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AMD Announces Strategic Agreement With Founder Technology, Second Largest PC Provider in China



    AMD (NYSE:AMD) and Founder Technology today announced an agreement
    to offer Founder customers a range of systems based on AMD64
    processors, which are recognized for their innovation and
    performance-per-watt leadership.

    Founder, China's second largest PC provider and the seventh
    largest global desktop PC provider, expects to launch AMD64
    processor-based desktop PCs throughout China in early October 2006.
    The sales agreement will begin with desktop systems and expand to
    cover both the notebook and the server markets in the near future.

    Attending a news conference in Beijing today were Qi Dongfeng,
    president of Founder Technology; Henri Richard, AMD executive vice
    president and chief sales and marketing officer; and Karen Guo, AMD
    corporate vice president and president of AMD Greater China.

    "As a premier technology brand in China, Founder Technology shares
    AMD's passion for delivering exceptional innovation to its customers,"
    Guo said. "Through this strategic agreement, we can continue
    increasing innovation and customer choice by providing compelling
    options that help contribute to the healthy, robust development of the
    information technology industry in China."

    "Founder Technology's collaboration with AMD is based on our
    shared understanding of the market. As a leading innovator of
    microprocessors, AMD has been providing PC users a viable choice
    through its consistent execution and top-of-the-line processors," said
    Qi Dongfeng. "Founder Technology is one of the leaders in China's PC
    market, and is committed to responding to customer needs with our
    high-quality products and dedicated services."

    According to IDC, Founder sold 2.5 million PCs in 2005,
    solidifying its market position as China's second-largest PC maker.

    About AMD

    Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE:AMD) is a leading global provider of
    innovative microprocessor solutions for computing, communications and
    consumer electronics markets. Founded in 1969, AMD is dedicated to
    delivering superior computing solutions based on customer needs that
    empower users worldwide. For more information visit www.amd.com.

    About Founder Technology

    Founder Technology, a subsidiary of Founder Group, is one of the
    most influential publicly listed high-tech companies in mainland
    China. In the second quarter of 2006, Founder Technology's PC sales
    grew by almost 34 percent compared with the same period last year,
    making it the seventh largest PC provider in the world and the fourth
    largest in the Asia-Pacific region. Founder Technology ranks number
    one in the Asia-Pacific region in terms of growth rate in total
    shipments. Meanwhile, the market share of Founder Technology achieved
    13%, consistently ranked as one of the largest PC providers in China
    for last seven years.

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