Signal switches boost PCI-X graphics performance

Asustek's latest motherboard that has dual x16 PCI-Express slots to support either a single graphics card, or dual SLI-ready graphics cards with Nvidia SLI technology.

The A8N-SLI Premium is Asustek's latest generation of motherboard that has dual x16 PCI-Express slots to support either a single graphics card, or dual SLI-ready graphics cards with Nvidia SLI technology.

"The Asus A8N-SLI Premium represents motherboard engineering at its best".

"The SLI (Scalable Link Interface) technology provides the fastest platform for either one or two graphics engines, with the help of Pericom's PCI-Express signal switch to provide extreme performance", said Joe Hsieh, Director of Asus Motherboard Business.

"We are pleased to work with Pericom to design the industry's first extreme performance platform for high-end graphics".

The high-performance A8N-SLI Premium motherboard is the first SLI mainboard that supports both single and dual graphics card configurations with electronic SLI switch.

This function is enabled by Pericom's new line of PCI-Express signal switch products instead of the more traditional SLI selector card (PCB).

By using the Pericom signal switch, customers achieve reduced latency, thereby enabling the best possible performance.

"Pericom is a leader in differential switching technology that supports key industry standards like LAN, USB, and PCI-Express", said Shaf Rahman, Product Marketing Director of Pericom Semiconductor.

"We are very happy to be working together with Asustek, a world class pioneering manufacturer, to help develop and launch their next generation SLI motherboard for extreme graphics and gaming applications".

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