Micro Pro Announces Support for AMD'S Multiprocessing Architecture

CLEVELAND, OH -- 6/5/2001 -- Micro Pro today announced a server solution for the new AMD Athlon™ MP processor and the AMD-760™ MP multiprocessing chipset. The LANScape MP Dual Server is an exciting server solution for the next generation of computing technology, as it offers increase productivity and reliability as well as lighting-fast speed.

"Micro Pro is offering an exciting server solution using AMD Athlon™ MP processors with Smart MP technology," said Thomas P'Simer, Executive Director of Operations, Micro Pro. "Our newest generation LANScape MP Dual Server, with its dual AMD Athlon MP processor support, will surely benefit our customers."

About the AMD Athlon™ MP Processor
The AMD Athlon™ MP processor with Smart MP technology is a seventh-generation x86 processor for high performance multiprocessing servers and workstations. AMD's innovative Smart MP technology features dual point-to-point, high-speed 266MHz system buses, which are designed to provide up to 4.2GB per second of sustainable bus bandwidth, and an optimized MOESI cache coherency protocol which manages data and memory traffic. The AMD Athlon MP processor, with stable Socket A infrastructure and support for DDR memory technology, has a high performance full-speed cache with hardware data pre-fetch, an advanced 266MHz front side bus with ECC support, a fully pipelined superscalar floating point engine, and an exclusive L2 Translation Look-aside Buffer (TLB).

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the US Department of Energy awarded AMD an ENERGY STAR® Certificate of Recognition for its energy-efficient processors, including the AMD Athlon MP processor. These processors can help manufacturers meet stringent ENERGY STAR specifications for a variety of appliances, equipment and other products. Products with the ENERGY STAR label are designed to use less energy, save money and help protect the environment. AMD Athlon MP processors are manufactured using AMD's .18 micron copper process technology in Fab 30 in Dresden, Germany.

About Micro Pro
Micro Pro is a nationally recognized, ISO-9002 quality registered computer manufacturer. Their direct relationships with component manufacturers allow for better pricing and, more importantly, better serve customers. Micro Pro is a privately held corporation large enough to bring deep discounts, yet personal enough to attend to every customer's personal needs. Micro Pro mission statement is as stated: to provide every customer with personal service, the lowest price possible, and quick and efficient delivery times.