Category Archives: Motherboards

Intel will launch Bearlake chipsets for desktop computers at CeBIT 2007 show. The new series introduces support for DDR3 memory, front side bus speeds up to 1333MHz and are designed to support Intel’s upcoming 45nm-process CPUs, the Core 2 Duo (Wolfdale) and Core 2 Quad (Yorkfield), DigiTimes reports.

“The main chipset on show is known as the P35 and is to be positioned as the successor to Intel’s current 965 Express series for mainstream desktops, according to sources. Motherboards based on the P35 will be able to support FSB speeds up to 1333MHz (up from the 1066MHz of the 965) which will be required for several of the CPUs Intel is planning to launch in the second half of the year. The P35 also introduces support for DDR3 memory which is currently specified to run at up to 1066MHz, versus DDR2′s 800MHz, and so offers greater memory bandwidth. DDR3 also operates at just 1.5V compared to DRR2′s 1.8V,” the report says.

CeBIT 2007: Intel to launch Bearlake chipsets for desktops (part 1)

SiS announced today that it will unveil the most advanced chipsets supporting Windows Vista at CeBIT 2007. The SiS672FX series, SiS671FX series, and SiS771 series chipsets are SiS special innovations.

They are designed for optimum compatibility with Windows Vista, and support mobile PCs and desktop PCs platforms. All of these chipsets have received certification from Microsoft. At CeBIT this year, SiS will introduce its full product line of chipsets for powering Windows Vista. For Intel platform, SiS presents SiS672FX, SiS672, SiSM672MX, SiS671FX, SiS671, SiS671DX, and SiSM671MX chipsets; for AMD platform, SiS unveils the SiS771 chipset. With SiS high-end Mirage3+ graphics engine, high quality digital entertainment experiences can be explored thoroughly.

In order to present the high performance systems that adopt the latest SiS Windows Vista ready chipsets, this year, SiS set up a flagship section to live demo its star products. Furthermore, NB live-demo section and static motherboard section will also be highlighted in this exhibition.

In the live-demo section, the SiS672FX/SiS968, SiS672/SiS968, and SiSM672MX/SiS968 chipsets for Intel platforms will be on display; also, the SiS771/SiS968 chipsets for AMD platform will be presented. All of the platforms will be running Windows Vista. With SiS Mirage3+ graphics engine, the SiS672FX, SiS672, SiSM672MX, and SiS771 chipsets support DirectX9. Also, the Mirage3+ graphics engine is integrated with Pixel Shader 2.0, Texture Pipelines, Texture Filtering and Cubic Mapping Technologies to enhance the performance of the 2D and 3D graphics. Combining with the equipped media player and SiS Real Video technology, the video quality can be performed perfectly whenever you are watching TV shows, VCD, DVD, or pictures. In addition, SiS chipsets enhance the security and reliability of the systems when users are surfing the internet, emailing, using instant messenger, and editing documents using Windows Vista.

In the Mobile platform live-demo section, SiS also focuses on customers’ NB PCs which adopt SiS’ latest Vista ready chipsets. The SiS671DX/SiS968 chipsets are adopted by in Asus F5V; the SiSM671MX/SiS968 chipsets are adopted by Clevo M720S.

In static motherboard section, SiS showcased full range of motherboards aiming to fulfill different customers’ requirements. On display are SiS672FX-based motherboards from Asrock, ECS, Foxconn, Gigabyte, MSI, and USI. There is one SiS672-based motherboard from Asus, and the SiS671FX-based motherboards from Asus, ECS, Foxconn, Gigabyte, MSI, PC Partner, PCchips, and USI, will also be displayed. The SiS671-based motherboards from Axper and MSI and the SiS671DX-based motherboard from Gigabyte will be presented in static MB display section. All of the above-mentioned motherboards are compatible with Windows Vista which enable a more efficient search engine for more secure web surfing, better graphics performance, and higher integrated media functions.

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AsRock has released ConRoe1333-DVI/H motherboard based on Intel 945G and ICH7 chipsets compatible with FSB 1333/1066/800/533MHz. ASRock ConRoe1333-DVI/H supports Intel Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Duo, Pentium D, Pentium 4 and Celeron D processors, but not Quad Core CPUs.

ConRoe1333-DVI/H is compatible with Windows Vista Premium 2007 Logo Ready, featuring Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with maximum shared memory of 224MB and 7.1 CH Vista Premium Level HD Audio (ALC888 Audio Codec).

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MSI has launched a series of socket AM2 motherboards based on AMD’s 690G and 690V chipsets, The Inquirer reports.

The K9AGM2-FIH motherboard is based on AMD’s 690G chipset and features both HDMI interface and HDCP decoder, with the HDMI and D-Sub connector onboard. The HDMI interface delivers video resolutions up to 1920×1080 (1080i) HD video output. The resolution depends on the driver and output screen’s specifications.

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Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS), will reveal their newest Intel Bearlake-based motherboards at CeBIT 2007 show this month. The new ECS P35T-A, G33T-M and Q35T-M motherboards feature the next generation chipsets and will be continued by the current P965, G965 and Q965 Broadwater-based motherboards, offering across-the-board performance benefits. All these new motherboard support latest Intel Core2 Duo and Intel Core2 Quad processors. The P35T-A is designed for gaming and performance users, the G33T-M and its integrated graphics core is designed for the digital home, and the Q35T-M brings more functionality to enterprise and office users, ECS says.

Several factors give these next generation ECS Bearlake motherboards their improved performance. The Northbridge chipset supports a 45nm-process microarchitecture CPU, these chipsets feature a 1333 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB), DDR3 memory and work seamlessly with Intel’s new ICH9 Southbridge I/O chip. The ICH9 Southbridge will have at least three versions, a standard ICH9, the ICH9R with added support for RAID storage, and the ICH9DH designed specially for digital home applications.

The P35T-A motherboard supports Intel Core 2 Extreme Quad-Core processors and provides PCI Express X16 slots (X16, X4) with dual graphics solutions. New Intel Matrix Storage Technology is featured for better content protection and performance, as well as Intel’s Advance Memory Controller with Intel Fast Memory Access to better manage the DDR3 memory up to 1333MHz. The G33T-M supports Intel Core2 Duo CPUs with up to 1333MHz FSB and Core 2 Quad up to 1066MHz FSB. It provides advanced high-definition video playback (Intel CVT), Intel Quiet System Technology. The Q35T-M provides embedded security and manageability geared for business platforms. This motherboard is based on Intel’s vPro technology to better manage workstation PCs remotely.

CeBIT 2007, the world’s largest IT show, will be held in Hannover, Germany from March 15th to March 21st.

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Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) will display ATI’s re-named chipset motherboards for AMD Socket AM2 Processors at CeBIT 2007 in Hannover, Germany.

ECS will bring three products for AMD’s latest Socket AM2 based on AMD-ATI chipsets. With Socket AM2 support, these motherboards not only support current 64-bit architecture AMD Athlon 64 FX, Ahtlon 64 X2 Dual-Core, Athlon 64 and Sempron CPUs, they also provide full support for advanced DDR2 memory and dual-channel technology, as well as Windows Vista Premium, the company says.

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Asustek has released the AMD 690 chipset-based Asus M2A-VM HDMI and Asus M2A-VM motherboards, both enabling playback of HDCP multimedia content.

Asus M2A-VM HDMI features multiple video outputs including HDMI for playback of high definition content, DVI, RGB and TV-out, while the Asus M2A-VM version provides playback of Blu-ray and HD DVD discs with HDCP via a DVI output. The ASUS M2A-VM HDMI motherboard also supports Surroundview – a feature that allows up to four monitors to display simultaneously. On the other side, the M2A-VM enables dual VGA output with DVI and RGB ports combined.

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Biostar has launched TA690G AM2 motherboard based on the latest AMD 690G chipset featuring the integrated ATI Radeon X1250 graphics with up to 512MB of maximum shared memory HDMI, DVI and TV-Out outputs.

The TA690G AM2 delivers a Vista Premium experience handling the Aero user interface and the most demanding workloads with ease, the company says.

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Elitegroup Computer Systems has released the ECS AMD690GM-M2 micro ATX motherboard built around the AMD690 chipset with AMD Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 processor support.

“With integrated ATI Radeon Express X1250 graphics engine, the AMD690GM-M2 is an ideal platform to run the graphics-driven Windows Vista Premium OS to deliver the ultimate visual and acoustic experience,” according to ECS.

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Advanced Micro Devices today introduced the AMD 690 series chipset, the company’s first chipset to combine AMD processor and platform technology with the ATI Radeon X1250 GPU.

“As a result of the ATI merger, AMD is delivering innovative platforms for the commercial and consumer markets featuring best of breed performance, visual computing experience, energy efficiency and stability,” said Dirk Meyer, AMD president and COO. “With the launch of the AMD 690 series chipset, AMD is delivering on the commitment we made to our customers, channel partners and end users to bring to them customer-centric innovation. Our largest global customers are already committed to offering AMD 690 series-based solutions, and more than 30 motherboard designs will be available.”

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Elitegroup Computer Systems recently released the ECS NF650iSLIT-A LGA775 ATX motherboard built around the NVIDIA nForce 650i SLI chipset with Intel Core 2 Extreme Quad-Core processor support. It is designed for gamers, overclockers and multimedia enthusiast, ECS announced.

“With 8-channel HD audio and NVIDIA SLI technology for dual graphics card power, the NVIDIA nForce 650i SLI MCP delivers a high-performance gaming experience, giving overclockers an amazing 1333 MHz FSB (OC) bandwidth and expansive connectivity,” according to the company.

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Elitegroup Computer Systems recently introduced the micro ATX form factor motherboard series based on Intel’s 945GC and 945GZ chipsets for Intel Core 2 Duo, Pentium and Celeron processors. The new budget-minded socket 775 ECS 945GCT-M and ECS 945GZT-M mainboards incorporate Intel GMA 950 integrated graphics, support for up to 2GB of dual-channel DDR2 533/400 system memory and ICH 7 Southbridge.

The only difference between ECS 945GCT-M and ECS 945GZT-M motherboards is related to expansion slots. ECS 945GCT-M has one PCI Express x16 slot and one PCIe x4 slot, while the 945GZT-M has one PCI Express x16 at reduced x4 bandwidth. Both products have 2 PCI slots.

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ASRock announced the ALiveNF5-eSATA2+ motherboard featuring NVIDIA’s new nForce 520 Chipset with AM2 socket for AMD Athlon 64FX / 64 X2 / 64 and Sempron processors.

Introduced as an affordable motherboard with many practical features, ASRock ALiveNF5-eSATA2 is capable of running at 1000MHz (2.0GT/s) and is designed with four DIMM slots for Dual Channel DDRII800/667/533 memory with maximum capacity up to 8GB. This AMD Live! Ready mainboard has one PCI Express x16 slot, two PCIe x1 slots and comes with 7.1 CH Windows Vista Premium Level HD Audio (ALC888 Audio Codec), which is one important criteria to support Windows Vista Premium.

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Abit revealed the Fatal1ty Performance F-I90HD motherboard, the small Micro ATX solution for entertainment center PCs. It is based on the ATI Radeon Xpress 1250 chipset supporting Intel Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Quad and Core 2 Extreme processors and 1066MHz Front-Side Bus, and integrates HDMI, “unleashing the true power of HDTV and High Definition gaming on your PC”.

Abit Fatal1ty Performance F-I90HD’s integrated graphics is based on ATI Radeon X700. The new motherboard provides 1080p HD video output and 7.1 CH HD Audio CODEC. It has four 240-pin DIMM sockets supporting up to 16GB of Dual channel DDR2 800/667/533 Un-buffered Non-ECC memory, as same as one PCIe X16, two PCIe X1 and one PCI slots. There are four SATA2 3Gb/s connectors and one PATA/IDE.

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Asustek today released Asus P5NT WS motherboard, based on NVIDIAC55+MCP55PXE chipset which supports LGA775 Socket Intel Core 2 Dual-core/Quad-core processors with 1333/800/533 MHz Front Side Bus. The P5NT WS motherboard also supports two NVIDIA SLI graphic cards with Dual x16 speeds.

The motherboard provides three PCI Express X16, one PCI Express X, two PCIe X1, and one PCI 2.2 slots. It has two Gigabit LAN connections, RealTek ALC888 8-CH HD Audio, one Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33, six SATA2 3.0Gb/s and eSATA connectors. Asus P5NT WS incorporates four DIMM slots for maximum of 8GB of DDR2-800/667/533 non-ECC unbuffered memory.

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