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[15 May 2007]

GIGABYTE Presents Radeon HD 2900 XT Graphics Accelerator with Half-Life 2: Episode Two
With DirectX® 10, the Power to Play is Yours

Taipei , Taiwan , May 14, 2007 – GIGABYTE UNITED INC., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards, today launched their new graphics accelerator, the GV-RX29T512VH-B. Equipped with ATI's latest Radeon HD 2900 XT graphics processor, the GIGABYTE GV-RX29T512VH-B features 512 MB / 512-bit GDDR3 memory and 320 independent stream processors to deliver the power of DirectX ® 10 with awesome performance, stunning visual effects and more dynamic interactivity than ever before. With easy CrossFire ™

scalability, built-in HDMI and 5.1 surround audio, completely immerse yourself in a total HD gaming experience.

The GIGABYTE GV-RX29T512VH-RH comes equipped with the world's latest DirectX® 10 GPU, which extends the scope of a GPU beyond traditional graphics to support Shader Model 4.0 for next-generation, 3D gaming effects. Through DirectX® 10, the GIGABYTE GV-RX29T512VH-B is able to deliver ultimate realism and performance at all resolutions in high dynamic range from a 2 nd generation unified shader engine. Additionally, comprehensive DirectX® 10 support allows you to take full advantage of all the features Windows® Vista™ has to offer including amazing visual effects and enhanced interactive game processing, including physics game computing enhancement, massive geometry performance, and full-speed HDR acceleration.

Integrated with CrossFire™ technology to enhance graphics processing, the GIGABYTE GV-RX29T512VH-B features high bandwidth dual-link GPU interconnection, and supports display resolutions up to 2560x2048 @ 60Hz. Additionally, built-in HDMI audio and video enables a one-plug big-screen HD gaming experience featuring Avivo™ HD technology. With Avivo™ HD technology, the GV-RX29T512VH-B is able to support integrated high definition audio, enabling playback of multi-channel (5.1) audio streams and when combined with the integrated HDCP copy protection for Blu-ray and HD DVD content, enables a one cable HDMI connectivity solution for high definition home theaters. Wanting gamers to experience the full power of the GV-RX29T512VH-B, GIGABYTE also includes the “Black Box” game bundle from Valve Corporation, including Half-Life 2: Episode Two, Team Fortress 2 and Portal.

For more details of GIGABYTE GV-RX29T512VH-B, please visit the GIGABYTE VGA website: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/VGA/Default.aspx

About GIGABYTE UNITED INC.
GIGABYTE UNITED INC., established in December 2006, is assuming the GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd. Brand, which for the past 20 years has been a world-renowned leader in the motherboard industry. Continuing to focus on its core businesses of GIGABYTE branded motherboards and graphics cards, GIGABYTE UNITED INC. is committed to providing our valued customers with the highest quality products and services featuring the industry's most innovative design.