After the transfer of computers controller and graphic core in the central processors to independent chipset developers there is not so many stimuli to create the new chipset for Intel and AMD processors. Chipset now, in essence, preserved the functions of the south bridge.
Asustek company division aSMedia technology manifests interest in the development of south bridges for AMD platform. Motherboards for AMD processors occupy in the production program Of asus not more than 32% . With the aid of original south bridges asus can increase this portion, and also obtain additional lever of action on Intel. According to the existing information, AMD company examines this proposal.