Press Release: ECSReleases New RS485M-M Motherboard

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ECS Elitegroup Releases New RS485M-M Motherboard with Integrated Graphics for Casual Enthusiasts

-- The new ATI Radeon Xpress 1100 chipset based motherboard delivers exceptional value/performance --

Fremont, CA (May 24, 2006) – Elitegroup Computer Systems, Inc. (ECS®), the world’s leading computer component and notebook manufacturer, today released a new addition to its complete line up of motherboards for the new AMD® socket AM2 processors. The RoHS-compliant RS485M-M motherboard takes full advantage of the latest ATi® Radeon™ Xpress 1100 integrated graphics chipset to deliver one feature-packed 3D powerhouse for casual enthusiasts. The ECS Elitegroup RS485M-M motherboard is also one of the first Windows® Vista™ ready integrated solutions, which means users can take full advantage of the graphically-rich user interface Vista offers.

The RS485M-M supports socket AM2 versions of AMD Athlon™ FX, Athlon64 X2 Dual-Core, Athlon 64 processors as well as AMD’s new AM2 Energy Efficient microprocessors. AMD’s new lineup of low power processors provides 35W and 65W versions of AM2 processors for increased energy savings. New with the AMD socket AM2 is the official support for DDR2 memory. The ECS Elitegroup RS485M-M motherboard is designed to take full advantage of the new memory controller, supporting DDR2 memory up to 800MHz in dual channel mode.

Designed with the casual enthusiasts in mind who demand highest price/performance, the new RS485M-M motherboard features enhanced integrated graphics that deliver exceptional user experience in even the most demanding PC games and multimedia applications. Eliminating the need for an add-on video card, this new motherboard provides value without performance degradation.

The RS485M-M utilizes ATI’s new SB460 Southbridge to support 4 x Ultra DMA133/100/66 devices, 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) devices and HD Audio functions which more exceeds AMD Live® digital media platform requirements. With AMD Live, it is easy to create and mass distribute digital video and audio media, all within the easy confines of your home.

Other integrated features include 1 x PCI-E x16 slot, 1 x PCI-E x1 slot, RAID 0/1 to allow for efficient and expandable storage, 8 x USB 2.0 ports, high-definition 6-channel ALC655 audio, integrated LAN for network reliability, and a BIOS that supports a wide range of overclocking options.

The new RS485M-M motherboard is available through ECS Elitegroup’ worldwide authorized distributors and resellers. For more information on the motherboard, please visit http://www.ecsusa.com. For information on where to buy, please email MBSales@ecsusa.com.

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.

[gvblake22]

It doesn't say what GPU core technology they are using for the integrated graphics. Still sounds like a nice step in the right direction for mATX boards though :thumleft: