Following the introduction of the world's first dual-core AMD64 processors, including the first x86-based dual-core server and workstation processor, AMD (NYSE: AMD) announces close alignment and support from the world's premier motherboard manufacturers. AMD and partners have shown a sustained commitment to AMD64 technology with dual-core support for the world's highest performing x86-based 32- and 64-bit processors. A significant advantage to AMD's approach is that the Dual-Core AMD Opteron(tm) and AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 dual-core processors are designed to work cooperatively with existing AMD64 939- and 940-pin processor-based motherboards with a BIOS update, resulting in easy system implementation and deployment.

"When AMD pioneered x86 dual-core processing, we made sure the migration path was as simple as possible, causing minimal disruptions to deliver exponentially more computing power," said Emile Ianni, corporate vice president, Platforms and Infrastructure Development Group, Microprocessor Solutions Sector, AMD. "Today we're celebrating AMD's engineering foresight to make dual-core processing a reality. Our close collaboration with the industry's finest motherboard partners helps users break free to exciting new performance levels." To promote a broad selection of dual-core AMD64 technology-based motherboards, AMD has partnered with ABIT, Albatron, AOpen, Arima, Asrock, ASUSTeK Computer Inc., Biostar Group, Chaintech, DFI, Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS), Epox, FIC, Foxconn, GIGABYTE, IWILL, MSI, Quanta, Sapphire, Shuttle, Soltek, Supermicro Computer, Inc. and Tyan Computer Corporation.