Gigabit Web Managed Switch Empower "DoS Attack Preventive" and "VoIP Friendly" Networks

- Auto voip
- Streamlined Web-based interface
- IEEE 802.1Q VLAN
- 4 IEEE 802.1p hardware priority queues
- WRR and SPQ queuing algorithms

The ZyXEL Switch GS-1548 with advanced Web-based management support is specially designed for SME networks where large bandwidth, advanced QoS and security features are required. Through the Web GUI interface, users can implement rich network management with ease.
The ZyXEL Switch GS-1548 of Web-managed switch comes with 44 Gigabit copper ports and 4 dual-personality (RJ-45/SFP) ports.

Robust system design for SME network
The ZyXEL GS-1548 Web-managed switch provides 96 Gbps of non-blocking connectivity for SME networks. With the flexible multi-function design, the GS-1548 switch fits any network with very little effort. By utilizing Gigbit uplinks and port aggregation, bandwidth on critical paths can be expanded flexibly by merging multiple traffic pipelines into a logical one to dramatically improve network stability.

Evolutionary new managed power
While many legacy Web-based Smart switches improve manageability, configuration complexity is still an issue. For most SB/Enterprises, inadequate IT expertise and complicated configuration are major concerns to overcome. Powered by the next-generation hardware platform with a content-aware engine, the GS-1548 delivers stress-free networking. In addition, the streamlined and intuitive Web-GUI makes the GS-1548 even easier to configure with much less efforts.

Auto DoS attack prevention
Security is becoming increasingly important in SB/Enterprise networks. Equipped with Auto DoS Attack Prevention, the GS-1548 is capable of protecting against ubiquitous DoS attacks. A few mouse clicks are all it takes to initiate the protection, complete the once-complicated ACL setting and reduce operating efforts dramatically. The GS-1548 supports 802.1Q VLAN for traffic isolation and Static MAC forwarding as well as dynamic ARP to establish a strictly protected network.

Auto voip optimization
Migration to VoIP is the key to differentiate business competitiveness. It usually requires IT expertise to optimize a network for VoIP applications. With emergence of the "Auto VoIP" feature, the GS-1548 can identify VoIP packet patterns and grant the highest priority to automatically establish a VoIP-friendly communication. The "Auto VoIP" feature offers IP telephony without configuration headaches; features such as four priority queues and the WRR (Weighted Round Robin) scheduling algorithm are usually deployed on enterprise networks, allowing users to optimize network bandwidth usage and implement QoS (quality of service). In terms of bandwidth management and switch interconnections, users can choose from several options and pick the most appropriate one with just a mouse click.

Provides IPSec VPN and SSL VPN in a Single Box
ZyWALL USG 300 is a Unified Security Gateway that integrates comprehensive enterprise-class security features tailored for SMB (Small and Medium-sized Businesses).
With streamlined integration of both IPSec VPN and SSL VPN technologies, the ZyWALL USG 300 is an ideal solution for organizations requiring intensive VPN applications across distributed networks.
No matter you are in a remote branch office or at an unreliable hotel hotspot, the ZyWALL USG 300 can establish secure communication tunnels with IPSec and/or SSL protection. Another benefit of the integration is that the user-aware access control, scheduling, bandwidth usage and anti-threat security features can be enforced against inbound and outbound traffics of the protected network resources.

Real-time Protection against Ever-Evolving Threats
By integrating cutting-edge technologies on a robust platform, the ZyWALL USG 300 is competent to provide multi-layered security for security-aware businesses.
Powered by Kaspersky Labs, the gateway anti-virus security service on ZyWALL USG 300 has the world's shortest response time against emerging viruses; as a result, it helps stopping threats on the network edge and keeps viruses/malwares out of corporate networks. With dual SecuASIC (security co-processor) built-in, the ZyWALL USG 300 can still deliver robust and reliable performance even under heavy networking loads.
In addition, the IDP feature can detect harmful attacks and take necessary actions against the malicious or suspicious activities. The signature-based IDP engine can effectively detect protocol or traffic anomalies, support behavior pattern matching and prevent malicious attacks on the application layer.

Application Patrol to Manage the Use of IM/P2P Applications
The ZyWALL USG 300 is specially crafted to manage the use of IM/P2P applications in modern networking environments without hassle. Armed with AppPatrol, a central dashboard for managing various types of IM/P2P applications, security staff can easily create fine-grained access policies based on ever-changing security needs: identifying and restricting different access levels of prevailing IM/P2P protocols, restricting time of access for different groups of users, enforcing bandwidth quota against certain types of P2P application and prioritizing VoIP traffics to ensure best call quality over slow WAN ISP links.
Altogether, the ZyWALL USG 300 is an ideal solution to solve the dilemma in terms of productivity and security.

User-Aware Policy Engine Enables Access Granularity
In addition to basic access control capabilities, the intelligent user-aware policy engine on the ZyWALL USG 300 is designed to make packet-forwarding decisions based on multiple criteria (such as user ID, user group, time of access and network quota, etc.). Furthermore, security staff can apply access policies against a variety of security features such as VPN, Content Filter and Application Patrol.
In conjunction with VLAN and custom security zones, corporate security policies can be effectively enforced to prevent unauthorized access to the network resources.

Bandwidth Management Ensures Quality of Service
The ZyWALL USG 300 provides bandwidth management features for traffic prioritization to guarantee or restrict bandwidth usage per interface/protocol. Security staff can allocate bandwidth for a variety of applications or computer hosts on the corporate network, regardless of the direction of the connection. For example, it's possible to assign higher priority and larger bandwidth to time-critical applications such as VoIP and video conferencing for quality transmission services. In addition, ZyWALL USG 300 allows you to keep track of bandwidth usage with comprehensive statistical reports.

VoIP Security: Protecting the Converged Networks
Attracted by the benefits, more and more businesses are deploying VoIP applications on their networks. Along with the transition to VoIP also comes with security risks and voice quality issues.
As a VoIP-friendly firewall, the ZyWALL USG 300 reduces the security risks associated with the adoption of VoIP by offering the SIP/H.323 ALG feature to dynamically open only the required ports during VoIP calls; once the call is complete, the opened ports are automatically closed to prevent port sniffing. The IDP feature can detect and prevent attacks usually associated with VoIP deployments. Ultimately, by establishing VoIP traffics over VPNs with traffic prioritization, security staff can minimize security breaches while optimizing call quality over the existing ISP links.

High Availability Features Guarantee Non-Stop Operations for Mission-Critical Applications
With the High Availability features, the ZyWALL USG 300 helps the security staff to easily set up a highly reliable and secure network infrastructure for your business. To minimize the impact of single-point failures, the ZyWALL USG 300 supports device HA (High Availability) to assure network availability should any device failure happen.
On the WAN side, the ZyWALL USG 300 can connect multiple ISP links to ensure Internet availability in case a single ISP link becomes unreliable. The multiple-WAN load-balancing feature can also optimize the bandwidth usage over each ISP link.

High-Performance VPN Concentrator Integrating Both IPSec VPN and SSL VPN
ZyWALL USG 1000 is a Unified Security Gateway engineered to provide a variety of security services on top of a robust, hardware-accelerated platform.
By integrating both IPSec VPN and SSL VPN technologies, the ZyWALL USG 1000 allows organizations to establish Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections amongst multiple locations such as remote branch offices, business partner sites and even a remote teleworker getting connected in a potentially unsafe hotel hotspot.
Communication channels are securely encrypted so that information leakage / data theft can be mitigated when transmitting confidential information over insecure networks, such as the Internet.
The Hub and Spoke VPN feature is capable of reducing policy management overhead dramatically in a complex, multi-site corporate network infrastructure.

Proactive Network Protection against Blended Threats
By integrating cutting-edge technologies on a robust platform, the ZyWALL USG 1000 is competent to provide multi-layered protection for security-aware businesses.
The gateway anti-virus security service of the ZyWALL USG 1000 is powered by Kaspersky Labs, whose technology boasts the world's shortest response time against emerging viruses and spyware. As a result, it helps stopping blended threats at the network edge while keeping viruses/spyware out of corporate networks. With a SecuASIC co-processor built-in, the ZyWALL USG 1000 can deliver robust and reliable performance under real-world networking loads.
With the embedded signature-based IDP (Intrusion Detection and Prevention) engine, the ZyWALL USG 1000 performs L7 packet inspection for protocol / traffic anomaly or matched patterns. Thus, the ZyWALL USG 1000 provides comprehensive Intrusion Detection and Prevention capability to proactively detect and block potential worms, viruses, Trojans and VoIP threats, etc.
In response to the ever-evolving threats, up-to-date signatures / patterns are automatically downloaded from rock-solid ZSDN infrastructure and installed on your ZyWALL USG 1000.

Application Patrol to Manage the Use of IM/P2P Applications
The ZyWALL USG 1000 is specially crafted to manage the use of IM/P2P applications in modern networking environment without hassles. Armed with AppPatrol, a central dashboard for managing various types of IM/P2P applications, security staff can easily create fine-grained access policy based on ever-changing security needs: identifying and restricting different access levels of prevailing IM/P2P protocols, restricting time of access for different groups of users, enforcing bandwidth quota against certain types of P2P application and prioritizing VoIP traffics to ensure best call quality over slow WAN ISP links. Altogether, the ZyWALL USG 1000 is an ideal solution to solve the dilemma in terms of productivity and security.

User-Aware Policy Engine Enables Access Granularity
In addition to basic access control capabilities, the intelligent user-aware policy engine on the ZyWALL USG 1000 is designed to make packet-forwarding decisions based on multiple criteria (such as user ID, user group, time of access and network quota, etc.). Furthermore, security staff can apply access policies against a variety of security features such as VPN, Content Filter and Application Patrol.
In conjunction with VLAN and custom security zones, corporate security policies can be effectively enforced to prevent unauthorized access to network resources.

Bandwidth Management Ensures Quality of Service
The ZyWALL USG

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Symantec Endpoint Protection

Powered by Insight, Symantec Endpoint Protection is the fastest, most powerful endpoint protection security solution you can buy. Symantec Endpoint Protection provides state-of-the-art defense against all types of attacks for both physical and virtual systems. Seamlessly integrating the essential security tools you need into a single, high performance agent with a single management console, Symantec Endpoint Protection provides leading protection without slowing you down.

Key Features
Unrivaled security. Blazing performance. Built for Virtual Environments.

- State-of-the-art protection from the world leader in security;
- Integrated antivirus, antispyware, firewall, and intrusion prevention as well as device control and application control;
- Requires only a single agent;
- Powerful central management of security for physical and virtual Windows and Mac endpoints;
- Enables instant upgrade to self-enforced network access control without additional software deployment;
- Antivirus and antispyware for Windows, Mac and Linux clients;
- Seamless migration from previous versions of Symantec Endpoint Protection;
- Built to secure your virtual infrastructure;
- Secures both physical and virtual environments.

Key Benefits
- Stops malware such as viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware, adware, bots, zero-day threats and rootkits;
- Prevents security outbreaks thus reducing administrative overhead;
- Powerful protection of both physical and virtual environments;
- Lowers total cost of ownership for endpoint security.

New Features
Unrivaled security. Blazing performance. Built for Virtual Environments.
We've worked hard to further the unrivaled security and blazing performance for which Symantec Endpoint Protection is known. Built for virtual environments it has dramatically improved performance, and a new state-of-the-art protection system
Symantec Insight. Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1 includes hundreds of new features for improved security, performance and management.

Symantec Insight
Symantec Insight is the only system in the world that tracks the age, prevalence and security rating of nearly every program file on the internet. Because Insight knows what files are new or changed, Insight takes the most important advantage of cyber-criminals, their ability to generate millions of unique threats, and turns it against them.

- Real Time SONAR 3: Replacing Symantec
s TruScan technology, this version of SONAR examines programs as they run, identifying and stopping malicious behavior even of new and previously unknown threats;
- Browser Intrusion Prevention: Integrates into leading browsers to scan for attacks directed at browser vulnerabilities;
- Antivirus for Mac and Linux;
- Faster central console: Optimized database to increase responsiveness;
- Smart Scheduler: Stays out of your way by performing non-critical security tasks when your computer is idle;
- Enhanced client deployment: Improved wizards and more deployment options will allow new installs and upgrades to be faster and easier than ever before;
- Built for Virtual Environments: Enhanced to help protect your virtual infrastructure. Symantec Endpoint Protection can white list baseline images, maintain a shared scan cache, randomize scans and updates, scan offline images and automatically identify and manage virtual clients;
- SEP Manager Integration with Symantec Workflow: Optimizes efficiency, enforces processes and policies, and automates redundant tasks by integrating the SEP Manager with Symantec - Workflow;
- The Symantec Endpoint Recovery Tool and Power Eraser: The Symantec Endpoint Recovery Tool repairs severely infected PCs. The tool creates a self-booting CD or USB stick with Symantec's most powerful malware removal technology. The tool boots the computer into a specialized, virus free state so that malware can be safely removed;
- Advanced Reporting and Analytics: Symantec Endpoint Protection now includes The Altiris IT Analytics Symantec Endpoint Protection Pack. ITA complements and expands upon the traditional reporting offered by Symantec Endpoint Protection by incorporating multi-dimensional analysis and robust graphical reporting in an easy to use dashboard.

Introduction
The new addition to GIGABYTE
s small form factor HTPC motherboard range features AMD Fusion Technology with DirectX 11, SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0), SATA 6Gbps, an HDMI interface, as well as a host of unique high-end GIGABYTE features such as Ultra Durable 3 Classic, 3x USB Power and On/Off Charge for quick charging iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch devices. Powered by the AMD E-350 Dual-Core Processor with AMD Radeon HD 6310 graphics (DX11), the GIGABYTE GA-E350N-USB3 motherboard provides exceptional Blu-ray high definition content playback unmatched by previous integrated graphics solutions.

AMD Dual-Core E-350 Processor
The new generation AMD Dual-Core E-350 processor with AMD Radeon HD 6310 graphics (DX11) integrated for entry-level desktops continues to provide innovation through integrated graphics built directly into the CPU, enabling smaller and more energy efficient designs.

AMD Hudson-M1 FCH
The AMD Hudson-M1 FCH(Fusion Controller Hub) provides additional flexibility and upgradability with up to 6 ports of native SATA3 6Gbps storage interface and also expansion ability for USB3.0 and various features support.

DualBIOS 3TB+ HDD Support (Hybrid EFI Technology)
Hybrid EFI Technology combines the benefits of GIGABYTE's mature BIOS platform including stability and compatibility with 3rd party products with 3TB+ HDD support from EFI technology, allowing GIGABYTE to offer the best of both worlds through a quick and easy BIOS update using GIGABYTE's @BIOS utility that is freely available from the GIGABYTE website.
GIGABYTE DualBIOS
is a patented technology that automatically recovers BIOS data when the main BIOS has crashed or failed. Featuring 2 physical BIOS ROMs integrated onboard, GIGABYTE DualBIOS
allows quick and seamless recovery from BIOS damage or failure due to viruses or improper BIOS updating. In addition, GIGABYTE DualBIOS
now supports 3TB+ (terabyte) hard drive booting without the need for partitioning, and enables more data storage on a single hard drive.

On/Off Charge Technology
GIGABYTE On/Off Charge technology allows you to charge your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch regardless of whether your PC is on, in standby mode or even off. A derivative of GIGABYTE's highly acclaimed 3x USB Power feature, On/Off Charge enables devices to draw more current from GIGABYTE motherboard USB ports than standard USB ports allow, so that charging from your PC can be as fast as with a charger.
Note: Due to certain mobile phone limitations, users may need to connect the mobile phone to their PC before the PC enters S4/S5 mode to enable a quick charge from non On/Off Charge USB ports. Charging results may vary by model.
On/Off Charge Driver download

3x USB Power Boost
GIGABYTE 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.

SATA 6 Gbps Support
Yet another onboard feature is integrated the latest AMD Hudson-M1 chip for high-speed SATA Revision 3.0 compatibility, delivering 6 ports native superfast 6Gbps link speeds for twice the data transfer rates of SATA Revision 2.0 (3 Gbps).

USB 3.0 Support
The GIGABYTE motherboards support the latest generation SuperSpeed USB 3.0 technology made possible through an onboard USB3.0 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 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.

Ultra Durable 3
GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 3 design, featuring 2 ounces of copper for both the Power and Ground layers which dramatically lowers system temperature by delivering a more efficient spreading of heat from critical areas of the motherboard such as the CPU power zone throughout the entire PCB. GIGABYTE's Ultra Durable 3 also lowers the PCB impedance by 50%, which helps to reduce electrical waste and further lowers component temperatures. A 2oz Copper layer design also provides improved signal quality and lower EMI (Electromagnetic Interference), providing better system stability and allowing for greater margins for overclocking...more.

AMD E-350 3D Graphics Performance Upgrade- up to 3DMark 2006 2400 marks!!
The 3DMark 2006 is a benchmark software which is from Futuremark Corporation and generally used on analyzing a PC performance of DirectX
3D visualization, especially a valuable guideline for gaming users as reference.
3DMark06 2400 marks on E350N-USB3 system configuration:
AMD Dual-Core E-350 APU OC 1.68GHz, DDR3 OC 1333MHz, Win7-32bit, 3DMark06 1280x1024

Supports DDR3 1333+
Delivering native support for DDR3 memory up to 1333MHz, GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 3 series motherboards allow users to easily reach higher memory frequencies at lower voltages; achieving higher memory performance with lower power consumption to run even the most memory intensive applications such as high-definition video and 3D games with ease.

EasyTune6
GIGABYTE has completely redesigned EasyTune6 from the ground up to make it easier than ever to manage and monitor your hardware resources as well as tweak your system settings in order to achieve maximum system performance. Whether you are an overclocking enthusiast, or a computer novice, EasyTune6 provides the tools you need to quickly and effortlessly fine tune your system.

HDMI 1.3 certification, support Full HD 1080P
HDMI is able to provide up to 5Gb/s video transmitting bandwidth and multi-channel high quality audio all through a single cable. Able to transmit superior, uncompressed digital video and audio, HDMI ensures the crispest rendering of digital content up to 1080p without the quality losses associated with analog interfaces and their digital-to-analog conversion. GA-890GPA-UD3H has obtained the latest HDMI 1.3 certification, able to support Full HD 1080p multi-media and HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) which allowing Blu-ray/ HD DVD and other protected contents playback.

HDMI 1.3 certified in video spec only.
For configuring screen resolution, please refer the user manual- Chapter 1 Hardware Installation of Back Panel Connectors section.

Dolby Home Theater Support
Delivers vivid surround sound for music, movies, and games, using two to eight speakers or any set of headphones.

Norton Internet Security
Fast, comprehensive, and up-to-the-minute protection against online threats. It safeguards your computer, identity, and home network without slowing you down. It sets a new standard for speed and makes online shopping, banking, and browsing safer and more convenient than ever.

Qualified for Windows
7
The motherboard qualified for WHQL (Windows Hardware Quality Labs) certification of Windows 7 from Microsoft
, setting the standard for future Windows 7 certified motherboards.

ErP Lot 6 support
The ErP (also known as Energy-Related Products Directive) is part of the European Union's environmental regulations policy. It is based on concern for the environmental as the proliferation of electronic devices continues, and how to improve energy efficiency for a better and greener life. GIGABYTE supports ErP and produces motherboards that help you effectively improve system efficiency.

Introduction

GIGABYTE P67A-D3-B3 motherboards is designed and engineered to deliver exceptional performance and clarity for your computing needs. Powered by the Intel
P67 chipset with support for 2nd Generation Intel Core processors, GIGABYTE P67A-D3-B3 enjoy uniquely developed technologies such as Smart 6 , DualBIOS technology and Ultra Durable 2 design just to name a few, that ensure a reliable and enjoyable computing experience.

New 100% Hardware VRD 12 Compliant CPU Power Design

GIGABYTE 6 series motherboards incorporate an Intel
approved Intersil PWM controller that is VRD 12 (Voltage Regulator Down) compliant. This means that it offers new features that include SerialVID (SVID) which transfers power management information between the processor and voltage regulator controller, allowing more robust and efficient signaling control between the CPU and PWM controller
hence, delivering a more energy efficient platform.

108dB Signal-to-Noise ratio playback

GIGABYTE strongly believes that in 2011, HD audio playback is a standard specification, and as such, we have made Blu-ray audio playback a standard for all of our motherboards.
All of GIGABYTE's 2011 motherboards feature higher capability audio solution with 108dB Signal-to-Noise ratio (SNR) playback quality to deliver high-performance, multi-channel HD audio. SNR is a comparison of the amount of signal to the amount of noise such as hiss present in the signal (expressed in Decibels). A higher SNR equals a better audio experience. For example, 108dB, is a high audio specification, as this means the audio signal is 108dB higher than the level of the noise.

DualBIOS
3TB+ HDD Support (Hybrid EFI Technology)

Hybrid EFI Technology combines the benefits of GIGABYTE's mature BIOS platform including stability and compatibility with 3rd party products with 3TB+ HDD support from EFI technology, allowing GIGABYTE to offer the best of both worlds through a quick and easy BIOS update using GIGABYTE's @BIOS utility that is freely available from the GIGABYTE website.
GIGABYTE DualBIOS
is a patented technology that automatically recovers BIOS data when the main BIOS has crashed or failed. Featuring 2 physical BIOS ROMs integrated onboard, GIGABYTE DualBIOS
allows quick and seamless recovery from BIOS damage or failure due to viruses or improper BIOS updating. In addition, GIGABYTE DualBIOS
now supports 3TB+ (terabyte) hard drive booting without the need for partitioning, and enables more data storage on a single hard drive.

Next Generation High Quality Components and 4 Phase CPU Power Design

GIGABYTE was the first motherboard manufacturer to realize the importance of using only the highest quality components for the critically important CPU VRM zone of the motherboard which is responsible for delivering stable power to the CPU. The GIGABYTE Ultra Durable
2 design utilizes All Solid Capacitors manufactured in Japan which are rated to last for at least 50,000 hours in operational use. GIGABYTE Ultra Durable
2 motherboards also feature Ferrite Core Chokes with higher energy efficiency compared to more common iron core chokes and Lower RDS(on) MOSFETs which feature lower resistance, i.e. reduced power consumption and heat. Some motherboards in this segment feature the GIGABYTE Ultra Durable
2 Classic design, which features All Solid Japanese manufactured Capacitors and Lower RDS(on) MOSFETs.
GIGABYTE has further improved on the CPU VRM area by increasing the power phases from 3 to a 4 phase design. This allows for more stable power delivery to the CPU, as well as help smooth out power ripple and noise which is important for clean CPU power delivery.

On/Off Charge Technology

GIGABYTE On/Off Charge technology allows you to charge your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch regardless of whether your PC is on, in standby mode or even off. A derivative of GIGABYTE's highly acclaimed 3x USB Power feature, On/Off Charge enables devices to draw more current from GIGABYTE motherboard USB ports than standard USB ports allow, so that charging from your PC can be as fast as with a charger.

SuperSpeed USB 3.0

GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 3 motherboards boast SuperSpeed USB 3.0 technology made possible through an additional onboard host controller. With superfast transfer rates of up to 5 Gbps, users are able to experience a theoretical 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.

SATA 6 Gbps

GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 3 motherboards are High-Speed SATA Revision 3.0 compatible, 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, they offer even faster data transfer rates of up to a theoretical 4x the speed of current SATA interfaces.

3x USB Power Boost

GIGABYTE 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.

Turbo XHD- Full Automatic RAID 0

GIGABYTE Turbo XHD provides a quick and easy way to boost your hard drive performance by automatically detecting 2 new SATA3 HDDs and enabling users to effortlessly set up a RAID 0 configuration via an easy to use utility. RAID 0 boosts HDD performance by up to 4X.

Multi-display support with 2 way CrossFireX

Flexible graphics capabilities - Up to 2 VGA cards are supported for 2 way CrossFireX
, delivering the ultimate in graphics performance for gaming enthusiasts who demand the highest frame rates without compromising on resolution.

Cloud OC

GIGABYTE Cloud OC is a free overclocking application that facilitates PC overclocking through any web browsing capable device such as a smart phone, iPad, iPhone, Netbooks or notebook PC. Being browser based, it connects via wireless Internet, Bluetooth or through an Ethernet cable, and its many functions are categorized into three tabs: Tuner, System Info and Control.

Hotkey OC

GIGABYTE Hotkey OC allows users to create and save various profiles that can be adopted for different benchmarks. Hotkey OC then allows users to jump between these profiles on the fly so that the best profile for each segment within the benchmark can be used to optimize scores and boost overall performance. For example, when running 3DMark 06, the 1st profile might be optimized for graphics, and can be used for the first two graphics tests, then, the next two tests can utilize the 2nd profile which might be optimized for CPU tests, and one could jump back to the 1st profile again for the final two graphics (shader) tests.

AutoGreen- Greening your PC via Bluetooth cellphone

AutoGreen technology can automatically save power by simply putting your PC in a state of sleep when your Bluetooth cell phone is out of range of your computer.

Hardware OverVoltage Control IC - Enabling Extreme Overclocking

GIGABYTE Hardware Overvoltage Control ICs feature 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.

ErP Lot 6 support

The ErP (also known as Energy-Related Products Directive) is part of the European Union's environmental regulations policy. It is based on concern for the environmental as the proliferation of electronic devices continues, and how to improve energy efficiency for a better and greener life. GIGABYTE supports ErP and produces motherboards that help you effectively improve system efficiency.

In this new edition of his top-selling book, Rex Black walks you through the steps necessary to manage rigorous testing programs of hardware and software. The preeminent expert in his field, Mr. Black draws upon years of experience as president of both the International and American Software Testing Qualifications boards to offer this extensive resource of all the standards, methods, and tools you'll need. The book covers core testing concepts and thoroughly examines the best test management practices and tools of leading hardware and software vendors. Step-by-step guidelines and real-world scenarios help you follow all necessary processes and avoid mistakes. Producing high-quality computer hardware and software requires careful, professional testing; Managing the Testing Process, Third Edition explains how to achieve that by following a disciplined set of carefully managed and monitored practices and processes The book covers all standards, methods, and t

The firewall provides comprehensive protection for small networks with up to 25 users. Of the seven gigabit Ethernet ports, two are predefi ned as fixed WAN ports. Five ports can be freely allocated to one of the LAN/DMZ/WLAN security zones. A PC card slot and two USB ports support the addition of 3G and WLAN functionality.
- The ICSA-certified, stateful inspection firewall protects the network and vital Internet services like e-mail, Web browsing, servers, and file transfers.
- For protection against viruses and spyware, choose the ICSA-certified ZyXEL Anti-Virus or one powered by Kaspersky Labs.
- The IDP engine protects your network from intrusions such as Trojans and worms.
- Use IPSec VPN to secure connections to branch offices, partners, and headquarters. Road warriors and telecommuters can use SSL or L2TP VPN to securely access the company network without having to install VPN software.
- Application Patrol controls who can use what IM and P2P applications like MSN and BitTorrent, and even who can use specific features within an application.
- The anti-spam feature can tag or discard unsolicited commercial or junk e-mail.
- User-aware configuration lets you control access to applications or resources and apply security scans by user or user group.
- Bandwidth management lets you prioritize time-sensitive applications like VoIP and video conferencing.
- Multiple WAN ports let you use multiple ISP links and load balancing to enhance traffic. Throughput, optimize bandwidth usage, and help ensure continuous uptime if a link goes down.
- Along with your regular user name and password, use the ZyWALL OTP (One Time Password). hardware token to generate a new PIN code each time you log in.
- Use the extension card slot and USB ports for multiple 3G wireless WAN connections.

The ZyWALL USG 200 is designed for small and mid-sized businesses with up to 50 users. Two of the seven gigabit Ethernet ports are predefi ned
as fi xed WAN ports. Four ports can be freely allocated to one of the LAN/DMZ/WLAN security zones. One port can be assigned either as a third
WAN or LAN/DMZ/WLAN port. This model also offers 3G and WLAN support.

- The ICSA-certified, stateful inspection firewall protects the network and vital Internet services like e-mail, Web browsing, servers, and file transfers.
- For protection against viruses and spyware, choose the ICSA-certified ZyXEL Anti-Virus or one powered by Kaspersky Labs.
- The IDP engine protects your network from intrusions such as Trojans and worms.
- Use IPSec VPN to secure connections to branch offices, partners, and headquarters. Road warriors and telecommuters can use SSL or L2TP VPN to securely access the company network without having to install VPN software.
- Application Patrol controls who can use what IM and P2P applications like MSN and BitTorrent, and even who can use specific features within an application.
- The anti-spam feature can tag or discard unsolicited commercial or junk e-mail.
- User-aware configuration lets you control access to applications or resources and apply security scans by user or user group.
- Bandwidth management lets you prioritize time-sensitive applications like VoIP and video conferencing.
- Multiple WAN ports let you use multiple ISP links and load balancing to enhance traffic. Throughput, optimize bandwidth usage, and help ensure continuous uptime if a link goes down.
- Along with your regular user name and password, use the ZyWALL OTP (One Time Password). hardware token to generate a new PIN code each time you log in.
- Use the extension card slot and USB ports for multiple 3G wireless WAN connections.

Continuing the tradition of excellence in applied mathematics, Cleaves and Hobbs 2009 Update with MyMathLab is designed for students in a broad range of career programs that require a solid understanding of basic math, elementary algebra, trigonometry, and geometry. Topics are introduced and reinforced using a step-by-step "spiral learning" approach supported by numerous examples and applications. Throughout the text, examples are presented in both symbolic and narrative form and all concepts are applied directly to careers and professions. Students who will benefit from this text include: Allied Health, Nursing, Computer Technology, Aviation, the Industrial Trades and Technologies, Electronics, CAD, Drafting, Architecture, Agriculture, Telecommunication, Auto/Diesel, Criminal Justice, Fire Science, Business, Hospitality, and Culinary/Food Safety programs. New Online Support: MyMathLabwith MathXL www.mymathlab.com Powered by CourseCompassTM (Pearson's online teaching and learning environment) and MathXL(our online homework, tutorial, and assessment system), MyMathLab provides a rich and flexible set of course materials, featuring free-response exercises that are algorithmically generated for unlimited practice and mastery.Students can use online tools, such as video lectures and a multimedia textbook to independently improve their understanding and performance. MyMathLab also includes student access to the Pearson Math Tutor Center. A MyMathLab access code is packaged with each new copy of this textbook. A new access code can also be purchased online at www.coursecompass.com.

If you like to tweak, disassemble, re-create, and invent cool new uses for technology, you'll love MAKE our new quarterly publication for the inquisitive do-it-yourselfer. Every issue is packed with projects to help you make the most of all the technology in your life. Everything from home entertainment systems, to laptops, to a host of PDAs is fair game. If there's a way to hack it, tweak it, bend it, or remix it, you will find out about it in MAKE. This isn't another gadget magazine. MAKE focuses on cool things you can do to make technology work the way you want it to. The publication is inspired by our bestselling Hacks series books but with a twist. MAKE is a mook (rhymes with book). We've combined the excitement, unexpectedness, and visual appeal of a magazine with the permanence and in-depth instructiveness of a how-to book. Whether you're a geek or hacker who delights in creating new uses for technology, or a Saturday afternoon tinkerer who loves to get his hands dirty, you'll keep every issue of MAKE on your bookshelf for years to come. This second issue, available in June 2005, includes 224 pages packed with tips and tricks, including: How to build an HDTV recorder and beat the Broadcast Flag Podcasting 101 How to ransform abandoned toys into environmental avengers R2-D1Y extreme bot builders at home The Atari2600 PC Project How to build a light-seeking robot from an old mouse A Maker Profile on Natalie Jeremijenko and lots more!Every quarter, MAKE will contain a unique set of innovative ideas and creations for a variety of new technologies, including mobile devices, in-car computers, web services, digital media, wireless and home networking, and computer hardware. Visit MAKE's web site: make.oreilly.com.

For several years, pencil, pen, markers, and watercolor have been the principal tools of representation for landscape architects and urban planners. Those hand-powered aids have been replaced by computers and Computer-aided design (CAD). This title shows you how to apply the concepts of representation to enhance your design work in digital media.

Master Your Knowledge of the CISSP Exam! * Features more than 500 questions, organized to reflect the current CISSP exam objectives, so you can easily assess your knowledge of every topic. * Each question includes a detailed answer explanation. * Provides complete coverage of the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK). * Use our innovative Quick Check Answer Keya to quickly find answers as you work your way through the questions. WRITTEN BY A LEADING CISSP EXPERT Michael Gregg is president of Superior Solutions, Inc., a leading IT security consultancy that specializes in security assessments and penetration testing for Fortune(R) 1000 firms. He holds CISSP certification, as well as these additional certifications: SSCP, CISA, MCSE, MCT, CTT+, A+, N+, Security+, CNA, CCNA, CIW Security Analyst, CCE, CEH, CHFI, CEI, DCNP, ES Dragon IDS, and ES Advanced Dragon IDS. Gregg speaks at many major security conferences, including ISC2's Security Conferences and ChicagoCon. He has developed training courses ranging from CISSP, Security+ to Ethical Hacking.Gregg's books include Que CISSP Exam Cram 2, Que CEH Exam Prep, Que CISA Exam Prep, Syngress Hack the Stack, and Sams Inside Network Security Assessment. CD Features Test Engine Powered by MeasureUp! *500+ questions from this book are included on the CD, giving you yet another effective tool to assess your readiness for the CISSP exam. * MeasureUp's innovative product features multiple test modes, questions that simulate an actual CISSP exam, and detailed answer explanations, among other features. * CD also includes a free electronic copy of the book. informit.com/examcram ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-3807-3 ISBN-10: 0-7897-3807-4 U.S. $39.99 CAN. $43.99 Net U.K. GBP25.99

Presents various innovations in computer science and technology. This book features more than 3,200 computer-related terms with clear and succinct definitions. It offers information on Windows Vista, networking, data storage, video, computer security and ethics, and personal computer hardware.

JavaScript is the brains of your Web page - it enables you to modify a document's structure, styling, and content in response to user actions without requesting new pages from the server. Scriptin' with JavaScript and Ajax teaches you how to master this powerful and elegant language so you can develop intuitive user interactions that take the user experience to new levels of sophistication and responsiveness.Today's application-like Web experiences (such as Salesforce.com and Google Maps) and Web 2.0 sites (such as Flickr.com and Twitter) are powered by JavaScript and Ajax. Using the techniques shown in this book, you will be able to start creating similar experiences in the sites you design.Scriptin' with JavaScript and Ajax will teach you how to:Start developing with JavaScript fast!Write lightweight but powerful object-oriented code Modify the Document Object Model "Progressively enhance" your pages with JavaScript to provide th

Drupal 7 is a powerful and flexible open source framework, which makes the path to Windows integration easy. This book will show you exactly how to do that using real-world examples. Whether it's a brick-and-mortar company that has rich content to expose to its customers, or a web-based company that needs to integrate a Drupal-based shopping cart into a fulfillment system behind the firewall, there are myriad situations where data needs to be moved securely between Drupal and something else. Many of these back-end systems are in enterprises and powered by Windows servers. Naturally, these organizations have developers who focus on Windows development tools. This book provides a bridge to Drupal for Windows developers by speaking their language. It starts with the Drupal page model, which Windows programmers can contrast against the ASP.NET page model. The book then describes the various features of Drupal: the hook model, theming, roles, caching, and the services module which lays the

Covers a spectrum of hardware and software systems, from personal computers to mainframes. This title reflects the technology in the field. It places emphasis on networking to address increased importance of the communications area. It integrates review questions at the end of each chapter to enhance the reader's understanding of the material.

For Database Systems and Database Design and Application courses offered at the junior, senior, and graduate levels in Computer Science departments. Written by well-known computer scientists, this accessible and succinct introduction to database systems focuses on database design and use. The authors provide in-depth coverage of databases from the point of view of the database designer, user, and application programmer, leaving implementation for later courses. It is the first database systems text to cover such topics as UML, algorithms for manipulating dependencies in relations, extended relational algebra, PHP, 3-tier architectures, data cubes, XML, XPATH, XQuery, XSLT. Supplements: Access Student and Instructor Resources at www.prenhall.com/ullman * Author Website (Open Access) http://infolab.stanford.edu/~ullman/fcdb.html* GOAL: Prentice Hall's Premier assessment tool

Computer Networks, 5/e is appropriate for Computer Networking or Introduction to Networking courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, CIS, MIS, and Business Departments. Tanenbaum takes a structured approach to explaining how networks work from the inside out. He starts with an explanation of the physical layer of networking, computer hardware and transmission systems; then works his way up to network applications. Tanenbaum's in-depth application coverage includes email; the domain name system; the World Wide Web (both client- and server-side); and multimedia (including voice over IP, Internet radio video on demand, video conferencing, and streaming media. Each chapter follows a consistent approach: Tanenbaum presents key principles, then illustrates them utilizing real-world example networks that run through the entire book--the Internet, and wireless networks, including Wireless LANs, broadband wireless and Bluetooth. The Fif

This new book builds on the original classic textbook entitled: An Introduction to Computational Fluid Mechanics by C. Y. Chow which was originally published in 1979. In the decades that have passed since this book was published the field of computational fluid dynamics has seen a number of changes in both the sophistication of the algorithms used but also advances in the computer hardware and software available. This new book incorporates the latest algorithms in the solution techniques and supports this by using numerous examples of applications to a broad range of industries from mechanical and aerospace disciplines to civil and the biosciences. The computer programs include both Fortran 77 and MATLAB. In addition the core text provides up-to-date solution methods for the Navier-Stokes equations, including fractional step time-advancement, and pseudo-spectral methods. The computer codes at the following website: www.wiley.com/go/biringen

The popularity of signal processing in neuroscience is increasing, and with the current availability and development of computer hardware and software, it is anticipated that the current growth will continue. Because electrode fabrication has improved and measurement equipment is getting less expensive, electrophysiological measurements with large numbers of channels are now very common. In addition, neuroscience has entered the age of light, and fluorescence measurements are fully integrated into the researcher's toolkit. Because each image in a movie contains multiple pixels, these measurements are multi-channel by nature. Furthermore, the availability of both generic and specialized software packages for data analysis has altered the neuroscientist's attitude toward some of the more complex analysis techniques. This book is a companion to the previously published Signal Processing for Neuroscientists: An Introduction to the Analysis of Physiological Signals, which introduced readers to the basic concepts. It discusses several advanced techniques, rediscovers methods to describe nonlinear systems, and examines the analysis of multi-channel recordings.Covers the more advanced topics of linear and nonlinear systems analysis and multi-channel analysisIncludes practical examples implemented in MATLABProvides multiple references to the basics to help the student

Advances in computer technology and in the development of modern microwave test instruments over the past decade have given electrical engineers, researchers and university students a number of new approaches to study microwave components, devices and circuits. Vector network analyser (VNA) is a valuable tool for providing fast and accurate characterisation of microwave components and devices for other circuits working at high frequencies.This book together with associated software serves as an introduction to microwave network analysis, microwave components and devices, and microwave circuit design. Software VNA and Microwave Network Design and Characterisation also provides both device and circuit simulators powered by the analytical formulae presented in the book. The book consists of chapters on network analysis theory and network parameters, installation and functions of the software, built-in device models, circuit design and operation principles and design examples.The Software VNA provided with the book includes:a trainer for users to gain experience of how a VNA would operate in practice.Capability of accessing to the data on a commercial VNA test instrument.device simulator equipped with 35 device builders from which an unlimited number of devices can be defined and studied.circuit simulator that can be used to build circuits and study their properties.Software VNA and Microwave Network Design and Characterisation is a practical guide for senior undergraduate and MSc students as well as practising engineers and researchers in the field of microwave engineering.

For a hundred years, pencil, pen, markers, and watercolor have been the principal tools of representation for landscape architects and urban planners. Today, those hand-powered aids have been replaced by computers and Computer-aided design (CAD). Digital Drawing for Landscape Architects bridges the gap between the traditional analog and the new digital tools and shows you how to apply timeless concepts of representation to enhance your design work in digital media.Building on the tried-and-true principles of analog representation, Digital Drawing for Landscape Architecture explores specific techniques for creating landscape design digitally. It explains the similarities and differences between analog and digital rendering, and then walks you through the steps of creating digitally rendered plans, perspectives, and diagrams. You’ll explore:Computing BasicsRaster and vector imagesSetting up the documentBase imagery and scalingHand-drawn linework and diagramsText, leaders, and page layoutColor, shading, and texturesCreating a section elevationPerspective drawingTechniques for using the newest versions of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat as well as older versionsWith more than 500 full-color drawings and photographs alongside proven techniques, Digital Drawing for Landscape Architects will help you enhance your skills though a unique marriage of contemporary methods with traditional rendering techniques.

The use of quantum chemistry for the quantitative prediction of molecular properties has long been frustrated by the technical difficulty of carrying out the needed computations. In the last decade there have been substantial advances in the formalism and computer hardware needed to carry out accurate calculations of molecular properties efficiently. These advances have been sufficient to make quantum chemical calculations a reliable tool for the quantitative interpretation of chemical phenomena and a guide to laboratory experiments. However, the success of these recent developments in computational quantum chemistry is not well known outside the community of practitioners. In order to make the larger community of chemical physicists aware of the current state of the subject, this self-contained volume of Advances in Chemical Physics surveys a number of the recent accomplishments in computational quantum chemistry.This stand-alone work presents the cutting edge of research in computational quantum mechanics. Supplemented with more than 150 illustrations, it provides evaluations of a broad range of methods, including:* Quantum Monte Carlo methods in chemistry* Monte Carlo methods for real-time path integration* The Redfield equation in condensed-phase quantum dynamics* Path-integral centroid methods in quantum statistical mechanics and dynamics* Multiconfigurational perturbation theory-applications in electronic spectroscopy* Electronic structure calculations for molecules containing transition metals* And moreContributors to New Methods in Computational Quantum MechanicsKERSTIN ANDERSSON, Department of Theoretical Chemistry, Chemical Center, SwedenDAVID M. CEPERLEY, National Center for Supercomputing Applications and Department of Physics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IllinoisMICHAEL A. COLLINS, Research School of Chemistry, Australian National University, Canberra, AustraliaREINHOLD EGGER, Fakult?t f?r Physik, Universit?t Freiburg, Freiburg, GermanyANTHONY K. FELTS, Department of Chemistry, Columb

Get Streaming with this fun, easy-to-read guide!Streaming your audio and video online is inexpensive, easy, and fun. Get the fast results you need with Get Streaming! - a step-by-step, introductory level book that gets you up and running today. Streaming media technology is growing into an indispensable part of a successful business communications strategy. This book will not only give you a professional boost, it will help you deliver your home videos to family and friends anywhere in the world! Why slog through a technology tome for weeks when you can start right now with the simple, easy-to-follow procedures in this book. Use the comprehensive glossary of terms with one sentence definitions to lay the foundation for your streaming know-how. You'll take away a practical understanding of streaming media without feeling overwhelmed by confusing detail. Tips and insights from leading streaming pros are also at your fingertips.Whether you want to stream a corporate video, home videos, or your favorite music for friends - after reading this book, you will: * Understand the three steps of streaming: Capture, Encode, Broadcast* Install free streaming software, capture raw media, encode into a streamable file, place that file on a streaming server, and link it all up to the Internet!* Know the fundamentals of how the Internet works in relation to streaming media * Build simple, effective streaming applications with free tools* Learn how to make the right streaming media technology choices, including codecs, for your specific situation* Understand RealVideo, Windows Media, QuickTime, Flash MX and MPEG-4 software* Make informed choices from among the leading streaming media content creation tools made by RealNetworks, Microsoft, Apple Computer, and Macromedia* Master the steps for creating on-demand streaming audio and video files as well as learning about live audio and video streaming* Understand the computer hardware and Internet bandwidth you'll need for maximum success* Glimpse the future business and career opportu

Excellent teaching and resource material . . . it is concise, coherently structured, and easy to read . . . highly recommended for students, engineers, and researchers in all related fields."e;-Corrosion on the First Edition of Fundamentals of Electrochemical DepositionFrom computer hardware to automobiles, medical diagnostics to aerospace, electrochemical deposition plays a crucial role in an array of key industries. Fundamentals of Electrochemical Deposition, Second Edition is a comprehensive introduction to one of today's most exciting and rapidly evolving fields of practical knowledge.The most authoritative introduction to the field so far, the book presents detailed coverage of the full range of electrochemical deposition processes and technologies, including:* Metal-solution interphase* Charge transfer across an interphase* Formation of an equilibrium electrode potential* Nucleation and growth of thin films* Kinetics and mechanisms of electrodeposition* Electroless deposition* In situ characterization of deposition processes* Structure and properties of deposits* Multilayered and composite thin films* Interdiffusion in thin film* Applications in the semiconductor industry and the field of medicineThis new edition updates the prior edition to address the new developments in the science and its applications, with new chapters on innovative applications of electrochemical deposition in semiconductor technology, magnetism and microelectronics, and medical instrumentation. Added coverage includes such topics as binding energy, nanoclusters, atomic force, and scanning tunneling microscopy.Example problems at the end of chapters and other features clarify and improve understanding of the material.Written by an author team with extensive experience in both industry and academe, this reference and text provides a well-rounded introduction to the field for students, as well as a means for professional chemists, engineers, and technicians to expand and sharpen their skills in using the technology.

This new book builds on the original classic textbook entitled: An Introduction to Computational Fluid Mechanics by C. Y. Chow which was originally published in 1979. In the decades that have passed since this book was published the field of computational fluid dynamics has seen a number of changes in both the sophistication of the algorithms used but also advances in the computer hardware and software available. This new book incorporates the latest algorithms in the solution techniques and supports this by using numerous examples of applications to a broad range of industries from mechanical and aerospace disciplines to civil and the biosciences. The computer programs include both Fortran 77 and MATLAB. In addition the core text provides up-to-date solution methods for the Navier-Stokes equations, including fractional step time-advancement, and pseudo-spectral methods. The computer codes at the following website: www.wiley.com/go/biringen

For a hundred years, pencil, pen, markers, and watercolor have been the principal tools of representation for landscape architects and urban planners. Today, those hand-powered aids have been replaced by computers and Computer-aided design (CAD). Digital Drawing for Landscape Architects bridges the gap between the traditional analog and the new digital tools and shows you how to apply timeless concepts of representation to enhance your design work in digital media.Building on the tried-and-true principles of analog representation, Digital Drawing for Landscape Architecture explores specific techniques for creating landscape design digitally. It explains the similarities and differences between analog and digital rendering, and then walks you through the steps of creating digitally rendered plans, perspectives, and diagrams. You’ll explore:Computing BasicsRaster and vector imagesSetting up the documentBase imagery and scalingHand-drawn linework and diagramsText, leaders, and page layoutColor, shading, and texturesCreating a section elevationPerspective drawingTechniques for using the newest versions of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat as well as older versionsWith more than 500 full-color drawings and photographs alongside proven techniques, Digital Drawing for Landscape Architects will help you enhance your skills though a unique marriage of contemporary methods with traditional rendering techniques.

This book covers applications of computational techniques to biological problems. These techniques are based by an ever-growing number of researchers with different scientific backgrounds - biologists, chemists, and physicists.The rapid development of molecular biology in recent years has been mirrored by the rapid development of computer hardware and software. This has resulted in the development of sophisticated computational techniques and a wide range of computer simulations involving such methods. Among the areas where progress has been profound is in the modeling of DNA structure and function, the understanding at a molecular level of the role of solvents in biological phenomena, the calculation of the properties of molecular associations in aqueous solutions, computationally assisted drug design, the prediction of protein structure, and protein - DNA recognition, to mention just a few examples. This volume comprises a balanced blend of contributions covering such topics. They reveal the details of computational approaches designed for biomoleucles and provide extensive illustrations of current applications of modern techniques.A broad group of readers ranging from beginning graduate students to molecular biology professions should be able to find useful contributions in this selection of reviews.

Interest in classical arcade games remains on the rise, and with a little money, older computer hardware, and a little effort, you can relive your arcade experiences by building your own arcade machine. The hands-on guide begins with a description of the various types of projects that you can undertake. It then progresses to a review of the audio and video options that are available and looks at the selection of game software and cabinet artwork. Ultimately, you'll learn essential troubleshooting tips and discover how to build arcade controllers and machines that you can enjoy at home with your PC. Serves as a soup-to-nuts guide for building your own arcade machine, from the sheets of wood to the finished product Addresses the variety of arcade controls, including joysticks, buttons, spinners, trackballs, flight yokes, and guns Explains how to interface arcade controls to a computer Shares troubleshooting tips as well as online resources for help and inspiration

The pixelated rectangle we spend most of our day staring at in silence is not the television as many long feared, but the computer - the ubiquitous portal of work and personal lives. At this point, the computer is almost so common we don't notice it in our view. It's difficult to envision that not that long ago it was a gigantic, room-sized structure only to be accessed by a few inspiring as much awe and respect as fear and mystery. Now that the machine has decreased in size and increased in popular use, the computer has become a prosaic appliance, little-more noted than a toaster. These dramatic changes, from the daunting to the ordinary, are captured in Computer by design historian Paul Atkinson.Here, Atkinson chronicles the changes in physical design of the computer and shows how these changes in design are related to changes in popular attitude. Atkinson is fascinated by how the computer has been represented and promoted in advertising. For example, in contrast to ads from

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EAN: 4001869070858 - manufacturer-number: 5WG1116-2AB01 - Bus coupler for bus system 1-ch Bus system EIB/KNX, Other bus systems None, Mounting method Flush mounted (plaster), Number of connections sensor/actuator 1, Type of fastening Mounting with claw and screw, DELTA Bus Coupling Unit UP 116 without physical external interface, two-state-switch type, single Rocker switches from conventional DELTA switches series can be slid onto a DELTA bus coupling unit UP 116. According to their configuration (single or 2-fold) the single or 2-fold rocker switches can be used with or without window. Addittionally, two LEDs are available for displaying the current state or for use as an orientation light (can be set in the parameter list). The LEDs are powered by the bus voltage. Two state switch types have two swiching points, they can be operated by pushing the top and bottom. Push-button types have only one (rocking down) switching point. The single and 2-fold rocker switches slide onto the bus coupling unit UP 116 together with their frames. The DELTA bus coupling unit UP 116 requires an appropriate application program to work properly, i.e. it consists of the decices (hardware) and the application program (software). The sigle or 2-fold rocker switches and appropriate frames are not included and therefore have to be ordered separately. Technical data Power supply: via bus cable, Operator elemnts: 1 learning button (combined with LED): for switching between normal operating mode and addressing mode, Display elements: 1 red LED (combined with learning button: for monitoring bus voltage and displaying mode, selected with the learning button, 2 red LEDs: for use as orientation lights or for displaying the current state (can be set in the parameter list) Note:After registration and login, all costs (also discounts) arising for you will be clearly shown in the cart (over the icon cart) depending on the payment methods, shipping methods and order amounts you have selected as well as your country and address. - 5WG1116-2AB01

EAN: 4001869070865 - manufacturer-number: 5WG1116-2AB11 - Bus coupler for bus system 2-ch Bus system EIB/KNX, Other bus systems None, Mounting method Flush mounted (plaster), Number of connections sensor/actuator 2, Type of fastening Mounting with claw and screw, photographed by EIB3D.COM DELTA Bus Coupling Unit UP 116 without physical external interface, push-button type, 2-fold Rocker switches from conventional DELTA switches series can be slid onto a DELTA bus coupling unit UP 116. According to their configuration (single or 2-fold) the single or 2-fold rocker switches can be used with or without window. Addittionally, two LEDs are available for displaying the current state or for use as an orientation light (can be set in the parameter list). The LEDs are powered by the bus voltage. Two state switch types have two swiching points, they can be operated by pushing the top and bottom. Push-button types have only one (rocking down) switching point. The single and 2-fold rocker switches slide onto the bus coupling unit UP 116 together with their frames. The DELTA bus coupling unit UP 116 requires an appropriate application program to work properly, i.e. it consists of the decices (hardware) and the application program (software). The sigle or 2-fold rocker switches and appropriate frames are not included and therefore have to be ordered separately. Technical data Power supply: via bus cable, Operator elemnts: 1 learning button (combined with LED): for switching between normal operating mode and addressing mode, Display elements: 1 red LED (combined with learning button: for monitoring bus voltage and displaying mode, selected with the learning button, 2 red LEDs: for use as orientation lights or for displaying the current state (can be set in the parameter list) Note:After registration and login, all costs (also discounts) arising for you will be clearly shown in the cart (over the icon cart) depending on the payment methods, shipping methods and order amounts you have selected as well as your country and address. photographed by EIB3D.COM - 5WG1116-2AB11

EAN: 4001869070872 - manufacturer-number: 5WG1116-2AB21 - Bus coupler for bus system 1-ch Bus system EIB/KNX, Other bus systems None, Mounting method Flush mounted (plaster), Number of connections sensor/actuator 1, Type of fastening Mounting with claw and screw, DELTA Bus Coupling Unit UP 116 without physical external interface, push-button type, single Rocker switches from conventional DELTA switches series can be slid onto a DELTA bus coupling unit UP 116. According to their configuration (single or 2-fold) the single or 2-fold rocker switches can be used with or without window. Addittionally, two LEDs are available for displaying the current state or for use as an orientation light (can be set in the parameter list). The LEDs are powered by the bus voltage. Two state switch types have two swiching points, they can be operated by pushing the top and bottom. Push-button types have only one (rocking down) switching point. The single and 2-fold rocker switches slide onto the bus coupling unit UP 116 together with their frames. The DELTA bus coupling unit UP 116 requires an appropriate application program to work properly, i.e. it consists of the decices (hardware) and the application program (software). The sigle or 2-fold rocker switches and appropriate frames are not included and therefore have to be ordered separately. Technical data Power supply: via bus cable, Operator elemnts: 1 learning button (combined with LED): for switching between normal operating mode and addressing mode, Display elements: 1 red LED (combined with learning button: for monitoring bus voltage and displaying mode, selected with the learning button, 2 red LEDs: for use as orientation lights or for displaying the current state (can be set in the parameter list) Note:After registration and login, all costs (also discounts) arising for you will be clearly shown in the cart (over the icon cart) depending on the payment methods, shipping methods and order amounts you have selected as well as your country and address. - 5WG1116-2AB21

EAN: 4001869070889 - manufacturer-number: 5WG1116-2AB31 - Bus coupler for bus system 2-ch Bus system EIB/KNX, Other bus systems None, Mounting method Flush mounted (plaster), Number of connections sensor/actuator 2, Type of fastening Mounting with claw and screw, DELTA Bus Coupling Unit UP 116 without physical external interface, push-button type, single Rocker switches from conventional DELTA switches series can be slid onto a DELTA bus coupling unit UP 116. According to their configuration (single or 2-fold) the single or 2-fold rocker switches can be used with or without window. Addittionally, two LEDs are available for displaying the current state or for use as an orientation light (can be set in the parameter list). The LEDs are powered by the bus voltage. Two state switch types have two swiching points, they can be operated by pushing the top and bottom. Push-button types have only one (rocking down) switching point. The single and 2-fold rocker switches slide onto the bus coupling unit UP 116 together with their frames. The DELTA bus coupling unit UP 116 requires an appropriate application program to work properly, i.e. it consists of the decices (hardware) and the application program (software). The sigle or 2-fold rocker switches and appropriate frames are not included and therefore have to be ordered separately. Technical data Power supply: via bus cable, Operator elemnts: 1 learning button (combined with LED): for switching between normal operating mode and addressing mode, Display elements: 1 red LED (combined with learning button: for monitoring bus voltage and displaying mode, selected with the learning button, 2 red LEDs: for use as orientation lights or for displaying the current state (can be set in the parameter list) Note:After registration and login, all costs (also discounts) arising for you will be clearly shown in the cart (over the icon cart) depending on the payment methods, shipping methods and order amounts you have selected as well as your country and address. - 5WG1116-2AB31

You scan. It types!
Instantly enters text, numbers and images into any application. Simply slide it over printed information from newspapers, magazines, faxes, letters, etc...
Faster than ever!
Retype information 30 times faster than manually.
Read text and numbers
Capture words, sentences, paragraphs, from any printed material into your computer.
Extended output applications
Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook,
you name it! If you can type it in, you can scan it in with the IRISPen
.
128 OCR languages
Extensive foreign language support enables it to accurately recognize an incredibly vast number of foreign languages.
Super compact, super portable!
The smallest pen scanner ever designed for text recognition.
Keyboard shortcuts
Easily use the pen button instead of the keyboard to Enter, Tab, Space, etc.
Easy Plug & Play installation
Easy to install, powered by the USB port, no need for an external power supply.
Read text and numbers
Capture words, sentences, paragraphs from any printed material into your computer.
Extended export - output applications
Excel, Word, Emails, Text Edit, Page,
you name it! If you can type it in, you can scan it in with the IRISPen
.
Scan images in grayscale
Logos, signatures, and any small graphics are quickly scanned into your document!
Smart wizard
Text, numbers or small images? Whatever you need to scan, the intuitive wizard guides you in the process.
3 user profiles
Easily create a user profile according to your retyping needs. Customize it the way you like it!
128 OCR languages
Extensive foreign language support enables it to accurately recognize an incredibly vast number of foreign languages.

You scan. It types!
Instantly enters text, numbers and images into any application. Simply slide it over printed information from newspapers, magazines, faxes, letters, etc...
Faster than ever!
Retype information 30 times faster than manually.
Read text and numbers
Capture words, sentences, paragraphs, from any printed material into your computer.
Extended output applications
Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook,
you name it! If you can type it in, you can scan it in with the IRISPen
.
128 OCR languages
Extensive foreign language support enables it to accurately recognize an incredibly vast number of foreign languages.
Super compact, super portable!
The smallest pen scanner ever designed for text recognition.
Keyboard shortcuts
Easily use the pen button instead of the keyboard to Enter, Tab, Space, etc.
Easy Plug & Play installation
Easy to install, powered by the USB port, no need for an external power supply.
Read text and numbers
Capture words, sentences, paragraphs from any printed material into your computer.
Extended export - output applications
Excel, Word, Emails, Text Edit, Page,
you name it! If you can type it in, you can scan it in with the IRISPen
.
Scan images in grayscale
Logos, signatures, and any small graphics are quickly scanned into your document!
Smart wizard
Text, numbers or small images? Whatever you need to scan, the intuitive wizard guides you in the process.
3 user profiles
Easily create a user profile according to your retyping needs. Customize it the way you like it!
128 OCR languages
Extensive foreign language support enables it to accurately recognize an incredibly vast number of foreign languages.

Xerox DocuMate 742
The Xerox DocuMate 742 delivers high quality production scanning to any organization at an affordable price. With its powerful combination of image quality, easy to use features and fast scanning speeds, it is the perfect solution for businesses looking to achieve high levels of flexibility within a low volume production scanning environment. The DocuMate 742 scans documents at 50 ppm (simplex) and 100 ipm (duplex) and includes a 100-page capacity Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). It has the ability
to scan a wide range of mixed document
sizes (up to A3 / 11
x 17
) and supports
long document scanning up to 38
(965 mm).

Total Flexibility
You don
t always know what documents you will need to scan next
you might have clean laser quality pages today but tomorrow there maybe multi-colored forms, A3 documents or even long legal forms
the DocuMate 742 can handle it all with ease. The 100-page ADF makes short work out of any stack of paper of varying size and it scans with a black background to provide a wide range of cropping techniques.

Powerful Technology
The DocuMate 742 is powered by Visioneer OneTouch technology to scan documents to up to 9 preset, yet completely configurable destinations. This enables your document to be scanned with the correct settings for resolution, color, duplex, auto-crop, auto-straighten, file format and then delivered to virtually any application, folder or device
at the touch of a button! Working together with Kofax VRS (VirtualReScan) technology, imagine the workflow possibilities of delivering a perfect scanned paper documents in a searchable PDF format to email, Xerox DocuShare or a custom web application for your enterprise all at the touch of a button. Not only is this a great productivity gain but greatly reduces the training requirements for scanner users, further helping your return on investment.

Intelligent Productivity
Ultrasonic Double Feed Detection is built into the DocuMate 742 so you
ll never miss a page due to a misfeed or a stapled document going through the scanner.

The DocuMate 742 offers a professional software package together with advanced TWAIN and ISIS drivers to enable communication with advanced electronic content management (ECM) software applications.

Productivity has never been so easy or affordable. And the DocuMate 742 is as serious as you are about scanning.

Visioneer OneTouch
Visioneer OneTouch is an easy to use utility that connects the buttons on the DocuMate scanner with a powerful set of scanner settings to greatly improve the efficiency of your workflow so that with onetouch, the document is scanned automatically to email, or Word, or your printer, or simply a file folder.

In addition to scanning directly to all popular destinations, Visioneer OneTouch also links the DocuMate scanner with industry-leading document management software such as, Xerox DocuShare, DocuWare & Microsoft SharePoint, forming an easy to use workflow from paper to a selected destination. A Software Development Kit (SDK) is also available which provides the ability to develop specific links and integrate them into the Visioneer OneTouch control panel quickly and easily.

Kofax VRS
Visioneer OneTouch with Kofax VRS is an integrated software solution that combines the ease of Visioneer OneTouch scanning with the superior image quality achieved with Kofax VRS. Kofax VRS is an award winning patented technology that automatically ensures the best possible image quality and OCR accuracy for scanned document images. As pages pass through the scanner, VRS performs a multipoint inspection of each document, instantly checking and adjusting alignment (skew), brightness, contrast and image clarity.

Kofax VRS Professional
A separate scanner model with VRS Professional is available which provides additional features such as, advanced clarity, auto color detect, auto rotation, blank page detection, bleed through detection and lots more.

Text Searchable PDF
Transform volumes of paper or photos into organized digital files that can be quickly found, used and shared. In searchable PDF format, the user can instantly search documents for keywords or phrases. This provides additional archival benefits beyond traditional storage, and the widely accepted PDF format lets everyone view and print documents
on any computer.

Nuance OmniPage Pro
Provides a precise OCR and layout retention solution, quickly turning scanned documents into editable, formatted text. The text can then be used in virtually any word processing, desktop publishing or web publishing program.

Although the mainstream platform Centrino
is currently still powered by DDR2 667, DDR2 800 is the future as notebook computer evolution follows desktop computer
s. A-DATA, with extensive R&D experience is excited to release its new DDR2 800 notebook memory module.
This development not only takes SO-DIMM to the next level but also paves the way for the forthcoming Santa Rosa Platform. To meet the graphics and multimedia demands of Windows
Vista
, A-DATA will offer DDR2 800 64x8 and 128x8 SO-DIMM modules in 512MB, 1GB and higher configurations.

Top-selected and overclocked
Factory overclocked to Performs at an incredible 925MHz, 115MHz faster than stock performance, resulting in higher frame rates in games.

DirectCU II
Based on ASUS DirectCU architecture, which uses copper heat pipes in direct contact with the GPU to speed up heat dissipation for over 20% cooler performance, DirectCU II takes cooling further with twin 80mm fans for doubled airflow.

Super Alloy Power
Super Alloy Power technology uses special alloy formula in critical power delivery components for a 15% performance boost, 35
C cooler operation and 2.5 times longer lifespan.

Voltage Tweak
Full throttle overclocking with exclusive ASUS Voltage Tweak via Smart Doctor
boosting 50%* more speed, performance and satisfaction!

ASUS Smart Doctor
Your intelligent hardware protection and powerful overclocking tool

ASUS Gamer OSD
Real-time overclocking, benchmarking and video capturing in any PC game!

Splendid
Video Intelligence Technology
Optimizes colors in various entertainment scenarios with five special modes
standard, game, scenery, night view and theater.

Powered by NVIDIA
GeForce
GTX560

NVIDIA
CUDA

Unlocks the power of GPU
s processor cores to accelerate the most demanding system tasks.

NVIDIA
SLI

Supports multi-GPU technology for extreme performance ode.

NVIDIA
PhysX

Delivers dynamic visual effects like blazing explosions, reactive debris, realistic water, and lifelike characters.

NVIDIA
3D Vision

Immersive yourself in 3D gaming world

DirectX
11 Done Right
Brings new levels of visual realism to gaming on the PC and get top-notch performance.

Microsoft
Windows
7 Compatible
Enable PC users to enjoy an advanced computing experience and to do more with their PC

TweakIt
Instant voltage adjustment!
TweakIt provides users with flexible overclocking control even when running benchmark programs! The
+
and
-
button puts overvolting adjustments in the user
s fingertips, offering them performance optimization options during game play to gain the competitive edge.

ProbeIt
Instant voltage measurement!
ProbeIt takes the guesswork out of locating the graphics card
s measurement points, identifying them clearly in the form of 6 sets of detection points so you
ll know exactly where to get quick yet accurate readings using a multimeter.

Safe Mode
Instant settings reset!
Safe Mode button resets the graphics card back to default frequencies & BIOS. This is a very welcomed feature for hardware enthusiasts, think of it like the "Clear CMOS" on a motherboard.

GPU Tweak
Professional graphics overclocking tools for enthusiasts!
The latest ASUS overclocking utility offers
- adjustment core and memory clocks, core voltage and fan speed on up to four cards setting
- getting live updates on drivers and BIOS to keep your graphics card protected
- viewing accurate card information with the most authoritative graphics card information tool GPU-Z
- saving your optimized settings into graphics card BIOS

19-phase Super Alloy Power
Efficient power delivery!
Built with exclusive 19-phase Super Alloy Power technology, the MATRIX GTX 580 guarantees much greater overclocking headroom, with a 15% performance boost, 2.5 times longer lifespan and 35
C cooler operation than the reference card design.

DirectCU II
600% greater air flow, 20% cooler operation than reference!
Cooling is well taken care of by exclusive DirectCU II technology that puts copper heat pipes in direct contact with the GPU. The pipes efficiently transfer heat through two massive fans that deliver 600% more airflow than the reference design, resulting in a 20% lower operating temperatures.

MATRIX LED load Indicator - GPU loading at-a-glance
A multicolored LED MATRIX indicator at the rear of the ROG MATRIX GTX 580 gives an instant and easy-to-understand visual display of the current GPU load.

Powered by NVIDIA
GeForce
GTX580

GeForce CUDA

Unlocks the power of GPU
s processor cores to accelerate the most demanding system tasks

NVIDIA
SLI

Supports multi-GPU technology for extreme performance ode

NVIDIA PhysX

Delivers dynamic visual effects like blazing explosions, reactive debris, realistic water, and lifelike characters.

NVIDIA
3D Vision

Immersive yourself in 3D gaming world

DirectX
11 Done Right
Brings new levels of visual realism to gaming on the PC and get top-notch performance

Microsoft
Windows
7 Compatible
Enable PC users to enjoy an advanced computing experience and to do more with their PC

Limited Edition. Unlimited Power.

The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of the best. We offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovating ideas, and we welcome the best gamers to join in.

In the Republic of Gamers, mercy rules are only for the weak, and bragging right s means everything. We believe in making statements and we excel in competitions. If your character matches our trait, then join the elite club, make your presence felt, in the Republic of Gamer

ASUS Exclusive Innovation

The Fastest graphics card on earth!
The super powered ROG MARS II reaches new peaks of performance
running at 22% faster than generic GTX 590, and offers tremendous potential.

Oversized 12cm DirectCU II dual fans!
Twin oversized 120mm fans can push up to 600% more air than the reference while remaining quiet even under stress - achieving 20% cooler performance than generic GTX 590 design.

GPU Tweak
Professional graphics overclocking tools for enthusiasts!
The latest ASUS overclocking utility offers
- adjustment core and memory clocks, core voltage and fan speed
- getting live updates on drivers and BIOS to keep your graphics card protected
- viewing accurate card information with the most authoritative graphics card information tool GPU-Z

Worldwide 1,000 pcs Limited Edition
Limited edition 1000-piece run with a laser-carved, sequentially
numbered aluminum plate that certifies each card
s limited edition status. The MARS II is sure to be coveted by collectors.

21-phase Super Alloy Power
Enhanced for heavy duty!
Built with exclusive 21-phase architecture, ensuring constantly stable wattage and preventing power loss even in the most arduous of circumstances. Overall, this design leads to a 15% performance boost, 2.5 times the lifespan and up to 35?C cooler performance compared to reference.

Turbo Fan button
ASUS has incorporated a Turbo Fan button to allow users to instantly switch the fans to 100% speed regardless of driver settings. This proves very useful in overclocking situations where heat is a factor.

Special designed and Patented PCI-E Sustainer supports the metal heat sink
Users benefit from a patented PCI-E anti-shock sustainer that keeps the card firmly in its slot, preventing deformation as a result of heat exposure and resisting vibration if the PC case is moved.

Powered by NVIDIA
GeForce
GTX580 SLI

GeForce CUDA

Unlocks the power of GPU
s processor cores to accelerate the most demanding system tasks

NVIDIA
SLI

Supports multi-GPU technology for extreme performance ode

NVIDIA PhysX

Delivers dynamic visual effects like blazing explosions, reactive debris, realistic water, and lifelike characters.

NVIDIA
3D Vision

Immersive yourself in 3D gaming world

DirectX
11 Done Right
Brings new levels of visual realism to gaming on the PC and get top-notch performance

Microsoft
Windows
7 Compatible
Enable PC users to enjoy an advanced computing experience and to do more with their PC

Top-selected and overclocked
Factory overclocked to Performs at an incredible 900MHz, 80MHz faster than stock performance, resulting in higher frame rates in games.

DirectCU II
Based on ASUS DirectCU architecture, which uses copper heat pipes in direct contact with the GPU to speed up heat dissipation for over 20% cooler performance, DirectCU II takes cooling further with twin 80mm fans for doubled airflow.

Super Alloy Power
Super Alloy Power technology uses special alloy formula in critical power delivery components for a 15% performance boost, 35
C cooler operation and 2.5 times longer lifespan.

Voltage Tweak
Full throttle overclocking with exclusive ASUS Voltage Tweak via Smart Doctor
boosting 50%* more speed, performance and satisfaction!

ASUS Smart Doctor
Your intelligent hardware protection and powerful overclocking tool

ASUS Gamer OSD
Real-time overclocking, benchmarking and video capturing in any PC game!

Splendid
Video Intelligence Technology
Optimizes colors in various entertainment scenarios with five special modes
standard, game, scenery, night view and theater.

Powered by NVIDIA
GeForce GTX560 Ti

GeForce CUDA

Unlocks the power of GPU
s processor cores to accelerate the most demanding system tasks

NVIDIA
SLI

Supports multi-GPU technology for extreme performance ode

NVIDIA PhysX

Dynamic visual effects like blazing explosions, reactive debris, realistic water, and lifelike characters

NVIDIA
3D Vision

Immersive yourself in 3D gaming world

DirectX
11 Done Right
Brings new levels of visual realism to gaming on the PC and get top-notch performance

Microsoft
Windows
7 Compatible
Enable PC users to enjoy an advanced computing experience and to do more with their PC

Super Alloy Power
Super Alloy Power technology uses special alloy formula in critical power delivery components for a 15% performance boost, 35
C cooler operation and 2.5 times longer lifespan.

DirectCU II
Based on ASUS DirectCU architecture, which uses copper heat pipes in direct contact with the GPU to speed up heat dissipation for over 20% cooler performance, DirectCU II takes cooling further with twin 100mm fans for 600% airflow.

Voltage Tweak
Full throttle overclocking with exclusive ASUS Voltage Tweak via Smart Doctor
boosting 50%* more speed, performance and satisfaction!

Native DisplayPort Output
Advanced output option for all display types from one single output!

Overclocked!
Factory overclocked to perform at 782MHz, higher than stock performance, resulting in higher frame rates in games.

ASUS Smart Doctor
Your intelligent hardware protection and powerful overclocking tool

ASUS Gamer OSD
Real-time overclocking, benchmarking and video capturing in any PC game!

Splendid
Video Intelligence Technology
Optimizes colors in various entertainment scenarios with five special modes
standard, game, scenery, night view and theater.

Powered by NVIDIA
GeForce GTX580

GeForce CUDA

Unlocks the power of GPU
s processor cores to accelerate the most demanding system tasks

NVIDIA
SLI

Supports multi-GPU technology for extreme performance ode

NVIDIA PhysX

Dynamic visual effects like blazing explosions, reactive debris, realistic water, and lifelike characters

NVIDIA
3D Vision

Immersive yourself in 3D gaming world

DirectX
11 Done Right
Brings new levels of visual realism to gaming on the PC and get top-notch performance

Microsoft
Windows
7 Compatible
Enable PC users to enjoy an advanced computing experience and to do more with their PC

The Club 3D Radeon
HD 6870 Eyefinity 6 Edition graphics card harnesses the power to unleash incredible scalability, productivity and immersive HD gaming performance, with support for 6 display outputs simultaneously , making it the definitive solution for those who refuse to compromise.

Featuring 2 GB of high-speed GDDR5 memory, the Club 3D Radeon
HD 6870 Eyefinity 6 Edition is the definite solution for ultra-high resolution gaming across up to six simultaneous displays. Play the most advanced DirectX
11 capable games in uncompromising "Eye-Definition" with the Club 3D Radeon
HD 6870 Eyefinity 6 Edition.

Custom CoolStream cooler with 3 heatpipes for increased performance.

"Eye-Definition
graphics
Full DirectX 11 support

DirectX 11 is the very latest in high-speed, high-fidelity gaming and computing. Featuring technologies like Compute Shaders, Direct2D, Multithreaded Rendering and Tessellation, DirectX 11 can enable not just more visually stunning games, but significant performance improvements in some of your favorite websites and everyday applications.

AMD Eyefinity multi-display technology
Supporting multiple independent display outputs simultaneously, AMD Eyefinity technology delivers innovative graphics display capabilities enabling massive desktop workspaces and ultra-immersive visual environments for the ultimate panoramic computing experience.

AMD EyeSpeed visual acceleration
The new Club 3D Radeon HD 6000 series graphics cards with AMD EyeSpeed technology let you run multiple applications at the same time with remarkable speed and reliability. AMD EyeSpeed technology can help reduce slowdowns and stuttering in intensive, media-rich applications. Powered by a set of innovative hardware and software technologies working in concert behind the scenes, AMD EyeSpeed technology gives you enhanced speed and performance beyond traditional graphics and video processing. You can multitask more efficiently, and more confidently.

AMD HD3D technology
Get up close and personal with your favorite actor while experiencing Blu-ray 3D as it was intended with AMD HD3D technology. Armed and ready to enable new levels of true-to-life Stereo 3D game play, Club 3D Radeon graphics solutions offer the latest features and incredible performance.

Dual AMD CrossFireX multi-GPU technology
AMD CrossFireX technology allows you to expand your system
s graphics capabilities. It allows you the ability to scale your system
s graphics horsepower as you need it, supporting up to two Club 3D Radeon
HD graphics cards, making this the most scalable gaming platform ever.

CoolStream

Club 3D CoolStream features high performance heatpipes that keeps the components cool and outperforms standard cooling solutions. Paired with a unique fan blade design it increases airflow while reducing noise. The result is a dramatic increase of performance for your gaming and multimedia experience.

Unified Video Decoder 3
Watch stunning high definition entertainment from your PC, whether Blu-ray
/HD DVD discs or other HD sources. Be thrilled by immersive high definition big-screen PC gaming, and view ultra high quality photo images and Internet videos and discover your ultimate PC entertainment experience.Dedicated video playback accelerator for MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, VC-1, MPEG-2 (SD &HD), MPEG-4 part 2 (DivX, Xvid) and Adobe Flash.

PCI Express 2.1
PCI Express 2.1 offers maximum transfer rate to meet the enormous need for bandwidth of games and latest 3D applications, while maintaining compatibility with existing PCI Express to provide the highest level of support.

Integrated HD audio controller
Output protected high bit rate 7.1 channel surround sound over HDMI with no additional cables required.
Supports AC-3, AAC, Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio formats.

AMD APP Technology?
AMD APP technology is a set of advanced hardware and software technologies that enable AMD graphics processing cores (GPU), working in concert with the system
s x86 cores (CPU), to accelerate many applications beyond just graphics. This enables better balanced platforms capable of running demanding computing tasks faster than ever, and sets software developers on the path to optimize for AMD Accelerated Processing Units (APUs).

AMD PowerPlay Technology
AMD PowerPlay Technology is designed to enable power saving profiles that help reduce power consumption when the GPU is idle or in minimal use in comparison to previous AMD products. This dynamic power management enables the GPU to automatically adjust power between low, medium and high states for a tremendous power efficiency advantage. For example, when receiving and composing emails little demand is on the GPU and it runs in a low state, whereas when gaming, there is high demand on the graphics engine and the GPU runs in a high state.
Since the GPU consumes less power it also produces less heat ultimately contributing to reduced system temperatures and fan noise delivering consistent performance levels for a seamless user experience.

Play the most demanding DirectX
11 capable games in true "Eye-Definition" with the Club 3D Radeon
HD 6900 graphics series. A new and advanced DirectX
11 capable architecture with scalable geometry processing enables flawless graphics and unbelievable frame rates for the ultimate HD gaming experience. Feel truly in the game with AMD Eyefinity
technology, an immersive experience that expands your game across up to six displays and experience enhanced application performance and incredible video quality online or with your favorite Blu-Ray
movie.

AMD Eyefinity
multi-display technology

Supporting multiple independent display outputs simultaneously, AMD Eyefinity
technology delivers innovative graphics display capabilities enabling massive desktop workspaces and ultra-immersive visual environments for the ultimate panoramic computing experience.

AMD EyeSpeed
visual acceleration

The new Club 3D Radeon
HD 6000 series graphics cards with AMD EyeSpeed
technology let you run multiple applications at the same time with remarkable speed and reliability. AMD EyeSpeed
technology can help reduce slowdowns and stuttering in intensive, media-rich applications. Powered by a set of innovative hardware and software technologies working in concert behind the scenes, AMD EyeSpeed
technology gives you enhanced speed and performance beyond traditional graphics and video processing. You can multitask more efficiently, and more confidently.

AMD HD3D
technology

Get up close and personal with your favorite actor while experiencing Blu-ray
3D as it was intended with AMD HD3D
technology. Armed and ready to enable new levels of true-to-life Stereo 3D game play, Club 3D Radeon
graphics solutions offer the latest features and incredible performance.

Quad AMD CrossFireX
multi-GPU technology

AMD CrossFireX
technology allows you to expand your system
s graphics capabilities. It allows you the ability to scale your system
s graphics horsepower as you need it, supporting up to four Club 3D Radeon
HD graphics cards, making this the most scalable gaming platform ever.

Unified Video Decoder 3

Watch stunning high definition entertainment from your PC, whether Blu-ray
/HD DVD discs or other HD sources. Be thrilled by immersive high definition big-screen PC gaming, and view ultra high quality photo images and Internet videos and discover your ultimate PC entertainment experience.Dedicated video playback accelerator for MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, VC-1, MPEG-2 (SD &HD), MPEG-4 part 2 (DivX, Xvid) and Adobe Flash.

CoolStream

Club 3D CoolStream features high performance heatpipes that keeps the components cool and outperforms standard cooling solutions. Paired with a unique fan blade design it increases airflow while reducing noise. The result is a dramatic increase of performance for your gaming and multimedia experience.

PCI Express
2.1

PCI Express
2.1 offers maximum transfer rate to meet the enormous need for bandwidth of games and latest 3D applications, while maintaining compatibility with existing PCI Express
to provide the highest level of support.

Integrated HD audio controller

Output protected high bit rate 7.1 channel surround sound over HDMI with no additional cables required
Supports AC-3, AAC, Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio formats.

AMD APP
Technology
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AMD APP
technology is a set of advanced hardware and software technologies that enable AMD graphics processing cores (GPU), working in concert with the system
s x86 cores (CPU), to accelerate many applications beyond just graphics. This enables better balanced platforms capable of running demanding computing tasks faster than ever, and sets software developers on the path to optimize for AMD Accelerated Processing Units (APUs).

AMD PowerPlay
Technology

AMD PowerPlay
Technology is designed to enable power saving profiles that help reduce power consumption when the GPU is idle or in minimal use in comparison to previous AMD products. This dynamic power management enables the GPU to automatically adjust power between low, medium and high states for a tremendous power efficiency advantage. For example, when receiving and composing emails little demand is on the GPU and it runs in a low state, whereas when gaming, there is high demand on the graphics engine and the GPU runs in a high state.
Since the GPU consumes less power it also produces less heat ultimately contributing to reduced system temperatures and fan noise delivering consistent performance levels for a seamless user experience.