ABIT Introduces Guru Panel

May 11, 2005 - Today ABIT is pleased to announce its latest innovation, the Guru Panel. A feature rich device designed to give gamers rapid and unrestricted access to all the features they are ever likely to require during the heat of battle. Everything from hardware monitoring to overclocking can be controlled through this module without the need to enter the main screen. There's even an option to clear the CMOS memory should the need arise.

The Guru Panel is much more than a multimedia device, it's a gamer's best friend. While immersed in their favourite game, the Guru Panel is hard at work monitoring hardware, looking out for new emails, generally ensuring gamers stay up to date with what's going on around them.

Instant OC

Instant Overclocking gives Guru Panel users direct access to pre-set overclocking levels without the disruption of having to enter any OC utilities. Now gamers have the best of both worlds, uninterrupted access to both factory and user defined overclock settings without the need to leave the game they're playing.

Hardware Monitoring

The Guru Panel collects a wealth of information, the N/B temperature, CPU fan speed, memory voltage, even the time and room temperature don't escape its watchful eye.

CMOS Memory Clearing

This unique feature allows users to clear the CMOS memory without the inconvenience of having to enter the system's case. A clearly labeled flap protects the button against accidental operation.

LCD Screen

The 6 x 3.4cm LCD Screen is clearly laid out, making monitoring the easiest of tasks.

1: CPU Speed

Displays OC level/Autodrive

2: Current Time

Displays time in 12 or 24-hour format

3: Temperature

Displays CPU, VGA, PWM, SYS and Room

4: Fan Speed

Displays CPU, SYS, NB, VGA, AUX1, AUX2 and OTES

5: Notification

Displays (Blinks) E-Mail, MSN, Warning, Reserved

6: Frequency/Voltage

Displays CPU, DDR, AGP, PCIe, FM, CH and VRAM

LCD Backlight

The 5-phase backlight feature gives Guru Panel users the option to choose from 5 different lighting levels, for improved visibility of the LCD display.

AV Interface

The provision of two audio and three high-speed connectors means the Guru Panel is capable of supporting most of the consumer multimedia peripherals available today.

Installation

Slide the Guru Panel in a vacant 5.25" drive bay, secure it, run and connect the cables to the motherboard, load the software. That's it, it really is that easy to install.

Compatibility

The Guru Panel is compatible with the ABIT Fatal1ty AN8 and Fatal1ty AN8 SLI motherboards.

Availability

The Guru Panel will be bundled with the Fatal1ty AN8 SLI board when it is released later this month.

Model

Guru Panel

Specifications

- CMOS Memory clearing

- 2 USB 2.0 connectors

- 1 IEEE 1394 connector

- Microphone audio jack

- Earphone audio jack

Comments

The Guru Panel works hard to let you play hard

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05/2005

For more information on the Guru Panel, go here:

http://www.abit.com.tw/upload/products/guru-panel.htm

About ABIT

Built for Gamers By Gamers, ABIT motherboards and graphic cards are an established favorite among PC novices and enthusiasts alike. Our unique approach to hardware design puts the user in the driver's seat, delivering features that give users the flexibility to tweak and tune their systems to their satisfaction, while at the same time, ensuring complete stability. ABIT Engineers - computer enthusiasts with a love for technology - develop innovation after innovation, squeezing every ounce of performance possible out of available technologies. This excellence in engineering, combined with the industry's highest standards of quality, reliability, and stability, allows ABIT to deliver BulletProof Technology to the end user. From SoftMenu^TM jumperless technology to µGuru^TM interactive system management, our engineers use their technical know-how and passion for hardware to consistently develop products that not only meet the needs of even the most demanding PC enthusiast, but raise the bar by which all motherboards and graphic cards are judged. For more information, visit www.abit.com.tw.

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