DIMD news Diamond Multimedia Partners With S3 Incorporated to Deliver Performance Graphics Solution for Value-Sensitive Gamers
BusinessWire, Monday, February 01, 1999
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 1, 1999--
Diamond to Provide Company's First AGP 4X Solution Based on
Savage4 Architecture
Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:DIMD), a leader in PC
multimedia and Internet connectivity, today announced that the company
plans to develop one of the PC market's first AGP 4X graphics
accelerators based on S3's new Savage4 architecture.
The AGP 4X technology allows for the transfer of twice as many 3D
textures versus previous generation AGP 2X implementations.
Furthermore, Diamond's Savage4-based product will take advantage of S3
Texture Compression, or S3TC, for 3D graphics featuring larger, more
realistic textures. Diamond's next-generation product is expected to
provide uncompromised 2D and 3D graphics acceleration and digital
video playback performance for the mainstream PC gaming and consumer
markets at an engaging price point.
"Diamond is partnering with S3 to deliver a feature-rich graphics
solution to PC consumers and OEMs," said Scott Vouri, vice president
and general manager of core graphics at Diamond Multimedia. "Diamond
plans to capitalize on its close and long-standing relationship with
S3 as a key partner to bring performance 3D graphics to the mainstream
PC market."
"Savage4's 4X AGP and S3TC will clearly give Diamond a
competitive advantage in the market," said Rick Bergman, vice
president of marketing for S3 Incorporated. "We anticipate that
Diamond will be highly successful in both the OEM and retail markets
with their upcoming Savage4-based product." With true 32-bit 3D
rendering, complete DirectX 6 support, AGP 4X technology and full
optimization for Intel Pentium III and AMD K7 processors, Diamond's
Savage4-based graphics accelerator is expected to provide the
horsepower to enhance the performance and intensify the realism of
today's mainstream and gaming applications.
Winning 3D Graphics Features
Diamond Multimedia's new graphics accelerator features
single-pass multi-texturing, stencil buffering, support for textures
up to 2048 x 2048 in size and complete DirectX 6 texture compression
for high quality resolutions and photorealistic images in 3D business
and gaming applications. Additionally, the Savage4's unique hardware
texture compression, S3TC, offers high-quality, high-speed graphics in
complex 3D applications.
S3's S3TC technology has been widely embraced by many of this
year's highly-anticipated 3D titles, including Unreal and Unreal
Tournament, Quake3 Arena, Half Life, Anachronox, Expendable and
TrueSpace4. The Savage4 controller is the first AGP 4X graphics engine
on the market and delivers over 1GB of bandwidth through the AGP bus.
The AGP bus provides high-performance for memory-intensive, real-time
3D graphics on the PC because of its direct connection between the
graphics subsystem and system memory.
Advanced Video Features
Diamond's Savage4-based graphics accelerator is expected to
include hardware accelerated DVD playback featuring second-generation
motion compensation and subpicture alpha blending. In addition, the
new Diamond Multimedia graphics accelerator is expected to include
advanced digital flat panel support in selected configurations,
providing a total solution for PC OEMs designing systems featuring the
latest in advanced display technology.
About Diamond Multimedia
Diamond Multimedia is a leader in PC multimedia and Internet
connectivity, providing advanced products that enable desktop computer
users to create, access and experience compelling new media content
from their PC's and through the Internet. Products include the Rio
series of Internet audio appliances; the Stealth and Viper(R) series
of video accelerators; the Monster series of 3D gaming accelerators;
the Fire series of professional graphics accelerators; the Supra(R)
series of modems; and the HomeFree line of home networking products.
Diamond's common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the
symbol DIMD, and its web site address is diamondmm.com. The
Company's Internet music portal site is at rioport.com.
How to Contact Diamond Multimedia
There are many ways to reach Diamond for sales support,
technical assistance, driver updates and general information:
Internet Web Site: diamondmm.com
Diamond Multimedia's Headquarters and Multimedia Division:
408-325-7000; Fax: 408-325-7070
Communications Division (Supra brand modems) Main Phone Number:
360-604-1400; Fax: 360-604-1401
European Division (Germany): +49-8151-266-0; (UK): +44-1189-444400;
(France) +33-1-55381600
Korean Office (Seoul): +82-2-551-2700; Fax: +82-2-551-2710
Japanese Office (Tokyo): +81-3-5695-8401; Fax: +81-3-5695-8403
ASEAN Office (Singapore): +65-353-9511; Fax: +65-353-9510
Hong Kong Office: +852-2262-9518; Fax: +852-2262-9555
Australian Office (Sydney): +61-2-9460-2355; Fax +61-2-9460-2360
Swedish Office: +46-417-40060; Fax +46-417-40054
Latin America Office (Miami): 305-593-8777; Fax: 305-593-2779
Mexico Office (Guadalajara):523-110-1144; Fax: 523-110-0744
Product Support (Voice), United States: 541-967-2450; Europe (Germany)
+49-8151-266-330;
Europe (UK) +44-1189-444444; Europe (France) +33-1-55381616;
TDD/TTY Support 541-967-2451
Product Support (Fax), United States: 541-967-2401;
Europe (Germany) +49-8151-266-331;
Europe (UK): +44-1189-444445; (France) +33-1-55381601
Pre-sales Information: 1-800-468-5846
24-Hour Fax-On-Demand Service: 1-800-380-0030
Investor Relations: 408-325-7476; 1-888-474-3463 (U.S. and Canada)
FTP site: ftp.diamondmm.com
BBS: Europe (Germany) BBS at +49-8151-266333
(to 28.8 Kbps) or +49-8151-266334 (ISDN); Europe (UK) at +44-1189-444415
(to 33.6 Kbps)
Except for historical information contained herein, the matters
set forth in this press release, such as statements relating to the
Company's ability to successfully exploit technological and market
developments, the timing and success of new product introductions by
the Company and its competitors, and the Company's ability to invest
in new technologies and to enhance its existing systems are
forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and
uncertainties, including the impact of competitive products and
pricing and alternative technological advances, the timely and
successful development and market acceptance of new products and
upgrades to existing products, and other risks as detailed from time
to time in Diamond Multimedia's SEC filings, including its most recent
Forms 10-K and 10-Q.
Note to Editors: HomeFree, Monster 3D, Rio, Shotgun, SpeedStar
and SupraSonic are either trademarks or registered trademarks of
Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc. Monster(R) is a registered trademark
of Monster Cable. Viper(R) is a registered trademark of Directed
Electronics, Inc., Used under License. All other trademarks referenced
are the service mark, trademark or registered trademark of their
respective manufacturers. This announcement relates to products whose
introductions are in North America. The product name, contents, prices
and availability may differ elsewhere in the world according to local
factors and requirements.
CONTACT: Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc.
Mary Medeiros, 408/325-7350
maryme@diamondmm.com
diamondmm.com
or
Faiola Davis Public Relations
Andrea Sausedo, 213/933-4959
andrea@fdpr.com
KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS COMED
INTERACTIVE/MULTIMEDIA/INTERNET ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCT
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