ICS Advent Expands Its Family of Single Board Computers with the Launch Of The Powerful Aviant Dual BX

High Performance Computer Features Dual Intel Pentium III Processors

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 30, 2000 - ICS Advent, the premier provider of business-critical applied computing solutions, today launched the Aviant Dual BX Single Board Computer (SBC). The Aviant Dual BX features dual Intel Pentium III processor support, which provides the required processing muscle and expandability for a variety of sophisticated internet, telephony and telecommunications applications, as well as for typical rugged system implementations. The new SBC boasts a stable platform that utilizes reliable components and supports higher-end operating systems like Microsoft Windows NT and Windows 2000, as well as Windows 95/98/ME, Solaris, SCO and Linux. The Aviant Dual BX SBC is available immediately and is competitively priced at $1095.

The Aviant Dual BX SBC provides processing power of up to 850MHz with 100MHz system bus support to provide stable and dependable performance. It uses the Intel 440BX AGP chipset and four DIMM sockets supporting up to one GB SDRAM memory. Additionally, the new SBC has a DiskOnChip socket that supports Flash Disk up to 144 MB and a C&T 69000 VGA display that supports up to 1280 x 1024, 256-color mode and 60Hz refresh rate with 2MB integrated memory.

The new Aviant Dual BX SBC uses reliable components such as the on-board Intel 82259 Fast Ethernet controller, and offers Wake-On-LAN and Modem Ring-On capabilities, along with system monitoring functionality. Integrating these key features on-board eliminates the need for extra add-on cards and frees up valuable slot space for other more specialized feature cards. Aviant Dual BXs Socket 370 for PGA processors showcases newer and more advanced technology that is based on a more versatile and longer-life platform.

"Were pleased to bring more functionality and processing power to the Aviant line with our new Dual BX computer," said Kim Babcock, SBC and memory product manager at ICS Advent. "We can now provide customers with greater processing power on a stable platform designed for multiple application uses - all at an affordable price."

The Aviant Dual BXs serial ports have two standard high-speed 16C550 compatible UARTs with 16-byte T/R FIFOs. There is one SPP, EPP/ECP bi-directional parallel port. It also has two USB ports for high-speed I/O peripheral devices. The IR interface is a six-pin header for serial Fast/Standard Infrared wireless communication. The floppy drive controller is one FDD port that supports up to two floppy disk drives, 360K to 2.88MB capacity. The rear bracket supports one mini-DIN, two-port USB, Ethernet and VGA ports. The SBCs dimensions are 13.36 x 4.78 inches. Power requirements are +5V@10A (typical), +12V@80mA, and -12V@ 30mA.

The Aviant Dual BX is available immediately through ICS Advents worldwide distribution network and direct sales channels. It also can be ordered online at www.icsadvent.com or by calling an ICS Advent sales representative at (800) 523-2320. The ordering/model number for the Aviant Dual BX is SBC-DBX-VE. The product carries a two-year warranty with superior pre- and post-sales technical support.

About ICS Advent ICS Advent is the premier provider of business-critical applied computing solutions. The company, which manufactures and stocks PC platform solutions supporting Intel processors and compatible operating systems, specializes in developing customized CPU designs for the embedded market.

ICS Advents offerings include industrial rack mount computers, chassis and enclosures, single board computers, custom and high availability computers, custom hardware design and system integration. ICS Advent targets its solutions to a variety of industries, including: IP telephony, telecommunications, voice processing, broadcasting/convergence, applied computing, medical and industrial automation.

For information about ICS Advent and its products, solutions and services, please visit its website at www.icsadvent.com or call (800) 523-2320. Aviant is a trademark of ICS Advent.