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Did you catch the live Web cast of our Dual-Core
AMD Opteron™ processor
launch in NYC last month?


Welcome to AMD Opteron™ Solutions, an e-newsletter designed to offer you valuable information on current products, partnerships, promotions and much more from AMD and third-parties* that may help you make well-informed purchasing decisions. Comments, suggestions, or story ideas? Let us hear from you.



Now Available: Tyan K8QS Pro with Integrated
AMD PowerNow!™ Technology with Optimized Power Management
Learn more about the Tyan Thunder K8QS Pro, the first motherboard to feature AMD PowerNow!(TM) Technology with OPM>>>Tyan Computer Corporation is the first manufacturer to supply a recommended motherboard that features AMD PowerNow!™ technology with Optimized Power Management (OPM). The Thunder K8QS Pro (S4882) passed AMD’s “recommended” motherboard testing in April and is listed on amd.com as a recommended system component for systems featuring the AMD Opteron™ processor and the
Dual-Core AMD Opteron processor.

AMD PowerNow! technology with Optimized Power Management (OPM) can reduce CPU power at idle up to 75%. It enables the CPU to optimize power by dynamically switching among multiple performance states (frequency and voltage combinations) based on CPU utilization, without having to reset the CPU. AMD PowerNow! technology with OPM lowers power consumption without compromising performance and strengthens the AMD Opteron processor’s performance-per-watt capabilities.

Learn more about the addition of AMD PowerNow! technology with OPM and how it can help to further enhance the AMD Opteron processor as the ideal choice for your datacenters>>>



High-Performance Computing Meets Dual-Core Technology from AMD
Appro is offering FREE SHIPPING for a limited time when you order online>>>The Appro 4148H is now available with the new Dual-Core AMD Opteron processor and is designed to address the needs of high-performance computing. This four-way Dual-Core AMD Opteron processor-powered server from Appro delivers high-compute performance with expandable storage capability and the reliability requirements of a broad range of enterprise and technical computing applications.

This server is ideal for compute-intensive graphics applications such as mechanical and engineering graphics simulation and rendering, scientific visualization, digital content creation and more.

The Appro 4U-4148H will address an even greater range of both high-performance and enterprise critical applications by continuing to work closely with us to help ensure optimal use of Dual-Core AMD64 technology with Direct Connect Architecture.

“We are happy to collaborate with AMD to offer Dual-Core
AMD Opteron processor-based blades, servers and workstations as well as celebrate with AMD the second anniversary of the 32- and 64-bit AMD Opteron processor,” said Daniel Kim, CEO of Appro. “The integration of the Dual-Core AMD Opteron processor in Appro’s HPC blade servers and workstations will improve the overall customer value proposition in 2005 and beyond.”

This four-way server offers you leading 32-bit performance with an easy migration path to 64-bit computing - and if you order Appro's AMD Opteron processor-based 4148H server online between now and the end of the month, Appro will cover all the shipping costs!

Learn more about Appro's high-availability server based on Dual-Core AMD Opteron processors with Direct Connect Architecture now>>>



What Makes Your Data Center Tick?
Playback our May 10th web-based event titled “AMD in the Enterprise”>>>Prepare to explore new solutions designed to overcome escalating power, space, heat and cost barriers associated with your data center in our recent Web-based event titled “AMD in the Enterprise”. Published on May 10, 2005, the first “AMD in the Enterprise” eSeminar, featured Hector Ruiz, President and Chief Executive Officer of AMD answering the question: “Why AMD in the Enterprise?”

Key executives from AMD addressed the impact multi-core technology and Dual-Core AMD Opteron processors will bring to the enterprise landscape. Now, this important online event is available on-demand for your convenience. Log in and hear from Dreamworks’ Chief Technology Officer, Ed Leonard, as he discusses how AMD64 technology-based solutions fit into one of the world’s leading creative enterprises and assist in addressing the increasing demands on computing resources.

Tune in now and learn more about getting to the heart of your data center --and be sure to read future issues of
AMD Opteron Solutions for more details and registration information regarding our next online event.

Check out the on-demand seminar focused on making your enterprise more efficient today>>>

On-Demand: Dual-Core: Revolutionizing Data Center Performance at Minimal Cost
On May 3rd, over 300 people tuned in to hear how HP’s computing solutions based on AMD64, are designed to address the demands for increased performance in the data centers of today with the confinements of yesterday's budget. Performance gains on new technology are often over-hyped and it's becoming more challenging to determine where to invest with server technology – and we understand and we’re here to lend a hand!

Access the on-demand May 3rd event now to learn more about the right server strategy for your organization. Listen to HP, along with experts from AMD, discuss the details of the recently introduced dual-core technology based on AMD64. Experts from AMD and HP also describe new levels of application performance to help grow your business efficiently and with confidence.

In addition to learning more about the details of newly introduced Dual-Core AMD Opteron processor-based solutions from HP, this interactive Webinar highlights:

  • Details of new dual-core processors and platforms, and where they may fit into your environment
  • Benefits and opportunities for your data center using dual-core processors
  • Benchmarks and specifics on performance with dual-core; solution stacks and applications that gain the most benefit from dual-core processors
  • Details of OS and application licensing
  • Performance-per-power consumption advantages

In addition to this recent session, we will continue to address issues that are important to your business via a series of HP/AMD Solutions Webinars. Mark your calendar for July 12, 2005 (11:30 CDT) and be sure to read AMD Opteron Solutions next month when we will provide you with more details and registration information regarding our next online event.

Learn more about server strategies from HP and AMD that stand to have a positive impact on your business>>>

New White Paper Created to Address Your Business Needs: Server Blades Go Mainstream
Server blades are moving from the “early adopter” stage to a mainstream position in the IT infrastructure. According to IDC, this transition is progressing far more rapidly than the industry’s earlier shift from tower configurations to rack-optimized 1U, 2U and 3U arrangements. After just three years of product shipments, blades account for seven percent of all servers sold; IDC estimates blades will make up thirty percent of all server shipments by 2008.

In our newly published white paper, Server Blades Go Mainstream, we examine the issues that are driving the move to blades. We provide a framework for you so you can determine whether blades are right for your environment, and the factors you should consider as you’re evaluating alternative bladed server systems. Finally, we close with a brief overview of the blade offerings available from top-tier and tier-two suppliers of these systems.

Download Server Blades Go Mainstream and get tips and resources to help you make informed IT infrastructure decisions>>>



New and Improved: Your Source for AMD Opteron processor Specifications and More
The web-based AMD Opteron Processor Quick Reference Guide was originally designed to assist in your search for product offerings and technical specifications for each of the AMD Opteron processors currently in the market. This online resource was designed for you because we know you need access to consolidated information on AMD Opteron processors.

Based on the overwhelming success of the tool combined with your ongoing feedback, we’re pleased to introduce an enhanced version of the Processor Quick Reference Guide. New features to the tool include:

  • Product Comparisons: Select and compare up to five
    AMD Opteron processors simultaneously
  • User Defined Search: Search by the processor Model Number or Ordering Parts Number (OPN) in which you’re interested
  • Product Feature Sort: Prioritize product features by sorting as you determine necessary

How does the tool work? Once you arrive at the Processor Quick Reference Guide on our Web site, you will see a list of “Features” you can base your search on as well as the new “Quick Search” option. You can either select options from the “Features” dropdown lists or enter a processor Model Number or OPN (in whole or in part) and your results will be displayed accordingly. To view further technical information as it corresponds to a product, click on the “View Details” link to the processor you want to know more about. If you’re interested in side-by-side comparisons of up to five AMD Opteron processors, simply select the “Compare” checkbox for each part you’d like to compare.

Check out the new and improved Processor Quick Reference Guide now>>>



HP – NVIDIA - AMD: Get Ready to Do More with Dual-Core Technology and Dual Graphics Cards
Join us, along with NVIDIA and HP on July 14 at 8:00am PDT for a special one hour webinar created to provide you with tips on programming for dual-core processors based on AMD64 and deploying multi-display and multi-graphics technology. Our partnership with HP and NVIDIA offers ground breaking technology that includes:

  • The HP workstation xw9300 features the latest processing power from Dual-Core AMD Opteron(TM) processors>>>HP x9300 Workstation powered by Dual-Core
    AMD Opteron processors with Direct Connect Architecture
  • NVIDIA Quadro FX and nFORCE Professional — Do more with multiple displays driven by dual graphics cards. Leave it to NVIDIA to shake up the industry with breakthrough technology in graphics and system chipsets that do more.

Register now, mark your calendar and tune in on Thursday, July 14th and learn how HP’s xw9300 Workstation, powered by
AMD Opteron processors and equipped with NVIDIA’s dual graphic cards, may take graphic performance and visualization to a new level>>>


Coming Soon to a City Near You: The World-Wide AMD and HP ProLiant Road Show
In just one week, AMD, HP and other HP partners will embark on a world-wide tour to bring you the latest in technology, servers and computing solutions from HP based on AMD64. Don’t miss a unique opportunity to meet directly with AMD, HP and other professionals in your region to learn first-hand about all of the exciting and innovative server offerings from HP. Each road show will also feature several hands-on server demos, industry experts lending insight on ways to help improve your IT infrastructures and more.

Access an up-to-date listing of world-wide AMD and HP ProLiant Road Shows and save the date for a show coming soon to your part of the globe>>>



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