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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

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

ZOTAC is shipping the GeForce 9300-ITX WiFi Mini-ITX motherboard that it previewed during CES 2009.

This new Mini-ITX board supports LGA775 Intel CPUs - Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Extreme -, up to 8GB of RAM and features the NVIDIA GeForce 9300 chipset with DVI or HDMI output, two SATA ports, one eSATA port, one PCIe x16 expansion slot, Gigabit Ethernet and integrated 802.11b/g WiFi.

The ZOTAC GeForce 9300-ITX WiFi is the perfect platform for home theater PCs. Pairing power-efficient Intel processors and a PureVideo HD enabled graphics processor with a mini-ITX form factor allows the ZOTAC GeForce 9300-ITX WiFi to fit nearly anywhere without sacrificing high-definition video playback capabilities desired by home theater PC users.

“We’ve packed a lot of performance into such a small platform with the ZOTAC GeForce 9300-ITX WiFi. With the GeForce 9300 graphics processor, PCI Express x16 slot and Hybrid SLI technology, the ZOTAC GeForce 9300-ITX WiFi is able to keep up with larger form factor systems,” said Carsten Berger, marketing director, ZOTAC International.

You can buy it from Newegg.

ZOTAC GeForce 9300-ITX WiFi specifications:

• CPU: LGA775 socket for Intel Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Extreme, Celeron, Pentium
• Chipset: NVIDIA GeForce 9300
• RAM:  2 x 240-pin DIMM, up to 8 GB of DDR2 667/800 RAM
• Storage: 2 x SATA port, 1 x eSATA
• Expansion slot: 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot
• Video: NVIDIA GeForce 9300 integrated graphics, 1x VGA output, 1x DVI output, 1 x HDMI output
• Audio: 5.1 HD audio, 1 x S/PDIF output
• LAN: Gigabit Ethernet
• WLAN: Integrated 802.11b/g WiFi
• I/O:  12x USB 2.0 ports (6 external, 6 x internal via onboard connectors), PS/2 connector.

Read the press release here.

Product page here.

Technorati Tags: Core 2 Duo, core 2 quad, mini motherboard, mini-itx, nForce 9300, WiFi, ZOTAC

Portwell has announced the WADE-8046 and WADE-8065 embedded Mini-ITX motherboards.

These Mini-ITX boards support Intel mobile CPUs combined with the 945GME and ICH7-M chipsets. Key features for these boards are DVI output and 2 (or 3) Gigabit Ethernet ports.

WADE-8046 and WADE-8065 utilize a wide selection of Intel mobile CPUs including Core™ 2 Duo, Core Duo, Core Solo and Celeron® M to provide high performance and low power consumption solutions in applications such as medical, gaming, lottery machines, digital signage, kiosk/POS, industrial automation, industrial control, security and communications appliances.

WADE-8046 Specifications:

• CPU: support for Intel Core 2 Duo, Core Duo, Celeron M processor
• Chipset: Intel 945GME + ICH7M
• RAM:  2 x 200-pin SODIMM, up to 4 GB of DDR2 RAM
• Storage: 2 x SATA ports, 1 x IDE port, 1 x CF socket
• Expansion slot: 1 x PCIe x1 slot, 1 x Mini-PCI slot
• Video: integrated GMA 950 graphics, 1 x VGA output, 1 x DVI output, LVDS connectors (dual display)
• Audio: mic-in, line-in, line-out
• LAN: 2 x Gigabit Ethernet
• I/O:  8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x external, 4 x internal), 4 x Serial, PS/2 connectors, 1 x Parallel port, 8-bit digital I/O interface

WADE-8065 Specifications:

• CPU: support for Intel Core 2 Duo, Core Duo, Core Solo processor
• Chipset: Intel 945GME + ICH7M
• RAM:  2 x 200-pin SODIMM, up to 4 GB of DDR2 667/533 RAM
• Storage: 2 x SATA ports, 1 x IDE port, 1 x CF socket
• Expansion slot: 1 x PCI slot
• Video: integrated GMA 950 graphics, 1 x VGA output, 1 x DVI output, LVDS connectors (dual display)
• Audio: mic-in, line-in, line-out
• LAN: 3 x Gigabit Ethernet
• I/O:  6 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x external, 4 x internal), 2 x Serial, PS/2 connectors, 8-bit digital I/O interface

Read the press release here.

Read the WADE-8046 product specifications here.

Read the WADE-8065 product specifications here.

Technorati Tags: 945GME, Core 2 Duo, embedded, mini motherboard, mini-itx, portwell

ZOTAC has announced the GeForce 9300-ITX WiFi Mini-ITX motherboard and is previewing it at the CES.

This new Mini-ITX board supports LGA775 Intel CPUs - Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Extreme -, up to 8GB of RAM and features the NVIDIA GeForce 9300 chipset with DVI or HDMI output, two SATA ports, one eSATA port, one PCIe x16 expansion slot, Gigabit Ethernet and integrated 802.11b/g WiFi.

The ZOTAC GeForce 9300-ITX WiFi is the perfect platform for home theater PCs. Pairing power-efficient Intel processors and a PureVideo HD enabled graphics processor with a mini-ITX form factor allows the ZOTAC GeForce 9300-ITX WiFi to fit nearly anywhere without sacrificing high-definition video playback capabilities desired by home theater PC users.

ZOTAC GeForce 9300-ITX WiFi specifications:

• CPU: LGA775 socket for Intel Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Extreme, Celeron, Pentium
• Chipset: NVIDIA GeForce 9300
• RAM:  2 x 240-pin DIMM, up to 8 GB of DDR2 667/800 RAM
• Storage: 2 x SATA port, 1 x eSATA
• Expansion slot: 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot
• Video: NVIDIA GeForce 9300 integrated graphics, 1x VGA output, 1x DVI output, 1 x HDMI output
• Audio: 5.1 HD audio, 1 x S/PDIF output
• LAN: Gigabit Ethernet
• WLAN: Integrated 802.11b/g WiFi
• I/O:  12x USB 2.0 ports (6 external, 6 x internal via onboard connectors), PS/2 connector.

Read the press release here [via TweakTown].

Product page here.

Technorati Tags: Core 2 Duo, core 2 quad, mini motherboard, mini-itx, nForce 9300, WiFi, ZOTAC

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

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

A fair while since its original post, Logic Supply has pubished its second review of the Chenbro ES34069 Mini-ITX PC case, paired with the Gigabyte GA-6KIEH-RH Mini-ITX motherboard.

Although no formal or extended test results were conducted, the reviewer was pleased with the system:

After my (admittedly small) battery of real-world tests, I can conclude that this system really can make an excellent small form factor NAS, HTPC, or media server. The GME965 platform on the Gigabyte 6KIEH mainboard is more than capable of handling HD video and DVD playback, and the system kept within a reasonable operating temperature during its overnight CPU burn in an enclosed box.

The Chenbro ES34069 Mini-ITX PC case supports 4 x hot-swap 3.5″ SATA disk bay, an internal 2.5 disk bay, a slimline optical drive bay anda SD/Mini-SD/MMC/MS card reader in a compact format (d x w x h: 10.24″ x 5.51″ x 10.24″ or 260mm x 140mm x 260mm).

The Gigabyte GA-6KIEH-RH Mini-ITX motherboard supports Intel mobile CPUs and features an impressive 5 SATA ports, 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports and the most comprehensive set of video output ports - DVI, HDMI, Component/YPbPr.

GA-6KIEH-RH Specifications:

• CPU: Socket P, supports Intel Core 2 Duo & Celeron M processors
• Chipset: Intel GME965 + ICH8M
• RAM: 2 x 240-pin DIMM, up to 4 GB of DDR2 533/667 RAM
• Expansion Slots: 1 x PCI slot, 1 x MiniPCI slot, 1 x MiniPCIe slot
• Display: Intel GMA X3100 Integrated Graphics, 1 x  VGA output, 1 x DVI output, 1 x YPbPr
• Audio: 5.1 Channel HD Audio, 1 x SPDIF Out (Coaxial)
• Storage: 1 x IDE port, 5 x SATA2 ports, 1 x CF
• LAN: 1 x Intel 82566DC Gigabit, 1 x Intel 82573L Gigabit
• USB: 8 x USB 2.0 (4x rear panel, 4x internal)
• I/O: 2 x serial

This is a good combination of case and board for who wants to build a compact home server or HTPC with ample storage and comprehensive features.

Read the full article here.

Technorati Tags: Core 2 Duo, Gigabyte, GME965, Intel, mini motherboard, mini pc case, mini-itx

TechTree.com is reporting that ZOTAC plans to launch the nForce 630i-ITX WiFi motherboard.

This Mini-ITX motherboard is expected to be the  ZOTAC nForce 630i Mini-ITX with the addition of WiFi. Details have yet to be available on ZOTAC’s web site.

For reference, ZOTAC nForce 630i-ITX Specifications:

• CPU: LGA775 socket for Intel Core™ 2 Duo/Quad/Extreme CPU
• Chipset: NVIDIA nForce 630i
• RAM:  2 x 240-pin DIMM, up to 4 GB of DDR2 800 RAM
• Storage: 2x SATA ports, 1 IDE port
• Expansion slot: 1x PCIe x1 slot
• Video: NVIDIA GeForce 7100 integrated graphics, 1x VGA output, 1x DVI output
• Audio: 5.1 audio
• LAN: Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps)
• I/O:  8x USB 2.0 ports (4 external, 4x internal via onboard connectors)

Read the full article here.

Product page here.

[Update: fixed the number of SATA ports from 4 to 2. Tech specs of web site indicate 4, pictures show 2]

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

TweakTown has posted a review of the ZOTAC nForce 610i Mini-ITX Motherboard. They tested this mini motherboard with an Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 CPU (3.16GHz), and compared it to Intel G45 & Via Nano (note: no reference to what boards they have used for this comparison).

While the ZOTAC board was behind in the memory tests, It overall performance was close to the Intel G45, and clearly above the performance of the Via Nano. For video playback, CPU usage for the ZOTAC and Intel G45 were equivalent and way below the CPU usage of the VIA Nano.

With a power consumption of 225W under load and 133W idle (!), this board was found to consume more than the Intel G45 (201W load/123W idle), and way more than the VIA Nano (83W load/55W idle). Such results are a bit surprising as they do not compare to results obtained by TrustedReviews for the Intel Mini-ITX DG45FC board (80W load/65W idle) here and Tom’s Hardware for the VIA Nano L2100 (50W load/28W idle) there.

They were overall satisfied with the board:

Coming to the end of our ZOTAC Mini-ITX motherboard review, we have been left with a reasonably good impression of the board.[...] if you’re after a basic media center PC, this will do fine. However, with no digital outputs you’re very limited.

ZOTAC Specifications:

• CPU: LGA775 socket for Intel Core™ 2 Duo/Quad/Extreme CPU
• Chipset: NVIDIA nForce 610i
• RAM:  2 x 240-pin DIMM, up to 4 GB of DDR2 667/533 RAM
• Storage: 2x SATA ports, 1 IDE port
• Expansion slot: 1x PCIe x1 slot
• Video: NVIDIA GeForce 7050 integrated graphics, 1x VGA output
• Audio: 5.1 audio
• LAN: Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps)
• I/O:  8x USB 2.0 ports (4 external, 4x internal via onboard connectors)

Read the full article here.

Technorati Tags: Core 2 Duo, Intel, mini motherboard, mini-itx, nForce 610i, ZOTAC