AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) moves directly to the motherboard...............
California Graphics First with High
Performance AGP Socket 7 Motherboard
Supporting Intel, Cyrix/IBM and AMD
Processors
November 14, 1997
STORY CITY--Iowa via Individual Inc. -- Nov. 13, 1997--
Business Editors
California Graphics AGP Motherboards Offer High Performance at
Lower Cost Over Current Slot 1 and Pentium II Solutions
California Graphics today announced an Accelerated Graphics Port motherboard for the
Socket 7 processor platform, the Sunray VIA AGP. Based on VIA Technologies' VP3
AGP chipset, the Sunray includes advanced features previously unavailable in Socket 7
designs. The board supports Intel's Pentium(R) MMX, Cyrix/IBM's MX and AMD's K6
processors. California Graphics' motherboards, based on the new intel LX chipset for
Pentium II processors, allows the company to provide solutions to all current PC
microprocessors.
"The 66/133MHz AGP bus is dramatically faster at graphics throughput than the existing
33 MHz PCI bus--with a 40 to 75 percent speed improvement," said Vincenzo Coccoli,
chairman and CEO of California Graphics. "PCI bus solutions today are unable to cope
with real time, full screen video and high resolution 3D graphics necessary for
everything from video conferencing to multi-window applications, and interactive games
to computer modeling. Speed is the critical factor, and AGP 'turbo-charges' graphics
throughput," said Coccoli
"We are really excited to support all of today's high-performance processor choices,"
sated Greg Moeller, general manager of California Graphics USA. " The Socket 7 board
with either a Pentium(R) MMX, a Cyrix 6x86MX or an AMD K6 processor is optimized to
provide close-to-Pentium II-performance for hundreds of dollars less than present
Pentium II solutions. "
California Graphics' AGP motherboards include the Sunray II Via AGP supporting
Socket 7 processors: the Power Pro II AGP featuring a Socket Slot 1 and the Intel LX
chipset targeting Pentium II processors; and the Power Pro II AGP VIDEO mulitmedia
motherboard with Power Pro II features and built-in AGP graphics and audio. All three
motherboards comply with PC '98--Microsoft's Windows '98 specification, and include
USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectors, electronic temperature sensors, Microsoft ACPI
(Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) for advanced power management,
'OnNow' for instant operation, Ultra DMA/33 for 33 MBps data output from the hard
drive, and a 2000 compliant BIOS. All support high-performance SDRAM memory.
"Our AGP range of products allow us to deliver something outstanding to
everyone--today. As an early development partner with Intel, our experience provided a
head start in designing AGP solutions. We are one of the first to introduce a family of
AGP motherboards, and the first to ensure compatibility with all popular processors ,"
said Coccoli.
The California Graphics AGP motherboards are currently shipping in limited quantities.
The Sunray VIA AGP and the Power Pro II AGP are available in both AT and ATX,
while the Power Pro II AGP VIDEO is available only in ATX. Estimated US pricing is
approximately $165-AT and $175-ATX for the Sunray VIA AGP, $269-AT $275-ATX for
the Power Pro II AGP, and $459 for the Power Pro II AGP VIDEO. OEM and reseller
pricing is available upon request.
California Graphics USA can be reached by phone: 515-733-6800, fax 515-733-5157, or
e-mail: cgpusa@mail.calgraph.com In Europe, by phone: +39 81 661285 and Fax: +39 81
662839 California Graphics website is located at calgraph.com.
CONTACT: Mathas Communications | Carolyn Mathas, 541/899-8435 |
mathas@magick.net | or | California Graphics | Greg Moeller, 515/733-6800 |
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