May
4, 2004 - With the ability to run future 64-bit applications
while retaining top-notch performance for today's 32-bit programs,
PC enthusiasts around the world are seeing the benefits of the new
Athlon 64 CPUs. For months, the ABIT's KV8-MAX3 has reigned as the
ultimate motherboard for this new processor. Today, ABIT is proud
to announce the KV8 Pro, its latest Athlon 64 motherboard featuring
exclusive µGuru™ technology.
Based on the VIA K8T800 Pro chipset, the
KV8 Pro delivers stunning performance with the most advanced hardware
monitoring, tweaking and overclocking features of any desktop motherboard.
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µGuru™: Enlightened System Performance
μGuru™
Technology – designed by the ABIT Engineers for use only on ABIT motherboards
– allows end-users to reach a higher state of hardware awareness and enlightenment.
µGuru acts as a spiritual guide, sharing with ABIT users, tips for hardware
monitoring, overclocking, BIOS flashing and audio tweaking functions in
an easy to use, Windows-based interface.
µGuru combines the ABIT Engineered features ABIT EQ™, OC Guru™, FlashMenu™,
and BlackBox™ into a user-friendly interface providing users the perfect
environment with which to maximize performance and stability. Operating
as an independent microprocessor, μGuru effectively frees your CPU resources
from performing these functions, further increasing system performance.
As a part of the motherboard, only μGuru can completely understand how
to optimize the motherboard for ultimate performance. What truly sets
μGuru apart is it's onboard memory that allows users to save their favorite
overclocking settings for specific applications. For example, with OC
Guru, users can choose their favorite overclocked setting that will be
saved when the PC is rebooted. OC Guru ups the ante with ABIT AutoDrive™,
which allows you to have overclocking, voltage, and fan settings change
automatically per application. Have the system lower
fan speeds and noise levels when you are surfing the net, but automatically
raise the FSB and crank the cooling up when you launch a 3D game. Only
OC Guru with ABIT AutoDrive gives this level of control.
With BlackBox, ABIT takes yet another step ahead of the competition in
terms of service. BlackBox does exactly what you think it might: in the
event of a system problem or crash, it records vital system information
that the ABIT Engineers can use to determine the extent of the problem.
Furthermore, BlackBox also includes an automatic ABIT tech support email
feature that relays this information to ABIT at the touch of a button.
No more relaying emails back and forth. ABIT BlackBox is another step
in ABIT's quest to provide personalized global service for every end-user,
in every country.
Fully Featured and Fully Loaded
Although
the KV8 Pro is very competitively priced, it is definitely no slouch when
it comes to features. In fact, the KV8 Pro includes many of the advanced
features of its higher-priced bretheren, including SATA 150 RAID support
and Gigabit LAN. 6 channel audio with a professional S/PDIF In/Out interface
is also built in for quality digital sound output. 5 PCI slots offers
nearly limitless expansion possibilities, and USB 2.0 and optional IEEE
1394a ports mean that the KV8 Pro can support the today's high-speed peripherals.
With this combination of features, performance and value, the KV8 Pro
hits a price/performance sweet spot that is sure to put a smile on the
face of the even most seasoned Athlon64 enthusiast.
Built with Bulletproof Technology
Like
all ABIT motherboards, the KV8 Pro is built with Bulletproof Technology
- a new standard in terms of Quality, Reliability, Stability, and Engineering.
Bulletproof Technology begins with selecting the highest quality components
available. ABIT uses only Japanese-made capacitors on ABIT branded motherboards
– capacitors that cost several times more than regular capacitors. While
others try to cut components, ABIT puts quality first. Bulletproof Technology
also means stability, and the KV8 Pro's 3 Phase PWM delivers clean and
stable power to the CPU during gaming and overclocking. Stability is further
ensured as the KV8 Pro has passed the Torture Test, a series of looping
demos and benchmarks designed to tax the board far beyond normal use.
If the motherboard has been Torture Tested and Passed, it is built to
last. Reliability is another component of Bulletproof Technology. To help
users identify devices and components that are problem-free with ABIT
motherboards, ABIT has developed its ABIT Approved Program. After hardware
has passed compatibility testing, it is given the ABIT Approved Seal.
The ABIT Approved Seal lets ABIT users understand which devices and components
they should be choosing to complete their systems. Add to all of this
exclusive ABIT Engineered features such as µGuru, and the KV8 Pro is truly
in a class by itself.
Product Positioning
Model |
Specifications |
Comments |
Avail |
KV8-MAX3 |
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The ultimate Athlon 64 motherboard |
NOW |
KV8 Pro |
- VIA K8T800 Pro
- µGuru™
- 2GHz Hyper Transport
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The best all around Athlon 64 platform |
NOW |
AN7 |
- nForce™2 Ultra 400
- µGuru™
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The power of nForce™2 Ultra 400 with the control of µGuru™ |
NOW |
NF7-S |
- nForce™2 Ultra 400
- SATA 150 RAID
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The enthusiasts' favorite |
NOW |
KV7 |
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KT600, ABIT style |
NOW |
KD7A |
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Value-based Athlon XP platform |
NOW |
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ABIT's Advanced Durability brings greater responsibility
to the motherboard manufacturers in creating durable products with
quality, reliability and stability engineered for long-term, problem-free
use. All of ABIT motherboards are Advanced Durability tested and approved.
ABIT looks to all motherboard makers to make a similar durability
commitment to the end-user. |
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