Enhanced AMD chipset for notebooks

SUNNYVALE

MARCH 29, 2007

AMD has announced the launch of its M690 chipset for notebook PCs.

The new AMD M690 motherboard GPU technology is powered with AMD Turion 64 X2
dual-core mobile technology. It enables global OEMs to design notebook PCs that
provide users with better graphics and connectivity performance, increased
energy efficiency for extended battery life and extraordinary overall value, AMD
said in a statement.

"With AMD's graphics engine expertise and our mobile processor
leadership, AMD delivers a cohesive mobile platform for commercial and consumer
customers that demand the Windows Vista Premium experience on the go," said
Phil Eisler, corporate vice president and general manager, AMD Chipset Division.
"AMD CPU and GPU technologies work in tandem to deliver increased battery
life for mobile workers and consumers who demand a superior graphics and
multimedia experience wherever the road takes them."

To ensure longer battery life, the AMD M690 incorporates innovative memory
technology known as Display Cache, designed to allow the CPU to operate in
low-power mode without accessing system memory. This platform-level innovation
coupled with the energy efficient processor design of AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core
mobile technology extends battery life by up to 30 minutes over previous AMD
mobile technologies.

The AMD M690 with ATI Radeon X1200 series graphics processor delivers access
to any of the visually rich features found in Windows Vista and strong gaming
performance.

As the first mobile AMD chipset to support ATI Avivo technology and
integrated HDMI and DVI connectivity options1, the AMD M690 series provides
smooth video playback and vivid images for all multimedia applications,
including high-definition content, an AMD statement said.