LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Silicon Image , a leader in semiconductors for the secure storage, distribution and presentation of high-definition content, today announced that MSI (Micro-Star International), one of the information technology (IT) industry's leading manufacturers of computer hardware products and solutions and a top-three motherboard manufacturer in Taiwan, has selected Silicon Image's second generation SteelVine Storage Processor SiI5723 for its X38 Diamond and X38 Platinum motherboards.
The SiI5723 provides a simple and reliable storage subsystem and is ideal for PC enthusiasts, professionals and gamers who want a practical, high-performance RAID without the need of an IT professional. The easy to use, 100 percent hardware implementation allows users to define RAID policies by simply setting a switch.
"Our second generation storage processors build on market-proven technology and Silicon Image's existing strong market position," said Conrad Maxwell, Silicon Image's senior product line manager for SteelVine products. "We're very pleased to continue our strong partnership with MSI. By implementing our SiI5723, MSI will be able to deliver to customers a more powerful, user-friendly storage processor that is integrated onto the motherboards, eliminating the need for configuration and additional management software."
Based on Intel's ICH9R southbridge chip and using a socket LGA775 Intel processor, MSI's X38 Diamond and X38 Platinum motherboards incorporate exclusive features for PC enthusiasts, including Dual-Channel Pulse Width Modulation to provide optimum power supply, a fanless cooling system, quad graphics slots, X-Fi Xtreme Audio, MSI SkyTel VoIP and true hardware RAID with the SiI5723.
"MSI is dedicated to providing our customers cutting edge performance and features, and SteelVine storage processors do exactly that," said Vincent Lai, marketing director of MSI. "With a simple switch to set the RAID mode, IT professionals and gaming enthusiasts alike benefit from the simplest hardware RAID implementation available. This means that more people will actually use these advanced storage features, and that photos, videos and personal data can be protected for a lifetime."
About Silicon Image
Silicon Image, Inc. is a global leader in driving the architecture and semiconductor implementation for the secure storage, distribution and presentation of high-definition content in the consumer electronics, personal computing, and mobile device markets. With a rich history of technology innovation that includes creating industry standards such as SATA, DVI and HDMI, Silicon Image partners with the world's leading entertainment creators and electronics manufacturers to deliver digital HD content to consumers anytime, anywhere, on any device. Silicon Image is also a leading provider of semiconductor intellectual property solutions for high-definition multimedia and data storage applications. Additionally, Simplay Labs, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Silicon Image, offers robust testing tools, technologies, support services, consulting and product certification to electronics manufacturers to maximize performance, interoperability and ensure the highest-quality HD experience to consumers. With engineering, sales and customer support facilities located throughout North America, Asia and Europe, Silicon Image is globally headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. For more information, please visit http://www.siliconimage.com/.
Note: Silicon Image, the Silicon Image logo, SteelVine and SiI5723 are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of Silicon Image, Inc. in the United States and other countries. HDMI is a trademark or registered trademark of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and other countries, and is used under license from HDMI Licensing, LLC. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Forward-looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of federal securities regulations and is subject to the safe harbor created by those regulations. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the selection of Silicon Image's SteelVine Storage Processor SiI5723 by Micro-Star International (MSI) for use in its X38 Platinum motherboards. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties; there are important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in the forward looking statements. These factors include, without limitation, that the relationship between Silicon Image and MSI may not continue, that MSI may not continue to use Silicon Image's product at comparable levels, delays in delivery of product may affect the business relationship and effects of market pressure on competitive pricing. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this press release; the Company assumes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning factors that could cause results to differ can be found in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's most recent Reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q made with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
