SAN JOSE, CA (May 21, 2003) - Super Micro Computer, Inc., a leader in the design and manufacture of server solutions and motherboards, today released the Intel 865G/PE-based system boards: the P4SPA+/P4SPE. These products support Pentium 4 800MHz system bus processors, and an option of 8xAGP or onboard Intel EXTREME Graphics II, delivering to the user the ultimate gaming and grahics experience.

Integrating cutting edge innovations with superior board designs, the P4SPA+/P4SPE represent the matrix of high-end gaming platform or cost-effective workstations at mainstream desktop motherboard prices. These boards support Pentium 4 or Celeron Processors speeds of up to 3.06 GHz (with Hyper Threading) with 800MHz of system bus speed, built-in Gigabit LAN(*Note), and up to 4GB Dual-Channel DDR 400/333/266 SDRAM with 4 DIMMs. Furthermore, they can also accommodate two SATA HD drives. Supermicro’s engineers also give these boards unlimited expansion possibilities via 8 USB 2.0 ports. Because of their technical capabilities, reliability and cost effectiveness, the P4SPA+/P4SPE are the best choices for today’s graphics-intensive gaming programs out of the box and high performance desktop uses.

Once again, Supermicro has come through by providing the PC world with products of the highest performance and the best product/cost ratio, the maximum reliability and the early time to market.

Key Features for the P4SPA+/P4SPE:

• Intel Pentium® 4 processors or Intel Celeron processors up to 3.06 GHz (with Hyper Threading) at a system bus speed of 800/533/400 MHz.
• Memory Support up to 4GB DDR400/333/266 Dual-Channel SDRAM
• One Intel Gigabit LAN (*P4SPA+only)
• One Intel 10/100 LAN (*P4SPE only)
• Two SATA ports
• Intel EXTREME GRAPHICS II onchip (P4SPA+ only)
• One 8x AGP 1.5V/slot
• Five 32-bit PCI 33MHz (5V) slots
• Eight USB 2.0 ports
• High quality 6-channel surround sound
Optimized for gaming and graphic applications

Recommended Chassis for the P4SPA+/P4SPE
SC733i-300 Chassis--Quiet, with Excellent Thermal Control, the SC733 is ideal for workstation, high-end desktop applications. This 17" Workstation/Server Tower supports Xeon processors, four hard drive bays, two 5.25" bays, one Floppy, two USB Front Side 2.0 Ready ports and 300W Power Supply.

About Super Micro Computer, Inc.
Supermicro is the premier server solutions and motherboard manufacturer in Silicon Valley and is the fastest growing server manufacturer in the world today. Supermicro provides high computing density servers, motherboards and chassis through the channel in more than 100 countries worldwide. SuperMicro strives to build long-term relationships with customers by providing them with outstanding engineering innovations, quality, availability, and reliability in today's mission-critical, fast-paced e-world. Supermicro's technology partners include Adaptec Inc., (Nasdaq: ADPT); Agilent Technologies (NYSE: A); Intel Corp., (Nasdaq: INTC); QLogic Corp (Nasdaq: QLGC); and ServerWorks, a Broadcom Corporation company (Nasdaq: BRCM). Supermicro provides 24x7 Worldwide Server Technical Support from any corner of the globe. Additional information can be obtained at the company's website at www.Supermicro.com, by emailing them at Marketing@Supermicro.com or by calling their San Jose, CA headquarters at 408-503-8000.

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