ASUS(r) Releases CUSL2-LS Entry-level Server Motherboard

Taipei, Taiwan, February 15, 2001 – ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (TSE:2357) today announced the release of the ASUS CUSL2-LS. Based on the Intel (r) 815E chipset, the ASUS CUSL2-LS incorporates onboard LAN and SCSI features providing an ideal solution for entry-level servers supporting Intel Pentium (r) III/ Celeron(tm) processors.

Via an ASUS proprietary port, the CUSL2-LS supports a bundled ASUS LS99 LAN/SCSI module providing high-performance server capabilities. A 3Com 3C920 Fast-Ethernet LAN controller and Adaptec Ultra160 SCSI controller are incorporated into the ASUS LS99 LAN/SCSI module, delivering high-speed network connection and high-speed storage connection all in one card. The ASUS LS99 LAN/SCSI module features two independent Ultra160 channels and supports a total of 30 SCSI devices with data transfer rates of up to 160MBps.

Designed for maximum performance, reliability, and expandability, the CUSL2-LS ATX motherboard features five PCI 2.2 compliant slots, CNR slot, ASUS proprietary port, an AGP Pro/4X slot, and three 168-pin DIMM sockets for up to 512MB SDRAM. The ASUS CUSL2-LS also delivers high-speed data transfer rates of up to 100MB/s with the UltraDMA/100 IDE interface and supports 66MHz, 100MHz, and 133MHz front side bus. Also featured is onboard AC’97 for cost-effective audio and support of up to 7 USB ports for convenient peripheral connectivity.

The ASUS CUSL2-LS is shipping in quantities now. For more details check the ASUS website at: http://www.asus.com.

ASUS CUSL2-LS motherboard

ASUS LS99 LAN/SCSI module

ASUS CUSL2-LS motherboard + ASUS LS99 card

About ASUS ®
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.