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