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December 2004

8 December 2004
VIA Announces Support from Industry Leader for PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Implementation
VIA collaborates with Broadcom to Enable PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet support with the VIA K8T890 Chipset for Leading Performance and Features...More
6 December 2004
VIA Releases 2nd Custom DOOM 3 Multiplayer Map
VIA Gamers Arena has released the second in their series of DOOM 3 Deathmatch maps...More
3 December 2004
VIA and QSound Announce Licensing Agreement for Audio Technology
Technology partnership leverages high performance line of VIA Vinyl Envy24 Audio Controllers to deliver a spectacular audio experience...More
1 December 2004
VIA Announces November Sales Results
VIA Technologies, Inc., a leading innovator and developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform solutions, today announced net sales for November 2004 of NT$1.53 billion (US$47.42 million approximately)...More
1 December 2004
VIA Focuses on Home Automation and Digital Entertainment at Net at Home 2004
Demonstrates the benefits of x86 architecture in the connected home with innovative residential gateway and media center systems based on VIA processor platforms...More

November 2004

17 November 2004
VIA, Key Industry Partners Kick Off PCI Express Era on the AMD64 Platform
Series of global press events showcase VIA K8T890 Series powered motherboards and systems from world’s leading vendors, including live demo of new VIA DualGFX Express technology...More

12 Novmeber 2004
VIA Enters License Agreement with 3Com
Agreement strengthens both companies’ ability to execute in key regions...More

11 November 2004
VIA Releases PadLock VPN Utility for Encrypted Networking Flexibility
Latest downloadable utility from VIA enables high-speed power-efficient AES encryption on Virtual Private Networks utilizing the VIA PadLock ACE...More

1 November 2004
VIA Announces October Sales Results
VIA Technologies, Inc., a leading innovator and developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform solutions, today announced net sales for October 2004 of NT$1.85 billion (US$55.32 million approximately)...More

October 2004

29 October 2004
VIA Announces 3Q’04 Results
VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator and developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform solutions, today announced financial results for third quarter 2004...More

22 October 2004
VIA Announces Adoption of K8T890 chipset by World’s Leading Motherboard Manufacturers
Leading motherboard partners ABIT, ASUS, EPoX, Gigabyte and MSI expected to offer VIA K8T890 based motherboards in mid-Q4, leveraging the unique VIA Flex Express Architecture to deliver platforms on the cutting-edge...More

20 October 2004
VIA Showcases Robotics Innovations at RoboNexus 2004
Unveils “The Prodigies” as the official VIA team for the 2005 DARPA Grand Challenge and demonstrates new commercial robots from White Box Robotics and RoboDynamics at RoboNexus 2004 event...More

19 October 2004
VIA K8T890 Series PCI Express Chipsets Ready to Support New AMD Athlon™ 64 FX-55 Processor and AMD Athlon 64 Processor 4000+
New AMD64 processors combine with VIA K8T890 Series chipsets to create high-performance PCI Express-enabled PCs that take digital multimedia performance to new heights...More

13 October 2004
VIA Showcases Wide Array of Personal Electronics Systems at ShowStoppers during Digital Life 2004
Innovative systems from Video Without Boundaries and C.A.C. Media, Digeo, Tranquil, and Autocom leverage the high levels of integration and low power consumption of VIA Processor Platforms to enable new ways for consumers to enjoy digital media content at home or on the road...More

5 October 2004
VIA Unveils Details of Next-Generation Isaiah Processor Core
Advanced 64-bit architecture to raise the performance bar for high definition Computing and Personal Electronics devices...More

1 October 2004
VIA Rocks with the Geeks at Gnomedex 4.0!
VIA hosts a live recording event to demonstrate how an everyday PC can become a powerful recording studio with a VIA Vinyl Envy high definition audio controller...More

1 October 2004
VIA EPIA Mini-ITX Powers VESPA-PUTER ‘Raid of the Desert’
Italian Vespa club takes a 2-week trek through the American Southwest with the VESPA-PUTER enabling navigation and live travelog...More
1 October 2004
VIA Announces September Sales Results
VIA Technologies, Inc., a leading innovator and developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform solutions, today announced net sales for September 2004 of NT$1.88 billion (US$55.44 million approximately)...More

September 2004

24 September 2004
VIA Announces K8T890, World’s First PCI Express Chipset for the AMD Athlon™ Processor
VIA K8T890 Series chipsets open up the AMD64 processor platform to PCI Express, providing the bandwidth needed for today’s most demanding applications and the headroom needed for future growth...More

23 September 2004
VIA and LocustWorld Secure Wireless Mesh Networks with VIA PadLock High-Speed Encryption
On-die security features in the latest VIA processors enable AES Encryption at blistering speeds from LocustWorld’s MeshAP-Pro...More

16 September 2004
VIA Announces New Processor Naming Convention
Reveals VIA C7 and VIA C7-M as the official names for processors based on the forthcoming C5J Esther core and introduces VIA C3-M as new name for current mobile processore...More
15 September 2004
VIA Boosts Hard Drive Security with VIA PadLock Tru-Delete
Latest software utility and source code from VIA enables enhanced disk wiping performance utilizing the VIA PadLock RNG...More
10 September 2004
VIA Releases PadLock SDK for Windows and Linux-Based Information Security Software Developers
Easy to use Software Development Kit assists third party developers in integrating support for the VIA PadLock Hardware Security Suite...More
9 September 2004
VIA Releases Custom DOOM 3 Multiplayer Map
Available from VIA Gamers Arena, VIAVGA DM1 further extends this year’s major PC game release to the multiplayer arena...More
1 September 2004
VIA Announces August Sales Results
VIA Technologies, Inc., a leading innovator and developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform solutions, today announced net sales for August 2004 of NT$1.93 billion (US$56.55 million approximately)...More
1 September 2004
S3 Graphics and Club-3D Announce OmniChrome Hi-Def Multimedia Video Graphics Solution at ECTS 2004
Club-3D first to market in Europe with S3 Graphics OmniChrome S4 multifunction AGP8X PC graphics board with TV-tuner, video input and native Hi-Def™ HDTV...More
1 September 2004
S3 Graphics Licenses InterVideo’s Digital Media Applications for OmniChrome Hi-Def Multimedia Graphics Solution
OmniChrome to be supplied with InterVideo’s premier applications including WinDVD, WinDVR, WinDVD Creator and InterVideo Home Theater...More
1 September 2004
VIA Gets Geared for Gaming with Two Exciting Events in the UK
VIA brings the latest gaming hardware to ECTS and plays host to a Fatal1ty shootout, as well as taking part in an action-packed ABIT Hardware Festival in London’s Leicester Square...More

August 2004

31 August 2004
VIA Announces 2Q’04/1H’04 Results
VIA Technologies, Inc., a leading innovator and developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform solutions, today announced financial results for second quarter 2004...More
30 August 2004
S3 Graphics S3TC Technology is Adopted in Sony Computer Entertainment’s PlayStation® Portable
S3TC Texture Compression Technology from S3 Graphics Co., Ltd. is licensed to Sony Computer Entertainment...More
26 August 2004
VIA Releases Enhancements to Open Source Xine Media Player
VIA expands software element of embedded platforms to boost support for hardware-based video acceleration in VIA digital media chipsets...More
19 August 2004
VIA ‘Geared for Gaming’ at Games Convention in Leipzig, Germany
VIA together with Gigabyte and ABIT deliver the high performance platform for the gaming finals of NGL Europe during the Games Convention in Leipzig...More
11 August 2004
VIA Geared for Gaming at QuakeCon 2004
VIA puts the spotlight on gaming performance and system design creativity with new competition at the DOOM 3 launch party...More
3 August 2004
VIA and D-Link Reach Settlement
D-Link Corporation and VIA Technologies, Inc. have reached a settlement on the lawsuit filed by D-Link Corporation against VIA Technologies, Inc....More
3 August 2004
VIA and MediaTek Settle Patent and Copyright Infringement and Trade Secret Misappropriation Cases
VIA Technologies, Inc., and MediaTek Incorporation today announced that VIA and its subsidiary VIA Optical Solution Inc. (VOS) have reached a settlement agreement with MediaTek...More
2 August 2004
VIA Announces July Sales Results
VIA Technologies, Inc., a leading innovator and developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform solutions, today announced net sales for July 2004 of NT$1.82 billion (US$53.20 million approximately)...More

July 2004

23 July 2004>
VIA Announces the VT1625 HDTV Encoder for a Hi-Def Viewing Experience
The VIA VT1625 HDTV Encoder enables a wide range of inputs and outputs for a digitally brilliant visual display, including support for the latest 1080i HDTV sets...More
1 July 2004
VIA Announces June Sales Results
VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator and developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform solutions, today announced net sales for June 2004 of NT$1.59 billion (US$46.98 million approximately)...More

June 2004

28 June 2004
VIA Announces Full Support for Windows CE 5.0
Welcomes latest version of Windows CE, ensures compatibility with VIA processors, chipsets and companion chips aimed at embedded devices...More
17 June 2004
VIA Launches Ultra Low Profile EPIA MS Mini-ITX Mainboard for Flat Panel Personal Electronics
Features onboard pin headers allowing greater freedom of design for slimline digital entertainment systems...More
4 June 2004
New VIA Envy24MT Audio Controller Brings High Quality 24/192 Audio to Notebooks
Building on the acclaimed audio excellence of the VIA Vinyl Envy line, the VIA Envy24MT delivers high resolution, fully featured audio in a low profile, low power solution...More
3 June 2004
S3 Graphics Announces OmniChrome Add-in Card for a True Hi-Def DirectX 9.0 Multi-Function Multimedia Experience
Based on DeltaChromeS4 Nitro, the new OmniChrome is a high specification multi-functional AGP8X PC graphics platform featuring a TV-Tuner, video input, Hi-Def™ HDTV capability, Chromotion™ programmable video technology and hardware DirectX 9 acceleration for the video enthusiast...More
3 June 2004
VIA CEO Wenchi Chen Heralds the Age of Personal Electronics
Fusion of advanced technologies and intelligent design to spearhead this unprecedented drive of x86 into consumer markets...More
2 June 2004
S3 Graphics Steps Up the DeltaChrome Range with new Nitro Hi-Def DirectX9 Graphics Processors
DeltaChromeS8 Nitro pumps up the volume on performance while the all-new DeltaChromeS4 Nitro raises the bar on value DirectX 9.0 solutions...More
1 June 2004
VIA EPIA N Nano-ITX Mainboard Receives Prestigious 'Best of Computex' Award for Miniaturization and Brilliance in Design
World's smallest full-featured mainboard recognized for innovation in speeding up miniaturization of the PC platform for x86 consumer electronics equipment...More
1 June 2004
VIA K8T800 Pro Chipset Optimized for New Generation of AMD Athlon™ 64 Processors with Official Support for 1GHz HyperTransport™ Technology I/O Bus
New AMD Athlon™ 64 processors 3500+ and 3800+ to take advantage of latest implementation of HyperTransport™ technology bus link between processor and chipset to provide unparalleled performance for demanding PC applications...More

May 2004

27 May 2004
VIA to Preview EPIA SP Mini-ITX Mainboard for x86 Consumer Electronics Devices at Computex 2004
Latest VIA EPIA Mini-ITX combines state-of-the-art hardware-based security features with MPEG-4 acceleration for secure, low bit rate streaming video...More
21 May 2004
VIA Networking Extends Range of Wireless Networking Solutions with Announcement of Wi-Fi Certified VNT VT6655 802.11g WLAN Controller
Single-chip 802.11g WLAN controller chip enables high-speed 54Mbps wireless connections to satisfy the bandwidth needs of the most demanding enterprise, public access and home WLAN users...More
18 May 2004
VIA Reveals Details of Next Generation C5J Esther Processor Core With Advanced Features For Securing E-Commerce Transactions
Unveils "Full Monty" of new on-die security and performance enhancing features that include support for execution (NX) protection, SHA Hashing and RSA encryption ...More
18 May 2004
VIA Awards CyberScrub Professional Edition 3.5 First Ever PadLock Certification for Third Party Security Software
New VIA PadLock Certification Program provides in-house testing and support in optimizing security software for the VIA PadLock Hardware Security Suite...More
17 May 2004
Internationally Renowned High-Tech Industry Leader Dr Morris Chang to Deliver Keynote at VTF2004 Taipei
VTF Taipei 2004 boasts a broad array of distinguished keynote presenters from TSMC, AMD, Infineon, and Phoenix...More
13 May 2004
VIA and MoMA Redefine Personal Entertainment by Mobilizing the World of x86-Based Games and Multimedia Entertainment
Previewing at E3 2004, MoMA's stylish new MOMA Mobile Gaming Console designed by Meyerhoffer Studios promises to revolutionize the market for mobile gaming and entertainment devices...More
13 May 2004
VIA Announces Partnership with AceGain to develop secure GameDweller™ On-Demand Gaming Network
Strategically partnered with the new Eve Mobile Gaming Console, the GameDweller network will allow users to instantly get the games they want, play against others online, and receive live updates...More
06 May 2004
VIA Raises the Performance Bar for the AMD64 Processor Platform with Introduction of VIA K8T800 Pro Chipset
Asynchronous bus architecture enables power users to fully optimize their system settings for the ultimate PC gaming and entertainment experience...More
4 May 2004
VIA Vectro VT6205 Certified by WHQL as "Designed for Microsoft® Windows® XP"
Adhering to the quality goals of the Windows Hardware Quality Labs, the VIA Vectro VT6205 offers utmost reliability and superior brand association...More
03 May 2004
VIA Announces April Sales Results
VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator and developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform solutions, today announced net sales for April 2004 of NT$1.52 billion (US$45.69 million approximately)...More

April 2004

30 April 2004
VIA Announces 4Q'03 and 1Q'04 Results
VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator and developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform solutions, today announced financial results for fourth quarter 2003 and first quarter 2004...More
29 April 2004
VIA Boosts EPIA MII-Series Mini-ITX Mainboards with 1.2GHz VIA C3 Processor and More Security Features
New VIA EPIA MII12000 spurs new applications for the VIA Mini-ITX form factor through introduction of innovative new technologies from VIA...More
21 April 2004
VIA and Yamashita Introduce World's First Lead-free VIA Eden Platform Based Mainboard
Accelerating the move to environmentally friendly smart digital devices with lead-free low power VIA processor platforms...More
08 April 2004
VIA Announces VIA Technology Forum 2004 in Taipei and Beijing
Fifth annual VIA Technology Forum to define the industry's next step beyond today's digital lifestyle...More
05 April 2004
VIA Introduces VIA Vectro VT6214 Hi-Speed USB2.0 4-Port Host Controller
Extending USB2.0 connectivity for desktop and mobile systems, with Combo support for multiple options...More
01 April 2004
VIA And Neoware Partner to Develop Future Generation Thin Client Appliances
Partnership to accelerate the introduction and availability of innovative solutions for enterprises adopting alternatives to personal computers...More
01 April 2004
VIA Announces March Sales Results
VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator and developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform solutions, today announced net sales for March 2004 of NT$1.43 billion (US$43.42million approximately)...More

March 2004

30 March 2004
VIA and General Software Showcase Firmbase® 1.2 With Support For VIA PadLock Hardware Security Suite at Embedded Systems Conference
Combines hardware based VIA PadLock ACE and RNG security features with OS independent BIOS and Firmbase for development of secure embedded devices...More
19 March 2004
VIA EPIA N Nano-ITX Enables Designer Digital Lifestyle
Mini-ITX.com announce world's first Nano-ITX based digital entertainment device created by Hoojum Design...More
19 March 2004
VIA Expands PadLock Security Initiative with Release of VIA PadLock Software Security Suite
Builds upon VIA's industry leadership in integrating advanced hardware based security features in the processor by providing a flexible solution for fast, efficient, and ultra-secure corporate communication ...More
19 March 2004
VIA Launches CN400 Advanced Digital Media Chipset
Further extends VIA's industry leadership in developing low power, feature rich platforms for a new generation of Smart Digital Entertainment Devices...More
19 March 2004
VIA Launches EPIA N-Series Nano-ITX Mainboard, the New Ultra Small Platform for Building the Digital Lifestyle
Pioneering 12cm x 12cm standard x86 platform inspires new vision of ultra-compact smart connected devices...More
19 March 2004
VIA and Steinberg Announce Joint Promotion Agreement
Full range of VIA Vinyl Audio controllers and codecs to be offered with Steinberg's renowned audio software to optimize the Hi-Def™ Audio Experience ...More
18 March 2004
S3 Graphics Announces the GammaChrome Family of Top to Bottom Native PCI Express Graphics Solutions
Offering DirectX native PCI Express interface solutions for all segments in Desktop and Mobile graphics will simplify and reduce the cost of adopting the latest generation technologies...More
17 March 2004
VIA Inspires "Music at Your Fingertips" with New HUSH AVX Music Server Featuring DigiFi Wireless PDA Operation
VIA EPIA M10000 Mini-ITX powers new PDA-controlled music server from Digital Fidelity and HUSH for remote management of music collections...More
16 March 2004
S3 Graphics Licenses Performance Enhancing S3TC Technology to Creative
Quadrupling Texture Compression Technology boosts performance in Next-generation Workstation Graphics Accelerators...More
12 March 2004
VIA Launches PM800 and PM880 IGP Chipsets to Deliver the Hi-Def™ Visual Experience to the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor Platform
Featuring ultra low power consumption levels, the VIA Vectro VT6205 raises the performance bar and saves battery life...More
02 March 2004
VIA Vectro VT6205 World's First Low Power Certified, Hi-Speed USB2.0 Controller
Featuring ultra low power consumption levels, the VIA Vectro VT6205 raises the performance bar and saves battery life...More
01 March 2004
VIA Announces February Sales Results
VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator and developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform solutions, today announced net sales for February 2004 of NT$1.64 billion (US$49.1 million approximately)...More

February 2004

16 February 2004
VIA and 4everSports Bring Online Scoring and Communication to the Golf Course
Solar powered TeePods based on VIA EPIA Mini-ITX mainboard to track scores at PGA-certified golf pro tournament and showcase player benefits...More
12 February 2004
VIA Announces KT880 Dual Channel Chipset for the AMD Athlon XP Processor
With its category-leading features, KT880 is widely welcomed by the mainboard industry...More
10 February 2004
VIA Eden ESP Processors Now Fanless at Speeds up to 1GHz
Widespread adoption of new fanless VIA Eden ESP10000 and ESP8000 by leading embedded system developers shows growing market momentum for VIA's low-power x86 processors with world's most advanced embedded security features...More
3 February 2004
VIA Sponsors DARPA Grand Challengers "Team LoGHIQ"
Team LoGHIQ to use VIA Mini-ITX mainboard as the PC brains of their autonomous vehicle in US$1 million race from Los Angeles to Las Vegas...More
2 February 2004
VIA Announces January Sales Results
VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator and developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform solutions, today announced net sales for January 2004 of NT$1.24 billion (US$37.3 million approximately)...More

January 2004

30 January 2004
VIA Appoints New Embedded Platform Distributor for Europe
Leading European distributor Rutronik to offer VIA's cutting edge embedded processors and platform silicon throughout Europe, boosting VIA's growing presence in the embedded market...More
20 January 2004
VIA and ECC Launch All-in-One Flat Panel Development Kits for VIA EPIA Mini-ITX Mainboard Series
Effortless LVDS and RBG panel connector support for VIA EPIA mainboards slashes development time for European flat panel device makers...More
13 January 2004
VIA Announces the VIA VT6421 PCI Serial ATA RAID Controller for Next Generation PC Storage Flexibility
New VIA VT6421 PCI Serial ATA RAID Controller integrates Cardbus support for mobile and compact PCs and Combo support for greater peripheral connectivity....More
13 January 2004
Alienware Selects VIA K8T800 Chipset for Flagship AMD Processor Based Aurora High-Performance Systems
VIA K8T800 leverages VIA Hyper8™ technology and native Serial ATA/RAID to become the leading platform for today's most discerning enthusiasts and hard-core gamers...More
8 January 2004
S3 DeltaChrome Powers CES 2004 Innovation Award Winner, the ApeXtreme, World's First Personal Game Console and Hi-Def Media Player
DeltaChrome Hi-Def DX9 GPU tops the bill of the feature packed ApeXtreme Personal Gaming Console and Entertainment System, providing a true HDTV experience for games, video and digital photography...More
6 January 2004
VIA Announces Establishment of VIA Embedded Platform Division
Unveils innovative Spearhead Platform Initiative to enable PC OEMs and consumer electronics manufacturers to expedite time to market for high-potential next generation smart connected digital devices...More
6 January 2004
VIA and LocustWorld Extend the Reach of Broadband Internet through Wireless Mesh Networking
Proven deployments in industrial and developing countries deliver affordable broadband coverage to both remote towns and major cities around the world...More
6 January 2004
VIA Selects IBM as Foundry Partner for 90nm Production of Next Generation VIA Processors
Next generation VIA processor core, codenamed "Esther", to be produced using IBM's advanced 90nm SOI, low-k manufacturing technology for higher performance with lower power consumption... More
2 January 2004
VIA Announces December and Q4’03 Sales Results
Taipei, Taiwan, 2nd January 2004 - VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator and developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform solutions, today announced net sales for December 2003 of NT$1.54 billion (US$45.36 million approximately)... More

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