AMD Expands Partner Roster For Validated Server Program

— Sanmina-SCI to offer enterprise-class AMD Opteron™ processor-based servers—

SUNNYVALE, CALIF -- October 21, 2004 --AMD (NYSE: AMD) today welcomed Sanmina-SCI (Nasdaq NM: SANM) as a new partner in AMD’s Validated Server Program (VSP). Launched in June 2003, AMD’s VSP connects system builders with VSP partners to obtain validated, stable and reliable solutions built on AMD Opteron™ processor-based server platforms from enterprise-class servers to systems optimized for the value segment.

AMD is partnering with Sanmina-SCI, a leading electronics contract manufacturer serving the fastest-growing segments of the global electronics manufacturing services (EMS) market, to provide servers based on the AMD Opteron processor. Sanmina-SCI plans to introduce a new designation of VSP systems, including two- and four-way barebones servers. These systems will feature advanced systems management for enterprise environments, redundant power and cooling and hot-swap storage and I/O.

“The Validated Server Program was a first for the industry, giving system builders, system integrators and value-added resellers and their customers quick and easy access to AMD64 technology in addition to enabling fast time-to-market and a competitive advantage,” said Marty Seyer, vice president and general manager of AMD’s Microprocessor Business Unit, Computation Products Group. “Sanmina-SCI’s best-in-class designs and manufacturing expertise will further strengthen our VSP program, which was designed to include multiple manufacturing partners and offer the best choices to meet the needs and demands of our customers.”

“Sanmina-SCI is pleased to be part of AMD’s Validated Server Program,” said Don Johnson, executive vice president of the enterprise computing and storage division at Sanmina-SCI. “Sanmina-SCI is the only EMS provider to offer enterprise-class servers and solutions to the systems builder community delivering power, performance, manageability and reliability — all backed by world-class manufacturing and service and support.”

Sanmina-SCI will offer a broad portfolio of servers, from enterprise-class servers to systems optimized for the value segment. In addition, Sanmina-SCI will provide system builders with the full array of benefits that enterprise and commercial customers demand, including manufacturing, service and technical support.

About the AMD Opteron™ Processor
The world’s first 32-bit and 64-bit processor compatible with the x86 architecture, the AMD Opteron processor is based on AMD64 technology with Direct Connect Architecture. Direct Connect Architecture helps eliminate the bottlenecks inherent in a front-side bus by directly connecting the processors, the memory controller and the I/O to the central processor unit to enable improved overall system performance and efficiency. AMD was the first to announce the completion of an x86-based dual-core processor design and the first to demonstrate an x86-based dual-core processor for 32- and 64-bit computing. As more solution providers join the AMD64 ecosystem, the industry is approaching the day when 32-bit-only systems will become obsolete.

About AMD
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