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Friday Oct 23, 2009
Weeks after annoucing its high end ION ITX-F Mini-ITX board, Zotac has released two new value Mini-ITX motherboards.
The new ION Syergy Edition series Mini-ITX boards feature a PCIe x1 slot with either a single-core 1.6 GHz Atom 230 CPU (ION ITX-E) or dual-core 1.6GHz Atom 330 CPU (ION ITX-G).
Other features include NVIDIA ION integrated graphics, 4 SATA ports, HDMI and DVI output.
Compared to the other Zotac ION boards, these lose the 5.1 HD output via S/PDIF connectors (7.1 still possible via HDMI), and the eSATA port available on the other boards is replaced by a fourth SATA connector.
ION ITX Synergy Edition specifications:
- CPU: Intel Atom 230 (1.6GHz single core - ION ITX-E) / Intel Atom 330 CPU (1.6GHz dual core - ION ITX-G)
- Chipset: NVIDIA ION
- RAM: 2 x 240pin DIMM slots, up to 4 GB of DDR2 667/800 RAM
- Storage: 4 x SATA ports
- Expansion slots: 1 x PCIe x1, 1 x Mini PCIe slot
- Display: NVIDIA ION Integrated Graphics, 1 x VGA output, 1 x DVI output, 1 x HDMI output
- Audio: HD Audio (line in, line out, mic in)
- LAN: 1 x Gigabit Ethernet
- I/O: 10 x USB 2.0 (6 x external, 4 x
internal), PS/2 port
Press Release here.
IONITX-G-E Product page here.
IONITX-E-E Product page here.
[Via Fudzilla]
Technorati Tags: 230, 330, atom, GeForce 9400M, Ion, mini motherboard, mini-itx, NVIDIA, PCIe x1, ZOTAC
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Thursday Oct 8, 2009
Zotac has announced its Ion-based nettop: the MAG, 6 months after the first Ion-based nettop: the AspireRevo was announced by NVIDIA and Acer.
The MAG features an Intel atom 230 CPU or 330 CPU, NVIDIA ION integrated graphics, HDMI output, Gigabit Ethernet, eSATA and joins the likes of the AspireRevo and the EeeBox.
Combining a high-performance NVIDIA® ION™ graphics processor with a choice of energy-efficient dual-core Intel® Atom™ 330 or single-core Atom™ 230 processors, the ZOTAC MAG delivers an eco-friendly computing experience that still packs a performance punch in a compact 186mm x 189mm x 38mm package.
The MAG does not come with any pre-installed operating system: Zotac leaves it up to users to chose the one they want to run.
MAG HD-NS01 / HD-ND01 specifications:
- CPU: Intel Atom 230 CPU (1.6GHz - HD-NS01 series) or 330 CPU (1.6GHz dual core - HD-ND01 series)
- Chipset: NVIDIA ION
- RAM: 2 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 160GB 2.5in SATA hard drive, 1 x eSATA port
- LAN: 1 x Gigabit
- WLAN: 1 x 802.11b/g/n
- I/O: 6 x USB 2.0
- Other: card reader
Press release here.
Product page here.
Technorati Tags: 230, 330, atom, eSATA, HDMI, Ion, MAG, mini computer, nettop, NVIDIA, ZOTAC
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Wednesday Oct 7, 2009
Zotac has released a new Mini-ITX motherboard to complement its existing NVIDIA ION-based Mini-ITX motherboards.
The new ION ITX-F series Mini-ITX board features a PCIe x16 slot with dual-core 1.6GHz Atom 330 CPU and WiFi 802.11n.
Other features are common to existing ION ITX boards and include NVIDIA ION integrated graphics, 3 SATA ports, 1 eSATA port, HDMI and DVI output.
IONITX-F-E specifications:
- CPU: Intel Atom 330 CPU (1.6GHz dual core)
- 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 PCIe x16, 1 x Mini PCIe slot (used by WiFi)
- 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/n
- I/O: 10 x USB 2.0 (6 x external, 4 x
internal), PS/2 port
Press Release here.
IONITX-F-E Product page here.
[Via HEXUS.net]
Technorati Tags: 330, atom, GeForce 9400M, Ion, mini motherboard, mini-itx, NVIDIA, PCIe x16, ZOTAC
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Thursday Sep 3, 2009
After the ZOTAC NVIDIA ION Mini-ITX motherboards released earlier this year, it is now turn for ASUS to enter the ION Mini-ITX game by releasing its NVIDIA ION-Based Mini-ITX Motherboard AT3N7A-I
The AT3N7A-I Mini-ITX board features the dual-core 1.6GHz Atom 330 CPU, NVIDIA ION integrated graphics, 3 SATA ports, 1 eSATA port, HDMI output.
AT3N7A-I specifications:
- CPU: Intel Atom 330 CPU (1.6GHz dual core)
- 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 PCI slot
- Display: NVIDIA ION Integrated Graphics, 1 x VGA output, 1 x HDMI output
- Audio: VIA VT 1708s 8 Channel HD Audio, 2 x S/PDIF output (1 x coaxial, 1 x optical)
- LAN: 1 x Gigabit Ethernet
- I/O: 10 x USB 2.0 (8 x external, 2 x internal), PS/2 port
- Other: Bluetooth
Product page here.
You can also check AnanTech’s review of the AT3N7A-I here.
Technorati Tags: 330, Asus, atom, GeForce 9400M, Ion, mini motherboard, mini-itx, NVIDIA
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Thursday Sep 3, 2009
Asus has unveiled the EeeBox EB1012 nettop computer, adding to its always expanding line of Eee Box computers.
The Eee Box EB1012 features the dual-core Intel atom 330 CPU, NVIDIA ION integrated graphics, HDMI output, eSATA port. Worth noting is that VGA output is back…
The EB1012 is powered by the Intel® Atom™ 330 dual core processor, which is built specifically for PCs like the EB1012. And with the accompanying NVIDIA® Ion™ graphics processor, the EB1012 treats you to an impressive multimedia performance with a low power consumption of just 40W.
The EeeBox EB1012 also gains some cosmetic changes (no more front cover), and comes with Window Vista Home Premium.
EeeBox EB1012 specifications:
- CPU: Intel Atom 330 CPU (1.6GHz dual core)
- Chipset: NVIDIA ION (MCP7A)
- RAM: 2 x 200-pin SODIMM, 2 GB of DDR2 800 RAM standard (up to 4GB)
- Display: NVIDIA ION Integrated Graphics, 1 x HDMI output, 1 x VGA output
- Audio: 5.1 Channel HD Audio (with S/PDIF out)
- Storage: 250GB 2.5in SATA hard drive, 1 x eSATA port
- LAN: 1 x Gigabit
- WLAN: 1 x 802.11b/g/n
- I/O: 6 x USB 2.0 (3 x front, 2 x read, 1 x top)
- Other: card reader, stand, remote controller (optional), keyboard + mouse (optional)
Product page here [via blogeee.net (French)].
Technorati Tags: 330, Asus, atom, EeeBox, eSATA, HDMI, Ion, mini motherboard, NVIDIA
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Friday Jul 31, 2009
Anantech is reporting that Zotac has released revised PCB versions of its NVIDIA ION-based Mini-ITX motherboards, which address the wake-on-USB problem that did exist with these boards.
Zotac has since redesigned the PCB (Printed Circuit Board) and connected standby power to the USB ports. Now when the motherboard enters S3, the USB ports still have power and can wake the system up if there’s any activity on a USB device.
The revised Zotac Ion boards can be identified thanks to the last 4 characters of their part number: J10F.
It may however not be easy to figure out if you have the new board unless you look at the motherboard itself.
Full article here.
Technorati Tags: atom, GeForce 9400M, Ion, mini motherboard, mini-itx, NVIDIA, wake-on-USB, ZOTAC
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Tuesday Jun 23, 2009
Home Server Hacks has published steps for a Windows Home Server build using the Intel D945GSEJT Mini-ITX motherboard.
Their article acknowledges the low power consumption of the D945GSEJT board (their Kill A Watt measured 12-16W for the whole system) - quite impressive. Whether you are a fan of WHS or not, this is a good example of what can be achieved with this low profile (20 mm!) and fanless board, which appears as a good alternative to the MSI IM-945GSE (MS-9830) Mini-ITX board for a fraction of the price…
Full article here.
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.
Technorati Tags: 945gse, atom, dvi, Intel, mini motherboard, mini-itx, N270, WHS
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Monday Jun 1, 2009
PC Watch has early pictures of the upcoming Asus AT3GC-I Mini-ITX motherboard.
This motherboard features a dual-core Atom 330 CPU paired with the 945GC + ICH7 chipsets. It supports up to 2GB RAM, has 2 SATA ports, Gigabit Ethernet and a PCI slot.
PC Watch also mentions the C2N7A-I motherboard based on Nvidia’s MCP7A-LP and with a Celeron 220 CPU.
AT3GC-I Specifications:
- CPU: Intel Atom 330 CPU (1.6GHz)
- Chipset: Intel 945GC + ICH7
- RAM: 1 x 240-pin DIMM, up to 2 GB of DDR2 RAM
- Storage: 2 x SATA2 ports, 1 x IDE port
- Expansion slot: 1 x PCI slot
- Video: integrated GMA 950 graphics, 1 x VGA output
- Audio: TBD
- LAN: 1 x Gigabit Ethernet
- I/O: 4 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x Serial port, 1 x Parallel port, PS/2 ports
PC Watch [via Fudzilla].
Technorati Tags: 330, 945gc, Asus, atom, mini motherboard, mini-itx
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Tuesday May 12, 2009
Zotac has released two NVIDIA ION-based Mini-ITX motherboards.
The IONITX-B-E Mini-ITX board features the 1.6GHz Atom N230 CPU (single core), while the IONITX-A-U Mini-ITX board features the dual-core 1.6GHz Atom N330 CPU and WiFi 802.11n.
Other features common to both boards include NVIDIA ION integrated graphics, 3 SATA ports, 1 eSATA port, HDMI and DVI output. The boards have a fanless design (with the IONITX-A-U having an optional fan for additional cooling).
IONITX-A-U/IONITX-B-E specifications:
- CPU: Intel Atom N230 CPU (1.6GHz - IONITX-B-E) / Intel Atom 330 CPU (1.6GHz dual core - IONITX-A-B/C/E/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 on IONITX-A-U)
- 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/n (IONITX-A-U)
- I/O: 10 x USB 2.0 (6 x external, 4 x internal), PS/2 port
Press Release here.
IONITX-B-E Product page here.
IONITX-A-U Product page here.
Technorati Tags: atom, GeForce 9400M, Ion, mini motherboard, mini-itx, NVIDIA, ZOTAC
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Tuesday May 5, 2009
mini-itx.com has posted a pictures of the unboxing of the Zotac ION-ITX-A Mini-ITX motherboard that was reported recently.
This helps confirming the names and specifications of Zotac’s NVIDIA ION-based Mini-ITX motherboards.
Read the full article here.
[Updated: there appears to be some confusion on the name of the Atom 330 board. Is it ION-ITX-B as the title suggests, or is it ION-ITX-A mentioned several times in the article?]
[Updated x2: it is the ION-ITX-A]
Technorati Tags: atom, GeForce 9400M, Ion, mini motherboard, mini-itx, NVIDIA, ZOTAC
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