Biostar adds new i915P motherboard

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: December 30, 2004 - 7:30 AM PST Category: Motherboard More Info: http://www.biostar.com.tw/products/mainboard/board.php?name=I915P-A7 Biostar extended its 775-pin Pentium 4 lineup with the introduction of a new i915-based motherboard. The I915P-A7 has all the usual specifications, such as 800 MHz FSB support, 4 GB of DDR-400 memory and a PCI Express x16 slot for graphic cards. It also sports proprietary overclocking management technologies WarpSpeeder and WatchDog. Its main features are: 800 MHz FSB DDR-400/PC3200 memory support 4x DIMM sockets (4 GB max.) 1x Ultra DMA 100 4x SATA 1x PCI-E x16 slot 3x PCI-E x1 slots 3x PCI slots Ethernet 10/100 LAN (RTL8100C) 6-channel audio (ALC655) 8x USB 2.0 ports ATX form factor Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

MSI releases nForce4 SLI motherboard

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: December 21, 2004 - 7:18 AM PST Category: Motherboard More Info: http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_detail.ph... MSI launched two motherboards based on nForce4 chipsets. The K8N Neo Platinum is based on the Ultra version, which brings Serial ATA II compatibility and NV firewall, among other features. The highlight though is the K8N Diamond, based on the nForce4 SLI, sporting multiple VGA cards support through Scalable Link Interface, Sound Blaster Live! 24-bit audio and Wi-Fi (802.11g) and Bluetooth connectivity. The K8N Diamond´s main specifications are the following: 1 GHz HyperTransport FSB Dual channel DDR400 4x DIMMs sockets (up to 4 GB) 2x PCI-E x16 slots 2x PCI-E x1 slots 3x PCI slots 4x Serial ATA II (chipset) 4x Serial ATA (Silicon Image) 2x Ultra DMA 133 3x IEEE1394b ports 10x USB 2.0 ports 8-channel audio (Sound Blaster Live!) Dual Gigabit LAN Wi-Fi/Bluetooth PCI card Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

ULi M1689 motherboards from Albatron

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: December 7, 2004 - 5:31 AM PST Category: Motherboard More Info: http://www.albatron.com.tw/english/it/mb/pro_list.asp Albatron announced two motherboards based on the ULi M1689 single-chip solution: the K8Ultra-U and K8Ultra-U Pro. The company claims that the boards, aimed at 754-pin AMD processors, provide a variety of features with 64-bit driver support designed to the forthcoming Windows XP 64-bit Edition. The products also include BIOS overclocking options for frequency and voltage adjustments. Full specs are: ULi M1689 chipset 800 MHz HyperTransport FSB Dual channel DDR400 memory support 2x DIMM sockets (2 GB max.) 4x PCI slots 1x AGP 8x slot 2x Ultra DMA 133 connectors 2x SATA 150 connectors Embedded 10/100 controller (Pro version only) 6-channel audio (ALC655) with SPDIF In/Out 8x USB2.0 ports ATX form factor Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

Gigabyte unveils nForce4 SLI board

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: November 25, 2004 - 9:35 PM PST Category: Motherboard More Info: http://tw.giga-byte.com/MotherBoard/Products/Products_NewProduct_List.htm Gigabyte added a new board to its 8Σ nForce4 lineup – aimed at socket 939 Athlon 64 and 64 FX processors – supporting multiple VGA cards through Scalable Link Interface (SLI). The Nvidia chipset brings other new features such as Serial ATA II support and NV firewall. The GA-K8NXP-SLI, being part of Gigabyte´s 8Σ series, also includes Dual Power System (DPS), Dual Gigabit LAN and ShieldWare tools. Its main specifications are the following: 1 GHz HyperTransport FSB Dual channel DDR400 4x DIMMs sockets (up to 4 GB) 2x PCI-E x16 slots 2x PCI-E x1 slots 2x PCI slots 4x Serial ATA II (chipset) 4x Serial ATA (Sil 3114) 2x Ultra DMA 133 3x IEEE1394b ports 10x USB 2.0 ports 8-channel AC97 audio Dual Gigabit LAN GN-WPKG 802.11g WLAN Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

Albatron announces VIA K8T890 board

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: November 22, 2004 - 6:40 PM PST Category: Motherboard More Info: http://www.albatron.com.tw/english/it/mb/pro_list.asp Albatron announced its first VIA K8T890 board, the K8X890 Pro, for 939-pin Athlon 64 and Athlon 64 FX processors. It includes one PCI-E x16 for a VGA card and one PCI-E x4 slot. Albatron also implemented a new type of power supply system on the board. The Power Width Modulation (PWM) module adds a fourth phase to the original three phases of the Voltage Regulator Module (VRM). The K8X890 Pro´s main features are: VIA K8T890 chipset 800 MHz HyperTransport FSB Dual channel DDR400 memory support 4x DIMM sockets (4 GB max.) 1x PCI-E x16 slot 1x PCI-E x4 slot 3x PCI slots 2x Ultra DMA 133 connectors 2x SATA 150 connectors (RAID 0,1) Marvell GbE controller 8 channel audio 8x USB2.0 ports 2x IEEE1394 ports ATX form factor Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

Intel introduces BTX products

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: November 15, 2004 - 7:51 PM PST Category: Motherboard More Info: Intel introduced a bunch of products compatible with the Balanced Technology Extended (BTX) format for use in the worldwide distribution channel. The list includes microBTX boxed motherboards (BOXD915GMHLK and BOXD915GMHL) featuring integrated graphics and PCI Express. The first one offers additional features such as advanced audio and FireWire support. Intel is also launching boxed processors (530J, 550J and 560J) with BTX Type I thermal modules. Previously BTX PCs were available only from OEMs, but now should be offered by the channel too. The components require power supplies and cases compatible with the new form factor. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

ASUS i925XE board supports DDR2-711

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: November 12, 2004 - 7:10 AM PST Category: Motherboard More Info: http://www.asus.com/products/mb/socket775/p5ad2-e-p/overview.htm ASUS has also launched a motherboard based on the i925XE chipset supporting Pentium 4 processors with up to 1066 MHz bus and Matrix RAID technology. The P5AD2-E Premium offers exclusive features like native DDR2-711 support and HyperPath2 technology to shorten latency between the CPU and memory. Its main features are: 1066 MHz FSB DDR2-711/533 memory support 4x DIMM sockets (4 GB max.) 1x Ultra DMA 100 2x Ultra DMA 133 (ITE) 4x SATA (with Intel Matrix Storage) 4x SATA (Silicon Image 3114R) 1x PCI-E x16 slot 2x PCI-E x1 slots 3x PCI slots Dual GbE LAN (Marvell 8053) 8 channel audio (C-Media) 8x USB 2.0 ports 3x IEEE1394 ports WLAN (802.11g) ATX form factor Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

ATI unveils Radeon Xpress 200 chipsets

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: November 8, 2004 - 7:25 PM PST Category: Motherboard More Info: http://www.ati.com/products/radeonxpress200series/index.html ATI unveiled its new Radeon Xpress 200 and Radeon Xpress 200P chipsets for socket 754 and 939 AMD processors. They are identical except for the absence of DirectX 9 integrated graphics (based on the Radeon X300) on the 200P version. The chipsets include 1 GHz HyperTransport bus support, one PCI-E x16 slot for add-in graphics cards, four PCI-E x1 slots, four Serial ATA ports (RAID 0,1), eight USB 2.0 ports and AC97 audio. A number of partners has already annouced products based on the new chipsets. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

Gigabyte unveils nForce4 board

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: November 8, 2004 - 7:35 AM PST Category: Motherboard More Info: http://tw.giga-byte.com/Motherboard/Products/Products_NewProduct_List.htm Gigabyte released its first nForce4 board, the GA-K8NXP-9, part of its 8-Sigma series. The board, supporting socket 939 Athlon 64 and 64 FX processors, features PCI Express, Serial ATA II support and Nvidia's firewall. It also includes features from the 8-Sigma series like Dual Power System and ShieldWare. The full GA-K8NXP-9 specs are: DDR400 memory support (on chip) 4x DIMM sockets (up to 4 GB) 1x PCI Express x16 2x PCI Express x1 3x PCI slots 4x Serial ATA II 4x Serial ATA (Silicon Image 3114) 2x Ultra DMA 133  3x IEEE1394b ports 10x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8 channel audio with UAJ Dual LAN (GbE and 10/100) Bundle GN-WPKG (802.11g WLAN) DualBIOS ATX form factor Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

DFI launches Pentium M motherboard

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: November 5, 2004 - 9:13 AM PST Category: Motherboard More Info: http://www.dfi.com.tw/Product/xx_product_spec_details_r_us.jsp?PRODUCT... DFI will start selling a Pentium M motherboard for desktops, the 855GME-MGF, this month. Based on the Intel mobile 855GME/6300 ESB chipset, it supports socket 479 Pentium M processors, bringing low noise and low energy consumption to the desktop. The 855GME-MGF is based on the standard Micro ATX form factor and features support for DDR333 memory and AGP 4x. For overclockers, advanced BIOS features include adjustable CPU clock (100 to 250 MHz), adjustable CPU ratio (6 to infinite), adjustable FSB to memory ratio (1:1, 4:3, 5:3), asynchronized PCI/AGP modes (33/66, 36/73, 40/80) and built-in stability testing for both memory and CPU. The full specs are: 400 MHz FSB DDR-333 memory support 2x DIMM sockets (2 GB max.) 1x Ultra DMA 100 2x Serial ATA ports 1x AGP 4x slot 1x PCI-X slot 2x PCI slots Gigabit LAN (RTL8110S) 6 channel audio (ALC655) with SPDIF-out 4x USB 2.0 ports 3x IEEE1394 ports Micro ATX form factor Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

MSI unveils 925XE Neo Platinum

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: November 4, 2004 - 7:13 AM PST Category: Motherboard More Info: http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_detail.ph... MSI also introduced a motherboard based on the i925XE chipset supporting 1066 MHz bus – introduced with the recently released 3.46 GHz Pentium 4 Extreme Edition – and Matrix RAID technology. The 925XE Neo Platinum includes a "CPU Ratio Unlock" function that promises overclocking of P4 processors with 800 MHz bus to 1066 MHz bus. Its mains features are: 1066 MHz FSB DDR2-533/400 memory support 4x DIMM sockets (4 GB max.) 1x Ultra DMA 100 2x Ultra DMA 133 (VIA 6410) 4x Serial ATA ports 1x PCI-E x16 slot 2x PCI-E x1 slots 3x PCI slots Dual LAN (10/100 and GbE) 8 channel audio (CMI9880L) 8x USB 2.0 ports 1x IEEE1394 port ATX form factor Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

DFI LANParty used to reach 6.3 GHz

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: November 3, 2004 - 7:44 AM PST Category: Motherboard More Info: http://xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=44785&page=1&pp=25 A user named Fugger allegedly overclocked a 3.6 GHz Pentium 4 to 6.3 GHz. He achieved the feat using a DFI LANParty 875P-T motherboard, Centon Advanced DDR memory, OCZ DDR Booster and Chilly1 Three-Stage CPU Cascade. At 6.3 GHz, his overclocked Pentium 4 560 processor had a front bus speed of 1800 MHz. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

ABIT launches Fatal1ty motherboard

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: November 2, 2004 - 8:17 PM PST Category: Motherboard More Info: http://www.abit.com.tw/page/en/motherboard/motherboard_detail.php?pMOD... ABIT has launched its new AA8XE Fatal1ty motherboard, based on the recently released i925XE chipset supporting 1066 MHz Pentium 4 processors. The board, approved by the number one gamer in the world, Johnathan "Fatal1ty" Wendel, includes features like an unlockable BIOS and µGuru overclocking technology. The AA8XE offers 7.1 high-definition audio and is the first motherboard with Dolby Digital Live support. The inclusion of red LED backlights will appeal to case modders. AA8XE Fatal1ty´s features: 1066 MHz FSB DDR2-533/400 memory support 4x DIMM sockets (4 GB max.) 1x Ultra DMA 33/66/100 4x Serial ATA ports (Matrix) 1x PCI-E x16 slot 2x PCI-E x1 slots 2x PCI slots Dual LAN (10/100 and GbE) 8 channel audio with SPDIF 8x USB 2.0 ports 3x IEEE1394 ports ATX form factor Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

ABIT launches nForce3 250Gb board

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: October 25, 2004 - 10:37 AM PST Category: Motherboard More Info: http://www2.abit.com.tw/page/en/motherboard/motherboard_detail.php?pMO... ABIT has resumed its relationship with Nvidia with the release of the NF8 motherboard, based on the nForce3 250Gb chipset, supporting 754-pin Athlon 64 and Sempron processors. It includes integrated Nvidia Gigabit Ethernet and firewall. The NF8 also features ThermalGuard technology and BulletProof standards, promising extended durability. The features include: 800 MHz HyperTransport FSB DDR400/333/266 memory support 2x DIMM sockets (2 GB max.) 2x Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133  2x SATA 150 connectors 1x AGP 8x slot 5x PCI slots On-board GbE LAN controller Integrated firewall 6 channel AC’97 audio 8x USB2.0 ports IEEE1394 ports (optional) ATX form factor Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

ABIT announces AX8 (VIA K8T890)

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: October 20, 2004 - 8:18 AM PST Category: Motherboard More Info: http://www2.abit.com.tw/page/en/motherboard/motherboard_detail.php?pMO... ABIT has formally announced its AX8 motherboard, the first based on VIA's K8T890, a PCI Express chipset for 939-pin Athlon 64 and Athlon 64 FX processors. It includes one PCI-E x16 and three PCI-E x1 slots. Like other ABIT motherboards, it features the µGuru overclocking technology. AX8's main features are the following: VIA K8T890 chipset with VT8237 South Bridge 1 GHz HyperTransport FSB Dual channel DDR400/333/266 memory support 4x DIMM sockets (4 GB max.) 3x Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 connectors  4x SATA 150 connectors for SATA RAID 0/1/0+1 On-board GbE LAN controller 6 channel AC’97 audio 8x USB2.0 ports 3x IEEE1394 ports 2x PCI slots ATX form factor Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News top