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SAN CLEMENTE, CA -- Legacy Electronics today announced that its 1-GB, 200-pin SDRAM DIMM (dual in-line memory module), based on its patented Canopy(TM) technology, successfully completed rigorous testing required by SGI (NYSE:SGI), and is exclusively approved for use on the Silicon Graphics(R) Octane2(TM) visual workstation. An important part of the strategic SGI(TM) line-up of visual workstation products, Octane2 supports up to 8 GB of total memory, significantly enhancing the product's performance in high-end graphics applications. The purchase agreement calls for Legacy Electronics to supply its high-density memory solution to SGI, effective immediately. "The Canopy(TM)-technology DIMM has the combination of performance, reliability and low cost we need to meet customers' expectations with our high-performance Octane2 systems," said Alain Ishiguro, memory global commodity manager at SGI. "We chose the Legacy Canopy(TM) high-density solution after investigating the technologies offered by other suppliers." To reach approval and qualification by SGI, the Legacy SDRAM dual in-line memory modules had to pass extreme temperature, shock and vibration tests. Said Eric Uhlenhoff, Legacy Electronics' chief operating officer, "We believe this qualification process further confirms the reliability of our Canopy(TM) and our own DRAM technologies." Founded in 1993 and located among the new high-technology companies of South Orange County, Calif., Legacy Electronics is an ISO 9001-registered electronics firm. Last year the company purchased and moved into new manufacturing headquarters to accommodate expansion of its surface-mount technology and automated test equipment, as well as the hiring of additional personnel. For more information visit www.sgi.com or www.legacyelectronics.com