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Commell has announced the LV-67D industrial Mini-ITX motherboard.

This Mini-ITX board uses the Atom N270 processor combined with the 945GSE chipset and ICH7M southbridge, which allows for low power consumption.

The board offers an excellent solution for embedded market such as digital signage, kiosks, POS, thin clients, digital security, residential gateways, commercial and industrial control.

LV-67D Specifications:

• CPU: Intel Atom N270 CPU (1.6GHz)
• Chipset: Intel 945GSE + ICH7M
• RAM: 1 x 200-pin SODIMM, up to 2 GB of DDR2 RAM
• Storage: 2 x SATA ports, 1 x IDE port, 1 x CF socket
• Expansion slot: 1 x PCI slot, 1 x Mini-PCI slot, 1 x Mini-PCIe slot
• Video: integrated GMA 950 graphics, 1 x VGA output, LVDS connectors (dual display), optional secondary LVDS or DVI
• Audio: Realtek ALC888 HD Audio with S/PDIF output
• LAN: 2 x Intel 82574L Gigabit Ethernet
• I/O:  8 x USB 2.0 ports, 6 x Serial, PS/2 connectors, GPIO interface: Digital I/O (4 in, 4 out)

Read the press release here.

Technorati Tags: 945gse, atom, Commell, dvi, industrial, mini motherboard, mini-itx, N270

And also Happy Holidays for those of you taking a break at this time of the year…

Those interested in the Jetway NC92-230-LF Mini-ITX motherboard can read the reviews of this board at Phoronix and Modders-Inc. Both reviews provide ample detailed pictures of the board, with Phoronix having published the benchmark results in their previous article Intel Atom On Ubuntu, Fedora, OpenSuSE, Mandriva.

Read the review at Phoronix: Jetway NC92 Atom IPC Motherboard

Read the review at Modders-Inc: Jetway NC92 Series Mini-ITX

You can buy this motherboard from Newegg (under the JetWay JNC92-230-LF reference).

As a reminder, the Jetway NC92 Mini-ITX motherboard is available with either a single core Atom CPU (NC92-230-LF) or the new dual core Atom 330 CPU (NC92-330-LF). See my previous post for more details.

Technorati Tags: 945gc, atom, Jetway, mini motherboard, mini-itx, review

Portwell has announced the WEBS series, a family of embedded system solutions based on Intel Atom CPUs.

Each member of American Portwell Technology’s WEBS family utilizes Intel’s Atom™ processor to provide: low power consumption; high performance-per-watt advantages; fanless design for mission-critical applications; versatile storage interface and easy data access; and a compact and user-friendly design that makes installation and maintenance a snap.

The WEBS series consists of the following:

• WEBS-2120: based on Nano-ITX motherboard with Intel Atom Z510/Z530 CPU and US15W chipset;  power consumption of 5W.
• WEBS-1310/1320: based on ECX motherboard with Intel Atom Z510/Z530 CPU and US15W chipset; power consumption of 5W.
• WEBS-3330/4330: based on Mini-ITX motherboard with Intel Atom N270 CPU and 945GSE + ICH7M chipset; power consumption of 10W.

Each system supports on 200-pin SODIMM for up to 2GB DDR2 RAM, CF slot, 2.5″ hard drive (IDE for WEBS-1310/1320, SATA for WEBS-2120/3330/4330), Gigabit Ethernet (2 ports for the WEBS-3330/4330).

The WEBS-3330 and WEBS-4330 feature dual display with VGA and DVI output. The WEBS-2120, WEBS-1310 and WEBS-1320 feature a SD slot.

WEBS-2120 product page here.

WEBS-1320 product page here.

WEBS-3330 product page here.

WEBS-4330 product page here.

[Via Embedded Computing Design]

Technorati Tags: 945gse, atom, ecx, embedded, fanless, mini motherboard, mini-itx, nano-itx, portwell, us15w

NVIDIA has introduced the Ion platform, which combines the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M (MCP79) with the Intel Atom CPU on a reference motherboard in Pico-ITX form factor.

The reference board features one SATA port, one DDR3 SODIMM slot, Gigabit Ethernet, USB2.0, DVI and HDMI output.

NVIDIA claims 10x faster graphics, full HD video decode & display compared to existing Atom + Intel 945GC/945GME chipsets, making Atom based system viable for 1080p playback, HTPC, and eventually light gaming.

We should soon see new products - netbooks, nettops, Pico-ITX/Mini-ITX motherboards - taking advantage of the NVIDIA MCP79 chipset (a welcomed improvement over the existing offering).

Hands-on feedback and pictures are now available; you can for example check AnandTech’s article providing more details on NVIDIA’s Ion platform here.

VR-Zone has additional pictures of the Nettop that NVIDIA presented - specifically the I/O board the Pico-ITX reference motherboard connects to for 2 x eSATA ports, 6 x USB ports, S/PDIF output, 7.1 HD audio output. Check it here.

Technorati Tags: atom, GeForce 9400M, Ion, mini motherboard, mini-itx, NVIDIA, pico-itx

WIN Enterprises has announced the MB-73170 Mini-ITX Motherboard.

WIN Enterprises, Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of embedded controllers and network platforms for OEMs, announces the MB-73170 Mini ITX motherboard. Powered by the Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor, the MB-73170 was designed for applications requiring high-performance in a small form factor such as POS, mobile kiosks, factory automation, gaming machines, multimedia, and digital signage.

MB-73170 specifications:

• CPU: Socket 479, supports Intel® Core™2 Duo processors
• Chipset: Intel 965GME + ICH8M
• RAM: 2 x 240 pin DIMM socket, up to 4GB 533/667 RAM
• Storage: 1 x CF socket, 2 x SATA ports
• Expansion slots: 1 x PCI slot, 1 x mini-PCI slot
• Display: Intel GMA X3100 integrated graphics, 1 x VGA, optional 1 LVDS or 2 x DVI
• Audio: 7.1 HD audio with S/PDIF output
• LAN: 2 x Intel 82573L PCIe Gigabit Ethernet ports
• I/O: 6 x USB ports (4 x external, 2 x internal), 6 x Serial ports (1 x external, 1 x onboard, 4 x via optional module), 4 digital in/4 digital out GPIO

Read the full press release here.

Product page here.

Technorati Tags: 965GME, Core 2 Duo, mini motherboard, mini-itx, WIN

Silent PC Review has reviewed the mCubed HFX micro business Mini-ITX system.

The mCubed HFX micro business is a PC system based on the Intel D945GCLF2 Mini-ITX motherboard (dual-core Atom 330) using heatpipes to run fanless and silent.

They found the system be extremely quiet and offer low power consumption, coming however at quite a premium price (~$700).

Read the full review here.

For reference, mCubed HFX micro business specifications:

• CPU: Intel Atom 330 CPU (1.6GHz dual-core)
• Chipset: Intel 945GC + ICH7
• RAM: 1 GB of DDR2 RAM (up to 2GB)
• Display: Intel GMA950 Integrated graphics, 1 x VGA output, 1 x S-Video output
• Audio: Realtek ALC662 5.1 Channel HD Audio
• Storage: 80GB 2.5in SATA hard drive (up to 1TB with 2 x 2.5″ drives)
• LAN: 1 x Gigabit Ethernet
• I/O: 5 x USB 2.0 (4 x rear, 1 x front), 1 x Parallel, 1 x Seria, PS/2 connectors
• Other: optional WLAN and TV card interal USB devices
• Dimensions: 23 x 24 x7.5cm
• Weight: 2.8kg

Product page here.

Technorati Tags: 330, 945gc, atom, fanless, mCubed, mini motherboard, mini-itx, system

Asus has launched the EeeBox B203 nettop computer.

The Eee Box B203 uses a Celeron C220 CPU (1.2GHz) instead of the Atom N270 CPU present in the Eee Box B202, B204 and B206, for better performance. Worth noting is the use of the 945GC + ICH7 chipset (instead of the 945GSE + ICH7M) which is likely to result in higher power consumption.

It’s as small, eco-friendly, easy-to-use, and quick to boot up as the original Eee Box, but has a faster processor for all-around speedier performance. Programs start up faster, applications run more smoothly, and you can perform more tasks simultaneously!

Here is a comparison table of the EeeBox models - current and upcoming:

Product page can be found here [via Engadget].

Technorati Tags: 945gc, Asus, B203, C220, Celeron, dvi, Eee Box, EeeBox, mini motherboard

VIA Technologies has announced the VIA ARTiGO A2000 barebone storage mini-server.

VIA ARTiGO A2000 is a storage-oriented compact barebone PC that’s big on capacity and low on power consumption. Supporting two desktop hard drives, this unique barebone storage system is a perfect fit for home download applications, providing ample storage space in an energy-efficient, compact, and low-noise chassis.

It is based on a Nano-ITX board, and supports two 3.5″ SATA hard drives in a housing 5.3” x 4.7” x 10.2” (13.5cm x 12cm x 26cm) in size. It features Gigabit Ethernet and an optional 802.11b/g WiFi adapter.

ARTiGO A2000 specifications:

• Dimensions: 5.3” x 4.7” x 10.2” (13.5cm x 12cm x 26cm)
• CPU: 1.5GHz VIA C7-D processor
• Chipset: VIA VX800
• RAM: 1 x 200-pin SODIMM, up to 2 GB of DDR2 667/533 RAM
• Display: VIA VX800 Integrated Graphics, 1 x VGA output
• Audio: mic/line-in, line-out
• Storage: 1 x CF, 2 x SATA2 ports; 2 x 3.5” SATA hard disk bay
• LAN: 1 x Gigabit Ethernet
• WLAN: optional 802.11b/g WiFi
• USB: 3 x USB 2.0 (2 x rear panel, 1 x front)

It supports Microsoft Windows XP and Vista, Ubuntu 8.04, SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 (Service Pack 2) and FreeBSD.

Read the press release here, and the product page there.

Technorati Tags: barebone, C7-D, mini motherboard, nano-itx, VIA, VX800

TweakTown has posted a review of the ZOTAC nForce 630i-ITX WiFi Mini-ITX motherboard. They tested the board with an Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 CPU and compared it to a VIA EPIA SN2 Nano board.

Read the full article here.

Technorati Tags: Core 2 Duo, mini motherboard, mini-itx, nForce 630i, review, WiFi, ZOTAC