VIA Launches Aggressive Audio Strategy with Release of VIA Envy24HT Audio Controller

VIA Launches Aggressive Audio Strategy with Release of
VIA Envy24HT Audio Controller

VIA joins with leading partners to launch the Envy24HT
high-end solution, demonstrating the power of audio in enhancing the PC
experience.

Taipei, Taiwan, 3 June 2002 - VIA Technologies, Inc., a
leading innovator and developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform
solutions, today announced the release of the VIA Envy24HT, a new high
performance Audio Controller with superior recording and playback features that
marks a new level in PC audio performance.

Building upon the professional sound technology of
ICEnsemble, acquired by VIA in 2000, VIA has developed a wide range of audio
solutions that covers all market segments. Working closely with leading audio
companies such as M-Audio, TerraTec, Altec Lansing, and ESI, VIA is developing
innovative new technologies that will drive the standards of PC audio.

"The transition of the PC into a Digital Multimedia
Platform has positioned high quality audio as an essential feature of today's
computers," commented Steve Chen, Executive Assistant to the CEO, VIA
Technologies, Inc. "With the VIA Envy24HT audio controller, our valued partners
can create leading edge solutions for sound card and professional applications
that will greatly extend the multimedia capabilities of the PC platform and
enhance the user's experience."

The Envy24HT PCI multi-channel audio controller is a no
compromise PCI solution that brings professional studio quality sound to the
home PC user. With 24-bit resolution and sampling rates up to 192kHz, the VIA
Envy24HT enables the highest recording quality in its class, and provides two
inputs and 10 outputs that connect to the latest 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound
systems for perfect home theatre performance.

VIA has developed a broad spectrum of silicon solutions
for enhancing the PC audio experience, including the highly respected, studio
performance Envy24 audio controller that enables 12 inputs and 12 outputs with a
36-bit wide digital mixer. VIA also offers a range of AC'97 audio codecs, such
as the stereo output VIA VT1612A with an integrated S/PDIF interface for digital
audio connections to the latest devices, and the superior performance VIA VT1616
6-channel audio codec that enables theatre quality sound in both
audio-on-motherboard and high-end soundcard applications.

Partner Endorsements of Envy24 Controllers

M-Audio Inc.

"The combination of VIA's Envy24 controller and
M-Audio's PCI solutions enable studio quality 24/96 performance with a wide
range of low latency inputs and outputs. Together with VIA, M-Audio forges ahead
creating high performance audio solutions that are redefining the professional
and home studio alike."

Imerge Ltd.

"VIA Envy24 controllers enable top of the line audio
performance and connectivity options allowing Imerge to develop powerful audio
solutions such as the AX audio server reference platform."

TerraTec ProAudio, Inc.

"TerraTec is excited to see VIA's continuous dedication
to Pro-sumer Audio. With the new Envy24HT another milestone is set, taking the
next generation audio - name it 4G sound - to everybody's PC. The Envy 24HT
makes an audio experience available to everybody which previously was only used
and affordable by audio business professionals and musicians."

JV Pronan Co.

"The VIA Envy24 sets the standard for all other
controller to try and live up to. In partnering with VIA, JV Pronan ensures that
we can provide our customers with outstanding audio performance" .

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