Intel Introduces Intel® Express 3D Graphics Card

High-Quality Graphics Solution for Intel Pentium® II Processor Resellers, Intel Product Dealers, and System Integrators

SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 15, 1998 -- Intel Corporation today introduced the Intel® Express 3D graphics card, its new high-quality graphics solution targeted at the mainstream PC market. Based on the innovative Intel740™ graphics chip and optimized for the Pentium® II processor platform, the Intel Express 3D graphics card delivers exceptional graphics performance and quality at mainstream prices for business and entertainment PCs. Available in 2- and 4-MB versions, the Intel Express 3D is available today in single or 10-packs as part of the Intel Products Dealer program, providing a high-quality graphics solution for Intel Pentium II processor VARs, system integrators and resellers.

Optimized for the Pentium II Processor Platform The Intel Express 3D graphics card is designed to take full advantage of the Pentium II processor platform with Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP). Based on the Intel740 graphics chip, it utilizes all AGP 2x features and the Pentium II processor's floating point capabilities to deliver compelling, lifelike 3-D graphics for mainstream PC users.

In addition to using Intel's HyperPipelined 3-D architecture for exceptional 3-D graphics performance and image quality, the Intel Express 3D also delivers fast 2-D displays at resolutions up to 1600 x 1200, as well as full-screen, full-motion video playback, by taking advantage of the Pentium II processor's floating point capabilities.

Quality Solution for Intel Dealers and Resellers
Built to Intel's high quality and reliability standards, the Intel Express 3D graphics card was designed to provide a unique graphics solution for Intel Product Dealers designing and integrating Pentium II processor-based systems for small business users and consumers. Intel also provides integrators participating in the Intel Product Dealer program with worldwide support options, regular technical training and a limited five-year warranty, allowing them to provide a high-quality solution to their users.

Features and Software
The Intel Express 3D comes with Intel's full-featured, easy-to-install software. Features include a user-definable monitor selection program, a color calibration utility, on-the-fly resolution and color depth switching, a self-diagnosis program, and more. It also comes bundled with a variety of compelling business and entertainment software, including Criterion Redline Racer*, Gravity Terra, Cosmo Software HomeSpace Designer and Player* 2.0, Intervista WorldChart* and WorldView* 2.1, Viewpoint LiveArt 98*, Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0*, and Zoran* SoftPEG*.

Intel Dealer Program
Intel offers a comprehensive program for system integrators or other channel organizations that build and sell their own brand of PCs and servers. These programs are tailored to the unique needs of each region of the world and include training, merchandising, incentive and marketing programs, and technical support to help program members integrate and sell high-quality systems.

Pricing and Availability
The Intel Express 3D is available from Intel Processor Dealers (IPD), distributors and system integrators immediately. Pricing is set at the discretion of individual vendors. Estimated Selling Price: $124 for 2-MB version; $149 for 4-MB version. For more information visit www.intel.com/graphics.

Intel Express 3D Graphics Card Features

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