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Intel has launched the D945GSEJT and DG41MJ  Mini-ITX motherboards.

The D945GSEJT Mini-ITX board uses the Atom N270 processor combined with the 945GSE chipset and ICH7M southbridge with an height of only 20 mm, and runs fanless. It features DVI output, Gigabit Ethernet, and has 1 PCI and 1 Mini-PCIe slot. It uses 12V DC external power.

D945GSEJT 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
• Expansion slot: 1 x PCI slot, 1 x Mini-PCIe slot
• Video: integrated GMA 950 graphics, 1 x VGA output, 1 x DVI output, LVDS connectors (dual display)
• Audio: Realtek ALC662 HD Audio
• LAN: 1 x Realtek RTL8111DL Gigabit Ethernet
• I/O:  7 x USB ports (3 x external, 1 x internal), 2 x Serial (internal), 1 x Parallel (internal), PS/2 connector (internal)

D945GSEJT product page here.

The DG41MJ Mini-ITX board uses the G41 Express chipset and supports Core 2 Quad and Core 2 Duo processors up to 65W TDP. It features DVI output, 3 SATA ports, Gigabit Ethernet, and has 1 PCI slot.

DG41MJ  Specifications:

• CPU: LGA775 socket, supports Intel Core 2 Quad/Core 2 Duo/Celeron processors up to 65W TDP
• Chipset: Intel G41 Express
• RAM: 2 x 240-pin DIMM, up to 8 GB of DDR2 667/800 RAM
• Storage: 3 x SATA ports
• Expansion slot: 1 x PCI slot
• Video: integrated GMA X4500 graphics, 1 x VGA output, 1 x DVI output
• Audio: Realtek ALC888VC HD Audio with S/PDIF output
• LAN:  Realtek RTL8111D Gigabit Ethernet
• I/O:  8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x external, 4 x internal), 1 x Serial (internal), 1 x Parallel, PS/2 connector

DG41MJ Product page here.

[Via Tweaktown]

[Updated: added product page for D945GSEJT]

Technorati Tags: 945gse, atom, Core 2 Duo, core 2 quad, dvi, fanless, G41, Intel, mini motherboard, mini-itx, N270

Expreview is reporting that Zotac is going to offer two NVIDIA ION-based Mini-ITX motherboards.

One of the Mini-ITX board will feature the 1.6GHz Atom 230 CPU (single core), the other the dual-core 1.6GHz Atom 330 CPU. The boards are expected to be named IONITX-B-E and IONITX-A-U respectively.

Other features include NVIDIA ION integrated graphics, 3 SATA ports, 1 eSATA port, WiFi, HDMI and DVI output. There is no mention of PCIe slot - only Mini PCIe.

IONITX-A-U/IONITX-B-E specifications (to be confirmed):

• CPU: Intel Atom 230 CPU (1.6GHz - IONITX-B-E) / Intel Atom 330 CPU (1.6GHz dual core - IONITX-A-U)
• Chipset: NVIDIA ION
• RAM: 2 x 240pin DIMM slots, up to 4 GB of DDR2 667/800 RAM 
• Storage: 3 x SATA ports, 1 x eSATA port
• Expansion slots: 1 x Mini PCIe slot (used by WiFi module if present)
• Display: NVIDIA ION Integrated Graphics, 1 x VGA output, 1 x DVI output, 1 x HDMI output
• Audio: 5.1 Channel HD Audio, 2 x S/PDIF output (1 x coaxial, 1 x optical)
• LAN: 1 x Gigabit Ethernet
• WLAN: 1 x 802.11b/g (or n - TBC - may be optional)
• I/O: 10 x USB 2.0 (6 x external, 4 x internal), PS/2 port

Read the full article here including picture of one of the boards [via bit-tech.net].

Check the user manual here.

[Updated: added user manual link, storage specifications]

[Updated x2: corrected product names]

Technorati Tags: Atom 230, Atom 330, eSATA, HDMI, Ion, mini motherboard, NVIDIA, ZOTAC

NVIDIA and Acer have announced the first Ion-based nettop: the AspireRevo.

The AspireRevo features an Intel atom 230 CPU, NVIDIA ION integrated graphics, HDMI output, Gigabit Ethernet, eSATA and could be a strong contender to the EeeBox.

The GeForce 9400 chipset allows 1080p/full HD playback - a limitation of previous Atom based systems (except for the ones using discrete graphics such as the EeeBox B206 and B208).

No larger than a typical hardcover book, the AspireRevo is a fully capable desktop with advanced graphics and impressive multimedia features. Equipped with NVIDIA ION graphics, the system can handle a wide variety of computing needs including high definition video, gaming, sharing digital photos, surfing the web, and other tasks consumers expect from full-size systems.

AspireRevo specifications:

• CPU: Intel Atom 230 CPU (1.6GHz)
• Chipset: NVIDIA ION
• RAM: up to 4 GB of DDR2 800 RAM
• Display: NVIDIA ION Integrated Graphics, 1 x VGA output, 1 x HDMI output
• Audio: 7.1 Channel HD Audio
• Storage: up to 250GB 2.5in SATA hard drive, 1 x eSATA port
• LAN: 1 x Gigabit
• WLAN: 1 x 802.11b/g (or n - TBC)
• I/O: 6 x USB 2.0
• Other: card reader

NVIDIA press release here.

Acer press release here.

Technorati Tags: Acer, Atom 230, eSATA, HDMI, Ion, mini motherboard, nettop, NVIDIA

Logic Supply is providing some details on the upcoming Intel D945GSEJT Mini-ITX motherboard.

Intel’s new Mini-ITX form factor mainboard, the D945GSEJT (expected release mid Q2′09), is a low-profile, super-slim platform featuring an Atom processor and mobile chipset.

This low profile Mini-ITX motherboard should feature the 945GSE chipset, Atom N270 CPU and Gigabit Ethernet, along with DVI output and a Mini PCIe slot.

Full article here.

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

Kontron has announced the KTGM45/mITX Mini-ITX motherboard - one of 3 new embedded motherboards available in different form factors.

This new motherboard features Core 2 Quad/Core 2 Duo support, one PCIe x16 slot, 4 SATA2 ports, 3 Gigabit Ethernet  and 2 IEEE1994 (firewire) ports.

With the Intel Mobile 82GM45 Graphics and Memory Controller Hub and the Intel I/O Controller Hub (Intel ICH9EM) KTGM45/mITX offer a low chipset TDP (14.5 watts) for energy-efficient embedded designs.

KTGM45/mITX specifications:

• CPU: supports Intel® Core™2 Quad and Intel® Core™2 Duo processors incl. T9400
• Chipset: Intel GM45 + ICH9M
• RAM: 2 x 240 pin DIMM socket, up to 8GB DDR3 RAM
• Storage: 1 x CF socket, 1 x IDE port, 4 x SATA2 ports
• Expansion slots: 1 x PCI slot, 1 x PCIe x16/SDVO slot
• Display: Intel GMA 4500 MHD integrated graphics, 1 x VGA, SVDO output for DVI, LVDS & DVI (via optional ADD2 cards)
• Audio: 7.1 HD audio
• LAN: 3 x Intel Gigabit Ethernet ports
• I/O: 12 x USB ports (4 x external, 8 x internal), 4 x Serial ports, 2 x IEEE1994 (1 x external, 1 x internal), 1 x Parallel port (internal), PS/2 ports

Read the full press release here.

Product page here [via LinuxDevices.com].

Technorati Tags: 4 SATA, Core 2 Duo, core 2 quad, GM45, Kontron, mini motherboard, mini-itx