Diamond Multimedia Announces 12MB Monster 3D II Design Win With Micron Electronic's Millennia PC Systems
Diamond's 12MB Monster 3D II Graphics Accelerator Delivers Extreme Gaming Power
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 10, 1998-- Diamond Multimedia Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:DIMD - news), a leader in interactive multimedia acceleration, announced today that Diamond's 12MB Monster 3D II graphics accelerator has been chosen as the premier 3D upgrade option for select models of Micron's Millennia line of high-end desktop systems.
The Micron(TM) Millennia Xi system was accelerated with Diamond's 12MB Monster 3D II for review in the May 1998 edition of boot Magazine and the reviewer noted, ''Xi will ship with the 12MB board, and we are glad we got a chance to see it in action. Zipping through GLQuake II, the Voodoo2 cranked 45.8fps at 800x600, and 66.3fps at 640x480...the faster CPU and system bus do indeed turbocharge 3D gaming.''
''Diamond's 12MB Monster 3D II graphics card, coupled with Micron's Millennia high-performance technology, provides the true gamer an image with maximum detail for challenging gameplay,'' said Scott Holt, senior vice president of sales at Diamond Multimedia.
''Today's multimedia users are searching for powerful systems with innovative technology and Diamond Multimedia is excited to partner with Micron Electronics to provide users such a feature-rich system.''
''One of the advantages of our direct business model is the ability for Micron to work with our partners to build winning solutions for our customers,'' stated Jeff Moeser, vice president of desktops for Micron Electronics Inc [Nasdaq:MUEI - news].
''Diamond's 12MB Monster 3DII graphics card combined with our Millennia desktop products provides customers immediate access to high-performance reliable computing systems at a very competitive prices.''
The 12MB Monster 3D II graphics accelerator can be ordered as an upgrade option in select Millennia models and is available by contacting Micron Electronics on the Internet at www.micronpc.com, by phone at 800/776-4518 or by fax at 208/893-3424.
The 12MB Monster 3D II
The 12MB Monster 3D II graphics accelerator features four megabytes of EDO memory for its Voodoo2 pixel engine from 3Dfx Interactive and eight megabytes for its two texel engines. Monster 3D II's dedicated hardware triangle setup engine enables faster 3D rendering and single pass multi-texturing and trilinear filtering to provide smoother, more defined visuals.
Other key functions include edge anti-aliasing, Gouraud shading, alpha blending, texture mapping and more. The 12MB Monster 3D II is also capable of running some of today's hottest 3D game titles at resolutions as high as 800 x 600 while performing intensive Z-buffering effects.
Diamond Multimedia further enhances the capabilities of the Voodoo2 chipset with its unique value-adds, including easy plug-and-play installation, customizable display drivers with easy over-clocking and performance enhanced D3D software drivers.
Micron Electronics Inc.
Micron Electronics Inc. and its subsidiaries manufacture electronic products and provide services for a wide range of computing and digital applications. The company develops, markets, manufactures and supports PC systems for consumer, business, government and educational use.
SpecTek, a division of Micron Electronics Inc., processes and markets various grades of DRAM products under the SpecTek brand name. Micron Electronics Inc. common stock trades on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol MUEI. The company is majority owned by Micron Technology Inc [NYSE:MU - news].
About Diamond Multimedia
Diamond Multimedia is driving the interactive multimedia market by providing advanced solutions for home, business and professional desktop computer users, enabling them to create, access and experience compelling new media content from their desktops and through the Internet.
Diamond accelerates multimedia from the Internet to the hard drive with products that include the Stealth and Viper(R) series of media accelerators, the Monster series of entertainment 3D and sound accelerators, the Fire series of professional 3D and SCSI accelerators, and the Supra(R) series of modems.
Diamond also markets DVD and video phone kits. Diamond's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol DIMD, and its web site address is www.diamondmm.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: +852/2375-9023; Fax: +852/2375-9021 Australian Office (Sydney): +61/2-9460-2355; Fax +61/2-9460-2360 Swedish Office: +46/417-40060; Fax +46/417-40054 Product Support (Voice), United States: 541/967-2450; Europe
(Germany) +49/8151-266-330; Europe (UK) +44/1189-444444; 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: 800/468-5846 Investor Relations: 408/325-7476; 888/474-3463 (U.S. and Canada) 24-Hour Fax-On-Demand Service: 800/380-0030 FTP site: ftp.diamondmm.com BBS: 541-967-2444 (to 33.6 Kbps); 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: Monster 3D and Supra are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Diamond Multimedia Systems Inc. Monster is a registered trademark of Monster Cable. Viper 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.
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Contact:
Diamond Multimedia Systems Inc.
Mary Medeiros/Dawn Tappy, 408/325-7350 or 408/325-7349
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dawnt@diamondmm.com
diamondmm.com
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