Cyrix Announces P200 PC, First to Break 100 on Winstone 96 Benchmark; Cyrix Advances the Standards For Desktop Computing With Full Line of 6x86 Processor-Based PCs.RICHARDSON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1996--Just 60 days after its entry into the PC systems arena, Cyrix Corporation (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : CYRX) today announced its flagship line of 6x86 P200 personal computers. At the same time, Cyrix announced that its high-end 6x86-P200 system configuration scored a record-breaking 100.5 on the widely-accepted Winstone 96 benchmark suite. "These systems demonstrate Cyrix's abilities in both processor and system design to advance PC performance standards," said Steve Lapinski, General Manager of the Cyrix Systems Group. "As outlined 60 days ago, Cyrix's strategy is to set the performance pace and enable rapid market availability of our 6x86 processor technology for the benefit of all manufacturers designing 6x86-based PCs." Targeted at individuals and small- to medium-sized businesses that use performance-intensive applications, the new computers are powered by the fastest processor in the Cyrix 6x86 family -- the 6x86-P200+ processor. "To ensure the 6x86-P200+ processor was available in systems that optimize its performance, we assumed responsibility for P200 system design," said Ed Ellett, director of product marketing for the Cyrix Systems Group. "Partnering with system component vendors demonstrates Cyrix's commitment to working with the industry to bring best-in-class PCs to our customers." Cyrix's direct marketing organization will begin taking orders immediately with volume shipments to begin this month. The new Cyrix 6x86-P200 systems are built to customer order, and configurations start at $2,699. Operating Systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. All Cyrix PCs are available pre-loaded with the newest release of the Windows 95 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 popular Microsoft Plus! software package at no additional charge. Optionally, customers can order PCs pre-loaded with MS-DOS MS-DOS in full Microsoft Disk Operating System Operating system for personal computers. MS-DOS was based on DOS, developed in 1980 by Seattle Computer Products. Microsoft Corp. bought the rights to DOS in 1981, and released MS-DOS with IBM's PC that year. 6.22, Windows for Workgroups A version of Windows 3.1 introduced in 1992 that added peer-to-peer networking. See Windows. (operating system) Windows for Workgroups - (WFW, WFWG) A version of Windows 3.1 which works with a network. Although stand-alone 3. 3.11 or Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. v3.51 Workstation. Pricing, Availability and Support The starting price starting price n (COMM) → precio inicial starting price n → prix initial starting price start n (at auction for Cyrix's new 6x86-P200 PC is $2,699 for a fully-configured system that includes 16-megabytes(MB) of EDO DRAM See EDO RAM. EDO DRAM - Extended Data Out Dynamic Random Access Memory , 256-kilobytes(KB) of 6ns pipelined-burst cache, an 8X-CD-ROM, a 2.5GB hard disk drive, the Matrox Millennium PCI-based video card with 2MB WRAM (Window RAM) A type of RAM developed by Samsung Electronics that is optimized for display adapters. Although faster than VRAM, it uses the same type of dual-ported structure that simultaneously refreshes the screen while text and images are being drawn in the memory. , the Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 stereo card, stereo speakers, a 15" monitor (1280NI, 28mm), factory-installed Windows 95 and a three-year limited warranty Limited warranty A warranty with certain conditions and limitations on the parts covered, type of damage covered, and/or time period for which the agreement is good. . Cyrix provides 7 x 24 toll-free phone support through the company's experienced technical support organization. The PC line from Cyrix is available today by calling Cyrix Systems Direct, L.P. at 800/340-7501. Customers can also use Cyrix's Web configurator at http://www.cyrix.com. They can then E-mail these PC specifications to Systems Sales at systems_support@cyrix.com, or fax them to 800/340-7463. Cyrix Corporation Cyrix Corporation, (http://www.cyrix.com), headquartered in Richardson, Texas, is a leading supplier of high-performance processors and systems to the personal computer industry. Founded in 1988, the company designs, manufactures and markets innovative x86 software-compatible processors for the desktop and mobile computer markets. The Cyrix 6x86 processor was recently recognized for its performance with awards from a number of publications, including Byte Magazine's Best Technology at CeBIT96, PC Week's Corporate IT Excellence Award and Windows Sources Stellar Award. -0- Pricing Summary Cyrix 6x86 PC Systems Cyrix 6x86-P200 PC, Option I $2,699 -- Cyrix 6x86-P200+ processor, 256K synchronous pipeline burst cache A common type of static RAM chip used for memory caches. After the first byte is accessed, access to subsequent memory locations takes fewer machine cycles than with previous designs. See L2 cache and static RAM. -- 16MB Performance EDO DRAM (256MB max) -- Matrox MGA (1) (Monochrome Graphics Adapter) A display adapter that employs Hercules Graphics, combining graphics and text on a monochrome monitor. (2) (Matrox Graphics Accelerator) A trade name used by Matrox Graphics Inc. Millennium video, 2MB WRAM -- 2.5GB EIDE (Enhanced IDE) An extension to the IDE interface that supports the ATA-2 and ATAPI standards. ATA-2 (Fast ATA) provides faster transfer rates (see IDE for details) and allows for multiple channels, each connecting two devices. hard drive, 3.5" floppy -- 8X EIDE CD ROM drive -- Sound Blaster 16 stereo sound, 2-piece stereo speaker set -- 15", 1280NI, .28mm monitor -- Minitower min·i·tow·er n. A computer cabinet that is about half the height of a cabinet that houses a tower computer. or desktop case -- 104-key keyboard, two button mouse -- MS Windows 95 pre-loaded -- 3-year limited system warranty Cyrix 6x86-P200, Option II $3,299 -- Same configuration as 6x86-P200 option I, but with: -- 17", 1280NI, .26mm monitor -- Sound Blaster AWE32 wavetable A group of sampled sound waves used in MIDI. See wavetable synthesis and MIDI. (hardware, music) wavetable - A type of sound generator often built in a sound card. A wavetable contains digitised samples of real instrument sounds or effect (FX) sounds. sound -- Hi-fidelity multimedia speaker system w/Subwoofer -- 28.8 fax/modem/telephone answering device Cyrix 6x86-P200 PC, Option III $4,699 -- Same configuration as 6x86-P200 option II, but with: -- 32MB Performance EDO DRAM (256MB max) -- 4GB Fast SCSI-2 hard drive -- Adaptec 2940U Ultra SCSI controller Cyrix 6x86-P200 PC, Option IV $4,999 This is the system that achieved a Winstone 96 benchmark score of 100.5 -- Cyrix 6x86-P200 plus processor, 256K synchronous pipeline burst cache -- 32MB Performance EDO DRAM (256MB max) -- Matrox MGA Millennium video, 2MB WRAM -- 4GB Fast SCSI-2 hard drive, 3.5" floppy -- Fast/Wide SCSI SCSI in full Small Computer System Interface Once common standard for connecting peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, etc.) to small and medium-sized computers. SCSI has given way to faster standards, such as Firewire and USB. cache controller with 64MB DRAM -- 8X EIDE CD ROM drive -- 15", 1280NI, .28mm monitor -- Minitower or desktop case -- 104-key keyboard, two button mouse -- MS Windows 95 pre-loaded -- 3-year limited system warranty Cyrix 6x86-P166 PC, Option I $2,449 -- Cyrix 6x86-P166+ processor, 256K synchronous pipeline burst cache -- 16MB Performance EDO DRAM (128MB max) -- 2.5GB EIDE hard drive, 3.5" floppy -- Matrox MGA Millennium video, 2MB WRAM -- 8X EIDE CD ROM drive -- Sound Blaster 16 stereo sound, 2 piece stereo speaker set -- 15", 1280NI, .28mm monitor -- Minitower or desktop case -- 104-key keyboard, two-button mouse -- MS Windows 95 pre-loaded -- 3-year limited system warranty Cyrix 6x86-P166 PC, Option II $2,999 -- Same configuration as 6x86-P166 option I, but with: -- 17", 1280NI, .26mm monitor -- Sound Blaster AWE32 wavetable sound -- Hi-fidelity multimedia speaker system w/Subwoofer -- 28.8 fax/modem/telephone answering device Cyrix 6x86-P150 PC $2,199 -- 16MB Performance EDO DRAM (128MB max) -- 1.6GB EIDE hard drive, 3.5" floppy -- 64-bit PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). video, 2MB 45ns EDO DRAM -- 8X EIDE CD ROM drive -- Sound Blaster 16 stereo sound, 2-piece stereo speaker set -- 15", 1280NI, .28mm monitor -- Minitower or desktop case -- 104-key keyboard, two-button mouse -- MS Windows 95 pre-loaded -- 3-year limited system warranty Cyrix 6x86-P133 PC $1,999 -- Cyrix 6x86-P133 plus processor, 256K synchronous pipeline burst cache -- 16MB Performance EDO DRAM (128MB max) -- 1.6GB EIDE hard drive, 3.5" floppy -- 64-bit PCI video, 2MB 45ns EDO DRAM -- 6X EIDE CD ROM drive -- 15", 1280NI, .28mm monitor -- Minitower or desktop case -- 104-key keyboard, two-button mouse -- MS Windows 95 pre-loaded -- 3-year limited system warranty *t -0- Note to Editors: Forward looking statements involve risks relative to product development, availability of competitive chipsets, motherboards and software which support the company's products, market demand and acceptance, changing economic conditions, competition, rapidly changing technology and other risks detailed in the Company's SEC filings. These filings can be obtained by contacting Investor Relations Investor relations The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors. . Cyrix is a registered trademark and 6x86 processor is a trademark of Cyrix Corporation. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. The Winstone 96 benchmark suite from Ziff Davis is based on 13 actual Windows applications. Other information about Cyrix 6x86 processors and 6x86 based PCs can be obtained from the Cyrix Website (http://www.cyrix.com) or by contacting CyrixFax at 800/462-9749. CONTACT: Cyrix Corp. Michelle Moody, 214/968-8302 (PR) Evan Fitzmaurice, 214/968-8238 (IR) or Hoffman Agency Paula Larson, 408/975-3005 |
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