Epson Selects Diamond's SupraExpress 56 Modems

Business Wire, July 14, 1997

VANCOUVER, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 14, 1997--

Diamond Multimedia's K56flex Modems Provide Epson

Computers with Reliable, High-Speed Internet Connectivity

Diamond Multimedia Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: DIMD), a leader in the Internet multimedia acceleration market, today announced that its SupraExpress 56i modem for windows-based computers is currently shipping with Epson's new Vividy series of computers in Japan.

Epson's new Vividy VM2300 PC with Diamond SupraExpress 56i delivers a complete color imaging solution to end users and is now available through leading PC retail stores in Japan.

Diamond Multimedia designed the SupraExpress(TM) 56i analog internal modem from the ground up to provide data download speeds of up to 56,000 bits per second (bps). Easily upgradeable over the Internet to the latest firmware revisions, SupraExpress 56 modems also include static RAM for accelerated processing, high-speed data line drivers for up to 230 Kbps throughput, and a new phone line interface for clear signal reception. In addition, SupraExpress 56 modems incorporate Rockwell and Lucent's K56flex technology, which is broadly supported by major industry leaders such as Ascend, Cisco, Compaq and Hewlett Packard.

"Diamond has a strong record of being an early provider of innovative features and technology," said Haruo Kuribayashi, sales promoter of Epson Hanbai Co. Ltd. "Diamond's award-winning SupraExpress 56 modems are optimized for high-speed downloads from the Web and are the perfect complement to Epson's state of the art multimedia Vividy PC."

"Diamond has a long-standing relationship with Epson and welcomes the opportunity to deliver innovative 56,000 bps technology to PC users in Japan," said Jim Cady, vice president and general manager for Diamond Multimedia's Communications Division. "Diamond's SupraExpress 56i modem was designed from the ground up to deliver easy online upgradeability and to optimize K56flex performance."

Diamond Multimedia

Diamond Multimedia is driving the Internet multimedia market by providing interactivity and connectivity solutions for home, business and professional desktop computer users, enabling them to create, access and experience compelling new media content from their desktops and through the Internet. Diamond accelerates multimedia from the Internet to the hard drive with products that include the Stealth series of media accelerators, the Monster series of entertainment 3D and sound accelerators, the Fire series of professional 3D and SCSI accelerators, and the Supra(R) series of modems. Diamond also markets DVD and video phone kits. Diamond's common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol DIMD, and its web site address is www.diamondmm.com .

How to Contact Diamond Multimedia

There are many ways to reach Diamond for sales support, technical assistance, driver updates and general information:

Internet Web Site: http://www.diamondmm.com

Diamond Multimedia's Headquarters and Audio-Visual Systems Division: 408-325-7000; Fax: 408-325-7070

Communications Division (Supra brand modems) Main Phone Number: 360-604-1400; Fax: 360-604-1401

European Division (Germany): 49-8151-266-0; (UK): 44-1189-444400; (France) 33-1-47561157

Korean Office (Seoul): 82-2-551-2700; Fax: 82-2-551-2710

Japanese Office (Tokyo): 81-3-5695-8401; Fax: 81-3-5695-8403

ASEAN Office (Singapore): 65-353-9511; Fax: 65-353-9510

Hong Kong Office: 852-2375-9023; Fax: 852-2375-9021

Support Information Line for Communications: 1-800-774-4965

Product Support (Voice), Audio-Visual Systems: 408-325-7100; Communications: 541-967-2450; Europe (Germany) 49- 8151-266-330; Europe (UK) 44-1189-444444; ISDN Support Center 408-325-7110; Fire GL Support Center 408-325-7120; TDD/TTY Support 541-967-2451

Product Support (Fax), Audio-Visual Systems: 408-325-7171; Communications: 541-967-2401; Europe (Germany) 49- 8151-266-331; Europe (UK): 44-1189-444445; (France) 33-1-47561139

Pre-sales Information, Audio-Visual Systems: 1-800-468-5846;

Communications: 1-800-727-8772

Investor Relations: 888-474-3463

24-Hour Fax-On-Demand Service, Audio-Visual Systems: 1-800-380-0030; Communications: 541-967-0072

FTP sites: ftp.diamondmm.com; or Supra: ftp.supra.com

BBS for Audio-Visual Systems 408-325-7080 (to 14.4 Kbps) or 408-325-7175 (to 28.8 Kbps) or 408-383-0551 (ISDN); Communications BBS: 541-967-2444; Europe (Germany) BBS at 49-8151-266333 (to 28.8 Kbps) or 49-8151-266334 (ISDN); Europe (UK) at 44-1189-444415 (to 33.6 Kbps) -0-

Monster 3D and Supra are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Diamond Multimedia Systems Inc. All other trademarks referenced are the service mark, trademark or registered trademark of their respective manufacturers. This announcement relates to products whose launch are in the United States of America. The product names contents, prices and availability may differ elsewhere in the world according to local factors and requirements.

Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, such as statements relating to the company's ability to successfully exploit technological and market developments, the timing and success of new product introductions by the company and its competitors, and the company's ability to invest in new technologies and to enhance its existing systems are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the impact of competitive products and pricing and alternative technological advances, the timely and successful development and market acceptance of new products and upgrades to existing products, and other risks as detailed from time to time in Diamond Multimedia's SEC filings, including its most recent Forms 10-K and 10-Q.