American Megatrends' AMIBIOS to Provide Support for AMD-K6 MMX Family Processors.ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 1997--American Megatrends, Inc. (AMI) today announced AMIBIOS AMIBIOS American Megatrends, Incorporated, Basic Input/Output System supports the new AMD-K6(TM) MMX (MultiMedia EXtensions) A set of 57 additional instructions built into the Pentium MMX chip for improved multimedia and modem performance by performing mathematical operations on multiple sets of data at the same time (see SIMD). processor from Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (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. ). American Megatrends has engineered AMIBIOS to provide seamless integration with new technologies from the leading computer companies, including the new AMD-K6 MMX processor. AMIBIOS' flexibility allows system integrators to quickly implement AMD's new processor into current systems by working closely with AMI's BIOS engineers. "AMD-K6 MMX processor was successfully tested on AMI's new Atlas PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). III motherboard which has been slated for release in April," AMI Software Sales Manager Mark Huffman stated. "AMI works diligently to provide support within AMIBIOS for all new technologies." The AMD-K6 processor is the first in a family of powerful independently developed processors from AMD. The AMD-K6 is a Socket 7 compatible processor that enables PC manufacturers to take advantage of the existing infrastructure to deliver high performance personal computers at an affordable cost. World renowned for its superior compatibility, AMIBIOS provides support for the latest technologies including USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. , Ultra DMA, I2C I2C Inter-Integrated Circuit I2C Intelligent Interface Controller I2C Intelligent Controller , and other leading technologies. In addition, AMI has developed complete system manageability solutions that work closely with AMIBIOS. By increasing system manageability with its SystemGuru Software Suite, AMI helps reduce the total cost of computer ownership. AMD is a global supplier of integrated circuits for the personal and networked computer and communication markets. Founded in 1969, AMD is based in Sunnyvale, California, and sales and manufacturing facilities worldwide. In over half the computers in the world, American Megatrends specializes in creating superior, system level technologies including desktop BIOS, mobile BIOS, RAID products, motherboards, and utilities. For additional information, AMI can be reached at (800) 828-9264 or (770) 246-8600 and on the World Wide Web at http://www.ami.com . -0- NOTE TO EDITORS: AMD-K6 and AMD are a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. CONTACT: Joe P. Leader, AMI Marketing Manager (770) 246-8600/(800) 828-9264 FAX (770) 246-8790 email: JoeLeader@American.Megatrends.Com or David Frink, AMD Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most Manager (800) 538-8450 Ext. 54360 |
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