooling for improved reliability and
stability.

ROG Rampage IV Extreme – The Best Platform for Gaming or Overclocking
The new ROG Rampage IV Extreme motherboard puts the new Intel® X79 to perfect use for
the highest-spec overclocking or gaming performance available to PC enthusiasts. It offers
the ultimate enthusiast platform, providing gamers or enthusiasts with a rich selection of
exclusive technologies that will be revealed shortly.

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About ASUS

ASUS, the world’s top 3 consumer notebook vendor and the maker of the world’s best-
selling and most award winning motherboards, is a leading enterprise in the new digital era.

ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today's digital
home, office and person, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards,
optical drives, displays, desktops, Eee Box and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, tablet
devices, servers, multimedia and wireless solutions, networking devices, and mobile phones.
Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 3,398 awards in 2010, and is
widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with the Eee PC™. With a global staff of
more than 10,000 and a world-class R&D team of 3,000 engineers, the company's revenue
for 2010 was around US$10.1 billion.

About ASUS Motherboards

Driven by homegrown innovation and steadfast dedication to absolute quality, ASUS has
become the standard for motherboard excellence across diverse product ranges, leading
the industry in global sales and positive customer feedback. Acknowledged by numerous
accolades, ASUS motherboards propel computing forward with pioneering inventions. These
include New DIGI+ Power Control, Dual Intelligent Processors for combined performance
boosts and energy savings, and the unique motherboard heat protection offered by the
company’s Thermal Armor and Thermal Radar architectures. Additional exclusives such as
UEFI BIOS, Disk Unlocker and Protect 3.0 further demonstrate the ASUS commitment to
harmonizing technical ingenuity and environmental responsibility with care for the people
who actually put technology to use in everyday life.