Today Universal abit launched their much anticipated AW9D and AW9D-MAX motherboards based on the Intel 975X chipset. There has been much anticipation in the industry for this series and as far as looks go, these boards are built to please. The benchmarking has been exceptional in typical abit style and our tweakability and overclocking features have exceeded even our own expectations:

Mark, a bright new star in the abit engineering department, says: "I really like abit's µ Guru overclocking features on this board and playing with the engineering samples I've managed to OC to 470 FSB using a 6800XE Core 2 Duo. The BIOS has plenty of options for adjusting FSB, tweaking voltages and controlling stability. It's truly an amazing overclocking motherboard ... I love it!"

AW9D-MAX

abit AW9D-MAX is the essence of Bushido, the true "way of the warrior". This board is built with only one thing in mind - destroy the competition - no thought, no mind, only perfect results through righteousness: With superior strength in features and mental preparedness, the Righteous path of enlightenment and true domination comes with the AW9D-MAX.

Supporting dual graphic slots, dual Ethernet, 7.1 channel, all solid state capacitors, Dolby Master Studio sound and a host of awesome capabilities. Sheathed within the box; bearing the mark of MAX Righteousness. The Intel 975X "Core 2 Duo" compatible and Quad core ready LGA775 socket motherboard is enhanced with traditional heavy duty armor plated Solid-State capacitors and the deathly quiet patented Silent OTES 2 technology to keep the durable components and chipsets stilled and calmed while the user can rest assured that despite the peaceful experience, the pervading power is omnipresent and ready at hand.

This feature packed Intel "Conroe" capable motherboard has multiple dual graphics options including CrossFire and NVIDIA dual graphics support and flashes in blistering speed an arsenal worthy of any righteous samurai warrior. With the ultimate katana blade, bearing the precision edge to dominate all who come before it, folded many times over, tempered in forges designed to align every fiber and grain of steel to represent the true mind of the Samurai who carries it.

The AW9D-MAX embraces Bushido- "the way of the warrior" to supplicate your desires and give you the pinnacle of abit achievements.

AW9D

The Shadow Warrior: With Stealth and Force to win any campaign.

Living in the shadow of a Max board can be intimidating to say the least. With abit's flagship flying high above you, how can you possibly shine?

The AW9D, a true shadow warrior fights the good fight and comes out trumps. Supporting Intel Core 2 Duo CPUs and sporting dual graphics options, with solid state capacitors in all the essential places; the motherboard exudes true quality. For HDD options, the 4 SATA 3G connectors with RAID 0,1 & 5 give you plenty of scope for expansion and the Silent OTES patented technology shields your way, giving you stealth and reliability. Additionally, the traditional µGuru system is integrated onto the motherboard to give you the precision tools to fine tune your equipment as no other can.

The integrated ethernet controller and typical features such as Firewire headers and USB connectors gives you the options you would expect from our supreme warrior. If you are looking for a good solid, reliable motherboard, then the AW9D is a fantastic choice.

These motherboards will be available soon in a store near you .

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