Jazz Multimedia Introduces G-Force 3DX Graphics Accelerator Using S3's New ViRGE DX Graphics Engine; New state-of-the-art DX technology incorporated into Jazz Multimedia's family of graphics accelerator cards

Business Wire, Jan 17, 1997

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 17, 1997--Jazz Multimedia Inc. today announced the latest in their line of graphics accelerator cards with the addition of the G-FORCE 3DX.

The Jazz G-FORCE 3DX incorporates S3's latest 2D/3D graphics engine, the ViRGE DX. Advanced features of the DX include an integral 170MHz RAMDAC and 75MHz EDO memory support.

The Jazz G-FORCE 3DX delivers two-dimensional graphics acceleration, DOS games acceleration, and 3D acceleration all in one high-resolution graphics solution with Microsoft's DirectX architecture. The G-FORCE 3DX is super accelerated with the Jazz custom optimized Xtreme Windows 95 driver for extended performance enhancement that is up to 30% faster than ordinary drivers.

"We are pleased to deliver one of the first graphics board solutions using S3's latest ViRGE DX chip, and the fastest EDO DRAM available today," said Michael Yang, COO at Jazz Multimedia. "Spreadsheets will run faster, video playback will be brilliant and robust, and when you're ready to play 3D games, they will perform better and look more realistic."

"The Jazz G-FORCE 3DX accelerator board highlights S3's and Jazz's commitment to quality, price and performance," said Ramesh Singh, General Manager for S3's Home Products Group. "Combining the performance of S3's ViRGE DX accelerator with the Jazz enhanced Xtreme driver provides end users with an optimised 2D and 3D graphics solution."

Jazz Multimedia, founded in 1993 and privately held, is a recognized technology leader in hardware MPEG, 2D and 3D accelerator hardware. Jazz products include the Jakarta, and the G-FORCE 128, graphics and video accelerators.

The company's world-wide headquarters are located in Santa Clara. Jazz Multimedia may be reached at 408/727-8900. Jazz is also on the Internet at http://www.jazzmm.com . -0-

Note to Editors: Jazz Multimedia is a registered trademark. Jakarta and G-Force are trademarks of Jazz Multimedia, Inc. Other product names are either trademarks or trade names of their respective manufacturers

CONTACT: Jazz Multimedia Inc., Santa Clara

Michael Yang (COO) or Shannon Lursen (PR), 408/727-8900