AMD Delivers Program Offerings for Freedom of Choice for System Builders with Four New Platforms Based on the AMD 690G Chipset.Stunning Graphics, Stability, Longevity Enabled by Leading-Edge Commercial Desktop Platforms under 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. Validated Solutions Banner SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- AMD (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : AMD) today announced the expansion of AMD Validated Solutions (AVS (Audio Video Coding Standard) A video compression technique developed by Chinese companies and supported by the Chinese government. Expected to provide better compression than MPEG-2, AVS was created to avoid paying royalties to the MPEG licensors, which are outside ) to include four new platforms based on the new AMD 690G chipset. This expansion brings the total number of platforms available through AVS to eight. Incorporating 3D graphics and optimized for the full-featured versions of the Windows Vista The current version of Windows for the desktop. It was released in late 2006 for businesses and early 2007 for consumers. Vista adds numerous features, including improved security and advanced multimedia capabilities. [TM] operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. including the Aero interface1, the new motherboards can help AMD channel partners to quickly and affordably create differentiated, industry-leading commercial desktop solutions with the confidence of longevity, validation and support. As part of the evolution of AVS, the four new AVS-validated and supported motherboards join four existing platforms that combine to offer unprecedented choice in building commercial desktop systems. The new motherboards are based on the recently-introduced AMD 690G chipset--AMD's first chipset with the industry-leading features of 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. Radeon[TM] X1250 graphics. The motherboards, which adhere to adhere to verb 1. follow, keep, maintain, respect, observe, be true, fulfil, obey, heed, keep to, abide by, be loyal, mind, be constant, be faithful 2. the AVS 15-month stability requirement, are designed to provide the ultimate Windows Vista Premium/Business experience. "The ongoing mission of the AVS program is to offer our channel partners a choice of leading-edge platform options, and today's news marks a major milestone in this endeavor," said Ben Williams For the NFL football player of the same name see Ben Williams (football player). Benjamin Philip "Ben" Williams (born 27 August 1982, Manchester, England) is an English Footballer who currently plays for Crewe Alexandra. Williams is a goalkeeper. , vice president, Commercial Strategy and Solutions, AMD. "We've removed much of the guesswork and time of building, selling and supporting commercial desktop computers based on AMD64 technology by providing AMD validated and tested platforms from four leading vendors." Motherboard providers Asus International, EliteGroup Computer Systems (ECS See eComStation. ), Micro-Star International (MSI MSI: see integrated circuit. (1) (MicroSoft Installer) See Windows Installer. (2) (Medium Scale Integration) Between 100 and 3,000 transistors on a chip. See SSI, LSI, VLSI and ULSI. ), as well as new participant Gigabyte Technology, now offer AVS commercial desktop platforms to the channel. The new platforms join four existing AVS--socket AM2 motherboards leveraging the AVS commercial stable infrastructure--to offer system builders flexibility in design with the confidence of longevity. Members of the AMD Solution Provider Program receive the benefits of AVS, including: * Telephone technical support for AVS motherboards * Motherboard return service * Access to the online Solution Provider Support site 24 x 7 "EQUUS Computer Systems Equus Computer Systems, Inc. is an American computer hardware and services company based in Minnetonka, Minnesota. It is the leading supplier of whitebox computers to the value-added reseller channel[1] commends AMD for helping us accelerate our time to market with commercial desktop solutions based on the latest AMD64 technology through AMD Validated Solutions," said Joe Toste, vice president, Sales and Marketing for EQUUS Computer Systems. "A one-stop, comprehensive experience for service and support further reduces barriers to the market and aids our ability to offer differentiated solutions that address our customers' desire for simplified PC management in their businesses." AMD 690 Series chipsets are designed to deliver a rich Windows Vista Premium experience, handling the Aero user interface and demanding workloads with ease. Delivering a highly stable and reliable experience for commercial use, businesses have the peace of mind of a highly capable platform. Coupled with the latest AMD processors, the AMD 690 Series chipsets offer an exceptional experience in today's graphics and video applications on an integrated platform. For the first time ever on an AMD chipset, the AMD 690 Series features ATI Avivo[TM] technology for the most vibrant images and smoothest video playback for multimedia applications for the office. With more display choices than ever before, the AMD 690 Series is the first chipset with integrated HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) A digital interface for audio and video signals designed as a single-cable solution for home theater and consumer electronics equipment. and an integrated DVI (1) (Digital Video Interactive) An earlier compression technique that provided up to 72 minutes of full-screen video on a CD-ROM. Acquired by Intel in 1988 from RCA's Sarnoff Research labs, Princeton, NJ, DVI never caught on. output, making the AMD 690 chipset the platform of choice for commercial applications. For more information, visit www.amd.com/validated. About AMD Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) is a leading global provider of innovative processing solutions in the computing, graphics and consumer electronics markets. AMD is dedicated to driving open innovation, choice and industry growth by delivering superior customer-centric solutions that empower consumers and businesses worldwide. For more information, visit www.amd.com. AMD, the AMD Arrow logo and combinations thereof, Radeon, and ATI Avivo are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Vista is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other jurisdictions. Other names are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. (1) On PCs configured to Microsoft Windows Vista[TM] Premium system requirements, this product supports the Premium Windows Aero User Experience within: Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Enterprise. 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