Via Technologies, Inc. · TWSE:2388
Via Technologies — Investor Presentation (2003)
22 slides from Via Technologies's investor presentation, Dec 9, 2003
Slide 1: 7th Generation Performance Chipset for the AMD Athlon XP
7th Generation Performance Chipset for the AMD Athlon™ XP VIA Confidential and Proprietary
Slide 2: 31 Design Wins
- 31 Design Wins “If you want to pick up an Athlon motherboard any time soon, you really ought to take a look at the KT400 models, Our recommendation is based quite simply on the high equipment standard and the undisputedly great performance with DDR333” October 2002 Manufacturer Motherboard Manufac
Slide 3: VIA Apollo
VIA Apollo ? 7th Generation Socket A Chipset From VIA ? VIA FastStream64™ Technology Maximizes Performance with the new AMD Athlon XP 3000+ CPU, and leaves Nforce2 trailing ? AGP 8X with VIA Hyperion 4in1 Drivers For Maximum Frame Rates in Doom ‘III’ Generation Games ? First to Market Native Serial
Slide 4: DualDDR: Cost Without Benefit
DualDDR: Cost Without Benefit •AMD 333MHz FSB is maxed out at 2.7GB/s, equivalent to the maximum theoretical bandwidth in a single channel DDR333 configuration •Dual DDR configurations for the AMD Athlon™ XP are overkill and needlessly raise the cost of the platform •The key to performance is the ef
Slide 5: FastStream64 Technology
FastStream64™ Technology ? FastStream64™ Technology enables the single channel 64-bit memory controller of the KT400A to out perform the Nforce2 Chipset in 128-bit mode ? VIA FastStream64™ Technology uses an expanded array of pretech buffers to reduce latency in the memory controller, enabling more
Slide 6: KT400A North Bridge Summary
KT400A North Bridge Summary ? Leading Edge Performance Features ? 200/266/333MHz Front Side Bus ? Ultra-fast FastStream64 Memory Controller with 200/266/333/400MHz system bus ? Support for up to 4GB High-Speed DDR200/266/333/400 SDRAM ? 8X V-Link Architecture ? Peak bandwidth of 533MB/s ? AGP 8X wit
Slide 7: Onboard Audio Superiority
Onboard Audio Superiority ? VIA VT1616 Six Channel Codec ? Hi-performance solution in combination with VT8235/8237 SB ? Higher Quality and Fidelity Than Nforce2 mainboards featuring inferior codec Positional 3D solutions EAX 1.0 ? New level of AC’97 codec performance with EAX 2.0 full Sensaura suppo
Slide 8: VIA: Leading The Way
VIA: Leading The Way Discrete VT6420 ? 1st Combined SATA, PATA & RAID - Shipping Controller Now ? Supports 2 channels for up to 4 SATA Devices ? Supports 1 channel for up to 2 PATA Devices ? Supports RAID Levels 0,2,0+1 & JBOD ? SATAlite Interface allowing 2 additional channels with external phy ? T
Slide 9: VIA Modular Architecture Platform
VIA Modular Architecture Platform ? V-MAP ? Pin-to-Pin Compatible South Bridge options ? Drop-in North Bridge replacement for KT400 ? Seamless product transitions on a single motherboard platform ? Faster Time to Market ? Lower Product Development, Validation, and Production costs VIA Confidential a
Slide 10: + VT8235CE
+ VT8235CE • VIA FastStream™ Technology • DDR266/333/400 Support • 333MHz FSB • AGP 8X • 8X V-Link • USB 2.0 • ATA-133 • 10/100 Fast Ethernet • 6-ch. AC’97 Audio VIA Confidential and Proprietary
Slide 11: VT8235 – High Degree of Integration
VT8235 – High Degree of Integration VT8235 South Bridge Architecture ?8X V-Link ?6 Channel Audio ?USB 2.0 ?MC’97 Modem ?VIA Ethernet MAC ?LPC ?ATA 133 ?PCI Controller VIA Confidential and Proprietary
Slide 12: + VT8237
+ VT8237 • VIA FastStream™ Technology • DDR266/333/400 Support 333MHz FSB • AGP 8X • 8X V-Link • USB 2.0 • SATA • ATA-133 • 10/100 Fast Ethernet • 6-ch. AC’97 Audio VIA Confidential and Proprietary
Slide 13: VT8237 – Connectivity in 2003
VT8237 – Connectivity in 2003 VT8237 South Bridge Architecture ?Ultra V-Link ?6 Channel Audio ?8 USB 2.0 Ports ?MC’97 Modem ?VIA Ethernet MAC ?LPC ?SATA/PATA 133 ?PCI Controller VIA Confidential and Proprietary
Slide 14: Unified Performance Drivers
Unified Performance Drivers • Maximum System Performance • Maximum Compatibility and Stability • Regular Updates • Downloads and support at www.viaarena.com • Reducing Support Costs for VIA and VIA motherboard customers VIA Confidential and Proprietary
Slide 15: Performance Highlights
Performance Highlights ? Single Channel KT400A faster than Dual Channel Nforce2! ? Two memory modules not required for fastest performance configuration saving system cost VIA Confidential and Proprietary
Slide 16: 3D Graphics Performance - Second to None
3D Graphics Performance - Second to None 3DMark 2001 SE 1600*1200*32 1024*768*32 10718 15401 10596 Nforce2 Dual Channel 15091 10565 Nforce2 Single Channel 14962 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000 13000 14000 15000 16000 KT400A Test Set Up: KT400A Reference Board + AMD Athlon XP 2800+, 512MB Winbond DDR333,
Slide 17: KT400A: The Fastest Gaming Platform
KT400A: The Fastest Gaming Platform Quake III 196.7 310.6 1600*1200 Nforce2 Dual 196.2 600*480 Channel 309.1 Nforce2 Single 195.1 Channel 303.9 150.0 200.0 250.0 300.0 350.0 KT400A Test Set Up: KT400A Reference Board + AMD Athlon XP 2800+, 512MB Winbond DDR333, Maxtor DX740X-6L 40GBHDD, Windows® XP
Slide 18: Jedi Knight II
Jedi Knight II Jedi Knight II 131.6 130.7 Nforce2 Dual Channel Nforce2 Single 124.4 Channel 90.0 100.0 110.0 120.0 130.0 140.0 KT400A Test Set Up: KT400A Reference Board + AMD Athlon XP 2800+, 512MB Winbond DDR333, Maxtor DX740X-6L 40GBHDD, Windows® XP Nforce2 Test Set Up: Asus A7N8X + AMD Athlon XP
Slide 19: Great Performance in The Toughest Benchmarks
Great Performance in The Toughest Benchmarks CodeCreatures Benchmark Pro 23.6 30.2 38.1 23.5 1600*1200 Nforce2 Dual 30.2 Channel 38.1 1280*1024 1024*768 23.5 Nforce2 Single 30.2 Channel 38.0 0.0 5.0 10.0 15.0 20.0 25.0 30.0 35.0 40.0 KT400A Test Set Up: KT400A Reference Board + AMD Athlon XP 2800+,
Slide 20: Content Creation Performance
Content Creation Performance CC Winstone 45.8 45.6 Nforce2 Dual Channel 45.5 Nforce2 Single Channel 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 KT400A Test Set Up: KT400A Reference Board + AMD Athlon XP 2800+, 512MB Winbond DDR333, Maxtor DX740X-6L 40GBHDD, Windows® XP Nforce2 Test Set Up: Asus A7N8X + AMD Athlon XP 2800+
Slide 21: VIA Motherboard Partners
VIA Motherboard Partners More of the World’s Leading Motherboard Makers Choose VIA than any other AMD Compatible Chipset Supplier! VIA Confidential and Proprietary
Slide 22: Thanks for your time
Thanks for your time. Please Remember Publication Embargo until 4th March VIA Confidential and Proprietary