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As an integral component of the VIA Vinyl Audio strategy, the Stylus audio driver enables new levels of performance for users of the VIA Six-TRAC

As part of VIA's comprehensive Vinyl Audio strategy, the new Stylus Audio Driver will be offered with all motherboards integrating the VIA Six-TRAC, and as a free upgrade for existing Six-TRAC customers. The addition of Sensaura technology integrated into the Stylus driver will boost support for the latest multi-channel games, and enable advanced 3D sound positioning technology.

"Today's release of the Stylus Audio Driver signifies a big step forward in the capabilities of mainstream integrated onboard audio solutions," commented Steve Chen, Product Manager for VIA Audio and Executive Assistant to the CEO, VIA Technologies, Inc. "Working together with our partner Sensaura, and based on feedback from customers, we have made significant strides in the level of support and features offered by the VIA Six-TRAC, while still capitalizing on its outstanding audio performance."

"Today's release of the Stylus drivers is the culmination of a joint effort between our respective companies to integrate Sensaura's technology for VIA's audio solutions," commented Doug Balfour, Managing Director, Sensaura. "With Sensaura's leading technology, the new Stylus driver will offer premium support for gamers creating the most immersive audio environment possible, as well as enabling a range of other audio features that are sure to impress."

As part of the release of the Stylus audio driver, VIA will hold a competition in which entrants can submit their musical creations vying to win high end soundcards. For more information please go to: www.via.com.tw/en/multimedia/Comp_intro.jsp

For a complete listing of motherboards integrating the VIA Vinyl Six-TRAC please visit the VIA website at: www.via.com.tw/en/multimedia/vt1616_partners.jsp. Downloads of the new Stylus Audio driver are available on VIA's technical support website: www.viaarena.com/?PageID=69.

About VIA Audio
VIA has developed a broad spectrum of silicon solutions for enhancing the PC audio experience, including the highly respected, studio performance Envy Audio Controllers found in today's leading soundcards. For integrated audio, VIA's Vinyl Audio strategy aims to raise the quality and standards found on onboard solutions with high quality AC'97 codec and controller solutions.

For more information on VIA's audio products please visit our website at:
www.via.com.tw/en/multimedia/audio.jsp

Sensaura Technology
Sensaura technology is designed to enhance the industry standard Microsoft DirectSound3D API, allowing game players to experience their games with high quality audio in three dimensions, including:

· Sensaura MacroFX™ creates 'near-field proximity effects' as experienced in real-life when objects move very close to the listener, such as bees buzzing around your head or bullets flying past your ear.

· Sensaura EnvironmentFX™ acoustically renders 3D audio environments. Up to 26 different pre-set environments are provided such as underwater effects, sewer-pipe and so on. This technology fully supports Creative Labs EAX 1.0, EAX 2.0 and also I3DL2 as prescribed by IA-SIG.

· Sensaura MultiDrive™ integrates front and rear sound hemispheres with such precision that you will start looking over your shoulder for reassurance that there isn't anyone or anything behind you!

About VIA Technologies, Inc.
VIA Technologies, Inc. is the foremost fabless supplier of market-leading core logic chipsets, low power x86 processors, advanced connectivity, multimedia, networking and storage silicon, and complete platform solutions that are driving system innovation in the PC and embedded markets. Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, VIA's global network links the high tech centers of the US, Europe and Asia, and its customer base includes the world's top OEMs, motherboard vendors and system integrators. VIA is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE2388) and achieved annual revenues of over US$720 million in 2002. www.via.com.tw

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