| Intel Announces D975XBX2 motherboard |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: October 29, 2006 - 8:54 AM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
| More Info: http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/D975XBX2/index.htm |
Intel has announced its new ATX D975XBX2 motherboard, based on Intel 975X Express chipset. The mobo supports Intel Core 2 Extreme processors and up to 8 GB DDR-2 800/667/533 MHz. It also brings 8 USB 2.0 ports, four Serial ATA interfaces with RAID support, 3 PCI Express x16 (1 electrical x16 or x8, 1 electrical x8, 1 electrical x4) and 2 PCI slots. It comes with Sigmatel high-definition audio with 6 (5.1) or 8 (7.1) channels.
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| ECS Intros GeForce 6100SM-M Motherboard |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: October 24, 2006 - 2:59 PM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
| More Info: http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWeb/Products/Productsdetail.aspx?detailid=685... |
ECS unveils the new GeForce 6100SM-M Micro ATX motherboard with NVidia GeForce 6100 GPU and nForce 405 MCP. The GeForce 6100SM-M supports AMD AthlonT 64 AM2 based processors. It features DirectX 9 and Shader Model 3.0, but gamers can also choose an add-on video card, once it comes with a PCI-Express X16 slot (X8 mode). It also features one PCI-Express X1 slot and two PCI slots. The south bridge offers two Serial ATA (SATA) II high-speed 3.0Gb/s ports with RAID 0 and 1 capability, two Ultra DMA133/100/66 devices,built-in 10/100 Ethernet and eight USB 2.0 interfaces. There is also an integrated high definition audio. The board can support dual channel DDR2-800/667/533 SDRAM memory up to 16 GB. Suggested price: USD 60.
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| ASUS Announces P5GZ-MX Motherboard |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: October 23, 2006 - 2:03 AM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
| More Info: http://www.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=3&l2=11&l3=0&model=13... |
ASUS announced the P5GZ-MX motherboard, which is the world's first with 64-bit and 32-bit Windows Vista certified board. The P5GZ-MX comes with a Vista beta driver in the support CD. It also comes with Intel 945GZ chipset and it's ready to Core 2 Duo technology. It features 800 MHz FSB, PCI Express architecture, Serial ATA interface, dual-channel DDR2 memory, and High-Definition Audio CODEC.
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| Via Launches CX700M Chipset |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: September 27, 2006 - 1:04 PM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
| More Info: http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/chipsets/c-series/cx700m/ |
The new VIA CX700M integrates premium graphics, audio, memory, storage, and HDTV support all in a single chip design to enables the creation of smaller form factor designs, reduced power consumption, and easier cooling. This is all done in a single chip package exactly the same size as a North bridge, i.e. 37.5mm x 37.5mm, representing a saving of over 34% in board real estate. It supports HDTV, 6 ports USB 2.0, video De-Blocking, hardware display rotation and high definition audio.
- Processor Support: VIA C7 and VIA Eden processors
- Front Side Bus: 533/400MHz
- Memory Support: DDR2 533/400/333 or DDR400/333
- Max Memory: 4 GB
- AGP Support: AGP 8X
- North/South Bridge Link: V-Link (533MB/sec)
- Graphics Core: VIA UniChrome Pro
- Hardware Video Acceleration: Built in HDTV and MPEG-2 Encoders
- PCI Devices: 4 Slots
- Serial ATA: 2 x SATA 150 devices or 2 x SATA II devices
- IDE: 1 EIDE channel up to 2 devices
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| ASUS Intros P5N32-SLI premium/WiFi-AP |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: September 22, 2006 - 2:18 PM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
| More Info: http://www.asus.com/news_show.aspx?id=4329 |
ASUS introduces the P5N32-SLI premium/WiFi-AP motherboard, which leveraged Quad-SLI technology, Intel's Core2 Extreme support, and a third PCI Express x16 slot (two for SLI-ready dual-GPU graphics cards and one reserved for Nvidia's Physics card). Teamed with SupremeFX audio card and DTS connect. WiFi-AP Solo provides both access point (AP) and wireless client modes. Even when the system sleeps, the AP mode continues to connect devices in the WLAN for games, Internet access and printer functions sharing. Supports dual-channel DDR2 800/667/533.
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| MSI P965 with ATI CrossFire compatibility |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: September 20, 2006 - 1:06 AM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
| More Info: http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p_spec.asp?model=P965_Platinum&... |
MSI has launched its P965 Platinum Motherboard with ATI CrossFire compatibility. Based on Intel P965 chipset, it supports socket 775 for Intel Core2 Extreme, Core2 Duo, Pentium 4; FSB 533/800/1066 MHz and dual channel DDR2 533/667/800 memory interface up to 8GB. It includes two PCI Express 16X slots with 1x16 and 1x4 operations and two PCI Express 1X slot. It also can connect up to 7 Serial ATA II drives and 8 USB 2.0 ports and features a an onboard Audio codec Realtek 883.
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| MSI Intros Motherboards for Core 2 |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: September 4, 2006 - 8:27 AM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
| More Info: http://www.msi.com.tw/program/newsrelease/news_page.php?UID=491 |
MSI has launched G965/Q965 series motherboards with support fot the new generation Core 2 processor. The new MS-7241, MS-7276, MS-7278 motherboards support DDR2-800, the fourth generation graphics-Intel GMA X3000/3000 family, DirectX 9.0c and Shader Model 3.0. Check the specifications below:
MS-7241
- Intel G965/Q965 Express Chipset Based
- Support LGA775 Intel Core 2 Processors
- Support FSB 1066/800/533MHz
- Support Dual Ch. DDR2-800/667/533
- 1 PCI Express x16, 1 PCI Express x1 and 2 PCI v2.3 slots
- 4 SATA2 3Gb/s
- Support 7.1Ch.HD Audio
- Support Gigabit LAN
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MS-7276
- Intel G965/Q965 Express Chipset Based
- Support LGA775 Intel Core 2 Processors
- Support FSB 1066/800/533MHz
- Support Dual Ch. DDR2-800/667/533
- 1 PCI Express x16& 1 PCI Express x1 and 2 PCI v2.3 slots
- 6 SATA2 3Gb/s support Matrix RAID
- Support 7.1Ch.HD Audio
- Support Intel(r) PRO Gigabit LAN
- Going to Support Intel(r) Viiv™ or vPro™ Technology
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MS-7278
- Intel(r) G965 Express Chipset Based
- Support LGA775 Intel Core™ 2 Processors
- Support FSB 1066/800/533MHz
- Support Dual Ch. DDR2-800/667/533
- 1 PCI Express x16
- 4 SATA2 3Gb/s support Matrix RAID
- Support 7.1Ch.HD Audio
- Support Intel(r) PRO Gigabit LAN
- Going to Support Intel(r) Viiv™ Technology
- PicoBTX Form Factor
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| ATI Launches Xpress 1250 for Intel |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: August 30, 2006 - 6:13 AM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
| More Info: http://ir.ati.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=105421&p=irol-newsArticle&ID... |
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ATI this week announced the Radeon Xpress 1250, a notebook-aimed Intel chipset, supporting Avivo architecture and HDMI interface. Formerly known as RS600, it carries a Radeon X700-derived GPU, capable of using 16 MB to 512 MB of system memory. The chipset supports up to 16 GB of DDR2-800 SDRAM and includes a PCI Express x16 slot. It is paired with ATI’s own SB600 south bridge (ten USB 2.0 ports, four Serial ATA 3 Gb/s, ATA-133, six PCI slots and high-definition audio).
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| Abit Launches AW9D Core 2 Duo Mobos |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: August 18, 2006 - 1:53 PM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
| More Info: http://www.abit-usa.com/products/mb/products.php?categories=1&mode... |
Abit this week officially introduced its AW9D and AW9D-MAX motherboards aimed at Core 2 Duo processors. The maker also claims the two models are quad-core (Kentsfield) ready. Both boards are based on Intel’s 975X chipset, but the MAX version features additional Serial ATA ports, dual Gigabit Ethernet and Silent OTES 2 cooling technology in place of the older Silent OTES used by the standard AW9D. Specifications are the following:
- 1,066 MHz FSB
- DDR2-800 memory
- 4x DIMM sockets (8 GB max.)
- 1x Ultra DMA 100 port
- 4x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s ports
- 7x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s ports (MAX)
- 1x e-SATA (MAX only)
- 2x PCI-E x16 slots
- 2x PCI-E x1 slots
- 1x PCI slot
- Gigabit LAN (dual on MAX model)
- 8-channel audio (AudioMAX)
- 8x USB 2.0 ports
- 2x FireWire ports
- ATX form factor
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| ASUS Intros Three G965 Motherboards |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: August 15, 2006 - 2:57 AM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
| More Info: http://www.asus.com/products3.aspx?l1=3&l2=11&l3=332&slnam... |
ASUS has introduced three motherboads based on Intel’s G965. The chipset, aimed at Core 2 Duo processors, includes on-board GMA X3000 graphics and incorporates Clear Video Technology for enhanced 3D and multimedia. The P5B-V series - consisting of the P5B-V itself, the P5B-VM and the top-of-the line P5B-V DH DELUXE/HDMI - also offer a set of ASUS’ proprietary performance control tools (AI NOS, AI Gear and AI Nap). Specifications are as follows:
- 1,066 MHz FSB
- DDR2-800 memory
- 4x DIMM sockets (8 GB max.)
- 1x Ultra DMA 133 port
- 6x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s ports
- 2x PCI-E x16 slots (one on VM model)
- 1x PCI-E x4 slot (VM model only)
- 2x PCI-E x1 slots (except VM model)
- 3x PCI slots (two on VM model)
- Gigabit LAN
- Wireless LAN (DH Deluxe model only)
- HDMI/DVI output (DH Deluxe model only)
- 8-channel high-def audio
- 10x USB 2.0 ports
- 2x FireWire ports
- MicroATX form factor
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| VIA Launches EPIA EK All-in-One Mobo |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: August 10, 2006 - 10:00 AM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
| More Info: http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/mainboards/motherboards.jsp?motherbo... |
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VIA today announced its EPIA EK-Series mini-ITX mainboard, packing a Luke CoreFusion processor running at either 800 MHz or 1 GHz, as well as UniChrome Pro Graphics (with MPEG-2/4 acceleration), six-channel Vinyl audio and hardware-based security (PadLock). Paired with a VT8237R south bridge, it includes support for 1 GB of DDR400 memory, two ATA-133 connectors, two Serial ATA connectors, one PCI slot, eight USB ports and Ethernet 10/100 or GbE LAN (VT6122). Power consumption is said to top at 19 W.
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| ASUS and Gigabyte Form Joint-Venture |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: August 8, 2006 - 4:57 PM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
| More Info: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw |
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ASUSTeK and Gigabyte today announced plans to form a joint-venture involving its motherboard and video card businesses. The resulting company, which will operate under the Gigabyte brand, will become official on January 1, 2007. Gigabyte will hold 51% of the joint-venture with ASUSTeK controlling the rest. The deal will allow the mobo makers to fend off competition from other top-tiers ECS, MSI and Foxconn (Hon Hai).
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| ASUS Announces Enthusiast ROG Series |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: July 13, 2006 - 12:39 AM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
| More Info: http://usa.asus.com/news_show.aspx?id=3610 |
ASUS has announced its new Republic of Gamers (ROG) enthusiast motherboard series. The first model is an nForce 590 SLI (AM2) dubbed Crosshair. Special features include LCD Poster, a diagnostic display which uses full text to describe errors, instead of an alphanumeric code. The mobo also brings 8-phase polymer aluminum electrolyte capacitors, back I/O panel lighting and SupremeFX audio capable of 24-bit/192 KHz quality on eight channels. It supports DDR2-800 memory, Nvidia’s SLI scheme (with full x16 speed), eight Serial ATA 3 Gb/s ports and dual Gigabit LAN. The Crosshair is bundled with 3DMark06 Advanced Edition.
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| ASRock Launches K8T890 AM2 Mobo |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: July 10, 2006 - 3:00 AM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
| More Info: http://www.asrock.com/product/index.htm |
ASRock has launched another motherboard based on VIA’s K8T890 ”CF“ chipset, which is very similar to the old K8T890, but officially supports AM2 processors and the upcoming Windows Vista operating system. The ALiveSATA2-GLAN upgrades the recently released AM2V890-VSTA by adding Serial ATA II and Gigabit Ethernet support. Complete specifications are as follows:
- DDR2-800 memory
- 4x DIMM sockets (8 GB max.)
- 2x ATA-133 ports
- 2x Serial ATA ports
- 2x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s (JMB363)
- 1x PCI Express x16 slot
- 1x PCI Express x4 slot
- 2x PCI Express x1 slot
- 3x PCI slots
- GbE LAN
- 8-channel audio (ALC888)
- 8x USB 2.0 ports
- ATX form factor
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| Gigabyte Bundles Kaspersky with Mobos |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: July 3, 2006 - 7:26 PM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
| More Info: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw |
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Gigabyte is now bundling a three-month trial version of Kaspersky Anti-Virus Personal 5.0 with selected motherboards. The initiative starts with Core 2 Duo-aimed P965 Express models such as the recently introduced GA-965P-DQ6 (”6-Quad“). After the stipulated period users can buy the product in Kaspersky Labs online store with a 20% discount.
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