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Press Releases -
AMD
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Written by Chris Tom
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Monday, 16 November 2009 13:02 |
PCI Express 2.0, 40Gb/s QDR InfiniBand, 6Gb/s SAS, Gold Level Power Efficiency
PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 16 -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMCI), a leader in application-optimized, high-performance server solutions, is demonstrating its latest high-performance computing (HPC) server and blade solutions this week at SuperComputing 2009 in the Oregon Convention Center, booth 2355. These solutions, based on the new AMD SR56xx/SP5100 chipset and optimized for Six-Core AMD Opteron(TM) processors, boost performance with PCI Express 2.0 to double I/O throughput and support 40Gb/s QDR InfiniBand for high-bandwidth connectivity.
"Supermicro's new quad-processor (MP) and dual-processor (DP) A+ server and blade solutions deliver superior performance, density and efficiency to the HPC and datacenter markets," said Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro. "In addition to PCI Express 2.0 and QDR InfiniBand interfaces, our high-quality Server Building Block Solutions feature extremely high efficiency (93%+) Gold Level power supplies and deliver advanced features like 6Gb/s SAS 2.0 storage, onboard IPMI 2.0 remote management, redundant power and cooling subsystems, as well as optimization for GPU computing."
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Daily Deals
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Written by Chris Tom
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Sunday, 15 November 2009 13:08 |
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1.Asus
- AMD SOCKET AM2+/AM2 SUPPORT AMD PHENOM X4/ PHENOM X3 / ATHLON X2/ ATHLON /
SEMPR
2.AMD
- Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Quad Core Processor (3.2GHz, 6MB L3 Cache,
4x512kB L2 Cache, 2000 MHz Bus, Socket AM3)
3.XFX
- Radeon HD 5870 Video Card (1GB, PCI-Express 2.0 x16, Dual DVI)
4.WD
- Caviar SE 320GB Hard Drive (ATA-100, 7200 RPM, 8MB)
5.WD
- WD2500BB 250GB Hard Drive (Ultra ATA-100, 7200 RPM, 2MB)
6.AMD
- Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Quad Core Processor (3.4GHz, 6MB L3 Cache,
4x512KB L2 Cache, 2000 MHz Bus, Socket AM3)
7.AMD
- Third-Generation Opteron 2380 / 2.5 GHz processor
8.Crucial
- 2GB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR3 PC3-10600
9.ASRock
- ASRock M3A785GXH/128M Motherboard
10.HP
(Hewlett-Packard) - Pavilion p6130f Mini-Tower Desktop (2.4GHz Phenom X4 9750,
8GB DDR2, 750GB HDD, DVD±RW DL, Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit) |
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CPUs
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Written by Chris Tom
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Friday, 13 November 2009 14:22 |
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Fudzilla reports that TSMC yields at 40nm are still just 50%.
Our sources are quoting numbers close to 50 percent, and in the semiconductor manufacturing business, this would be considered as extremely bad for a mature manufacturing process.
Globalfoundries and AMD usually transition from e.g. 65nm to 45nm in a matter of months and yields would have to be much better to make financial sense. |
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News -
AMD
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Written by Chris Tom
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Friday, 13 November 2009 14:01 |
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Fudizilla reports on AMD saying that 2010 is the year AMD makes profits. During a meeting with analysts and investors, AMD execs expressed their confidence that they are working to reduce debt, currently running at $3.2 billion. AMD CFO Thomas Seifert said that debt reduction is the company's priority and that AMD hopes to keep as muchas $1 billion cash on hand in the time to come. |
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Press Releases -
AMD
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Written by Chris Tom
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Thursday, 12 November 2009 17:31 |
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2.0 BUSINESS PRACTICES
As part of the overall resolution of the Actions, and without conceding
expressly or by
implication that any of the following business practices are required by the
laws of any jurisdiction, or
any order issued by any regulatory or adjudicative body, anywhere in the world,
or that contrary business
practices would violate any such laws or orders, the Parties agree to adhere to
the Business Practices set
forth in Section 2.0 for the term, and subject to the conditions, set forth in
Section 6.0.
2.1 SALES AND MARKETING PRACTICES: CUSTOMERS
2.1.1 Intel shall not award, offer, grant, pay or extend (hereinafter,
collectively, “ Award ”)
any discount, rebate, or other financial or non-financial benefit, inducement or
consideration of any kind
(hereinafter, collectively, “ Benefit ”), that is conditioned orally, in writing
or through some other express
or implied mutual understanding between Intel and the customer, on the customer
limiting or restricting,
or agreeing to be limited or restricted in, its freedom to satisfy any or all of
its demand for
microprocessors for Computer Products through the customer’s:
a. exclusive use of x86 Intel Microprocessors, or platforms for Computer
Products that
include Intel Microprocessors, in all of its business, or in any geography,
market segment, product
segment, or distribution channel; or
b. limiting or delaying its purchase or use of Specified AMD Products on a
geographic,
platform, market segment, distribution channel, volume, share of purchase, or
any other basis.
PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that nothing in this Section 2.1.1 shall limit Intel’s right
(i) to lawfully
compete on the merits for selection by the customer for any then-current design
award or for satisfaction
of any or all of the customer’s then-current demand for microprocessors in a
manner consistent with this
Agreement or (ii) to condition a Benefit on the exclusive use of Intel
microprocessors in a segment or
channel where (a) Intel is making a significant, bona fide investment to enable
the customer’s entry into
such segment or channel, (b) the period of exclusivity is no longer than
necessary for Intel to receive a
reasonable commercial return on its customer-specific investment in such entry
and (c) all of the terms
and conditions of such exclusive arrangement, including without limitation its
duration and all related
consideration, are set forth in a written instrument executed both by Intel and
the customer. Nothing in
this Section 2.1.1 or any other term in this Agreement shall be construed to
constitute AMD’s
acquiescence in Intel’s right to engage in any of the conduct described as
contested in Section 3.5, and
AMD reserves all rights to seek redress for any such conduct occurring after the
Effective Date.
2.1.2 Intel shall not Award any Benefit that is conditioned orally, in writing
or through
some express or implied mutual understanding, on a customer’s:
a. limiting, depositioning or delaying its marketing, promotion, launch,
advertising,
production, distribution, sale or branding of any product containing an AMD
Microprocessor; or
Intel Corporation
Excerpts of Form 8-K
Filed November 12, 2009
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Press Releases -
AMD
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Written by Chris Tom
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Thursday, 12 November 2009 17:30 |
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AMD and Intel Settle All Antitrust and IP Disputes
AMD Media and Analyst Conference Call Transcript – Remarks from AMD
President and Chief Executive Officer Dirk Meyer
November 12, 2009
Dirk: Good day everyone … and thank you for joining us.
For the past few years, we have been very open in outlining
the major steps in AMD’s transformation into a processing
powerhouse:
• From the acquisition of ATI Technologies;
• To the formation of GLOBALFOUNDRIES; and
• The creation of AMD-The Product Company,
o with a single business unit,
o a reinvigorated roadmap,
o a new business model,
o And a close relationship with a world-class leadingedge
foundry.
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Today, I am pleased to announce the last major component of
that transformation – in the form of a transparent and public
agreement with Intel to create a level playing field in the x86
processor industry – taking us one big step closer to achieving
our bold vision.
There are three key components to the agreement:
• First, Intel has agreed to an important set of ground rules
that we hope will define the path to a free and open market
in the microprocessor industry;
• Second, we have agreed to a new patent cross-license
agreement that gives AMD broad rights and the freedom to
operate a business utilizing multiple foundries,
• And third, GLOBALFOUNDRIES has agreed to terms that
allow them the freedom to operate as an independent
world-class leading-edge foundry company, going forward,
without being a subsidiary of AMD.
In addition, Intel has agreed to pay AMD $1.25 billion.
3
Today marks the beginning of a new era… one that confirms
that the game has changed for AMD. It is an important
milestone for us, for our customers, our partners, and most
important – for consumers and businesses worldwide. In
addition, it represents the culmination many years of litigation
and regulatory engagement.
And we are optimistic that it will usher a new era for our
industry.
We recognize that it will take time for people to understand
how the operating conditions in processor business have
changed – but make no mistake – they have changed.
I would like to thank the regulatory agencies around the world
for their diligence and consistency. Their work has enabled us
to achieve this milestone. We are optimistic they will continue
their vigilance in maintaining a fair playing field, especially with
respect to pricing practices in our industry.
4
Looking forward three keys to our continued success:
- Compelling offerings;
- Access to customers,
- And a winning business model.
We are confident this agreement will remove any concerns
about customer access and our business model.
We look forward to healthy competition with the mutual
respect one would expect between world-class competitors.
With that, I would like to open it up to questions… |
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Written by Chris Tom
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Thursday, 12 November 2009 17:29 |
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AMD Media and Analyst Conference Call Transcript – Remarks from AMD
President and Chief Executive Officer Dirk Meyer
November 12, 2009
Dirk: Good day everyone … and thank you for joining us.
For the past few years, we have been very open in outlining
the major steps in AMD’s transformation into a processing
powerhouse:
• From the acquisition of ATI Technologies;
• To the formation of GLOBALFOUNDRIES; and
• The creation of AMD-The Product Company,
o with a single business unit,
o a reinvigorated roadmap,
o a new business model,
o And a close relationship with a world-class leadingedge
foundry.
2
Today, I am pleased to announce the last major component of
that transformation – in the form of a transparent and public
agreement with Intel to create a level playing field in the x86
processor industry – taking us one big step closer to achieving
our bold vision.
There are three key components to the agreement:
• First, Intel has agreed to an important set of ground rules
that we hope will define the path to a free and open market
in the microprocessor industry;
• Second, we have agreed to a new patent cross-license
agreement that gives AMD broad rights and the freedom to
operate a business utilizing multiple foundries,
• And third, GLOBALFOUNDRIES has agreed to terms that
allow them the freedom to operate as an independent
world-class leading-edge foundry company, going forward,
without being a subsidiary of AMD.
In addition, Intel has agreed to pay AMD $1.25 billion.
3
Today marks the beginning of a new era… one that confirms
that the game has changed for AMD. It is an important
milestone for us, for our customers, our partners, and most
important – for consumers and businesses worldwide. In
addition, it represents the culmination many years of litigation
and regulatory engagement.
And we are optimistic that it will usher a new era for our
industry.
We recognize that it will take time for people to understand
how the operating conditions in processor business have
changed – but make no mistake – they have changed.
I would like to thank the regulatory agencies around the world
for their diligence and consistency. Their work has enabled us
to achieve this milestone. We are optimistic they will continue
their vigilance in maintaining a fair playing field, especially with
respect to pricing practices in our industry.
4
Looking forward three keys to our continued success:
- Compelling offerings;
- Access to customers,
- And a winning business model.
We are confident this agreement will remove any concerns
about customer access and our business model.
We look forward to healthy competition with the mutual
respect one would expect between world-class competitors.
With that, I would like to open it up to questions…
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News -
AMD
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Written by Chris Tom
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Thursday, 12 November 2009 10:23 |
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AMD summarizes todays settlement as follows. * First, Intel has agreed to an important set of ground rules that we hope will define the path to a free and open market in the microprocessor industry;
* Second, we have agreed to a new patent cross-license agreement that gives AMD broad rights and the freedom to operate a business utilizing multiple foundries,
* And third, GLOBALFOUNDRIES has agreed to terms that allow them the freedom to operate as an independent world-class leading-edge foundry company, going forward, without being a subsidiary of AMD.
* In addition, Intel has agreed to pay AMD $1.25 billion in cash within the next 30 days. So Intel will have to change business practices in CPU sales, they can not terminate AMD's license if AMD uses 3rd part fabs, they can not object to Globalfoundries fully being spun off from AMD, and they agree to pay cash. That basically settles everything. |
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