Latest VIA chipsets for Intel®, AMD and VIA C7® processors earn Windows Vista? certification by Windows Vista Logo program
Taipei, Taiwan, 29 January 2007 - VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator and developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform solutions, today confirmed the most comprehensive and flexible range of core logic solutions for Vista-based systems across all the major processor platforms for motherboard, PC, server and device manufacturers.
Five of VIA?s leading edge IGP chipsets have received the Windows Vista Basic logo from Microsoft: the VIA K8M890 and the VIA P4M900 for the latest mainstream AMD and Intel desktops respectively, the VIA K8N890 for AMD processor-powered notebooks, the upcoming VIA CN896 for VIA C7? processor desktop and embedded systems, and the brand new VIA VN896 mobile chipset for VIA C7-M and Intel Pentium® M processors. All these PCI Express chipsets feature the latest VIA Chrome9? integrated 2D/3D graphics processor supporting DirectX® 9.0 and the Chromotion? CE video display engine.
The certification of these chipsets ensures that VIA customers can build desktops, laptops and ultra mobile devices with confidence that they are ready for the highly anticipated new Vista operating system. The testing involved in the certification process guarantees a reliable and trouble free installation and usage of the Ultimate, Enterprise, Business, Home Premium and Home Basic editions of Microsoft Windows Vista.
VIA also boasts leading edge discrete chipsets such as the VIA PT890 and the VIA K8T900 that, combined with DirectX 9.0 PCI Express graphics cards such as the S3 Chrome S27, make the ideal platform to power high-end systems that can really take advantage of the stunning visual effects of Windows Vista? Premium.
?With the much-anticipated release of Microsoft Windows Vista, we are pleased to support it through our portfolio of feature-rich chipsets covering so many market segments, from the highest performance gaming PCs to handheld ultra mobile devices,? said Chewei Lin, Vice President of Product Marketing, VIA Technologies, Inc. ?Our chipsets offer proven and certified building blocks for Vista? Capable and Vista? Premium Ready PCs, allowing end-users to enjoy the full Vista? experience and optimal system performance.?
Support for VIA chipsets is provided in-box with Windows Vista, while additional drivers for VIA Ethernet controllers, VIA Gigabit Ethernet, VIA HD audio, VIA Envy24 Family audio controllers, IGP chipset WDDM drivers for certified chipsets and VIA SATA/RAID controllers are additionally available for download from VIA?s International Technical support website, VIA Arena at http://www.viaarena.com/default.aspx?PageID=2&Type=1
About VIA Digital Media IGP Desktop Chipsets
With all the performance needed for mainstream PCs, the VIA K8M890 and VIA P4M900 chipsets are available now, and boards featuring these chipsets are available from leading motherboard manufacturers and system vendors. To learn more about these chipsets, please visit the VIA website at:
http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/chipsets/k8-series/k8m890/
http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/chipsets/p4-series/p4m900/
About VIA Digital Media IGP Mobile Chipsets
Feature rich and with extended connectivity with a low thermal and power profile, the VIA VN896 and VIA K8N890 mobile chipsets are shipping now. Find out more at:
http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/chipsets/v-series/vn896/
http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/chipsets/k8-series/k8n890/
About VIA Performance Discrete Chipsets
Providing higher levels of performance, connectivity and stability for the very latest processor platforms, VIA discrete chipsets are ideal for high performance systems, and coupled with an appropriate graphics card will enable systems to bring the best out of Microsoft Windows Vista Premium. Find out more at:
http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/chipsets/p4-series/pt890/
http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/chipsets/k8-series/k8t900/
About VIA Technologies, Inc.
VIA Technologies, Inc. (TSE 2388) is the foremost fabless supplier of market-leading core logic chipsets, low power x86 processors, advanced connectivity, multimedia and networking silicon, and complete platform solutions that are driving system innovation in the PC and embedded markets. Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, VIA?s global network links the high tech centers of the US, Europe and Asia, and its customer base includes the world?s top OEMs, motherboard vendors and system integrators. www.via.com.tw
Taipei, Taiwan, 29 January 2007 - VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator and developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform solutions, today confirmed the most comprehensive and flexible range of core logic solutions for Vista-based systems across all the major processor platforms for motherboard, PC, server and device manufacturers.
Five of VIA?s leading edge IGP chipsets have received the Windows Vista Basic logo from Microsoft: the VIA K8M890 and the VIA P4M900 for the latest mainstream AMD and Intel desktops respectively, the VIA K8N890 for AMD processor-powered notebooks, the upcoming VIA CN896 for VIA C7? processor desktop and embedded systems, and the brand new VIA VN896 mobile chipset for VIA C7-M and Intel Pentium® M processors. All these PCI Express chipsets feature the latest VIA Chrome9? integrated 2D/3D graphics processor supporting DirectX® 9.0 and the Chromotion? CE video display engine.
The certification of these chipsets ensures that VIA customers can build desktops, laptops and ultra mobile devices with confidence that they are ready for the highly anticipated new Vista operating system. The testing involved in the certification process guarantees a reliable and trouble free installation and usage of the Ultimate, Enterprise, Business, Home Premium and Home Basic editions of Microsoft Windows Vista.
VIA also boasts leading edge discrete chipsets such as the VIA PT890 and the VIA K8T900 that, combined with DirectX 9.0 PCI Express graphics cards such as the S3 Chrome S27, make the ideal platform to power high-end systems that can really take advantage of the stunning visual effects of Windows Vista? Premium.
?With the much-anticipated release of Microsoft Windows Vista, we are pleased to support it through our portfolio of feature-rich chipsets covering so many market segments, from the highest performance gaming PCs to handheld ultra mobile devices,? said Chewei Lin, Vice President of Product Marketing, VIA Technologies, Inc. ?Our chipsets offer proven and certified building blocks for Vista? Capable and Vista? Premium Ready PCs, allowing end-users to enjoy the full Vista? experience and optimal system performance.?
Support for VIA chipsets is provided in-box with Windows Vista, while additional drivers for VIA Ethernet controllers, VIA Gigabit Ethernet, VIA HD audio, VIA Envy24 Family audio controllers, IGP chipset WDDM drivers for certified chipsets and VIA SATA/RAID controllers are additionally available for download from VIA?s International Technical support website, VIA Arena at http://www.viaarena.com/default.aspx?PageID=2&Type=1
About VIA Digital Media IGP Desktop Chipsets
With all the performance needed for mainstream PCs, the VIA K8M890 and VIA P4M900 chipsets are available now, and boards featuring these chipsets are available from leading motherboard manufacturers and system vendors. To learn more about these chipsets, please visit the VIA website at:
http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/chipsets/k8-series/k8m890/
http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/chipsets/p4-series/p4m900/
About VIA Digital Media IGP Mobile Chipsets
Feature rich and with extended connectivity with a low thermal and power profile, the VIA VN896 and VIA K8N890 mobile chipsets are shipping now. Find out more at:
http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/chipsets/v-series/vn896/
http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/chipsets/k8-series/k8n890/
About VIA Performance Discrete Chipsets
Providing higher levels of performance, connectivity and stability for the very latest processor platforms, VIA discrete chipsets are ideal for high performance systems, and coupled with an appropriate graphics card will enable systems to bring the best out of Microsoft Windows Vista Premium. Find out more at:
http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/chipsets/p4-series/pt890/
http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/chipsets/k8-series/k8t900/
About VIA Technologies, Inc.
VIA Technologies, Inc. (TSE 2388) is the foremost fabless supplier of market-leading core logic chipsets, low power x86 processors, advanced connectivity, multimedia and networking silicon, and complete platform solutions that are driving system innovation in the PC and embedded markets. Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, VIA?s global network links the high tech centers of the US, Europe and Asia, and its customer base includes the world?s top OEMs, motherboard vendors and system integrators. www.via.com.tw
