ASUS today announced four motherboards, designed especially for the new Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. The new mainboards are packed with ASUS special features like ScreenDUO, AI Remote, AP Trigger, TPM (Trusted Platform Module) and ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller).
ScreenDUO - The ScreenDUO provides a second display panel to enable the user to conveniently view important information without having to start up the PC. ScreenDUO can synchronize information from the PC or websites; display RSS messages, meeting schedules and other important information.
AI Remote - Total control from the comfort of the couch is what AI Remote provides. With just the touch of a button, the user can quickly perform computer activities such as switching the PC ON/OFF; launching favorite applications by enabling the AP Trigger function; or controlling AI Gear and AI Nap. Furthermore, the AI Remote gives the user the versatility of a traditional remote on media player.
AP Trigger - The ASUS AP Trigger allows the user to quickly boot or resume media and favorite applications.
TPM - This Motherboard supports Trusted Platform Module – which provides enhanced data protection, security via high-level encryption / decryption and platform integrity. The TPM meets the Windows Vista BitLocker Drive Encryption hardware requirement for a more secure working environment.
ASAP gets you to your destination fast. Supporting the Windows Vista ReadyBoot Function, ASAP accelerates the boot up time and program initiation under Windows Vista.
The announced models are M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition, P5B Premium Vista Edition, M2N-Plus Vista Edition and P5B-Plus Vista Edition.
