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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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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
Phoronix has posted a review of the ASRock ION 330 nettop.
Running it through their Phoronix test suite, the ASRock ION 330 nettop performed favorably with Ubuntu 9.04, compared to a ION/Atom 230-based system.
As in TweakTown’s review, they were impressed with the NVIDIA ION graphics performance when playing 1080p HD content (using VDPAU for hardware acceleration), and got some additional performance out of the system by overclocking the Atom 330 from 1.6GHz to 2.1GHz.
Not only does the ASRock Nettop perform well thanks to its NVIDIA ION GPU and Intel Atom 330 dual-core processor, but also the system has a very small form factor, runs cool and quiet, and comes with a great set of features.
Read the full article here.
ION 330 specifications:
- CPU: Intel Atom 330 CPU (1.6GHz dual-core)
- Chipset: NVIDIA ION
- RAM: 2GB of DDR2 800 RAM, up to 4GB
- Display: NVIDIA ION Integrated Graphics, 1 x VGA output, 1 x HDMI output
- Audio: 5.1 Channel HD Audio, 1 x S/PDIF output
- Storage: 320GB 2.5in SATA hard drive
- LAN: 1 x Gigabit
- I/O: 6 x USB 2.0
- Other: slim super-multi DVD player
Technorati Tags: ASRock, Atom 330, HDMI, Ion, mini motherboard, nettop, NVIDIA, review
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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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Friday Jun 26, 2009
TweakTown has posted a review of the ASRock ION 330-BD nettop.
They were impressed with the NVIDIA ION graphics performance when playing 1080p HD Blu-ray content and power comsumption. While still being limited with its Atom CPU, the ability to overclock the Atom 330 from 1.6GHz to 2.1GHz delivers some additional performance out of this little system.
We really enjoyed the ASRock ION 330-BD nettop - it has plenty going for it and easily gets our recommendation for consumers wanting an affordable, but capable home theater PC or simply a small PC that doesn’t use a lot of power, but still has some decent hardware under the hood to do more than a standard low-end nettop, which is only for basic office computing.
Read the full article here.
ION 330-BD specifications:
- CPU: Intel Atom 330 CPU (1.6GHz dual-core)
- Chipset: NVIDIA ION
- RAM: 2GB of DDR2 800 RAMup to 4GB
- Display: NVIDIA ION Integrated Graphics, 1 x VGA output, 1 x HDMI output
- Audio: 5.1 Channel HD Audio, 1 x S/PDIF output
- Storage: 320GB 2.5in SATA hard drive
- LAN: 1 x Gigabit
- I/O: 6 x USB 2.0
- Other: Sony BC-5500S SATA Blu-ray slim player
Technorati Tags: ASRock, Atom 330, blu-ray, HDMI, Ion, mini motherboard, nettop, NVIDIA, review
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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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Friday Jun 19, 2009
BSO* has reportedly overclocked the Intel Atom 330 dual-core CPU to 2.2GHz on a Zotac ION-ITX-A Mini-ITX Mini-ITX Motherboard. This is a good jump from the stock 1.6GHz the Atom 330 delivers.
For our overclocking experiment on the Atom 330 processor, we used a dual-channel kit of 2GB DDR2-6400 rated CAS5, and were able to hit as much as 2.2 GHz using air cooling - which is a nice 600 MHz boost from the standard operating speed [1.6 GHz].
Full article here.
Technorati Tags: Atom 330, Ion, mini motherboard, NVIDIA, overclock, ZOTAC
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