FIC will showcase over 20 completely new and recently announced 1stMainboard

First International Computer Inc. (FIC) will showcase over 20 new motherboards, featuring the latest motherboard technologies for 1999, at CeBIT 99. Catering to a wide number of market segments FIC, a leader in motherboard design and manufacturing, will display a number of models designed for the most popular processors and based on the three leading core logic solutions - Intel(R), VIA and SiS. FIC_s booth is located in Hall 13, Stand B08. Ernest Chen, President of FIC PC Division commented: "To motherboard manufacturers a rising number of different chipsets, processors, form factors and components presents a formidable challenge. FIC has maintained its leadership in the industry by integrating the latest technology into a multitude of products. During CeBIT 99, FIC will showcase ATX, microATX, Baby AT, NLX and miniNLX motherboards built around Intel, VIA and SiS core logic solutions ready for the latest Intel, AMD(R), Cyrix(R) and other processors. That is a good representation of our development capabilities and the resources we dedicate to delivering the latest technology to our customers". FIC will display the models based on the five form factors and three chipset solutions (starred models will enter mass production in March/April timeframe).
First International Computer, Inc. was founded in 1980, and is a world leader in the design and manufacture of mainboards, notebooks, and PC systems for volume sales to many of the most famous names in the international computer industry. An affiliate of the Formosa Plastics Group, Taiwan_s largest industrial conglomerate, FIC achieved annual revenues of over US$ 1.2 billion in 1997 and employs over 4500 people worldwide. FIC_s Personal Computer Division (PCD) designs and manufactures a complete range of motherboard and PC solutions for ODM/OEM customers, including the Databook Series of highly-competitive, small form-factor PCs. For the distribution market, PCD has also develops a complete range of Slot 1 and Socket 7 motherboards marketed under the 1stMainboard brand name.