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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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Friday Jun 19, 2009
Portwell has announced the NANO-8045 and NANO-8050 embedded Nano-ITX motherboards.
The NANO-8045 Nano-ITX board features either Intel AtomZ530 (1.6GHz) and the Z510 (1.1GHz) CPUs, with a power consumption under 10W. It supports a maximum of 2 GB RAM (SODIMM), DVI and 24-bit LVDS, Gigabit Ethernnet.
“The NANO-8045 is specifically designed to operate at a very low power consumption (less than 10 watts at full loading) and low heat,” says Jack Lam, American Portwell Technology’’s senior product marketing manager, “so it can be a truly fanless and battery operated configuration that supports multiple storage devices.”
The NANO-8050 Nano-ITX board supports Intel Celeron® M/ULV Core 2 Duo processors with GS45 Express chipset. It supports a maximum of 2 GB RAM (SODIMM),VGA and 24-bit LVDS, Gigabit Ethernnet, PCIe x1.
“The new ultra low voltage NANO-8050 is a second generation Nano-ITX board that underscores Portwell’s continuing commitment to producing superior small form factor embedded system boards,” says Frank Shen, American Portwell Technology’s product marketing director. “It features Intel GS45 Express chipset integrated with a built-in GMA 4500MHD graphic engine to provide excellent 3D graphics performance and supports Intel Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) Core™ 2 Duo and Celeron® M processors.”
NANO-8045 Specifications:
- CPU: Intel Atom Z530 (1.6GHz) or Z510 (1.1GHz)
- Chipset: Intel Poulsbo chipset US15W
- RAM: 1 x 200-pin SO-DIMM socket, 2 GB DDR2 533/400 RAM max.
- Storage: 1 x 44 pin IDE, 2 x SATA II ports, 1 x CF
- Display: 1 x internal 24-bit LVDS; 1 x DVI-D connector
- Audio: 1x Line out; 1x Mic-in
- LAN: 1 x gigabit Ethernet
- I/O: 6 x USB 2.0 (2 x external, 4 x internal), 1 x Seria, 1 x GPIO
NANO-8050 Specifications:
- CPU: ULV Mobile SFF Core 2 Duo/Celeron M processor
- Chipset: Intel GS45 SFF + ICH9M SFF
- RAM: 1 x 200-pin SODIMM, up to 4 GB of DDR2 800/667 RAM
- Storage: 2 x SATA ports, 1 x CF socket
- Expansion slot: 1 x PCIe x1 slot
- Video: integrated GMA 4500 MHD graphics, 1 x VGA output, LVDS connectors
- Audio: mic-in, line-out
- LAN: 1 x Gigabit Ethernet
- I/O: 6 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x external, 2 x internal), 1 x Serial, 8-bit digital I/O interface
Read the press release here.
Read the NANO-8045 product specifications here.
Read the NANO-8050 product specifications here.
Technorati Tags: dvi, GS45, mini motherboard, nano, nano-itx, portwell, ULV Core 2 Duo, us15w, Z510, Z530
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Monday May 4, 2009
VIA has announced the VB8002 Mini-ITX motherboard.
This Mini-ITX board uses the VIA Nano processor combined with the VIA CX700M2 media system processor. It is targeted at media server solutions, with DVI, S-Video, component, and composite output, and optical and coaxial S/PDIF ouput.
With an onboard digital HDTV encoder for high-definition video resolutions, VIA Vinyl 7.1 channel HD audio for a rich audio experience and a range of consumer I/O options including composite and component RCA ports, DVI and S-Video ports, S/PDIF audio, and onboard connectors for LVDS and TV out, the VIA VB8002 is well equipped for today’s digital media applications.
VB8002 Specifications:
- CPU: VIA Nano processor (1.6GHz)
- Chipset: VIA CX700M2 Unified Digital Media IGP chipset
- RAM: 1 x 240-pin DIMM, up to 1 GB of DDR2 533/667 RAM
- Storage: 2 x SATA ports, 1 x IDE port
- Expansion slot: 1 x PCI slot
- Video: integrated VIA UniChrome Pro II integrated graphics, 1 x VGA output, DVI output, S-Video output, component output, composite output, LVDS connector, TV-out header
- Audio: VIA VT1708A 7.1 HD Audio with S/PDIF output (coaxial and optical)
- LAN: 1 x VIA VT6122 Gigabit Ethernet
- I/O: 6 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x external, 4 x internal), PS/2 header
Product page here.
Read the press release here.
Technorati Tags: Component, CX700M2, dvi, mini motherboard, mini-itx, nano, S-Video, VIA
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Wednesday Apr 29, 2009
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
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Tuesday Apr 7, 2009
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
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Monday Mar 9, 2009
In a previous article, I was recommending the Asus EeeBox B204 and B206 over the MSI WindBOX due to their better features.
Asus latest addition - the Eee Box B208 - adds one more compelling reason to go for the EeeBox family: the dual core Intel Atom 330 CPU. If still used with the 945GSE chipset, it should only maginally increase power consumption (Atom 330 Max TDP: 8W vs. Atom N270 Max TDB: 2.5W).
Here is a comparison table of the current Asus EeeBox models with Atom CPUs*:
|
Asus Eee Box B202 |
Asus Eee Box B204 |
Asus Eee Box B206 |
Asus Eee Box B208 |
| CPU |
Intel Atom N270 CPU (1.6GHz) |
Intel Atom 330 CPU (1.6GHz, dual core) |
| Chipset |
Intel 945GSE + ICH7M |
| RAM |
1 GB DDR2 RAM standard |
| Expansion Slots |
None |
| Display |
Intel GMA 950 Integrated Graphics
1 x DVI output |
ATI Radeon HD 3450 Discrete Graphics with 256 MB RAM
1 x HDMI output |
ATI Radeon HD 4350 Discrete Graphics with 256 MB RAM
1 x HDMI output |
| Audio |
Realtek ALC662 5.1 Channel HD Audio |
| Storage |
80GB 2.5in SATA hard drive |
160GB 2.5in SATA hard drive |
160GB, 250GB or 320GB 2.5in SATA hard drive |
| LAN |
1 x Gigabit Ethernet |
| WLAN |
1 x WiFi 802.11 b/g/n |
| USB |
4 x USB 2.0 |
| Rear Panel I/O |
2 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
1 x audio out (S/PDIF out)
1 x DVI port |
2 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
1 x audio out (S/PDIF out)
1 x HDMI port |
| Front Panel I/O |
2 x USB 2.0 ports
2 x audio ports (mic and line-out)
1 x Card reader |
| Other |
36W power adapter |
Remote control
Bluetooth
Built-in battery for UPS function
36W power adapter |
Remote control
36W power adapter |
Remote control
Bluetooth
Built-in battery for UPS function
36W power adapter |
| Dimensions |
222 × 178 × 26.9 mm
1 kg |
*: note to overload the table, only Atom-based Eee Box models have been included. The Celeron-based Eee Box B201 and B203 models have been ignored.
Technorati Tags: 270, 330, 945gse, Asus, atom, dvi, EeeBox, HDMI, mini motherboard
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Tuesday Dec 30, 2008
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
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Monday Dec 15, 2008
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:
| |
Asus Eee Box B203 |
Asus Eee Box B202 |
Asus Eee Box B204 |
Asus Eee Box B206 |
| CPU |
Intel Celeron C220 CPU (1.2GHz) |
Intel Atom N270 CPU (1.6GHz) |
| Chipset |
Intel 945GC + ICH7 |
Intel 945GSE + ICH7M |
| RAM |
512 MB,1 GB or 2 GB DDR2 RAM |
1 GB DDR2 RAM standard |
| Expansion Slots |
None |
| Display |
Intel GMA 950 Integrated Graphics
1 x DVI output |
ATI Radeon HD 3400 Discrete Graphics with 256 MB RAM
1 x HDMI output |
| Audio |
Realtek ALC662 5.1 Channel HD Audio |
| Storage |
80GB,120GB or 160GB 2.5in SATA hard drive |
80GB 2.5in SATA hard drive |
160GB 2.5in SATA hard drive |
| LAN |
1 x Gigabit Ethernet |
| WLAN |
1 x WiFi 802.11 b/g/n |
| USB |
4 x USB 2.0 |
| Rear Panel I/O |
2 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
1 x audio out (S/PDIF out)
1 x DVI port |
2 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
1 x audio out (S/PDIF out)
1 x HDMI port |
| Front Panel I/O |
2 x USB 2.0 ports
2 x audio ports (mic and line-out)
1 x Card reader |
| Other |
|
Remote control
Bluetooth
Built-in battery for UPS function |
Remote control |
Product page can be found here [via Engadget].
Technorati Tags: 945gc, Asus, B203, C220, Celeron, dvi, Eee Box, EeeBox, mini motherboard
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Saturday Dec 6, 2008
AXIOMTEK has announced the SBC86836 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 and the industrial board to run fanless.
Its small footprint of only 170 x 170 mm and remarkably low power consumption enables system developers to design extremely slim embedded applications such as in-vehicle infotainment, POS, lottery machine, and kiosk.
SBC86836 Specifications:
- CPU: Intel Atom N270 CPU (1.6GHz)
- Chipset: Intel 945GSE + ICH7M
- RAM: 1 x 240-pin DIMM, up to 2 GB of DDR2 400/533 RAM
- Storage: 2 x SATA ports, 1 x IDE port, 1 x CF socket
- Expansion slot: 1 x 1 x PCI slot
- Video: integrated GMA 950 graphics, 1 x VGA output, LVDS connectors (dual display)
- LAN: 2 x Gigabit Ethernet
- I/O: 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x external 4 x internal), 6 x Serial, PS/2 connectors, Digital I/O (4 in, 4 out)
Read the press release here [via WindowsForDevices.com].
Product page here.
Technorati Tags: 945gse, atom, AXIOMTEK, dvi, fanless, mini motherboard, mini-itx, N270
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Friday Dec 5, 2008
TweakTown has posted a review of the MSI IM-945GSE-A industrial Mini-ITX Motherboard. They tested this mini motherboard and compared it to the Gigabyte GA-GC230D board and the VIA EPIA SN2 Nano board.
The IM-G45GSE board performance was on par with the GA-GC230D board, while the VIA Nano board performed better that the Atom boards in every test.
What is missing from the review is a comparion of the power consumption of these boards, especially with the MSI IM-945GSE using low power thanks to the use of the Atom N270 processor combined with the 945GSE chipset and ICH7M southbridge.
They were overall satisfied with the board, seeing its use as carputer:
MSI’s industrial board is extremely good for what it has to work with; it has the potential for a great car PC platform as it allows for the use of all the major features you will have in a car such as USB GPS, WiFi through the mini PCIe as well as TV playback with an add-in PCI tuner card.
Read the full article here.
Technorati Tags: 945gse, atom, dvi, fanless, mini motherboard, mini-itx, N270
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