Taipei, Taiwan, January 15, 2007 -- GIGABYTE launched the highly
anticipated GIGABYTE GA-N680SLI-DQ6 high end gaming platform,
featuring the advanced NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI MCP chipset, support
for the record-setting Intel Core 2 Extreme Quad Core processors
and delivering the uniquely innovative GIGABYTE 6-Quad
technologies.
In addition to native 1333 FSB support for the latest Intel Core 2
Extreme Quad-Core processors, the GA-N680SLI-DQ6 features the
nForce 680i chipset with support for SLI technology, including two
PCI Express x16 connections and support for an additional PCI
Express x8 connection, allowing users to add a standalone physics
graphics processor for an even greater boost of graphics
performance. The GA-N680SLI-DQ6 also supports NVIDIA LinkBoost
technology, which automatically increases bandwidth up to 25% when
select GeForce graphics cards are detected, delivering enhanced
system performance and maximum overclocking ability.
Ensuring the highest levels of gaming performance with support for
high dual channel DDR2 800 memory architecture, the GA-N680SLI-DQ6
delivers an additional boost in memory performance with support for
NVIDIA SLI-Ready memory with EPP technology for one-click access to
enhanced memory settings for unlocking even higher levels of memory
performance up to 1200MHz. The GA-N680SLI-DQ6 makes your gaming
experience come further alive with 8 channel High Definition audio
support, delivering the highest levels of sound clarity.
Extending GIGABYTEs range of Ultra Durable motherboards, the
GA-N680SLI-DQ6 delivers several advanced GIGABYTE innovations
including an All-solid Capacitor design, the revolutionary Crazy
Cool2 and Silent Pipe2 cooling technologies featuring an all-new
heat pipe design, Quad Gigabit LAN, Quad-Triple Phase power,
QuadBIOS, and Quad eSATA 3Gb/s with RAID functionality.
Quad-Core Optimized
GIGABYTE has implemented optimized Quad-Core FSB routing and a
Quad-Triple phase power design to ensure the highest levels of
performance and stability from Quad-Core processors. With 4 cores
and 2 shared L2 caches, Quad-Core processors provide the industrys
best capability-per-watt solutions, delivering significant
performance boosts and extended energy efficiency, making them the
ideal choice for multi-media enthusiasts and intensive
multi-tasking environments.
Quad SLI-Ready
Supporting NVIDIA Quad SLI technology, with true dual PCI Express
x16 connectivity for up to 4 of the latest NVIDIA GeForce 8800
GPUs, GIGABYTE Quad SLI ready motherboards provide flawlessly
smooth 3D video rendering and screamingly-fast frame rates. With an
additional PCI Express x8 expansion slot, users are able to add a
standalone physics graphics processor for a significant boost of
graphics performance, taking games to the next level of
hyper-realist detail and effects.
Quad Gigabit LAN
Four unique Gigabit LAN connections provide up to 4 x1GB of
bandwidth usage, allowing the PC to function as both a home gateway
and game server at the same time. Supporting NVIDIA Dual-Net
Technology with NV TCP/IP Acceleration and FirstPacket technology,
GIGABYTE Quad LAN with Teaming functionality enabled allows 2 sets
of 2GB connections to each act as a single connection for twice the
bandwidth, improving overall throughput with lower CPU
utilization.
Quad-Triple Phase
An exclusive feature found only on GIGABYTE motherboards, this
unique design incorporates Virtual 12 Power Phases to deliver
steadier power and immediate current to the CPU and memory during
heavy system workloads or overclocking. Additionally, Quad Triple
Phase helps decrease the working temperatures, enhancing system
stability and increasing component lifespan.
QuadBIOS
Quad BIOS is a unique GIGABYTE feature that includes DualBIOS and
Xpress BIOS Rescue Technology. This combination delivers a safety
assurance mechanism that sports a total of 4 copies of BIOS
distributed between the Flash ROM, hard-disk and driver CD. This
feature helps to reduce the affects of virus attacks or firmware
damage and provides multi-layer BIOS protection that assures
greater PC platform stability.
Quad e-SATA
Four sets of external SATA ports based on the Serial ATA 3Gb/s
storage specification allow effortless sharing and transfer of
entertainment content and digital media on external devices.
Designed for external SATA devices, Quad eSATA2 delivers enhanced
scalability and double the bus bandwidth for high-speed data
retrieval and saving On-The-Go.
For additional information, please visit the GIGABYTE website at:
tw.giga-byte.com/Products/Motherboard/Default.aspx