ASUS Announces BM1 and BP1 Commercial Desktop PCs with Latest 4th Generation Intel® Core™ processors

PRESS RELEASE

High-performance commercial models feature ASUS Business Suite 2.0 system management and a tool-less design for easy upgrades 

Taipei, Taiwan (1 June, 2013) - ASUS today announced the BM1 and BP1 commercial desktop PCs with the latest 4th generation Intel® Core^TM processors and integrated Intel® HD Graphics 4600 graphics. Both PCs feature the ASUS Business Suite 2.0 one-stop system management tool, while the BM1AE and BP1AE variants offer Intel® vPro^TM technology for advanced remote management for larger businesses. Both the BM1 and BP1 also feature tool-less designs for easy upgrades and maintenance.

ASUS Business Suite 2.0 and Intel® vPro^TM technology

Both the ASUS BM1 and BP1 commercial desktop PCs feature the ASUS Business Suite 2.0 utility that makes it easy for IT administrators to manage and update PCs with the minimum of fuss. Based on ASUS-designed utilities and Intel® Small Business Advantage (SBA) platform, ASUS Business Suite 2.0 is a combination of software designed for small businesses without a managed network. ASUS Easy Update II keeps BIOS and drivers up-to-date, USB Blocker provides unauthorized data acquisition and transfers, and Secure Delete for irrecoverable data deletion. ASUS Business Suite 2.0 also features the exclusive ASUS Energy Processing Unit (EPU) for optimized energy efficiency.

The latest version of Intel® vPro^TM technology, found in BM1AE and BP1AE, provides greater protection and management for larger enterprises. It gives IT administrators more flexible remote data management options, and saves on the cost of acquiring similar software and onsite maintenance.

Flexible display options and an easy access chassis

ASUS BM1 and BP1 desktop PCs have VGA, DVI-I and two DisplayPort video outputs. A combination of two DisplayPort and either VGA or DVI-I outputs support up to three displays without the need for an additional graphics card, making both models ideal for use as multi-display workstations. The tool-less access chassis and modular internal design provide easy upgrade and maintenance options, while optional serial and parallel ports provide legacy support for a wide range of business peripherals like dot-matrix printers and barcode readers.

Top-notch data protection with ASUS AI Security and TPM

Both the ASUS BM1 and BP1 desktops feature top-notch security features for users. ASUS AI Security protects data from unauthorized access and virus attacks by restricting user access to selected data and files, and by disabling the ability to save data to external storage devices and optical drives. Both PCs also feature an onboard Trusted Platform Module* for secure management of encrypted data and hardware authentication. For physical security, both desktops feature a Kensington lock and padlock slot, as well as a Chassis Intrusion Alert.

* Not available in Russia and China

ASUS desktops - leading in satisfaction and reliability

ASUS computers reflect a tradition of the finest quality, innovation and longevity. Based on the PCWorld USA 2012 reader survey of tech satisfaction, reliability, and service, users ranked ASUS as a leading choice for desktop PCs, citing high satisfaction with their value, connectivity, ease of use and reliability. The survey also found ASUS desktop PCs were one of the most likely to be recommended to others.

Source: www.pcworld.com/article/2020964

AVAILABILITY & PRICING

Please contact your local ASUS representative for further information.

1    Specifications and product availability are all subject to change without notice and may differ from country to country. Actual performance may vary depending on applications, usage, environment and other factors.

2    One PCI-e x16 slot is x4 mode and is compatible with PCI-e x1, x2 and x4.

3    Specifications and product availability are all subject to change without notice and may differ from country to country. Actual performance may vary depending on applications, usage, environment and other factors.

4    One PCI-e x16 slot is x4 mode and is compatible with PCI-e x1, x2 and x4.

ABOUT ASUS

ASUS is a worldwide top-three consumer notebook vendor and maker of the world's best-selling, most award-winning, motherboards. A leading enterprise in the new digital era, ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today's digital home and office, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, displays, desktop and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, servers, multimedia devices, wireless solutions, networking devices, tablets and smartphones. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 4,168 awards in 2012 and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with its Eee PC^TM. ASUS has more than 12,500 employees around the globe with a world-class R&D team of 3,800 engineers. Company revenue for 2012 was approximately US$14 billion.