Combine Multiple Matrox Extio F2208, F2408 and F2408E Expander Units to Drive Up to 16 Remote Displays from a Single PC

New software release provides multi-display desktop configurations, utilities, and enhanced Windows(R) operating systems support on second generation Extio KVM extenders

MONTREAL, March 31, 2011 - Matrox Graphics Inc. today announced a new software release for the
Matrox Extio F2208 dual-monitor and Matrox Extio F2408 quad-monitor KVM
extenders. The comprehensive package enables a variety of new multi-display
configuration opportunities that includes support for two PCIe interface
cards, main units and Extio F2408E Expander boxes to drive up to 16 displays
– plus keyboard, mouse, audio and up to eight additional USB 2.0 ports — at
a distance of up to 1 km from a single PC. The second generation Extio KVM
extenders offer expanded Microsoft(R) Windows(R) operating system support,
while the new configuration and diagnostic utilities allow users in process
control, operations control centers, emergency dispatch, and other mission
critical environments to effortlessly monitor, manage, and/or upgrade their
Extio appliances at the BIOS or operating system level.

"Our customers have been challenging us with new specification requests
for our evolving line of KVM Extenders," says George Rigas, Business
Development Manager, Matrox Graphics Inc. "Mission critical systems such as
those deployed by ABB Process Automation, Honeywell Process Solutions, and
Yokogawa Corporation demand not only high reliability, but require
future-proof investments against constantly changing customer needs, and the
latest feature-rich Extio KVM extenders address these concerns."

New and/or updated Matrox Extio F2208/F2408 features include:

    -- Enhanced Windows operating environment support for Microsoft Windows 7
       (32/64 bit), Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista(R) (32/64 bit),
       Windows Server 2008 (32/64 bit) with SP2, Windows XP (32/64 bit),
       Windows Server 2003 (32/64 bit)
    -- Enable two PCIe interface cards, Extio F2208 and Extio F2408 KVM
       extenders, plus Extio F2408E Expander units to drive up to 16
       DisplayPort and/or DVI displays, keyboard, mouse, audio and have
       eight additional USB 2.0 ports at up to 1 km from the PC
    -- Clone multiple displays in two separate remote locations across two
       fibre-optic cables, while also stretching desktops
    -- Extio Setup Utility (BIOS Level Configuration & Diagnostics) to verify
       and/or configure the fibre-optic transceiver, link status, USB ports,
       hardware mapping and device password protection
    -- A Matrox Appliance Integrity Scanner to log device hardware/firmware
       configurations
    -- A Matrox Appliance Configuration Utility to field upgrade firmware to
       take advantage of the latest features
    -- Wake from sleep/standby by pressing any keyboard key with select
       systems

Availability

New software is available on the Matrox driver download web pages.
Appliances already deployed can be verified using the Matrox Appliance
Integrity Scanner, and subsequently updated using the Matrox Appliance
Configuration Utility and installing the latest drivers. Please contact
Matrox for more details.

Matrox is continuously exposing new capabilities and we welcome customer
input to explore new or unique possibilities.

For more information, visit www.matrox.com/extio_kvm_extenders or
contact Matrox Graphics at graphics@matrox.com.

About Matrox Graphics Inc.

Matrox Graphics is a leading manufacturer of graphics solutions for
professional markets. In-house design expertise, top-to-bottom manufacturing,
and dedicated customer support make our solutions the premier choice in
industries that require stable, high-reliability products. Founded in 1976,
Matrox is a privately held company headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with
representation and offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

    Contact:
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    Steve Choi
    Matrox Graphics Inc.
    +1-514-822-6000 x2540
    schoi@matrox.com

Steve Choi, Matrox Graphics Inc., +1-514-822-6000 x2540, schoi at matrox.com