Thursday, March 1, 2007
Bringing together the combined strengths of its CPU and platform technology with the features of ATI’s popular Radeon X1250 graphics processing unit (GPU), Sunnyvale, Calif.-based microprocessor supplier Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) today unveiled the AMD 690 series chipset.
Dirk Meyer, AMD president and COO said in a statement, “As a result of the ATI merger, AMD is delivering innovative platforms for the commercial and consumer markets featuring best of breed performance, visual computing experience, energy efficiency and stability.”
“With the launch of the AMD 690 series chipset, AMD is delivering on the commitment we made to our customers, channel partners and end users to bring to them customer-centric innovation. Our largest global customers are already committed to offering AMD 690 series-based solutions, and more than 30 motherboard designs will be available,” he continued.
AMD says the 690 series chipset combines ATI Radeon X1250 graphics into its design to ensure “The Ultimate Visual Experience” for Windows Vista.
The new visually rich 3D Windows Aero user interface built into Windows Vista Premium and Business editions allows multitasking between applications.
The AMD 690 series chipset is meant to deliver the power to make new features like Windows Flip and Windows Flip 3D an integral part of every business day, the company says.
AMD’s chipset, CPU and GPU hardware and software teams worked together to optimize the AMD 690 platform to provide stability and image quality that the company expects will support select platforms in the AMD Validated Solutions program.
Other features of the chipset include an energy-efficient design, a compact package suitable for multiple form factors and configurations, and support for up to four monitors with the addition of a dual-DVI ATI Radeon graphics card.
Also, AMD noted that the 690 family is the first AMD chipset with ATI graphics that supports ATI Avivo technology, providing smooth video playback and true-to-life images for all multimedia, including high-definition content. The AMD 690 series chipset contains integrated HDMI and a separate DVI output. Protected content can also be played through on-chip HDCP support, making this chipset an incredible multimedia platform, AMD believes.
The AMD 690 series chipset will be widely available from AMD partners and system integrators.
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