VIA Technologies has
introduced its VIA K8M890 chipset which incorporates an S3 Graphics DeltaChrome Integrated Graphics Processor core
that meets the requirements of the upcoming Microsoft Windows Vista operating system and rising
high definition video standards.
Enabling support for DirectX 9.0 and Pixel Shader 2.0,
the VIA K8M890 also boasts the Chromotion Video Display Engine for enhanced
visual output, extensive display support including all HDTV output formats up to
1920x1080p, advanced 2D/3D graphics capabilities, comprehensive de-interlace
support and DuoView for enhanced productivity and presentation capabilities.
Support for the latest PCI Express x16 discrete graphics cards allows for
powerful system upgrades and makes the VIA K8M890 chipset a highly flexible,
all-round platform for system builders looking to cover multiple market segments
with a single motherboard design. The full press release is
posted here.