As an integral component of the VIA Vinyl Audio strategy, the Stylus audio driver enables new levels of performance for users of the VIA Six-TRAC

Taipei, Taiwan, 8 May 2003 - VIA Technologies, Inc., a leading innovator and developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform solutions, today announced the new high performance Stylus Audio Driver delivering enhanced performance for all customers of the VIA Vinyl Six-TRAC (VT1616) Audio solution.

As part of VIA’s comprehensive Vinyl Audio strategy, the new Stylus Audio Driver will be offered with all motherboards integrating the VIA Six-TRAC, and as a free upgrade for existing Six-TRAC customers. The addition of Sensaura technology integrated into the Stylus driver will boost support for the latest multi-channel games, and enable advanced 3D sound positioning technology.

“Today’s release of the Stylus Audio Driver signifies a big step forward in the capabilities of mainstream integrated onboard audio solutions,” commented Steve Chen, Product Manager for VIA Audio and Executive Assistant to the CEO, VIA Technologies, Inc. “Working together with our partner Sensaura, and based on feedback from customers, we have made significant strides in the level of support and features offered by the VIA Six-TRAC, while still capitalizing on its outstanding audio performance.”

“Today’s release of the Stylus drivers is the culmination of a joint effort between our respective companies to integrate Sensaura’s technology for VIA’s audio solutions,” commented Doug Balfour, Managing Director, Sensaura. “With Sensaura’s leading technology, the new Stylus driver will offer premium support for gamers creating the most immersive audio environment possible, as well as enabling a range of other audio features that are sure to impress.”

As part of the release of the Stylus audio driver, VIA will hold a competition in which entrants can submit their musical creations vying to win high end soundcards. For more information please go to: http://www.via.com.tw/en/multimedia/Comp_intro.jsp.

For a complete listing of motherboards integrating the VIA Vinyl Six-TRAC please visit the VIA website at: http://www.via.com.tw/en/multimedia/vt1616_partners.jsp. Downloads of the new Stylus Audio driver are available on VIA’s technical support website VIA Arena at: http://www.viaarena.com/?PageID=69.