The Windows Vista™ revolution is just around the corner. As Microsoft's newest operating system, Windows Vista has been designed to help users easily view, find, and organize information through a 3D user experience.

Why NVIDIA nForce motherboards and GeForce GPUs are essential ingredients for the best Windows Vista experience?

NVIDIA GPUs and MCPs will take full advantage of the new Windows Vista features and functionality. When coupled with NVIDIA products, Windows Vista will provide enhanced user productivity, crisp vibrant photos and videos, and data security for peace of mind. For the best Windows Vista experience on consumer PCs, MSI recommends NVIDIA GeForce 6 and 7 series GPUs and NVIDIA nForce 4 and 5 series MCPs.

For a complete list of all “Windows Vista Ready” NVIDIA GPUs and MCPs, please go to
http://www.nvidia.com/page/technology_vista_home.html

Why are the user benefits when choosing NVIDIA nForce based motherboards and GeForce GPUs based graphic cards? 		 
     
 
  Windows Vista Ready GPUs
 

Windows Vista™ is the first Windows operating system that directly utilizes the power of a dedicated GPU (graphics processing unit). NVIDIA® GPUs are essential for accelerating the Windows Vista experience by offering an enriched 3D user interface, increased productivity, vibrant photos, smooth, high-definition videos, and realistic games.

 
     
 
Premium 3D User Experience
 
  • Drives the Windows Vista Aero user interface
  • Second processor for the PC dedicated to graphics, offloading the work from the CPU for better performance in multimedia-rich environments
 
     
 
Increased Productivity
 
  • Faster desktop response time and efficient multi-tasking
  • Instant access to multiple open windows
  • Support for multiple monitors
 
     
 
Crisp, Vibrant Photos
 
  • Unprecedented color clarity with NVIDIA Digital Vibrance Control™
  • Photo viewing and management in high-fidelity resolutions
 
     
 
Smooth, High-Definition Videos
 
  • Ultra-smooth HD DVD and Blu-ray™ Disc playback with NVIDIA PureVideo™ HD technology
  • Easy output to your TV or HDTV
 
     
 
Ultra-realistic Games
 
  • Accelerates the latest standards in 3D
  • Unparalleled performance
  • Stability, reliability and compatibility
 
     
 
  Windows Vista Ready MCPs
  Windows Vista™ is the first Windows operating system designed to provide a rich, multimedia experience through a visually stunning user interface. To fully experience Windows Vista, Microsoft® and other industry experts recommend using a PC that is 10* times more powerful than those required by previous generations of Windows. NVIDIA nForce®-based PCs deliver the uncompromising performance, quality and reliability essential for the full Windows Vista experience.
 
     
 
Optimized System Performance
 
  • High-bandwidth system architecture optimizes CPU and GPU processing
 
     
 
Faster Networking
 
  • Dedicated Networking Engine frees up the CPU from the transfer of large, networked HD media designed for the Windows Vista OS
  • Native high-bandwidth networking delivers faster access to music and video files
  • NVDIA FirstPacket™ prioritizes your network traffic for better gaming and Voice-over-IP
 
     
 
Secure Digital Media
 
  • NVIDIA MediaShield™ storage technology protects digital photos, video and music from disk corruption and crashes
 
     
 
Quality to Count On
 
  • Thorougly tested with all GeForce GPUs, for flawless and reliable operation
  • Designed with such high quality and reliablility that top PC manufacturers have selected NVIDIA nForce motherboards for their Windows Vista Premium Ready PCs
 
     
  *Microsoft requirements and industry recommendations  
     
  Why choose MSI NVIDIA based "Windows Vista Ready" motherboards and graphic cards?  
   
     
  MSI is one of the IT industry's leading manufacturers of computer hardware products and solutions, including world's top five and Taiwan's top three motherboard manufacturer, Taiwan biggest and world's top five server manufacturer, and has been the leading graphic card manufacturer for the past four years. MSI products are developed utilizing advanced technology and with user-friendly design in mind. MSI is strongly aware that the best way to gain the confidence of the customers is to constantly challenge ourselves. Enhancing high quality assurance and customer trust has always been MSI's foremost goal.

Technical leadership and innovation are the pillars behind MSI's effort to maintain its momentum. MSI's technology investments further differentiate MSI from competitors and provide the foundation for future growth. MSI is conducting advanced research to overcome technical barriers so they will not impede the company's future manufacturing and product plans. MSI has been a strong partner with NVIDIA. Whenever NVIDIA introduces a new technology, we generate compatible products within the same general period of time. What's more, MSI NVIDIA based products consistently win honors in reviews and recommendations in the computer media throughout the world. These accomplishments show that MSI maintains an R&D capability to be reckoned with. 		 
   
     
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Now available for the general public: Windows Vista Beta 2!
For the first time, Windows Vista™ is available for public demonstration . Download now, but make sure you have a Windows Vista ready graphics processing unit ( GPU ) and media and communications processor ( MCP ) as they are essential ingredients for a great Windows Vista experience. Be sure to also download the latest beta drivers for Windows Vista Beta 2.

 
     
   
  NVIDIA beta drivers for Windows Vista Beta 2:

Updated NVIDIA® drivers for Windows Vista™ Beta 2 are available to download now. These drivers are only compatible with Windows Vista Beta 2 build and should not be used with other versions. 		 
   
     
 

For more information, please visit NVIDIA website