[Dave Baumann]

ASUS Debuts New V9980 Ultra/TVD Graphics Card
Experience Miraculous Real-time Reality with ASUS-Powered FX 5950 Ultra!

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, 3rd November 2003 - Provider of leading IT solutions, ASUSTeK Computer Inc., (ASUS) announced today announced the new ASUS V9980 Ultra/TVD graphics card. The ASUS V9980 Ultra/TVD comes equipped with the latest ASUS-specific award-winning features and NVIDIA®'s GeForce FX(tm) 5950 Ultra Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), which powers both ultimate excellent cinematic resolution and fierce graphics computing power.

The ASUS V9980 Ultra/TVD incorporates many state-of-the-art technologies such as NVIDIA® UltraShadow(tm) technology, NVIDIA® CineFX(tm) 2.0 engine, NVIDIA® Intellisample(tm) technology and a rich spectrum of unique ASUS innovations including ASUS' GameFace(tm).

The ASUS V9980 Ultra/TVD is positioned for the enthusiast and provides the most complete solution for the 3D and video application market.

The high performance Asus V9980 Ultra/TVD card comes with 256MB DDR RAM and supports AGP 8X, CRT, DVI, TV-out and video in. V9980 Ultra/TVD Graphics Chip Key Features

Powered by the world's most powerful GPU - NVIDIA® GeForce FX(tm) 5950Ultra

• NVIDIA UltraShadow(tm) technology -Enhances the performance of bleeding-edge games
• NVIDIA® CineFX(tm) 2.0 engine -With advanced vertex and pixel shader capabilities, stunning and complex special effects are possible
• NVIDIA® Intellisample(tm) technology (HCT) -The industry's fastest antialiasing delivers ultra-realistic visuals, with no jagged edges, at lightning-fast speeds
• NVIDIA® nView(tm) multi-display technology-Provides the ultimate in viewing flexibility and control for multiple monitors
• NVIDIA® Digital Vibrance Control(tm) (DVC) 3.0-Allows users to adjust colour controls digitally to compensate for the lighting conditions of their workspace
• Microsoft® DirectX 9 and OpenGL 1.5 support
• AGP 8X support

ASUS V9980 Ultra/TVD - Additional and Unique Features
Taking innovation further, ASUS have combined chipset technology and features with their own knowledge and technological know how of making high performance and value for money cards. These features include:-

ASUS GameFace(tm)
The GameFaceTM brings users whole new experience of online gaming. When enabled in game, player can see a video of his rival or partner on screen and talk to them simultaneously. Users can also watch TV when playing games by GameFaceTM technology

ASUS Video Security(tm) II
VideoSecurityTM is a powerful and flexible software program for users to build their own security monitoring systems. With this program, users can detect environmental changes, monitor a specific location or screen visitors and even watch video over the Internet. When unauthorized entries occur, the software takes a snapshot of the intruder and sends out a warning call to a specified account or executes a user-defined program

• ASUS Digital VCR(tm)
• Dual Fan and Huge Copper heatsink for better cooling effect
• Diversified displays connectivity (DVI, Dual VGA, DVI+VGA, DVI+TV-out)
• Video input supports real time video capture, high quality video compression and video editing
• High-quality TV output for big screen gaming or presentations

Hardware Specification

• Graphics Engine: GeForce FX(tm) 5950Ultra
• Video Memory: 256MB DDR
• Engine Clock: 475MHz
• Memory Clock: 950MHzHz(475MHz DDR)
• RAMDAC: 400MHz
• Bus Standard: AGP 8x/4X/2X
• Memory Interface: 256-bit DDR
• Max Resolution: 2048x1536
• VGA Output: Standard 15-pin D-sub
• VIVO Connectors: S-VHS and Composite
• DVI Output: DVI-I
• 2nd VGA Output: Yes
• Adaptor/Cable bundled
• Multi-Video in/TV out adaptorDVI-to-2nd VGA adaptor
• Software Bundled Black Hawk DownBattle Engine AquilaGun Metal6 in
• 1 Game PackPower DirectorProASUS DVD XPMedia ShowASUS Utilities & Driver

• Specifications are subject to change without notice
• PCB colour and bundled software versions are subject to change without notice.
• Brand and product names mentioned are trademarks of their respective companies

About ASUS
Established in 1989, ASUSTek Computer Inc. (TSE:2357), the perennial leader of the motherboard industry, is also a leading manufacturer of top-quality desktop barebones, notebooks, IA devices, servers, graphics cards, broadband modems, wireless products and optical drives. With world-class engineering and offices and subsidiaries located in all corners of the world, ASUSTek provides innovative solutions to consumers, businesses and OEM customers. The company has been amongst BusinessWeek's "InfoTech 100" since 1998 with the latest worldwide ranking up to the 23rd spot.