Taipei, Taiwan, February 12, 2001 - ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (TSE:2357) today announced the release of the new Socket A A7V1-VM all-in-one motherboard. This VIA KM133 based micro-ATX motherboard supports AMD(r) Athlon*/Duron* processors, and is the first Socket A motherboard to provide a complete set of integrated features such as AGP4X graphics, onboard LAN, and high quality audio. The ASUS A7VI-VM is the ideal solution for system integrators looking for a cost-effective solution to maximize the AMD Socket A platform.

The A7V1-VM does it all. With help from the VIA KM133 North Bridge and it’s integrated S3 Savage4(tm) graphics core, the A7V1-VM offers AGP 4X graphics for dynamic 3D performance. An AGP4X slot is also included, allowing upgradeabilty to the latest graphics cards. AC’97 CODEC delivers high-quality audio, while onboard network connectivity is supported by an optional Realtek LAN controller. All these features plus 4 USB ports, 3 PCI slots, UltraDMA 100 support, and a valuable software bundle make the ASUS A7VI-VM the logical choice for value desktops and office PCs.

Key Features of the A7VI-VM:

• Supports Socket-A AMD(r) Athlon* and Duron* GHz high-speed processors
• VIA(r) VT8365 ProSavage KM133
• VIA(r) VT82C686B “Super South Bridge” PCI chipset
• Supports 266 MHz FSB
• Two Dual In Line Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets support PC133/VC133 memory
• Integrated AGP 4X Graphics
• AGP 4X Graphics Slot for VGA card expandability
• Two UltraDMA/100 IDE interfaces for up to four devices
• Realtek(r) LAN Controller (optional)
• Three PCI 2.2 compliant slots
• Four USB ports
• WOL, WOR Support
• 2Mb Award(r) BIOS
• Bundled software from PC-cillin(r), Cyberlink(r) and Intel(r)
• ASUS(r) PC Probe(tm) and LiveUpdate(tm) software

The ASUS A7VI-VM is available in quantities now. For more information visit
the ASUS website located at: http://www.asus.com.

Established in 1989, ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (TSE:2357) is the industry-leading provider of advanced motherboard, notebook, VGA card, server, broadband modem, and DVD-ROM/CD-ROM solutions. With annuals sales of over 1 Billion USD and world-class engineering, ASUS® is unrivaled in terms of quality and awards. Company highlights include Businessweek awards of consecutive rankings in the "Top 100 InfoTech Companies" in 1998 and 1999, as well as being named the "8th Most Profitable Company" in 1999. In 2000 ASUS® was also ranked the No.1 company in Taiwan in Global Views Monthly’s "Info Tech 2000".

ASUS® is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan and has global sales offices in the United States, Germany and China. Additional information can be found at the company website http://www.asus.com.