VIA Envy24HT-S based Soundcards now available through CompUSA™, Micro Center™ and Datavision™ outlets across the US, delivering 8-channel performance with crisp bit-for-bit accurate fidelity that only VIA Envy controllers can deliver

Taipei, Taiwan, 15 September 2003 - VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator and developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform solutions, today announced the VIA Envy24HT-S Audio Controller that is powering a new generation of high fidelity soundcards with the best feature set in their class.

The VIA Envy24HT-S Audio Controller is tailored for the mainstream soundcard market with leading feature support for the latest 8-channel DVD audio tracks enabling perfect home theatre performance. With support for 24-bit 192kHz digital inputs and outputs, and 20-bit/48KHz analog connections, soundcards based on the VIA Envy24HT-S will enable the highest level of format support, lightning gaming performance, and stellar audio quality.

“For VIA Audio, the Envy24HT-S really completes our product line-up,” commented Steve Chen, Executive Assistant to the CEO, VIA Technologies, Inc. “With solutions ranging from the Envy24 at the very high end, to our Vinyl Audio solutions like the Envy24PT and Six-TRAC, the Envy24HT- S further demonstrates VIA’s commitment to the audio market in delivering features and performance that are accessible to a wider range of PC users.”

Soundcards based on the VIA Envy24HT-S will be available immediately for purchase. In the U.S., cards developed by Mad Dog Multimedia™ are already on sale in CompUSA, Micro Center, and Datavision stores across the country; Chaintech will be offering their AV-710 Soundcard online at http://www.newegg.com, while in the Asia Pacific region, AVLabs™ will also be offering cards featuring the VIA Envy24HT-S Audio Controller.

Pricing and Availability

Envy24HT-S pricing available upon request

Chaintech’s AV-710 Soundcard is priced at US$27.00 through http://www.newegg.com.

About Mad Dog Multimedia, Inc.

Established in 2001, Mad Dog Multimedia, Inc. has become a leading manufacturer and a supplier of NVIDIA based graphic cards, digital sound cards and optical storage devices sold through major Retail Chains. In addition, the company has launched a complete line of PC accessories oriented towards the PC enthusiast sold under the brand name “Techie Toyz.” The company is proud of the fact that its success has come through its driving philosophy of “uncompromising excellence” leading to finely engineered products and outstanding customer service. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, Mad Dog maintains a logistics and technical support facility in Orem, Utah. For additional information, contact Karen McCauley at kmccauley@mdmm.com or visit the company’s website at http://www.mdmm.com.