1. Jan. 2007 Durability and Stability AB9 QuadGT

2. Agenda Support Core 2 Quad AB9 QuadGT Features Support CrossFire abit Engineered Excellent Features Supports Vista Premium Microsoft Vista Hardware Requirements AB9 QuadGT Selling Points

3. Support Core 2 Quad

4. GbE LAN Digital PWM 2 e-SATA Silent OTES CCMOS Switch Power User 100% Low ESR Solid EC AB9 QuadGT Features CrossFire HDMI Header

5. Dual Graphics H/W CF: Use DMS-59 cable to connect two CrossFire compatible X1950, X1900, X1800, X850, X800 Master and Slave cards for running in dual mode. S/W CF: Two Standard X1600 and X1300 for running dual mode without any connection cable. Single Graphics Just insert an nVidia or ATI graphics card into the first PCI-E (Master) slot. Dual Graphics Support CrossFire Single Graphics

6. SB heatsink quickly dissipates heat The heat pipe attaches the NB to absorb and condense heat rapidly Why abit is No. 1 Why abit is No. 1 Silent OTES Design The heat pipe condense heat from NB to PWM via copper fin-heatsink to dissipate heat as well as though CPU fan airflow to exhaust thermal out of computer case.

7. Digital V.S. Analog PWM abit AB9 QuadGT Other brand    One single SMT Power Inductor stands temp. up to 135°C Mini sized ceramic capacitors: - - Longevity and higher stability - - Bear higher voltage - - Reducing a capacitor’s own high- frequency, less electrical noise on the entire circuitry. Small size CSP package MOSFET chipset that integrated PWM driver and MOSFET       Solid capacitors: - Longevity and higher stability - Bear higher voltage SMT Power Inductors stand temp up to 130 °C Digital PWM benefits: 1. 1.abit BIOS or uGuru utility can learn CPU current and each phase PWM’s temperature. 2. 2.Lower temperature without higher caps to obstruct CPU fan air flow    General MOSFET chipset without integrated PWM driver

8. Thermal Solution on PWM Copper fin-heatsink with heatpipe: 1. 1.Copper fin-heatsink features 2X the conductivity of aluminum 2. 2.Higher fin-heatsink with heatpipe solution to dissipate heat rapidly 3. 3.The system is stable under lower temperature 4. 4.Better performance 5. 5.Longer life Aluminum fin-heatsink: 1. 1.Aluminum fin-heatsink only 1/2X the conductivity of copper 2. 2.Lower fin-heatsink with less temperature reduction 3. 3.The system is unstable under higher temperature abit AB9 QuadGT Other brand Lower temp. Higher temp.

9. Digital PWM Advantage Digital PWM controller, digital filter Control; efficiency; stabilized voltage; handle heavy data through higher CPU clock Exactly control setting between 0 and ultimate position to avoid components error in a CPU clock scope. Improve overall system performance Lower temperature and stable environment. Better power management Suitable power supply based on disperse electricity Provides complex power control’s solution Support multiple switch in different power switch system

10. CCMOS Switch/Power Reset Clear CMOS Memory: Step 1: Shot down system then turn off power supply Step 2: Switch CCMOS from default right to left side for clear memory then switch to right side to reboot CCMOS Switch This unique feature allows users to clear the CMOS memory without the inconvenience of having to enter the system's case. Power Reset No more meddling with Power and Reset jumpers on the board. The Power and Reset buttons are built onboard. It is easy for DIY users to test the board without short- circuiting the wrong pins. Power Reset: Brown button: Turn on/off system Yellow button: Restart system

11. 100% Solid State Capacitors L 100% Solid State Capacitors L onger Life Conductive polymer aluminum solid state electrolytic capacitors, using conductive polymer material: Ultra ESR permits filtering with fewer capacitors Reduces size Higher ripple current handling capability Lower the operating temperature Stable and durable Best Performance Longer Life 105°C -> 2000h 85°C -> 20,000h 65°C -> 200,000h (22 years)

12. Solid Cap V.S. Aluminum Cap Solid Cap V.S. Aluminum Cap Life Cycle Caps105°C85°C65°C Solid Caps Life2,000h20,000h200,000h (22 years) Aluminum Caps Life2000h8,000h32,000h (3.6 years) 6.25X Estimation of life time

13. AB9 QuadGT HDMI Solution HDMI Header Ready AB9 QuadGT Connect 3-pin HDMI header provides S/P DIF audio signal to VGA card for allowing the system to connect with HDMI devices. 3-pin HDMI header/MB 3-pin HDMI header/VGA HDMI Connect GECUBE

14. HDMI Header V.S Coaxial Output abit AB9 QuadGTOther brand 3-pin HDMI Header MB on board 3-pin header to provide S/P DIF audio signal via S/P DIF cable connect with the pin header of VGA card. Without a cable exposed outside of system case. Coaxial Out S/P DIF audio signal via S/P DIF cable connect with the pin header of VGA card and the Coaxial Output. A cable is exposed outside of system case.

15. 7.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver High Definition TV (1080p) Digital Video HDMI Application HD Digital Video + Audio AB9 QuadGT System

16. FlashMenu One Click BIOS Updates µGuru Skin Changing: Skin style change, simple skin, mini panel, transparent skin. OC Guru: Overclocks and restores defaults if OC fails AutoDrive: Automatic OC when launching applications ABIT EQ: H/W monitoring: Voltage, Temp and Fan items FAN EQ: Intelligent Fan and Optimum Control Skype/MSN/e-mail: Message notice by µGuru Clock BlackBox 24hr e-service Skin Style Change Simple Skin Mini Panel Transparent Skin Change uGuru Technology uGuru Technology OC Guru/abit EQ/FlashMenu/BlackBox

17. Market Demands More Storage

18. Why e-SATA Is Necessary? The Market Demands More Storage: 1. 1.2 x e-SATA 3G, 6 x SATA 3G and 1 x IDE External SATA Necessary: 1. 1.Multiple device vendors plan to offer external SATA HDDs this year SATA 3G Performance: 1. 1.6x Faster than USB 2.0 or 1394a 2. 2.3x Faster than 1394b or GigE 2 e-SATA 3G (JMB363) 6 SATA 3G (SB)

19. Firewire Firewire Fast For Video/Data Transfer Fast Transfer IEEE1394 support external hard drives, digital audio, digital video, and other high speed consumer electronic devices all benefit tremendously from the increased throughput of 400Mb/sec.

20. 7.1-CH HD Audio Vista Premium Onboard 7.1-CH ALC 888 HD Audio - Supporting-Vista DT Premium-7.1+2ch DAC/4ch ADC - EAX™1.0 & 2.0 compatible - Direct Sound 3D™ compatible - Meets Microsoft WHQL/WLP 3.0 audio requirements - WaveRT-based audio function driver for Windows Vista Independent Multi-streaming Auto Jack Sensing S/PDIF In/Out Connect to today’s hottest digital audio devices without signal loss. - With sampling rates of up to 96 kilo-samples per second, music and games come alive. - Connect S/PDIF out to a AC-3 or DTS decoder for full-on theater quality 7.1 channel digital sound. - Experience the true audio fidelity of 24-bit precision on your PC. Game Audio (Back I/O) Chat Audio (Front Panel) Multi-Streaming Audio

21. Microsoft Vista Microsoft Vista Hardware Requirements

22. S/P DIF Out Optical cable AB9 QuadGT supports abit iDome amplified speakers to create a full digital audio universe. The pure digital amplifier creates a high definition sound experience via the S/PDIF output. AB9 QuadGT also supports general analog speakers, you don’t need to get rid of existed audio system. Digital ConnectionAnalog Connection Analog cable Audio Jack Digital Audio Speaker Application

23. AB9 QuadGT Specification CPU Intel Core 2 Quad/Core 2 Duo Extreme LGA775 CHIPSET P965/ICH8R MEMORY 4 DIMMs, Dual DDR2 800 FSB 1066MHz AUDIO 7.1-CH HD ALC888 EAX 1.0/2.0 compatible LAN Gigabit LAN SATA 6 SATA 3G Raid 0/1/10/5 2 e-SATA 1 ATA100 HDMI abit engineered Silent OTES Digital PWM 100% solid caps CCMOS Expansion 2 PCIe x16 (1 x16; 1x4) 1 PCIe x1 2 PCI HDMI header ready AB9 QuadGT

24. Selling Points Silent OTES features heatpipe and copper fin-heatsink one single module to condense and conduct heat rapidly Silent OTES features heatpipe and copper fin-heatsink one single module to condense and conduct heat rapidly Control, efficiency, less heat, stable, Digital PWM: Control, efficiency, less heat, stable, better performance, longer life etc. Control, efficiency, less heat, stable, Digital PWM: Control, efficiency, less heat, stable, better performance, longer life etc. CCMOS Switch: clear the CMOS memory without the inconvenience of having to enter the system's case. CCMOS Switch: clear the CMOS memory without the inconvenience of having to enter the system's case.

25. Support CrossFire 100% Solid caps stand up to 350°C, up to 40,000 hours at 85°C 100% Solid caps stand up to 350°C, up to 40,000 hours at 85°C HDMI header ready supports HDMI VGA to allow connect all HDMI devices HDMI header ready supports HDMI VGA to allow connect all HDMI devices Selling Points