"We are confident that GIGABYTE's choice of NEC Electronics' USB 3.0 controller is a testament to their commitment to quality and performance," said Masao Hirasawa, general manager of the SoC Systems Division at NEC Electronics Corporation. "We fully expect SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to quickly pick up traction as the industry's foremost high-speed plug and play interface, thereby adding significant value to GIGABYTE's motherboards in the PC DIY upgrade market." Utilizing the industry's first Serial ATA Revision 3.0 solution, the Marvell(R) 88SE9128 controller, GIGABYTE P55A-series motherboards offer support for next generation high speed data storage devices with data transfer speeds of up to 6 Gbps. Coupled with RAID 0 (Stripe) mode, SATA Revision 3.0 enables a data transfer boost of up to 4x the speed of SATA Revision 2.0.

"Marvell is pleased that GIGABYTE has chosen our Marvell SmartTM SATA 6 Gbps technology for the P55A-series of motherboards," said Alan Armstrong, Vice President of Marketing for the Storage Business Group at Marvell Semiconductor. "Today's digital consumers have an insatiable need for storage - whether it is for images, video, music or other multimedia files. GIGABYTE is consistently regarded as an industry leader when it comes to fulfilling those consumer needs while leading the market in integrating the latest technologies onto motherboard products." "Seagate is pleased to be working with GIGABYTE to help satisfy the world's demand for faster systems as users generate more bandwidth-hungry content," said Dave Mosley, executive vice president of sales and marketing at Seagate. "The recent introduction of Seagate Barracuda(R) XT, the industry's first hard drive to support the new SATA 3.0 (6Gb/s) interface, and today's announcement of the GIGABYTE P55A-series motherboards mark the beginning of the shift to the next generation of computing speed as Seagate teams with leaders like GIGABYTE to double the storage bandwidth of desktop computers." In addition, GIGABYTE P55A-series motherboards introduce a unique hardware design with lower resistance fuses for ensuring lower voltage drops and providing more stable and plentiful power delivery. All USB ports also benefit from a 3x power boost for better power delivery to power hungry USB devices.

Supporting the latest Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 and Core(TM)i5 processors for the LGA 1156 socket, GIGABYTE P55A-series motherboards set a new standard in high performance computing. With the memory controller integrated directly into the processor die, GIGABYTE P55A motherboards support 2 channel DDR3 memory for blazing fast memory performance up to 2200MHz and above. GIGABYTE's memory performance on the P55 platform currently holds the world record for the highest memory frequency of 3459.6 MHz from the GA-P55-UD6 motherboard. (Based on the CPU-Z website on 2009-10-09 http://valid.canardpc.com/records.php) USB 3.0 SupportThe GIGABYTE P55A-series motherboards support the latest generation SuperSpeed USB 3.0 technology made possible through an onboard NEC uPD720200 host controller. With superfast transfer rates of up to 5 Gbps, users are able to experience an almost a 10x improvement over USB 2.0. Additionally, backwards compatibility with USB 2.0 assures users of long term use of their legacy USB 2.0 devices. The onboard NEC SuperSpeed USB 3.0 technology also provides new power management features that include increased maximum bus power and device current draw to better accommodate power-hungry devices.

SATA 6 Gbps SupportYet another onboard feature of GIGABYTE P55A motherboards are Marvell's new SE9128 chips for high-speed SATA Revision 3.0 compatibility, delivering superfast 6Gbps link speeds for twice the data transfer rates of SATA Revision 2.0 (3 Gbps). When used in RAID 0 (Stripe) mode, GIGABYTE P55A series motherboards offer even faster data transfer rates of up to 4x the speed of current SATA interfaces.

3x USB Power BoostGIGABYTE P55A-series motherboards feature a 3x USB power boost, delivering greater compatibility and extra power for USB devices. GIGABYTE's unique USB power design is also able to efficiently regulate output over the full voltage range, which greatly enhances USB device compatibility. In addition, dedicated lower resistance fuses ensure lower voltage drops, and provide more stable and plentiful power delivery. (C) 2009 Al Bawaba (www.albawaba.com)

"Golden Systems is delighted to introduce the best-of-breed P55 series in this region. The GIGABYTE P55 series mark another milestone for innovative GIGABYTE motherboard design, with the introduction of the world's first 24 phase power VRM design featured on the GA-P55-UD6. The innovative 24 phase power VRM has been designed and engineered to deliver fast transient response times through quick and seamless power delivery during extensive CPU loading variations. In addition, heat from the VRM is effectively reduced by spreading the load between all 24 power phases, resulting in a cooler and more stable platform. The new P55 series is another great innovation from GIGABYTE and will be well received by our customers," says Mr. Iman Mozaffari, Product Manager - Golden Systems Middle East.

Unique GIGABYTE Technologies*Ultra Durable(TM) 3 GIGABYTE Ultra Durable(TM) 3 series motherboards once again lead the motherboard industry for the highest quality and most innovative motherboard design. Featuring the industry's first consumer desktop motherboard design to introduce 2 ounces of copper for both the Power and Ground layers, GIGABYTE Ultra Durable(TM) 3 motherboards deliver dramatically lower system temperature, improved energy efficiency and enhanced stability for overclocking.

GIGABYTE Ultra Durable(TM) 3 motherboards also feature Japanese Solid Capacitors boasting 50,000 hours of operation, Ferrite core chokes with higher energy efficiency compared to the commonly used iron core chokes and Lower RDS(on) MOSFETs that features a lower resistance, which reduces power consumption and heat generation. The GIGABYTE Ultra Durable(TM) 3 series motherboards promises to provide the stability, reliability and longevity essential to meet the power needs of high-end processors and other components running today's most demanding applications and games.

Smart6(TM) - A Smarter Way for PC System Management#GIGABYTE Smart 6(TM) is designed with user-friendliness in mind, offering a combination of 6 innovative software utilities that provides an easier and smarter way for managing your system. Smart 6(TM) allows you to speed up your system performance, boot-up time, managing a secured platform or recovers your system easily with a click of mouse button.

Smart QuickBootSmart QuickBoot speeds up the system boot-up process and shortens the waiting time for entering the operating system, delivering greater efficiency for daily use.

Smart QuickBoostSmart QuickBoost features quick and effortless CPU overclocking for novice and experienced users alike; simply click on one of three CPU performance levels, and Smart QuickBoost automatically adjusts CPU performance.

Smart RecoverySmart Recovery allows users to easily roll-back system settings to a previous known working status. Users can simple select the day, week or month without prior setup of a backup time flag.

Smart DualBIOS(TM)Smart DualBIOS(TM) not only allows double protection for the motherboard with two physical BIOS ROMs, it also includes a new feature that can record important dates and passwords Smart RecorderSmart recorder monitors and records system activities such as the time when the PC was turned on/off or even when large files were copied.

Smart TimeLockSmart TimeLock allows parents to schedule time limits for their children to use the PC. It makes the rules simple by being able to select different usage times for weekdays and weekends.

Smart TPM - TPM via Bluetooth(R) Cell phone and USB Drive*GIGABYTE Smart TPM provides the industry's highest level of data protection with 2048 bit hardware encryption. A unique feature of GIGABYTE Smart TPM is that it allows users to store their digital key on a USB thumb drive. In addition, GIGABYTE Smart TPM allows users to lock and unlock their data remotely using a Bluetooth(R) enabled mobile phone.

Smart DualLAN - Blistering Fast and Seamless ConnectivityGIGABYTE Smart Dual LAN technology features intelligent LAN port auto-switching between the 2 physical Gigabit LAN chips, offering hassle-free, zero downtime, high-speed network connectivity. Experience blistering fast network data access of up to 2Gbps bandwidth transmission with Teaming enabled and enjoy added power savings with Green Ethernet Dynamic Energy Saver(TM) 2GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver(TM) 2 incorporates a host of intelligent features that use a proprietary hardware and software design to considerably enhance PC system energy efficiency, reduce power consumption and deliver optimized auto phase-switching for the CPU, Memory, Chipset, VGA, HDD and system fans. With a simple click of a button, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver(TM) 2 provides exceptional power savings and the most appropriate power usage without sacrificing performance.

Auto Green* - Automatic Power SavingsAuto Green provides system energy savings by enabling users to turn on and off their PC remotely using their Bluetooth(R) enabled mobile phone. Once your phone is paired with your system, you only need to step away from your PC, and it will automatically enter S3/S4 ultra low power state, giving you an added level of power savings.

*GIGABYTE motherboards featuring Smart TPM and Auto Green functions do not include a Bluetooth(R) receiver; the addition of a 3rd party Bluetooth(R) receiver is required.

X.H.D. eXtreme Hard Drive - Accelerating Hard Drive Performance with EaseAccelerating system performance is made easy with the user-friendly GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D.) technology, providing a quick and easy way to boost your hard drive performance simply by adding another hard drive.

eSATA / USB Combo ConnectorsGIGABYTE provides 2-in-1 combination connector design which is capable of accepting eSATA and USB cable plugs, providing enhanced hard drive flexibility with no need for an additional power source. Easily connect your PC with external SATA storage devices and enjoy up to 3 Gb/s SATA data rates.

Onboard Debug LEDs - Simplifying Motherboard TroubleshootingEmbedded post code Debug LED display indicates system status to simplify motherboard troubleshooting by identifying and displaying error codes.

Precision OV - Providing More Precise System Voltage ControlGIGABYTE Hardware Overvoltage Control ICs features more voltage control options than before for the CPU North Bridge and memory. The overvoltage controllers also provide hardware linear real-time voltage control, which means there is no delay compared to the GPIO controller in past implementations. In addition, GIGABYTE's Hardware Overvoltage Controller ICs also allow for much finer voltage control, allowing power users to adjust voltage in as little increments as 20mV for better overclocking performance.

DualBIOS(TM) - Patented Dual Hardware BIOS ProtectionDualBIOS(TM) is a GIGABYTE patented technology that automatically recovers BIOS data when main BIOS has crashed or failed. Featuring 2 physical BIOS ROMs integrated onboard, GIGABYTE DualBIOS(TM) allows quick and seamless recovery from BIOS damage or failure due to viruses or improper BIOS updating.

Multi graphics ATI CrossFireX(TM) and NVIDIA SLI(TM) supportWanting to make sure gamers felt some multi-GPU love on the P55 platform, GIGABYTE has equipped their entire P55 series with support for both ATI CrossFireX(TM) and NVIDIA SLI(TM) multi-graphics support, delivering the ultimate in graphics performance for gaming enthusiasts who demand the highest frame rates without compromising on resolution.

Dolby Home Theater(R)In addition, GIGABYTE has also included the powerful Dolby Home Theater(R) suite of audio technologies, which deliver a vivid surround sound listening experience for music, movies, and games, using two to eight speakers or any set of headphones. Designed to automatically deliver the best possible listening experience, Dolby Home Theater(R) includes Dolby Pro Logic IIx for maximum surround sound expansion, Dolby Headphone and Sound Space Expander for a virtualized audio experience, and Natural Bass enhancement for the richest quality sound.

GIGABYTE P55 Series MotherboardsGA-P55-UD6 GA-P55-UD5GA-P55-UD4P GA-P55-UD4GA-P55-UD3P GA-P55-UD3RGA-P55-UD3 GA-P55-UD3LGA-P55-US3L GA-P55M-UD4GA-P55M-UD2 *Available features vary by model. Please visit the GIGABYTE website to see a complete listing of motherboard model features.

About Golden Systems Middle East FZCoGolden Systems is a leading name in the IT distribution business in the Middle East. With carefully selected high quality products, GSME has been able to capture a respectable market share in the Middle East's IT market. Some of the brand names that GSME is proudly distributing are GIGABYTE, Logitech, Kaspersky, LEADTEK, KINGMAX, NVIDIA, NEC, FSP and ATI to name a few. For further details, please visit http://www.gse.ae About GIGABYTE Upgrade Your LifeGIGABYTE, headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, is known as a global leading brand in the IT industry, with employees and business channels in almost every country. Founded in 1986, GIGABYTE started as a research and development team and has since taken the lead in the world's motherboard market. On top of motherboards and graphics accelerators, GIGABYTE further expanded its product portfolio to include notebook and desktop PCs, digital home entertainment appliances, networking servers, communications, mobile and handheld devices, servicing every facet of people's lives at home or business. Everyday GIGABYTE aims to "Upgrade Your Life" with the most innovative designs and impeccable quality and services. Visit www.gigabyte.com.tw for more information.

(C) 2009 Al Bawaba (www.albawaba.com)

"Golden Systems is delighted to introduce the best-of-breed P55 series in this region. The GIGABYTE P55 series mark another milestone for innovative GIGABYTE motherboard design, with the introduction of the world's first 24 phase power VRM design featured on the GA-P55-UD6. The innovative 24 phase power VRM has been designed and engineered to deliver fast transient response times through quick and seamless power delivery during extensive CPU loading variations. In addition, heat from the VRM is effectively reduced by spreading the load between all 24 power phases, resulting in a cooler and more stable platform. The new P55 series is another great innovation from GIGABYTE and will be well received by our customers," says Mr. Iman Mozaffari, Product Manager - Golden Systems Middle East.

Unique GIGABYTE Technologies*Ultra Durable(TM) 3 GIGABYTE Ultra Durable(TM) 3 series motherboards once again lead the motherboard industry for the highest quality and most innovative motherboard design. Featuring the industry's first consumer desktop motherboard design to introduce 2 ounces of copper for both the Power and Ground layers, GIGABYTE Ultra Durable(TM) 3 motherboards deliver dramatically lower system temperature, improved energy efficiency and enhanced stability for overclocking.

GIGABYTE Ultra Durable(TM) 3 motherboards also feature Japanese Solid Capacitors boasting 50,000 hours of operation, Ferrite core chokes with higher energy efficiency compared to the commonly used iron core chokes and Lower RDS(on) MOSFETs that features a lower resistance, which reduces power consumption and heat generation. The GIGABYTE Ultra Durable(TM) 3 series motherboards promises to provide the stability, reliability and longevity essential to meet the power needs of high-end processors and other components running today's most demanding applications and games.

Smart 6(TM) is designed with user-friendliness in mind, offering a combination of 6 innovative software utilities that provides an easier and smarter way for managing your system. Smart 6(TM) allows you to speed up your system performance, boot-up time, managing a secured platform or recovers your system easily with a click of mouse button.

GIGABYTE's P55 series features Smart QuickBoot, Smart QuickBoost, Smart Recovery, Smart DualBIOS(TM), Smart Recorder,Smart TimeLock, Smart TPM - TPM via Bluetooth(R) Cell phone and USB Drive*, Smart DualLAN - Blistering Fast and Seamless Connectivity, Dynamic Energy Saver(TM) 2 and Auto Green* - Automatic Power Savings. *GIGABYTE motherboards featuring Smart TPM and Auto Green functions do not include a Bluetooth(R) receiver; the addition of a 3rd party Bluetooth(R) receiver is required.

The P55 series also comprises X.H.D. eXtreme Hard Drive, which accelerate hard drive performance with ease, eSATA / USB Combo Connectors, Onboard Debug LEDs - Simplifying Motherboard Troubleshooting, Precision OV - Providing More Precise System Voltage Control, DualBIOS(TM) - Patented Dual Hardware BIOS Protection, Multi graphics ATI CrossFireX(TM) and NVIDIA SLI(TM) support and Dolby Home Theater(R) suite of audio technologies. (C) 2009 Al Bawaba (www.albawaba.com)