VIA Joint Venture S3Graphics Launches Certified Partner
Program for Mainstream Graphics Processor SavageXPTM Family
S3Graphics Certified Partners Program Gains Momentum at
Computex with Leading Board Suppliers for SavageXP Graphics Processor Family
Fremont, California, 3 June 2002- S3 Graphics, Inc.
today announced the launch of their first Certified Partner Program. The program
provides for a formal structured working relationship with selected leading PC
Graphics solution providers, ensuring highest quality technical exchange and
smooth product introduction.
Certified partners will enjoy the benefits of S3Graphics
proven OEM commercial grade support, every new design will be reviewed in detail
to ensure consistent quality standards. End users and system builder can be
assured that every certified partner product is backed by S3Graphics heritage of
over a decade of technology experience.
Tyan Computer Corporation becomes the first Certified
Partner with the introduction of their exciting new Tachyon(tm) G3300 graphics
board, featuring the S3Graphics SavageXP graphics processor. Tyan brings their
long-standing reputation for performance, reliability and stability to the
growing graphics card market.
Other Certified Partners at Computex include Gigabyte
Technology Co., Ltd., C.P. Technology Co., Ltd., Soyo Computer, Inc., Pine
Technology Holdings Ltd., Sunrich Technology Ltd., Geniman International Ltd.
And Manli Technology Co., Ltd., with other companies joining the Program soon.
"Our Certified Partner Program and SavageXP is the
confirmation of S3Graphics' continued commitment to the mainstream desktop
graphics market" said Dr. Gerry Liu, Vice President of Marketing, S3 Graphics,
Inc. "The SavageXP is a perfect fit for today's demanding mainstream graphics
market segment, offering complete video graphics functions with the best
performance for value in its class."
Configured with a 64MB frame buffer, the SavageXP
features high performance 128bit DDR memory interface, with over 5.7 GB/s memory
bandwidth. Hardware transform and lighting geometry processing feeds a feature
rich quad texture graphics architecture. Focusing on high-quality video
functions including
DVI and TV-Out, the SavageXP also integrates the
S3Graphics Duo-View(tm)
Plus supporting Microsoft® Windows® XP extended desktop
on permutations of multi-display options. Advance power management features
supports low acoustic fan-less designs. Extensive driver support ensures
compatibility with latest operating systems.
About S3 Graphics, Inc.
S3 Graphics, Inc. ("S3 Graphics") is a joint venture
between VIA Technologies, Inc and SONICblue (NASDAQ: SBLU) specializing in
providing the complete graphics solution for PCs, including the SuperSavage(tm)
discrete and ProSavage integrated graphics chipsets for the mobile and desktop
markets. S3 Graphics has already shipped a number of joint venture products
including ProSavage(tm) PM133 and KM133; ProSavage8 PM266, KM266 and P4M266 for
the integrated desktop market and ProSavage(tm) PN133 and KN133; ProSavage8
PN266, KN266 and P4N266 for the mobile market. With a long-term commitment to
developing advanced graphics processors, S3 Graphics continues to expand its
market presence for mobile and desktop PCs.
www.s3graphics.com
About VIA Technologies, Inc.
VIA Technologies, Inc. is a leading innovator and
developer of PC core logic chipsets, microprocessors, and multimedia,
communications, optical media and networking chips. VIA delivers value to the PC
industry by designing, marketing, and selling high-performance VIA Apollo core
logic chipsets for the full range of PC platforms, and cost-effective VIA C3(tm)
processors for Value PCs and Internet Appliances, as well as developing complete
solutions for the PC platform through its VPSD Business Unit. Its customers
include the world's top OEMs, mainboard manufacturers, and system integrators.
VIA is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, at the center of the Greater China
high-tech manufacturing engine, and has branch offices in the US, China and
Europe. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE2388), and
achieved annual revenues of nearly US$1 billion in 2001. Additional information
can be found at
www.via.com.tw.
