4GB SATA RAM, not harddrive!
February 7, 2008
Always getting tired of the slow harddrive, heres the solution Gigabyte i-RAM.
Product Introduction
Through GIGABYTE’s custom intelligent controller, i-RAM acts like a regular SATA hard drive at theoretically 1.5Gb/s data transfer rate. By utilizing conventional DDR memory modules, i-RAM is outfitted with four 184-pin DIMM slots that will accept any DDR DIMM and support up to 4GB unbuffered / non-ECC memory. Most of all, the major issue of data lost after powering down is solved by i-RAM’s backup battery which is charged by your system on the fly. Furthermore, the 4-level LED located in the lower left corner indicates the i-RAM battery capacity. Without mechanical elements of traditional hard disks, i-RAM’s stunning performance coming from the nature of DRAM as storage medium benefits in massive storage access application such as video / audio capture & editing and 3D graphics design applications. i-RAM is the fastest storage device you have ever imagined !
Power Interface
PCI 2.2 mechanical compliant slot
Support PCI 3V & 5V Slot
Data Transfer Interface
One onboard SATA connector supports 1.5Gb/s data transfer rate
Memory Interface
Memory Slot : 4 DIMMs
Memory Type : Unbuffered / Non-ECC DDR 200/266/333/400MHz
Memory Capacity : 4GB
Memory Height : up to 4.2mm
*Click the “Recommend Memory List” for details.
Backup Battery
One 1,600mAh lithium battery
Battery Capacity Indicator
4-level LED battery capacity indicator
One red battery capacity indicator button
Form Factor
22 x 10.4cm
System Requirement
One available PCI 2.2 compliant slot
One available SATA 1.5Gb/s compliant connector
GIGABYTE Motherboards based on the following chipsets:
Intel : ICH6 / ICH7 / ICH8 / ICH9 series
VIA : 8237R/8237R+/8237A
SiS : 964
NVIDIA : NF4 SLI / NF4 4X / NF4 SLI Intel Edition + MCP04
ULi : M1689
New barebones from Gigabyte
February 7, 2008
Gigabyte just released 4 new cases. The above picture shows the ME-B00,ME-B01/ME-B02 & last ME-D00.
Specifications :
ME-B00
GIGABYTE’s ME-B00 barebone features Intel G965 chipset, and supports high performance Dual channel DDR2 800 memory. It features 1066 MHz FSB supports for Intel Core2 duo processors and integrates the new generation SATA 3Gbp/s interface for faster transfer rate. With advancements in graphics, video, responsiveness and acoustic level, ME-B00 provides user a powerful and reliable working environment
ME-B01
GIGABYTE’s ME-B01 barebone features Intel G965 chipset, and supports high performance Dual channel DDR2 800 memory. It features 1066 MHz FSB supports for Intel Core2 duo processors and integrates the new generation SATA 3Gbp/s interface for faster transfer rate. With advancements in graphics, video, responsiveness and acoustic level, ME-B01 provides user a powerful and reliable working environment
ME-B02
GIGABYTE’s ME-B02 barebone features Intel G965 chipset, and supports high performance Dual channel DDR2 800 memory. It features 1066 MHz FSB supports for Intel Core2 duo processors and integrates the new generation SATA 3Gbp/s interface for faster transfer rate. ME-B02 carries the high efficiency 350W power supply, and with advancements in graphics, video, responsiveness and acoustic level, it provides user a powerful and reliable working environment
ME-D00
GIGABYTE’s ME-B00 barebone features Intel G33+ ICH9R chipset, TDP 14.5W and supports high performance Dual channel DDR2 800 memory. It features 1333 MHz FSB supports for Intel Core2 Quad processors and integrates the new generation SATA 3Gbp/s interface for faster transfer rate. With advancements in graphics, video, responsiveness and acoustic level, ME-D00 provides user a powerful and reliable working environment.
GIGABYTE goes Green and Launches Energysaving Motherboards
January 18, 2008
One Small Click for Man, One Giant Leap for Mankind
GIGABYTE UNITED INC., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards today is pleased to announce the launch of their full range of Dynamic Energy Saver motherboards, including X48, X38 and P35-based motherboards, delivering unparalleled power savings of up to 70% and up to 20% improved power efficiency with the simple click of a button.
“With more than one year of intensive design and testing, GIGABYTE’s Dynamic Energy Saver represents a truly amazing revolution in motherboard development,” said Johnson Lin, CEO GIGABYTE UNITED INC . “With one little click, users are able to take advantage of up to 70% CPU power savings without sacrificing computing performance. Imagine the potential for power savings on a global scale if every motherboard in the world was able to provide similar power savings.”
Featuring an advanced proprietary software and hardware design, including high quality components from Intersil, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver is a unique technology that provides exceptional power savings and improved power efficiency. The unique multi-gear power phase design of GIGABYTE’s Dynamic Energy Saver allows for the most efficient switching of power phases depending on CPU workload. When the CPU workload is light or at idle, the Dynamic Energy Saver downshifts gears and only allows the minimum required power phases needed to accomplish the task to operate. By turning off the power phases that are not needed, GIGABYTE’s Dynamic Energy Saver is able to dramatically save power, up to 70% compared to traditional motherboards, that would normally have been wasted. As soon as the workload increases, Dynamic Energy Saver recognizes that more power is needed and is able to shift into higher gear, turning on power phases as they are needed.
Unlike traditional power designs that keep all power phases active at all times no matter what the loading, GIGABYTE’s Dynamic Energy Saver features multiple gears, allowing the CPU to maintain optimum power efficiency from light all the way to heavy loading. In a traditional power phase design, each gear needs to operate at less than optimum efficiency, causing gaps in power efficiency. With the ability to switch on and off gears before they start to loose efficiency, GIGABYTE’s Dynamic Energy Saver is able to provide up to 20% improved power efficiency.
GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver + Intel 45nm CPU = Unmatched Energy Efficiency
GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver motherboards paired with Intel 45nm CPUs deliver the very best platform for multitasking, multimedia and high performance gaming, all while consuming very little power. By combining the improved performance-per-watt and optimized power savings of the Intel 45nm CPUs with the Ultra Durable, Ultra Cool and Ultra Energy Efficient performance of GIGABYTE’s Dynamic Energy Saver motherboards, users will be able to experience a new world of energy efficient computing.
Benefits of GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver
Not only does GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver help users save money on electricity costs, but Dynamic Energy Saver enabled motherboards also help to reduce the impact everyday computing has on the environment. Less power consumption means less energy is needed to be produced from coal burning power plants. This cuts down on carbon dioxide output, a byproduct of burning fossil fuels for electricity and a known component of greenhouse gasses.
Today it is more important than ever to help conserve and protect our environment. That is why GIGABYTE has taken the lead to develop responsible computing technologies that have as little impact on the environment as possible. In addition to Dynamic Energy Saver, GIGABYTE has removed lead and other hazardous materials from their products, helping to create a greener computing future.
GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver Models
X48 Models
GA-X48T-DQ6
GA-X48-DQ6
GA-X48-DS5
P35 Models
GA-EP35-DS4 / GA-P35-DS4 (rev. 2.1)
GA-EP35C-DS3R / GA-P35C-DS3R (rev. 2.1)
GA-EP35-DS3P / GA-P35-DS3P (rev. 2.1)
GA-EP35-DS3R / GA-P35-DS3R (rev. 2.1)
X38 Models
GA-EX38-DS4
GIGABYTE Extends Ultra Durable 2 Range with Radeon™ HD 3800 Series Graphics Accelerators
January 9, 2008
GIGABYTE UNITED INC., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards just released their latest GV-RX38 Series graphics cards. The GV-RX387512H and GV-RX385512H are built on the highly anticipated ATI Radeon™ HD 3800 Series GPU ? which utilizes the very latest 55 nanometer graphics processing technology, providing maximum performance and setting new clock speed and memory speed records for tomorrow’s demanding applications, while utilizing less power than previous generation graphics technologies. Featuring PCI Express 2.0 support and DirectX® 10.1 GPU, the GIGABYTE GV-RX38 Series are designed with GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 2 Technology, which continues to lead the industry for top quality component design. The GIGABYTE GV-RX38 Series graphics cards are able to deliver higher 2D and 3D graphics performance and offers features enthusiasts have been waiting for.
The GIGABYTE GV-RX387512H and GV-RX385512H are equipped with 512MB of 256-bit GDDR3 memory and feature PCI Express 2.0 compatibility with up to twice the throughput of current PCI Express cards. The GIGABYTE GV-RX38 Series also allows for easy ATI CrossFireX™ scalability, providing high bandwidth multi-GPU interconnectivity to enhance graphics rendering and turbo-charge your 3D performance. In addition, built-in HDMI and 5.1 surround audio is supported for the playing of HDCP content protected media including Blu-ray and HD DVD.
Equipped with the world’s latest DirectX® 10.1 GPU, the GIGABYTE GV-RX38 Series extends the scope of a GPU beyond traditional graphics to support Shader Model 4.1 for life-like realism and stunning 3D gaming effects, allowing users to completely immerse themselves in a total HD gaming experience. Wanting gamers to experience the full power of the GV-RX387512H and GV-RX385512H, GIGABYTE also includes the popular role-playing game “Neverwinter Nights 2″.
