AMD Announces 3DLabs, ATI, Matrox and SiS to Support Upcoming AMD Opteron and AMD Athlon Platforms.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers E3Expo 2002 LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 22, 2002 At the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, www.amd.com) A major manufacturer of semiconductor devices including x86-compatible CPUs, embedded processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices and networking chips. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :AMD) today announced that leading graphics cards manufacturers 3DLabs, ATI (ATI Technologies Inc., Markham Ontario, http://ati.amd.com) A leading manufacturer of graphics chips and display adapters. Founded in 1985 by K. Y. Ho, Benny Lau and Lee Lau, ATI chips and boards are widely used by OEMs. , Matrox and SiS are planning to develop graphics cards supporting the upcoming AMD Opteron(tm) and eighth-generation AMD Athlon(tm) processors. With AGP-8X, HyperTransport(tm) and x86-64 technologies, AMD will use open, industry standards to advance graphics technology in both 32-bit and 64-bit environments. Customers ranging from gamers to professionals who require increased performance for intensive graphics computing, such as digital content creation The development of newsworthy, educational and entertainment material for distribution over the Internet or other electronic media. See DAMS. (DCC (1) (Direct Cable Connection) A Windows 95/98 feature that allows PCs to be cabled together for data transfer. DCC actually sets up a network connection between the two machines. ) and computer aided design (application) Computer Aided Design - (CAD) The part of CAE concerning the drawing or physical layout steps of engineering design. Often found in the phrase "CAD/CAM" for ".. manufacturing". (CAD), are expected to benefit from these technology innovations. "AMD is committed to working with graphics card manufacturers in using industry-standard technologies, in innovative ways, to benefit our customers," said Ed Ellett, vice president of marketing for AMD's Computation Products Group. "Implementing new technologies like AGP-8X and HyperTransport on the AMD Opteron and eighth-generation AMD Athlon platforms will enable ongoing 32-bit system compatibility with the power to migrate to a 64-bit environment as needed as needed prn. See prn order. . Our customers will be able to protect their current investments, and still realize leading-edge performance." "Native support for AGP-8X on both the SiS Xabre Graphics Card and the AMD eighth-generation platforms will provide the system resources (1) In a computer system, system resources are the components that provide its inherent capabilities and contribute to its overall performance. System memory, cache memory, hard disk space, IRQs and DMA channels are examples. necessary to significantly improve our customers' graphical experience," said Shing Wong, senior vice-president, SiS Corporation. "SiS also plans to support AMD in providing a seamless transition path for customers from 32-bit to 64-bit environments. Systems using AMD and SiS technologies can provide performance and scalability from desktops to enterprise computing Refers to information technology in the larger company. See enterprise data and enterprise networking. , serving a full range of customers." "3Dlabs has long been a proponent of graphics standards, and is very satisfied to see that high memory bandwidth Memory bandwidth is the rate at which data can be read from or stored into a semiconductor memory by a processor. Memory bandwidth is usually expressed in units of bytes/second, though this can vary for systems with natural data sizes that are not a multiple of the commonly used HyperTransport and AGP-8X technologies will become available for AMD processors," said Neil Trevett Neil Trevett is currently Vice President of Embedded Content at NVIDIA. He is responsible for enabling and encouraging compelling applications on non-PC platforms, including cell phones and automobiles. Prior to joining NVIDIA, Mr. , senior vice president of market development for 3Dlabs. "Our recently announced Visual Processing Visual processing is the sequence of steps that information takes as it flows from visual sensors to cognitive processing. The sensors may be zoological eyes or they may be cameras or sensor arrays that sense various portions of the electromagnetic spectrum. Architecture incorporates an advanced virtual memory scheme which, in combination with AGP-8X, eliminates many of the previous GPU GPU: see secret police. (Graphics Processing Unit) A specialized logic chip devoted to rendering 2D or 3D images. Display adapters contain one or more GPUs for fast graphics rendering. memory limitations." "ATI's support of both 32-bit and 64-bit drivers and the AMD eighth-generation platform is key in delivering the enhanced feature sets and increased bandwidth required for the new, powerful graphics applications our customers use," said Rick Bergman, senior vice president, marketing and general manager, desktop, ATI Technologies “ATI” redirects here. For other uses, see Ati. ATI Technologies U.L.C. ATI is a major Canadian designer and supplier of graphics processing units, motherboard chipsets, and video display cards. Inc. "Matrox graphics technologies combined with the AMD Opteron and eighth-generation AMD Athlon platforms can provide productivity-enhancing, multi display solutions necessary to meet the emerging needs of demanding users," said Dan Wood, vice president of technical marketing, Matrox Graphics Inc. About the AMD Opteron(tm) Processor The AMD Opteron processor is based on AMD's eighth-generation processor core, which is planned to mark the introduction of the industry's first x86-64 technology. This technology is planned to preserve companies' investments in 32-bit applications while allowing a seamless transition to 64-bit computing, as those companies require. The AMD Opteron processor is designed to deliver high-performance server and workstation solutions for today's most demanding enterprise applications. The processor is designed to be scalable, reliable and compatible, which can result in lower total cost of ownership. Key AMD Opteron processor innovations include an integrated memory controller, which reduces memory bottlenecks, and HyperTransport(tm) technology, which increases overall performance by removing or reducing I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output. I/O - Input/Output bottlenecks, increasing bandwidth and reducing latency. AMD Eighth-Generation Platform Milestones -- 10/5/99 AMD Announces x86-64 bit Architecture and Future System Bus -- 8/10/00 AMD Releases x86-64 Architectural Specification -- Enables Market Driven Migration to 64-Bit Computing -- 1/16/01 AMD and Virtutech Announce High-Performance Simulator to Help Further Enable 64-Bit Software Development -- 2/14/01 AMD Announces HyperTransport(tm) Technology -- Broadcom, Cisco, NVIDIA, and Sun Among First Adopters -- 10/15/01 AMD Discloses Details of Next-Generation PC Microprocessor Architecture -- 2/26/02 First Public Eighth-Generation Processor Demo Debuts With 64-bit and 32-bit Technology -- 4/24/02 AMD Announces "AMD Opteron" as Brand For Next-Generation server and workstation processors -- 4/24/02 AMD Announces Collaboration With Microsoft to Incorporate 64-bit Support For the Future Eighth-generation AMD Athlon(tm)and AMD Opteron(tm)processors About HyperTransport(tm) Technology HyperTransport technology is a high-speed, high-performance, point-to-point link for integrated circuits Integrated circuits Miniature electronic circuits produced within and upon a single semiconductor crystal, usually silicon. Integrated circuits range in complexity from simple logic circuits and amplifiers, about 1/20 in. (1. , and is designed to meet the bandwidth needs of tomorrow's computing and communications platforms. HyperTransport technology helps reduce the number of buses while providing a high-performance link for PCs, workstations, and servers, as well as numerous embedded applications and highly scalable multiprocessing systems. It is designed to allow chips inside of PCs, networking and communications devices to communicate with each other up to 48 times faster than with some existing bus technologies. About AMD's x86-64 Technology AMD's straightforward approach to 64-bit computing builds upon the x86 instruction set, one of the industry's most proven and widely supported technologies. AMD's x86-64 technology is designed to support applications that address large amounts of physical and virtual memory, such as high performance servers, database management systems, and CAD tools. AMD's x86-64 technology seamlessly integrates into the current computing and support environment, and is designed to enable enterprises to deploy high performance 64-bit capable systems that build upon the billions of dollars already invested in 32-bit software. About AMD AMD is a global supplier of integrated circuits for the personal and networked computer and communications markets with manufacturing facilities in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Europe, Japan, and Asia. AMD, a Fortune 500 and Standard & Poor's 500 company, produces microprocessors, flash memory devices, and support circuitry for communications and networking applications. Founded in 1969 and based in Sunnyvale, Calif., AMD had revenues of $3.9 billion in 2001. (NYSE:AMD). AMD on the Web For more information about this announcement, please visit www.amd.com/8thgenerationnews. Additional press releases are available at www.amd.com/news/news.html. Cautionary Statement This release contains forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. Forward-looking statements are generally preceded by words such as "plans," "expects," "believes," "anticipates" or "intends." Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements in this release involve risks and uncertainty that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations. Forward-looking statements in this release include the risks that AMD Opteron processors and/or 8th-generation AMD Athlon processors will not ship on schedule, will not perform pursuant to their design specifications, and will not achieve customer and/or market acceptance; and that third parties will not provide infrastructure solutions to support these processors. We urge investors to review in detail the risks and uncertainties in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission. AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, AMD Athlon, AMD Opteron, and combinations thereof, are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices Inc. HyperTransport is a trademark of the HyperTransport Technology Consortium. Other product names are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies. |
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