ASUS Announces A7M266-D Dual Socket A Motherboard with AMD AthlonTM MP processor and Smart MP Technology

Taipei, Taiwan -- 6/5/2001 -- World leading technology solution manufacturer, ASUS (TSE:2357), today announced the A7M266-D Dual Socket A motherboard with support for the new AMD Athlon™ MP processor with Smart MP technology. By incorporating the AMD-760TM MP multiprocessing chipset, the A7M266-D leverages advanced 64-bit architecture to deliver a reliable multiprocessing platform for one- and two-way servers and workstations.

"ASUS is proud to offer support for AMD's new line of AMD Athlon™ MP processors with Smart MP technology," comments Jerry Shen, AVP of R&D Department, ASUS. "The A7M266-D combined with DDR and dual AMD Athlon™ MP processors, represents a competitive solution for the corporate market."

"ASUS has always been popular with our processor customers and we feel the ASUS A7M266-D will be an excellent solution for our new AMD Athlon MP processor with Smart MP technology," said Rex Meek, director of Hardware Infrastructure Relations for AMD. This leading-edge motherboard supports AMD Athlon MP processors, PC1600/ PC2100 DDR memory, AGP 4X graphics and more. The A7M266-D will be available in Q3, 2001.

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About ASUS®
Established in 1989, ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (TSE:2357) is the worlds leading manufacturer of high quality motherboards, notebooks, VGA cards, servers, broadband modems, and optical storage devices. With annual sales of over US$2 Billion and world-class engineering, ASUS provides innovative technology solutions to consumer, corporate and top-tier OEM customers. Company achievements include consecutive rankings in the "Top 100 InfoTech Companies" in 1998,1999 and 2000 by BusinessWeek as well as being named one of the most profitable companies in the IT industry. In the year 2000, ASUS was also ranked the No.1 Taiwan Company in Global Views Monthly's "Info Tech 2000".

ASUS is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan and has global sales offices in the United States, Germany and China. For additional information, visit the company web site at http://www.asus.com.