with leading IGP graphics performance and the NVIDIA 780a SLI™ chipset-based GA-M780SLI-DS5 featuring NVIDIA 3 Way SLI™ support and Hybrid SLI™ / Power™ support.

GIGABYTE United is again excited to participate in CeBIT 2008, showcasing some of their latest next generation platforms. This year GIGABYTE's CeBIT motherboard lineup kicks off with the wide range of top to bottom GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver motherboards (DES) , including solutions based on the Intel X48, X38, P45, G45, P35, P31 and G31 chipsets.

Featuring an advanced proprietary software and hardware design, GIGABYTE DES motherboards provide exceptional power savings up to 70% and improved power efficiency up to 20% through the use of GIGABYTE's unique multi-gear power phase design, allowing for the most efficient switching of power phases depending on CPU workload. With it's easy-to-use user interface and LED display located directly on the motherboard, GIGABYTE DES enabled motherboards allow users to not only save money on electricity costs, but also help to reduce the overall impact everyday computing has on the environment.

Intel Platform

To start things off on the Intel platform, GIGABYTE will give a sneak peak of their upcoming motherboards based on the Intel ® P45 chipset (EagleLake) . Offering support for the very latest Intel ® 45nm CPUs with 1600MHz FSB , GIGABYTE P45-based motherboards deliver lightening-fast DDR3 memory support ( up to 1600MHz ) as well as motherboards featuring DDR2 memory ( up to 1200MHz ) for an impressive 16GB of total system memory . With dual PCI Express 2.0 x8 connectivity and support for ATI CrossFireX™ technology, as well as support for Intel ® Turbo memory up to 4GB , GIGABYTE P45 motherboards push the envelope by delivering highly optimized performance and flexibility demanded by power users and extreme gaming enthusiasts. Further extending their multimedia capabilities, GIGABYTE P45 motherboards are equipped with the high quality ALC 889A audio codec, featuring 106dB Signal-to-Noise ratio playback quality, enabling a wide range of home entertainment, gaming and Blu-ray and HD DVD support, for an exhilarating home theater entertainment experience.

In addition, GIGABYTE will highlight their latest Intel ® X48-based extreme overclocking motherboards. Supporting Intel 45nm Yorkfield CPUs with native1600MHz FSB support , GIGABYTE X48-based motherboards feature Dual PCI Express 2.0 x16 connectivity with support for ATI CrossFireX™ Technology , support for either DDR3 memory up to 1900MHz or DDR2 memory up to 1200MHz, GIGABYTE's Ultra Durable 2 Technology, and the all new GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver Technology, providing the ultimate dream machine for serious overclockers and enthusiasts.

AMD Platform

On the AMD side, GIGABYTE presents the GA-MA 78GM -S2H , featuring the first DirectX ® 10 UMA solution for the AM2+ platform. Featuring the ultimate in UMA graphics performance (scoring above 1500 on 3DMark06), the GIGABYTE GA-MA 78GM -S2H is equipped with integrated ATI Radeon ® X1250 -based graphics with an additional PCI-E 2.0 x16 graphics interface to support ATI Hybrid Graphics Technology . With integrated DVI/HDMI interface with HDCP, and ALC 889A audio codec, the GIGABYTE GA-MA 78GM -S2H delivers the ultimate home theater entertainment experience.

Additionally, GIGABYTE will be showcasing the GA-M780SLI-DS5 based on NVIDIA's latest high performance 780a SLI™ chipset. Featuring exceptional graphics performance with dual PCI-E 2.0 x16 , the GIGABYTE GA-M780SLI-DS5 provides an additional PCI-E 1.0 x16 lane to support NVIDIA 3 Way SLI™ , delivering a performance boost of up to 2.4x to 2.6x . The GA-M780SLI-DS5 also supports NVIDIA Hybrid SLI™ and Hybrid Power™ , allowing users to customize their graphics solution based on their individual needs.

Be sure to visit GIGABYTE at CeBIT in Hannover , Germany : Hall 21, Booth C07

GIGABYTE will also be taking part in this year's CeBIT Green IT Village , where visitors can get a close-up look at the issue of climate protection and the future role and responsibility of the ICT industry. Please visit Hall 9, Booth A50 to see how GIGABYTE is helping to develop environmentally friendly computing technologies as well as see demonstrations of some of their latest Dynamic Energy Saver motherboards in action.

GIGABYTE is a proud member of Climate Savers Smart Computing Initiative. Started by Google and Intel in 2007, the Climate Savers Computing Initiative is a nonprofit group of eco-conscious consumers, businesses and conservation organizations whose goal is to promote development, deployment and adoption of smart technologies that can both

As participants in the Climate Savers Computing Initiative, GIGABYTE has committed to producing products that meet specified power-efficiency targets. By 2010, Climate Savers seek to reduce global CO2 emissions from the operation of computers by 54 million tons per year*, equivalent to the annual output of 11 million cars or 10–20 coal-fired power plants. This effort will lead to a 50% reduction in power consumption by computers by 2010, and committed participants could collectively save $5.5 billion in energy costs.

*Based on IDC projections of desktop and server units shipped, a baseline of typical desktop and server power consumption in the first half of 2007, and an average power cost of $0.0885/kWh.