Taipei, Taiwan, 24 July 2007 - VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator and developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform solutions, today announced the VIA EPIA NR Nano-ITX mainboard, powered by a fanless 1.0GHz VIA C7 processor and VIA CX700 system media processor for ultra compact, quiet and durable embedded systems.
Measuring just 12cm x 12cm , the VIA EPIA NR is the first Nano-ITX mainboard to natively support LVDS in two single or one dual-channel monitor configuration without the need for a daughterboard; this makes it ideal for a wide range of ultra compact embedded devices requiring two displays, such as healthcare, industrial control, retail and signage systems.
The VIA EPIA NR also provides considerable storage options, with Serial ATA and IDE hard drive connectors for mainstream systems and Compact Flash for local OS storage in industrial automation. Moreover, an extensive I/O set includes broadband Ethernet as well as a mini-PCI port, USB2.0, COM, LPC and Super I/O headers; while WLAN connectivity can be supported through an add-in card for greater flexibility in system design.
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Asus Maximus II Formula motherboard
As had been anticipated for quite some time, Intel released its 4 series chipsets last month. This new series which include the X48, G45, G43, P45 and P43 Express have been designed to couple Intel's own Core 2 processors, and as you will see in a moment, resemble a lot its '3' series predecessors.
Codenamed Eaglelake, the P45 is the mainstream offering in the 4 series. This partly new chipset will support upcoming Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Extreme processors using a bumped 1600MHz Front Side Bus - current Core 2s use either a 800MHz, 1066MHz or 1333MHz FSB. In terms of features, the P45 can easily impress primarily due to the inclusion of the ICH10R south bridge.
Just as before, the X48 remains as the flagship offering, boasting more PCI Express lanes and greater DDR3 memory support. However, the P45 does offer a number of improvements when compared to the P35 chipset. The P45 is built using a 65nm design process compared to the larger 90nm design of the P35.
As you may recall, the P35 and even older P965 chipsets were not ideal if you wanted Crossfire support. The limitation of running only one graphics card in PCI Express 16x mode, while the second was limited to PCIe 4x could hurt performance. Even when manufacturers eventually found its way around this, for the most part users were left with the choice of the more expensive X38/X48 chipsets.
Intel has now solved this issue by including digital switches that can share the PCIe 16x bus amongst both slots, balancing the bandwidth. This is similar to how the Nvidia nForce 750i chipset works, which should help Crossfire become an even more competitive solution against SLI.
The ICH10R south bridge still only supports six SATA ports, just as the ICH9R did, and the USB 2.0 support has not been improved either, though most will find that 12 ports are more than enough.
After holding the release off for a few months, it is possible to buy an Intel P45 motherboard today from a number of makers, though you will find that prices can vary substantially. From as little as $100 for budget-oriented boards, to upwards of $200 for the most fully featured versions coming from usual suspects like Asus, Gigabyte and MSI.
Just recently Asus announced the Maximus II Formula which is based on the P45 chipset, and is the latest member of the elite Republic of Gamers series targeting gamers and overclocking enthusiasts alike. After all, they will need to aim at a certain niche willing to spend the big bucks given this board's suggested price tag of nearly $300.
This is one of the most equipped motherboards out there, even including the SupremeFX X-Fi sound card that makes use of the ADI 2000B audio codec, adding support for Creative's EAX 4.0.
Overclocking with new mainboard
Intel has taken another significant step into satisfying the needs of the PC enthusiast crowd. For many years the company has discouraged overclocking, but now they are offering a mainboard set to do just the opposite. The new D975XBX2 a.k.a. Bad Axe 2, is a product especially designed for gamers. It comes with 3 PCI-Express slots, perfect for a SLI/Crossfire setup plus a physics card (if those are ever worth it), and a most impressive CPU overclocking feature that allows for aggressive FSB settings, multiplier and voltage tweaking.
Featuring improved memory circuitry, Intel’s new mainboard now officially supports dual-channel PC2-6400 (DDR2 800MHz) on Intel 975X core-logic, something, which is not available on the D975XBX mainboard and something supported on other Intel 975X-based motherboards formally via overclocking.
There are many mainstream PC companies that have realized sooner or later that the enthusiast and gaming market is up for grabs. Recently we even witnessed the announcement of factory overclocked systems with full guarantee from Gateway. Intel has realized that with AMD trailing not too far behind (if at all sometimes), it can’t just rest on its laurels again. Luckily for them, they have now got Core 2.
Featuring improved memory circuitry, Intel’s new mainboard now officially supports dual-channel PC2-6400 (DDR2 800MHz) on Intel 975X core-logic, something, which is not available on the D975XBX mainboard and something supported on other Intel 975X-based motherboards formally via overclocking.
There are many mainstream PC companies that have realized sooner or later that the enthusiast and gaming market is up for grabs. Recently we even witnessed the announcement of factory overclocked systems with full guarantee from Gateway. Intel has realized that with AMD trailing not too far behind (if at all sometimes), it can’t just rest on its laurels again. Luckily for them, they have now got Core 2.
Buying a computer Motherboard Tips
The type, or form factor, of the motherboard is a crucial consideration when looking at a motherboard. There are various types of form factors and not all computer cases can accommodate each form factor. Today, the most commonly found and used motherboard is the ATX motherboard. When looking at the motherboard, ensure that the computer case can use this type of motherboard. Additional information and help with the form factors can be found on our motherboard page
When looking at who to purchase a motherboard through, consider all different brands of motherboards and vendors who sell those motherboards, as all motherboards will have positive and negative reviews. A listing of motherboard links and manufacturers can be found on the motherboard section of our network.
CPU Socket / Slot There are a wide variety of different types of CPU Sockets and Slots. When looking at purchasing a motherboard, ensure it is compatible with the CPU you have or that it will be compatible with the CPU you plan on purchasing.
Additional information about CPUs and the Sockets or Slots can be found on our CPU buying tips page.
Drive connectors Drive connectors can be an important consideration when purchasing a computer. Determine the type of interface of the drives you plan on using, and ensure that the motherboard supports that interface or has the connector for that interface. An example of such an interface is IDE, EIDE or SCSI.
Additional information about hard disk drive buying tips can be found on our Hard drive buying tips page.
Additional information about CD-ROM buying tips can be found on our CD-ROM buying tips page.
Memory slots / type Today there is a wide variety of different types and speeds of memory. When looking at purchasing a motherboard, ensure that it is compatible with the memory you currently have or plan on purchasing.
Additional information about Memory buying tips can be found on our Memory buying tips page.
Slots The type of slots can be an important consideration. Below is a listing of the different types of slots used in motherboards.
1. AGP - AGP, or Advanced Graphics Port, is used for video cards and is highly recommended that only motherboards with AGP slots be considered and/or purchased.
2. AMR - AMR, or Audio Modem Riser, is a new type of slot that is used for Audio / Modem cards and is found on some motherboards. This is not a critical slot and has been replaced by the CNR.
3. CNR - CNR, or Communication and Network Riser, is a new type of slot that supports audio, modem, USB and Local Area Network cards. This slot is highly recommended for any user building a large amount of computers as the cards are generally cheaper than the standard PCI or ISA cards.
4. ISA - Today, ISA is becoming obsolete and is not found on all motherboards. Unless you have old ISA cards that need to be used, it is recommended you purchase a new motherboard with no ISA slots and additional PCI slots.
5. PCI - The most widely and commonly used slot, the PCI slot, allows for all types of cards.
Additional information and help about each of the above slots can be found on our Information about the computer bus page.
Buying tips for computer video cards can be found on our video card buying tips page.
Buying tips for computer sound cards can be found on our sound card buying tips page.
Buying tips for computer modems can be found on our modem buying tips page.
Jumpers Jumpers are generally overlooked when considering a motherboard; however, they can be an important consideration, especially for users who plan on overclocking their computer. Below is a listing of some of the jumpers that should be asked about or known when purchasing a computer motherboard.
1. Does the motherboard have a clear CMOS / BIOS jumper?
2. Does the motherboard have CPU settings jumpers? Or is it configured through CMOS? Is it auto detect?
3. Does the motherboard have onboard video / sound? If yes, can they be disabled with jumper or is it done through CMOS? Note: either way is fine as long as it can be disabled.
USB Ports While all motherboards today have USB ports, ensure that the motherboard you plan on purchasing has USB ports.
AFFECTS
Upgrading / replacing a new computer motherboard may have the below effects on the computer.
*
Speed up the overall performance of the computer. May not be noticeable.
*
Allow for new improved hardware to be added into the computer.
When looking at who to purchase a motherboard through, consider all different brands of motherboards and vendors who sell those motherboards, as all motherboards will have positive and negative reviews. A listing of motherboard links and manufacturers can be found on the motherboard section of our network.
CPU Socket / Slot There are a wide variety of different types of CPU Sockets and Slots. When looking at purchasing a motherboard, ensure it is compatible with the CPU you have or that it will be compatible with the CPU you plan on purchasing.
Additional information about CPUs and the Sockets or Slots can be found on our CPU buying tips page.
Drive connectors Drive connectors can be an important consideration when purchasing a computer. Determine the type of interface of the drives you plan on using, and ensure that the motherboard supports that interface or has the connector for that interface. An example of such an interface is IDE, EIDE or SCSI.
Additional information about hard disk drive buying tips can be found on our Hard drive buying tips page.
Additional information about CD-ROM buying tips can be found on our CD-ROM buying tips page.
Memory slots / type Today there is a wide variety of different types and speeds of memory. When looking at purchasing a motherboard, ensure that it is compatible with the memory you currently have or plan on purchasing.
Additional information about Memory buying tips can be found on our Memory buying tips page.
Slots The type of slots can be an important consideration. Below is a listing of the different types of slots used in motherboards.
1. AGP - AGP, or Advanced Graphics Port, is used for video cards and is highly recommended that only motherboards with AGP slots be considered and/or purchased.
2. AMR - AMR, or Audio Modem Riser, is a new type of slot that is used for Audio / Modem cards and is found on some motherboards. This is not a critical slot and has been replaced by the CNR.
3. CNR - CNR, or Communication and Network Riser, is a new type of slot that supports audio, modem, USB and Local Area Network cards. This slot is highly recommended for any user building a large amount of computers as the cards are generally cheaper than the standard PCI or ISA cards.
4. ISA - Today, ISA is becoming obsolete and is not found on all motherboards. Unless you have old ISA cards that need to be used, it is recommended you purchase a new motherboard with no ISA slots and additional PCI slots.
5. PCI - The most widely and commonly used slot, the PCI slot, allows for all types of cards.
Additional information and help about each of the above slots can be found on our Information about the computer bus page.
Buying tips for computer video cards can be found on our video card buying tips page.
Buying tips for computer sound cards can be found on our sound card buying tips page.
Buying tips for computer modems can be found on our modem buying tips page.
Jumpers Jumpers are generally overlooked when considering a motherboard; however, they can be an important consideration, especially for users who plan on overclocking their computer. Below is a listing of some of the jumpers that should be asked about or known when purchasing a computer motherboard.
1. Does the motherboard have a clear CMOS / BIOS jumper?
2. Does the motherboard have CPU settings jumpers? Or is it configured through CMOS? Is it auto detect?
3. Does the motherboard have onboard video / sound? If yes, can they be disabled with jumper or is it done through CMOS? Note: either way is fine as long as it can be disabled.
USB Ports While all motherboards today have USB ports, ensure that the motherboard you plan on purchasing has USB ports.
AFFECTS
Upgrading / replacing a new computer motherboard may have the below effects on the computer.
*
Speed up the overall performance of the computer. May not be noticeable.
*
Allow for new improved hardware to be added into the computer.
PC Motherboard DFI LP JR GF9400-T2RS Socket 775 GeForce 9400 Chipset SLI Micro ATX DFI
CPU
Supports the LGA 775 socket for: - Intel® Core™2 Quad and Intel® Core™2 Duo
Supports Intel Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EMT64T)
Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST)
Supports Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
Supports 1333/1066/800MHz FSB
Chipset
NVIDIA GeForce 9400 chipset
Memory
Four 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets
Supports DDR2 667/800/1066 MHz DIMMs
Supports dual channel (128-bit wide) memory interface
Supports up to 8GB system memory
Supports unbuffered non-ECC x8 and x16 DIMMs
Expansion Slots
2 PCI Express (Gen 2) x16 slots - Hybrid SLI®
combination of the integrated graphics and a discrete graphics card
in a PCIE slot (16-lane port). - Two graphics cards support SLI®;
each operating at x8 (8-lane ports) bandwidth
1 PCI Express x1 slot
1 PCI slot
BIOS
CMOS Reloaded
8Mbit SPI flash memory
Graphics
Integrated graphics core
Hybrid SLI® technology combines the onboard integrated graphics and a discrete PCIE graphics card
Onboard graphics interface - HDMI port for both digital audio and video HD display - DVI-I port for digital LCD display
Microsoft® DirectX 10
PureVideo® HD and PhysX technology will provide high-definition video decode acceleration.
Audio
Realtek ALC885 8-channel HD Audio Codec
High-performance DACs with 106dB dynamic range (A-Weight), ADCs with 101dB dynamic range (A-Weight)
LAN
Vitesse VSC8601 PCIE Gigabit LAN controller
Fully compliant to IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T), 802.3u (100BASE-TX) and 802.3ab (1000BASE-T) standards
Serial ATA
Supports up to 6 SATA devices
SATA speed up to 3Gb/s
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and RAID 5
IDE
One IDE connector allows connecting up to two UltraDMA 133Mbps hard drives
Rear Panel I/O
1 mini-DIN-6 PS/2 mouse port
1 mini-DIN-6 PS/2 keyboard port
1 HDMI-out port
1 coaxial RCA S/PDIF-out port
1 optical S/PDIF-out port
1 DVI-I port
4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 RJ45 LAN port
Center/subwoofer, rear R/L and side R/L jacks
Line-in, line-out (front R/L) and mic-in jacks
Internal I/O Connectors
3 connectors for 6 additional external USB 2.0 ports
1 connector for an external COM port
1 front audio connector
1 CD-in connector
1 IrDA connector
1 CIR connector
6 Serial ATA connectors
1 40-pin IDE connector
1 floppy connector
1 24-pin ATX power connector
1 8-pin 12V power connector
2 4-pin 5V/12V power connectors (FDD type)
1 front panel connector
4 fan connectors
EZ touch switches (power switch and reset switch)
Power Management
ACPI and OS Directed Power Management
ACPI STR (Suspend to RAM) function
Wake-On-PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse
Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse
Wake-On-Ring
Wake-On-LAN
RTC timer to power-on the system
AC power failure recovery
Hardware Monitor
Monitors CPU/system/chipset temperature
Monitors 12V/5V/3.3V/Vcore/Vbat/5Vsb/Vdimm/Vchip voltages
Monitors the speed of the cooling fans
CPU Overheat Protection function monitors CPU temperature during system boot-up
Form Factor
Micro ATX Motherboard Form Factor
24.5cm (9.64") x 24.5cm (9.64")
Form Factor
Warranty
DFI LANPARTY JR GF9400-T2RS
30 Days Motherboard Pro DOA Warranty
DFI Warranty
Motherboard Warranty Information
Motherboards
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