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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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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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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
Portwell has announced the WADE-8044 and WADE-8047 embedded Mini-ITX motherboards.
These Mini-ITX boards support Intel Celeron M/Pentium M CPUs combined with the Intel 910GMLE and ICH6-M chipsets. Key features for the WADE-8044 board are VGA, LVDS and DVI output, while the WADE-8047 board has VGA and LVDS.
Both boards are powered by Intel Celeron® M/Pentium® M processors using Intel mobile 910GMLE and ICH6-M chipset to provide dual independent display in a low voltage, fanless solution. [...] The new embedded system boards are the ideal choice for a diversity of applications that includ e medical, gaming, lottery and digital signage.
WADE-8044 Specifications:
- CPU: Pentium M, Celeron M processor
- Chipset: Intel 910GMLE + ICH6M
- RAM: 2 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 PCIe x1 slot, 1 x Mini-PCI slot
- Video: integrated GMA 900 graphics, 1 x VGA output, 1 x DVI output, LVDS connectors
- 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-8047 Specifications:
- CPU: Pentium M/Celeron M processor
- Chipset: Intel 910GMLE + ICH6M
- RAM: 2 x 240-pin DIMM, up to 4 GB of DDR2 RAM
- Storage: 2 x SATA ports, 1 x IDE port, 1 x CF socket
- Expansion slot: 1 x PCI slot
- Video: integrated GMA 900 graphics, 1 x VGA output, LVDS connectors
- Audio: mic-in, line-in, line-out
- LAN: 2 x 10/100 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
Read the press release here.
Read the WADE-8044 product specifications here.
Read the WADE-8047 product specifications here.
Technorati Tags: 910GMLE, Celeron M, embedded, mini motherboard, mini-itx, Pentium M, portwell
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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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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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