Insyde Technology: News: Press Releases: Insyde Adds AMD Geode?LX 800@0.9W Processor to Broad AMD Embedded Processor Platform Support

Insyde Adds AMD Geode?LX 800@0.9W Processor to Broad AMD Embedded Processor Platform Support

TAIPEI, TAIWAN and SOUTHBOROUGH, MA, May 23, 2005 - Insyde Software, a leading provider of firmware, system software and engineering services, today announced that it has extended its long-term collaboration with AMD with support for the new AMD Geode?LX 800@0.9W processor*. Insyde's XpressROM?firmware together with AMD's latest processor-based technology will provide the companies' joint customers the ability to rapidly develop highly dependable consumer devices with a rich mix of features and functionality.

Insyde's AMD Geode processor-based XpressROM LX BIOS powers the AMD Geode processor-based designs, providing a cost effective system level solution for consumer electronics, set-top boxes, thin clients, and single board computing products.

"Insyde's embedded BIOS and firmware technology is now available for the AMD Geode LX 800@0.9W processor, the latest addition to broad platform support," said Erik Salo, director of Geode marketing, Personal Connectivity Solutions Group, AMD. "The combination of Insyde's firmware solutions with the versatility and low power consumption of AMD Geode processors offers our customers the capability to rapidly develop and deploy high-performance consumer devices."

Insyde provides AMD customers off-the-shelf optimized BIOS and firmware solutions for the AMD Geode processor family, as well as custom BIOS development and engineering support services. The primary benefits to AMD customers include: ?Off-the-shelf firmware solutions for faster board bring-up and reduced development time; ?Leveraging the unparalleled AMD Geode solutions-specific experience of Insyde's engineering team; ?Cost effective and flexible pricing and licensing models; and ?Insyde's broad set of expertise in operating systems, power management, hardware integration and systems testing.

"There is real opportunity to bring innovative new consumer devices to market by leveraging the AMD Geode LX 800@0.9W processor," said Susan Su, executive vice president for Insyde Software. "We look forward to continuing our strong relationship with AMD as we work together to deliver the latest development solutions to support new development among device manufacturers and embedded system developers."

Insyde Software (www.insydesw.com.tw) is a leading provider of BIOS, firmware and consulting services for companies in the embedded computing, notebook and semiconductor industries. Founded in 1998, the company is publicly held and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan with offices in Portland, OR, Southborough, MA and Seoul, Korea and is represented with sales, engineering and support partners in China, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan and the UK. Insyde Software customers include Acer, Compal, Fujitsu, Gateway, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Inventec, Lenovo, NEC, Nokia, Quanta, Sony, Toshiba, and ViewSonic.

Insyde Technology (www.insydesw.com) develops traditional and emerging firmware, supporting traditional BIOS along with new standards, including EFI Framework. Insyde Technology markets its firmware, software, and engineering services to the embedded systems and server computing markets. The company provides skilled engineer-to-engineer services to support customers throughout project development, greatly speeding deployments. Based in Southborough, MA, Insyde Technology is an affiliate of Insyde Software in Taipei, Taiwan; a Microsoft Windows Embedded Partner; and a member of the Intel Communications Alliance (ICA). Insyde Technology extends its reach through a network of reseller and system integration partners. The Company's customers include IBM, Itautec, Jabil, Kontron, Nokia, Rockwell Collins, Siemens Medical, Telsey, Vulcan, WalkAbout Computers, and Wyse.

*This processor operates at 500MHz. Model numbers reflect performance as described here: http://www.amd.com/connectivitysolutions/geodelxbenchmark. AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, Geode, and combinations thereof, are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.