ATI's Rage 128 Pro Graphics Board Powers HP's Vectra vl800 Commercial Desktop PC.

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TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 2001

ATI board featured in Intel P4-based corporate computer ATI Technologies Inc. (TSE:ATY, NASDAQ:ATYT), a world leader in the supply of graphics, video and multimedia solutions, today announced that its Rage(TM) 128 Pro graphics

The Rage 128 Pro offers 16MB (megabyte) SDRAM (synchronous dynamic random access memory), hardware DVD (digital visual display) video playback, and full DirectX, Direct3D and OpenGL acceleration. The Intel Pentium 4-based HP Vectra vl800 commercial desktop PC is designed for corporate or business users who are looking for performance and the best visual experience on the Internet.

"This announcement marks a new milestone in our relationship with HP. We are delighted that HP has selected ATI as a key supplier of graphics to its commercial desktop PC business," said Rick Bergman, senior vice president and general manager, Desktop Marketing, ATI Technologies, Inc. "ATI's Rage 128 Pro graphics board complements the Pentium 4 platform, while delivering solid value and exceptional graphics stability to corporate customers." "The HP Vectra vl800 commercial desktop PC features ATI's Rage 128 Pro graphics board as an option for users looking for a great combination of graphics features, performance and software image stability," said Bruno Hareng, product marketing manager, HP Business Desktop Division. "The combination of ATI's Rage 128 Pro with the HP Vectra vl800 commercial desktop PC will provide users with an excellent visual experience."

Company Background

Founded in 1985, ATI Technologies Inc. is a world leader in the supply of graphics, video and multimedia solutions for the personal computer and Mac platforms. The pioneer, innovator and market leader in the graphics industry, ATI provides cutting-edge technologies for the PC, workstation, set-top box, game console and other consumer appliances markets. The Company has more than 1,900 employees supporting customers from its headquarters in Markham, Ontario, Canada, as well as from offices in Barbados, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, the United Kingdom and the United States. ATI common shares trade on NASDAQ (ATYT) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (ATY).

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