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Starting with their 680i LT motherboard, DFI has developed a completely new package for the computer motherboard and a real winner bundle. DFI nForce 680i LT-T2R comes in the new black - which is white - with green accents and lettering. On the front a little see through window offers a glance of the Southbridge cooler of the board. At the back of the board, the main of this computer motherboards specs are listed.
The less usual is DFI hasn't been installed the northbridge cooler on the motherboard yet. So, you must install it by yourself. The bundle for this Intel motherboard is very complete to say the least, everything you need is there, and more. Here's the list with the contents:

• Karajan Audio Module
• Motherboard Back Plate
• nVidia SLI connector
• UV Orange IDE cable
• UV Orange Floppy drive cable
• Four (4) UV Orange S-ATA cables
• Two (2) double S-ATA power connector adapters
• Three (3) Floppy disks with raid drivers (Vista/XP)
• CD-Rom with drivers and Software
• Quick start manual
• Full manual including (short) bios description

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MSI is one of the top tier computer motherboard manufacturers in the consumer PC industry, but there is no mistaking 2006 as the year that ASUS and Gigabyte took most of the limelight. Gigabyte's marketing machine pushed the whole solid capacitor design into high gear while ASUS flooded the market with specialized target focus computer motherboard models such as the TeleSky and Republic of Gamers. Both manufacturers also drew a lot of attention with an announced alliance (which didn't last), but most importantly, they made exciting computers motherboards that kept the market fresh. MSI on the other hand, was focusing more on their graphics card business.
With the launch of Intel's new Bearlake chipset family however, MSI has gone all serious about their next generation motherboards, they do have some interesting designs on hand.

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With Micro-ATX platform, Biostar TA690G AM2 motherboard will brings your computer become a home theatre for you. This computer motherboard stands out because of the comprehensive video outputs it has. A standard analog video output isn't too astounding, but a digital DVI port, S-Video TV-output and an HDMI video output all on one motherboard is pretty unique. The Biostar TA690G AM2 motherboard is built on AMD's 690G Northbridge and SB600 Southbridge chipsets, and it supports all Socket AM2 processors from the AMD Sempron to the Athlon64/X2 and FX processors. With AMD's 690G chipsets, it is include ATI Radeon X1250 engine on it. So, using Biostar TA690G AM2, you will gets a good solid computer platform for office applications and the like, without the need to install a stand alone video card on your computer. But if gaming is your thing, you still can install an add-on video card on its PCI Express x16 slot.
There are a couple of nice nods towards the user experience like a set of hard Power and Reset buttons on the motherboard's PCB, also fully passive thermal solution for each chipset is eye-catching. The large and higher heatsink attached to the northbridge to dissipate heat efficiently and the heatsink above the southbridge will cool down the temperature rapidly. This computer motherboard uses solid electrolytic capacitors, using conductive polymer materials, so it will extends the live-span of your motherboard.

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A number of non-standard variations of the AGP interface have been produced by manufacturers.

• 64 bit AGP
A 64-bit channel. Used in high end professional graphic cards. It was once proposed as an optional standard for AGP 3.0 in draft documents, but was dropped in the final version of the standard.
• AGP Express
Not a true AGP interface, but rather a way to allow an AGP card to be connected over the legacy PCI bus on a PCI Express motherboard. It is a technology found on ECS motherboards, and is used as a selling point for AGP card owners who want a new motherboard but do not want to be forced to buy a PCIe graphics card as well (most new motherboards do not provide AGP slots, only PCIe slots). An "AGP Express" slot is basically a PCI slot (with the electrical power of two) in the AGP form factor. While it offers backward compatibility with AGP cards, its disadvantages include incomplete support (some AGP cards do not work with AGP Express) and reduced performance - the card is forced to use the shared PCI bus at its lower bandwidth, rather than having exclusive use of the faster AGP.
• AGI
The ASRock Graphics Interface (AGI) is a proprietary variant of the Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) standard. Its purpose is to provide AGP-support for those of Asrock's motherboards that use chipsets lacking native AGP-support. However, it's not fully compatible and several videocard chipsets are known to not be supported. The performance and the quality of that interface is somewhat questionable.
• AGX
The EpoX Advanced Graphics eXtended (AGX) is also a proprietary variant of the Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) standard. It shares the same problems with the AGI port explained above. User manuals even recommend not using AGP 8X ATI cards with AGX slots.
• Ultra-AGP, Ultra-AGPII
It is an internal AGP interface standard used by SiS for the north bridge controllers with integrated graphics. The original version supports same bandwidth as AGP 8x, while Ultra-AGPII has maximum 3.2GB/s bandwidth.
• XGP
The Biostar Xtreme Graphics Port is also a variant of the Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) standard. It is similar to the two standards above, in that it supports AGP cards with chipsets that do not support AGP. Also like the above, it has support issues with many AGP cards.
• AGR
The Advanced Graphics Riser is a variation of the AGP port used in some PCIe motherboards to offer a limited backwards compatibility with AGP. It is, effectively, a modified PCI slot with no direct interconnection with the CPU or memory, and thus slower even compared to an AGP 1x slot. Its actual compatibility with AGP cards is also limited, while motherboard manufacturers usually publish a specific compatibility list.

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4Core1333-Viiv is a computer motherboard from ASRock. ASRock uses P965 chipset for nortbridge and ICH8DH for southbridge. ASRock 4Core1333-Viiv compatible with all FSB1333/1066/800/533MHz CPUs and already support atI CrossFire technology, so you can makes your graphic card more powerfull. ASRock can locks PCIe and PCI buses clock, so don't worry about your add-on card while overclocking your motherboard. Not only that, for overclocking purpose, ASRock 4Core1333-Viiv was featured by Hybrid Booster to makes your components more safety.

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DFI introduced yesterday the latest addition to its LANParty extreme motherboard line, the LANParty UT P35-T3R. The board adopts P35 + ICH9R chipsets as north and south bridge. Further, P35 supports DDR3 memory and Intel's next generation 45nm process CPUs. Known for innovation, DFI is also introducing with this motherboard, a whole new idea of external chipset cooling assembly.

The secret weapon: DFI unique heat pipe assembly
The designer of DFI LP UT P35 series has created a whole new "weapon", a heat pipe assembly from SB, NB then extend to PWM. The design of DFI's new heat pipe is totally different to others in market.
It uses a copper-made pipe to connect independent heat sinks of SB, NB and PWM together. Then, there will be an extension joint (Transpiper) to carry the heat out from the chassis. The Transpiper can be extended to where outside the PSU fan. That means the air flow from the PSU fan will be help to carry out the heat from Transpiper. Otherwise, the heat air flow will be stuck inside the chassis and that will jeopardize the stability of the system. This is a magnificent breakthrough of heat pipe assembly design.

Unique arrangement for Crossfire + Physics rendering
Since the Physics rendering technology has been revealed in PC market, gamers are all to pay close attention to it. Meanwhile, DFI was put it into LANParty motherboard as an advance features and that shows the gigantic power of Crossfire + Physics rendering. But 3 VGA cards bring a lot of heat as the same time. Hence, the arrangement of 3 VGA slots (2 CF + 1Physcis) seems especially essential for the system. If the spaces between 3 VGA slots are not enough, that'll cause heat dissipation problems. Therefore, DFI propose a perfect solution for that; the designer separated each of the slots with 2 additional PCI slot space. That means the 3 VGA slots located evenly in the board. That's a big improvement for efficient heat dissipation of VGA area between those "thick cards"(ex.1900, 2900).

Ultimate 8-phase Digital PWM
DFI is never satisfied to use any components of inferior quality. For this brand new model LP UT P35-T2R, DFI chooses to use an utmost 8 -phase Digital PWM in place of the advance 6-phase PWM. A digital PWM uses components to supply stabilized current, which accommodate enthusiasts ' needs in OC or Gaming. DFI UT P35 series provides sufficient current for the processor. Aside from this, the new heat dissipating fins of the PWM circuit further stabilize current flow to the system.

The cutting-edge audio solution- "Bernstein Audio"
Leonard Bernstein, best-known conductor and music composer of USA i n 50's of 20 century. Bernstein represents the supreme authority of classical music in Northern America. LP UT P35 series is equipped with this brand new "Bernstein Audio" module. In fact, the board's designer uses a new way to generate this module. For easier installation, designer moved this module close to "PCI slots area" for easy to mount in PCI bracket. Second, it obtains a perfect noise reduction than Karajan's. As all we know, no matter Pro-gamers or power users who used to enjoy music and movie with their PCs must have highly requests about the quality of their audio output device. Hence, how much the noise can be reduced is what they concerned about in high priority. DFI's Bernstein audio module is intents to improve this kind of issue; it uses a unique way to separate the "signal" of audio module and motherboard, which makes the electric interfere of audio output decrease to minimum level.
Bernstein audio adopts Realtek ALC885 high definition codec. It is certified by Microsoft Vista Premium. In addition, ALC885 features a DAC SNR of 106dB and ADC SNR of 101dB. Then, the codec also supports sampling at highest 192 KHz, 10 DAC channels, 3 Stereo ADC channels (7.1 + 2 channels) and 24bit PCM. Besides, it provides "Full-rate Lossless Content Protection Codec", which's able to decrypt Content Protection for HD-DVD in the future, if not; the sound quality of DVD will be a step lower than the standard.

Supports DDR2/ DDR3 memory
The substitution of memory's each generation is being faster and faster. We still remember that; the market leads us to replace our memory to DDR2 while we're just used to use DDR. Then, we're finally figure out what exactly DDR2 is, meanwhile, the module manufacturer teaches us to choice DDR3 and try to say goodbye to DDR2. Hence, DFI is considerate of power users' unique demand. LP UT P35 series is ready to launch DDR2 and DDR3 models to satisfy power users' request. The LP UT P35 T3R (DDR3) will be launch into market right after LP UT P35 T2R.

Versatility BIOS options
Enthusiasts are always found great pleasure when they are able to squeeze a little more performance from their system through overclocking. For this reason, the designer of DFI LP UT P35-T2R offers a versatility BIOS options for enthusiasts to enjoy during they overclocking. So, the voltage options are the key point, which includes: memory voltage options, NB & SB options, CPU Vcore option and HT voltage options. That would make enthusiasts an unlimited OC environment. Besides, the unique CMOS Reload can help users to store different OC settings in BIOS. Further, LANParty series motherboard adopts high quality capacitors and components for an advance OC "physical structure".

Teaming function & Dual Gigabit LAN
At the very beginning, LANParty series provides Dual gigabit LAN to gamers as a basic feature. Nowadays, it is almost a "must" when users want to grab information such like DVD content, huge capacity games or fighting with buddies on LAN game. For that reason, DFI LP UT P35-T2R provides another unique function to all the heavy user of Internet/ LAN - the Teaming function. It makes the dual LAN Ports' bandwidth to combine together as one. Then the bandwidth will be two times large than original one. Moreover, if one of the LAN port crashed, the other one will be carry on the processing task over Internet or LAN. Therefore, teaming function is brings you a wider and safer LAN transmission environment.

Source : DFI

ECS AMD690GM-M2 is a socket AM2 motherboard with on-board video based on the latest chipset from AMD/ATI, AMD 690G, also known by its codename RS690. This is the first chipset coming from the collaboration between AMD and ATI, after AMD bought ATI. ECS AMD690GM-M2 motherboard uses a layout almost identical to the one used by ECS RS484M-M, which is based on the Radeon Xpress 1100. It seems that ECS used the same project only replacing the chipset and making minor adjustments.
On the motherboard rear panel, there are PS/2 mouse, PS/2 keyboard, VGA, DVI, four USB 2.0 ports, Gigabit Ethernet port and analog audio inputs and outputs. There is no parallel port on this motherboard, not even thru an I/O bracket. On the other hand a serial port is available thru an I/O bracket, which comes with the board.
For expansion slots, this motherboard provides one PCI Express x16 slot for you to install a “real” video card in the future. It also has one PCI Express x1 slot and two regular PCI slots. This motherboard has four SATA-300 ports and one ATA-133 port, all controlled by the chipset. The SATA ports support RAID 0, 1 and 10. It has 10 USB 2.0 ports (four soldered on the motherboard) but no Firewire ports. It also has Gigabit Ethernet, controlled by a Realtek RTL8110SC chip. This chip is a complete controller, so this motherboard does not use the chipset south bridge chip to control its network interface. This chip is connected to the PCI bus (and not to PCI Express) and since it has a maximum transfer rate of 132 MB/s – which translates to 1 Gbps – achieving 1 Gbps on the Gigabit Ethernet port of this motherboard is very unlikely, as it would be working at the PCI maximum transfer rate.
On the audio section, this motherboard has eight channels provided by the chipset together with a Realtek ALC883 codec. While this codec provides a good output quality (95 dB signal-to-noise ratio and 192 KHz sampling rate), it does not provide a good input quality for today’s standards (85 dB signal-to-noise ratio and 96 KHz sampling rate). Thus this motherboard isn’t recommended for professionally capturing and editing analog audio. For this kind of application look for a motherboard with at least 95 dB SNR on its input. This is really a pitty, since this motherboard is targeted to digital home PCs, where the user may want to capture and edit his (or her) own audio and video files. On the other hand, this motherboard provides full 7.1 analog audio jacks on the rear panel, feature not found on all AMD 690G motherboards around. So you can easily hook an analog 5.1 or 7.1 set of speakers to this motherboard. But this motherboard does not have any on-board SPDIF connector, which is also a shame. As it is targeted to digital home PCs, it should have at least one coaxial SPDIF out to enable users to connect the motherboard directly to a home theater receiver using digital connection. The motherboard has a SPDIF out header, but the board doesn’t come with any SPDIF bracket to use it.
This motherboard has two DDR2-DIMM sockets, accepting up to 4 GB of DDR2-400/667/800 memory. This is probably the major problem with this motherboard. First, in order to achieve the maximum performance possible you need to install two memory modules. Secondly, if in the future you need to add more memory, you will need to remove your old modules and install new ones, as adding more memory keeping the old modules isn’t possible. The electrolytic capacitors used on this motherboard are from two vendors. On the voltage regulator circuit ECS used six capacitors from Toshin Kogyo (TK), but all other capacitors are Taiwanese from OST and G-Luxon, including three on the voltage regulator that are from OST. Even though we always say that ECS should use all-Japanese capacitors on their motherboards at least using some of them is in fact a progress for this company, which at least in the past was focused in finding ways to reduce their costs, which usually was translated by using cheaper components.

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This chipset is also known by its codename RS690. Two chipsets were released based on the RS690 core, AMD 690G and AMD 690V. The first is based on Radeon X1250 graphics engine supporting HDMI, while the second is based on Radeon X1200 graphics engine with no HDMI support. Even though the name of these engines are in the “1000” range, they are still Shader 2.0 engines (DirectX 9.0), not Shader 3.0 (DirectX 9.0c).
AMD 690G graphics core runs at 400 MHz and has four pixel shader processors and four vertex shader processors. Competing products from nVidia (i.e. GeForce 6100 and GeForce 7025/7050 families) have only two shader processors and two vertex shader processors, but they run at a higher clock rate (425 MHz on GeForce 6100, 7025 and 7050 and 475 MHz on GeForce 6150 – except LE and SE models) and are Shader 3.0 (DirectX 9.0c). The previous integrated graphics solution from ATI, Radeon X1100, runs at 300 MHz.
The good thing about AMD 690G chipset is that it has two independent video controllers inside, providing two video outputs on-board : one standard VGA output and one DVI output, allowing you to connect two video monitors to your computer at the same time without needing to install an add-on video card. This is simply great, especially if you think that the primary target of this motherboard is digital home PCs.
Finally, AMD 690G is the first chipset with on-board video from AMD/ATI to support Avivo, which is the name given by ATI to their set of 2D-enhancement technologies, like de-interlacing. The equivalent technology on nVidia world, PureVideo, is available on all current nVidia chipsets with integrated graphics but on GeForce 7025.

ASUS Striker Extreme motherboard based on Nvidia nForce 680i SLI chipset for Intel processors. ASUS Striker Extreme is extremely interesting not only because it is one of the few products that allow building SLI systems on Core 2 Duo processors. This motherboard is also unique because it belongs to the Republic of Gamers series – a special mainboard family from ASUS targeted for hardcore gamers, the kind of users who would go for the highest performance at any rate. Not only boast special accessories bundle and sophisticated PCB design, Striker Extreme motherboard also provides higher reliability and better overclockability of the FSB bus. Moreover, this mainboard boasts the whole lot of interesting features : original cooling solution, advanced monitoring options, etc.

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S/PDIF stands for Sony/Philips Digital Interface Format, the two companies being the primary designers of the S/PDIF format. S/PDIF is a collection of hardware and low-level protocol specifications for carrying digital audio signals between devices and stereo components. It is more recently part of a larger collection of standards IEC 60958 (often referred to as AES/EBU), where it is known as IEC 958 type II. S/PDIF is essentially a minor modification of the original AES/EBU standard for consumer use, providing small differences in the protocol and requiring less expensive hardware. A common use for the S/PDIF interface is to carry compressed digital audio as defined by the standard IEC 61937. This mode is used to connect the output of a DVD player to a home theater receiver that supports Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound.
There are no differences in the signals transmitted over optical or coaxial S/PDIF connectors—both carry exactly the same information. Selection of one over the other rests mainly on the availability of appropriate connectors on the chosen equipment and the preference and convenience of the user. Connections longer than 6 meters or so, or those requiring tight bends, should use coaxial cable, since the high light signal attenuation of TOSLINK cables limits its effective range. On the other hand, TOSLINK cables are not susceptible to ground loops and RF interference like coaxial cables. One deciding factor for many is cost—any standard 75 ohm A/V cable can be used for coaxial connectivity, while TOSLINK requires a proprietary cable which is often sold at a high mark-up.

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This ASRock motherboard uses NVIDIA GeForce 7050 / nForce 630A MCP Chipsets and support Socket AM2 for AMD Athlon64 FX / Athlon64 X2 / Athlon X2 / Athlon64 and Sempron processors. The integrated graphic card (GeForce7 Series - NV44) supported DirectX 9.0, Pixel Shader 3.0 and Max. shared memory 256MB. For overclocking purpose this motherboard is featured by Hybrid Booster (ASRock Safe Overclocking Technology). During Overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCIE/ PCI Buses. So it gives more safely for your equipment.

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FireWire is Apple's brand name for the IEEE 1394 interface (although the 1394 standard also defines a backplane interface). It is also known as iLink (Sony’s name). FireWire system is commonly used for connection of data storage devices and DV (digital video) cameras, but is also popular in industrial systems for machine vision and professional audio systems. It is used instead of the more common USB due to its faster effective speed, higher power-distribution capabilities, and because it does not need a computer host. FireWire is also available in wireless, fibre optic and coaxial versions.
Almost all modern digital camcorders have included this connection since 1995. Many computers intended for home or professional audio/video use have built-in FireWire ports. And today, it is also widely available on retail motherboards for do-it-yourself PCs, alongside USB. FireWire was used with initial models of Apple's iPod, but later models eliminated FireWire support in favor of USB due to space constraints and for wider compatibility.

Gigabyte Technology latest S series motherboards for AMD socket AM2 platform, featuring with innovative features- Safe (such as Excellent hardware design, reinforced BIOS protection and BIOS Setting Recovery Technology), Smart (an innovative software such as Download Center, @BIOS, Q-Flash, Xpress Install, Boot menu, and Smart Fan), Speed (intelligent over-clocking and over-voltage software settings) Technologies.
The new S series motherboards GA-MA69G-S3H; supporting AMD new generation AM2 processor with dual channel DDR2 800MHz high frequency memories, providing reliable and user friendly computing and reaching the maximum system performance easily via personalized software settings. GIGABYTE S series motherboards, the champion's choice for AMD Socket AM2 platform! Info : Gigabyte

The chipset cooling system has been enhanced significantly: the heatsinks are of a different shape and there have 2 heat-pipe. All the capacitors on this board are solid-state now, and not only the ones in the processor voltage regulator circuitry. There is a POST-code indicator, Power On and Reset buttons. One of the PCI Express x1 slots has been replaced with a PCI Express x16 with x4 throughput capacity. The mainboard rear panel no longer caries the IEEE1394 connector – it moved to the PCB, however there is a second RJ45 network port, an SPDIF Out and two eSATA ports instead.
Info : Abit

Asus Commando is remarkable not only for its own unique name instead of the lettered-numeric marking. The mainboard is based on Intel 965 chipset for LGA775 processors and belongs to the new Republic of Gamers series. This mere fact implies that the board is very feature-rich and was manufactured using the latest and greatest technologies. The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of the best. This intel motherboard offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovating ideas, and it welcome the best gamers to join in.
This Asus motherboard also comes with a DVD disk (not a CD disk) with the drivers, brand name utilities, a licensed version of Futuremark 3DMark06 Advanced Edition, and Kaspersky antivirus software. The funny thing is that the disk is marked with the following ”Commando motherboard – NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI Support DVD”. Asus Commando motherboard is packed into a hard transparent plastic casing that protects it against physical damage and at the same time allows enjoying a nice view of the board fragments through the cut spots in the box.
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Desktop PC platforms with the Intel G31 Express Chipset, combined with either the Intel Core2 Duo or the Intel Core2 Quad processor, deliver new technologies and innovating capabilities for consumers. The Intel G31 Express Chipset supports Intel’s upcoming 45nm processors, enabling a scalable platform for value conscious consumers. With a 1066MHz system bus, DDR2 memory technology and support for Windows Vista Premium, the Intel G31 Express chipset enables scalability and performance for everyday computing. This chipset has features like 1066/800 MHz System Bus, PCI Express 1.1 Interface, Intel Fast Memory Access, Dual-Channel DDR2 Memory Support, Intel Flex Memory Technology, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100, Intel High Definition Audio, and Intel Matrix Storage.

Info : Intel

The GA-P35-DQ6 is GIGABYTE next generation, high performance platform based on the killer combination of the new Intel P35 chipset plus support for the latest multi-core processors up to FSB 1333MHz, including the upcoming 45nm platform. In addition to setting new records for blistering performance, the GA-P35-DQ6 features an all-new copper Silent Pipe thermal solution for both the chipset and CPU power MOSFET, dramatically reducing the temperature around the CPU. The GA-P35-DQ6 is also part of the GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 2 Series of motherboards, featuring top quality electronic components which provide optimized power savings, ultra cooling and extended system durability. GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 2 is consist of Ultra Cooling (using Low RDS(on) MOSFET Design), Low Power Loss (using Ferrite Core Choke Design) and Longer Life (using All-Solid Capacitor Design).
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It seems very nostalgic to say so, but back in the Pentium 4/Pentium D days, NVIDIA's nForce 4 family of chipsets proved to be the top choice, besting even Intel's own 955X/975X Express chipsets in terms of raw performance and overclockability. NVIDIA launched the successor to the nForce 4 earlier this year, but the new nForce 500 series was initially only available for the AMD platform with Intel Editions 'on the way'. Now with all the attention around Intel's new babies - the Core 2 processor and Broadwater chipset - it has been a while since we've seen NVIDIA's chipsets in the limelight. So comes into play ECS' new NFORCE 570 SLIT-A (rev 5.1) motherboard. As its name implies, it is based on the nForce 570 SLI Intel Edition chipset.

This computer motherboard specs are :

• Processor : Intel Socket LGA775
• Chipset : NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI
• Memory slots : 4 x DDR2 max 4GB
• Form factor : ATX
• AGP/PCI/PCIe x16/PCIe x4/PCIe x1 : 0/3/2/0/2
• USB/FireWire/Serial/Paralel : 4(6)/0/1/1
• Audio : Realtek ALC883 8-channel HD Audio codec
• NIC : NVIDIA Gigabit LAN co-supported by Marvell 88E1116 PHY chip (Transceiver)

Info : ECS

MSI has been a major player in the motherboard market for several years now. The P6N-SLI Platinum is built around the 650i SLI chipset. The 650i SLI chipset is the entry level SLI compatible offering in NVIDIA’s 600 series MCPs. Fortunately it offers most of the performance features of its more expensive siblings. The MSI P6N-SLI Platinum supports the latest Intel Core2 Extreme Quad-Core / Core2 Duo / Intel Pentium Extreme and Intel Pentium D processors. Following industry trends the P6N-SLI Platinum requires only a few components to create a working machine. The required components are: Socket LGA775 CPU, DDR 2 memory, power supply, drives and a video card. MSI integrated the following components into the 650i Ultra’s design: 1 ATA-133 port; 1 floppy port; 8 USB ports; (4 on the backplane and 2 headers supporting 2 ports each.) ; 4 SATA 3G ports; 1 eSATA port; 2 IEEE1394 ports (1 on the backplane and 1 header supporting 1 port each.); 1 GigE Ethernet port; 6 mini-headphone jacks and of course standard PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports.

This computer motherboard specs are :

• Processor : Intel Socket LGA775
• Chipset : NVidia nForce 650i SLI
• Memory slots : 4 x DDR2 max 8GB
• Form factor : ATX
• AGP/PCI/PCIe x16/PCIe x4/PCIe x1 : 0/3/2/0/1
• USB/FireWire/Serial/eSATA : 4(4)/1/1/1
• Audio : Realtek ALC888 HD audio codec
• NIC : Realtek GigE Ethernet port

Info : MSI

Intel's Core 2 Duo takes a whole new architecture, throws in a smattering of impressive sounding tweaks, twists and optimizations then packages it all in a 65nm, dual core, Quad Pumped 1066MHz package. The P965 chipset has proven itself time and time again as an overclocker’s dream chipset allowing Core 2 Duo overclocks well into the 3GHz+ rang using the slowest Core 2 Duo processor, the E6300.
This computer motherboard does not support dual video card configurations such as ATI’s Crossfire, or NVIDIA’s SLI technologies. Memory speeds of up to DDR 800 are officially supported using DDR 2 memory modules. Following industry trends, the TForce P965 requires few components to operate as a full system. Components needed include an LGA 775 processor, ATX 2.0 power supply, hard drive, DDR 2 memory, and a video card. Biostar chose to integrate the following components into the TForce P965; 1 EIDE ATA-133 port; 1 floppy port; 6 SATA 3G ports on the ICH8R south bridge; 10x USB 2.0 compatible ports (6 on the rear panel, and 2 onboard headers supporting 2 ports each); 1 Gigabit Ethernet port on the rear panel; Realtek ALC883 8+2 Channel HD Audio Codec with SPDIF out ports on the back IO panel and as always, the standard PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports.
This computer motherboard specs are :

• Processor : Intel Socket 775, FSB 1066MHz
• Chipset : Intel P965 + ICH8R
• Memory slots : 4
• Form factor : ATX
• AGP/PCI/PCIe x16/PCIe x4/PCIe x1 : 0/3/1/1/1
• Audio : Realtek ALC883 8+2 Channel HD Audio Codec
• USB/FireWire/Serial/Paralel : 6(4)/0/0/0

Info : Biostar

Since AMD made the move to an on-chip memory controller with the Athlon 64 processor, the AMD motherboard market has been fairly stagnant as motherboard and chipset designers struggled to find a way to make their products better than the competition, without the crutch of memory controller performance to lean on. Based on the NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI chipset, this computer motherboard has some unique features on it, like LCD post display, audio riser card and liquid cooled chipsets were the main attractions.
This computer motherboard specs are :

• Processor : AMD Socket AM2 (Athlon64 X2 / Athlon64 FX / Athlon64/ Sempron)
• Chipset : NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI MCP
• Memory slots : 4 x DIMM, max. 8GB, DDR2-800/667/533
• Form factor : ATX
• AGP/PCI/PCIe x16/PCIe x4/PCIe x1 : 0/3/2/1/0
• USB/FireWire/Serial/Paralel/RJ-45 : 4(3)/1(1)/0/0/2

Info : Asus

The M2V-X provides an environment for superior performance in CPU, memory and system bus, while incorporating rich features such as EZ Flash 2 and CrashFreeBIOS 3. EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. You can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. An the ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of buying a replacement BIOS chip.
The M2V-X is a great merge of the latest AMD AM2 processor with the 64 architecture and VIA's K8T890 chipset to juice up your life. Using AM2 socket ensure this computer motherboard fully support single-core Athlon 64/ Sempron and dual-core Athlon 64 X2/ Athlon 64 FX processors with 2MB / 1MB / 512KB L2 cache, which is based on 64-bit architecture. It features 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support and AMD Cool ´n´ Quiet! Technology.
This computer motherboard specs are :

• Processor : AMD Socket AM2 (Athlon64 X2 / Athlon64 FX / Athlon64 / Sempron)
• Chipset : VIA K8T890/VT8237A
• Memory slots : 4
• Form factor : ATX
• AGP/PCI/PCIe x16/PCIe x4/PCIe x1 : 0/4/1/0/1
• USB/FireWire/Serial/Paralel : 4(4)/0/0/1

Info : Asus

This motherboard is designed for AMD® Socket AM2 Processors with 2000M T/s system bus using Hyper Transport Technology. With NVIDIA GeForce 7050PV/nForce 630a chipset, it provides full NVIDIA nView multi-display technology capability, with independent display controllers for one digital HDTV and one analog monitor. The graphic card that be integrated has shader model 3.0 so its fully compatible with directx 9 and programmable pureVideo HD video processor.
The interesting feature from this motherboard is HDMI with integrated HDCP key. The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) delivers pure and uncompressed digital video. Watch videos and TV in high definition. It has never been brighter and more vivid. High definition gaming offers the most enthralling and discerning moments in entertainment. The integrated on-chip HDCP key for protected content on Blu-Ray and HD-DVDs makes sure that you can always enjoy the full quality of your movies.
This computer motherboard specs are :

• Processor : AMD Socket AM2 (Athlon64 X2 / Athlon64 FX / Athlon64 / Sempron)
• Chipset : Nvidia Geforce7050PV/nForce 630a
• Memory slots : 4
• Form factor : mATX
• AGP/PCI/PCIe x16/PCIe x4/PCIe x1 : 0/2/1/0/1
• USB/FireWire/Serial/Paralel : 4(4)/0/1(1)/0

Info : Abit

It has been over a year since ATI announced CrossFire for Intel. While the RD480 for AMD was launched amidst a lot of fanfare and was soon followed up with the impressive RD580/SB600 combination for AMD, the ATI Intel chipset design lagged in both development and performance.
ATI introduced the Radeon Xpress 200 CrossFire for Intel (RD400) in September of 2005 and its successor known as the RD600 is being officially released now. By release of the LANParty UT ICFX3200-T2R/G, DFI becomes the first and perhaps only motherboard manufacturer to release product based upon this unique chipset. The RD600 itself (officially called ICFX3200), include independent memory and FSB overclocking capabilities, 1066MHz front side bus support, 1066MHz+ DDR2 memory support, automatic PCIe overclocking, and full support for the entire Core 2 Duo processor lineup. For this motherboard, DFI pairs the RD600 up with the SB600 Southbridge that features four SATA-2 3Gb/s ports featuring NCQ and hot plug support, ten USB 2.0 ports, HD audio interface, and multiple Gigabit Ethernet support depending upon the Northbridge utilized.
The PCI Express and PCI slot arrangements are designed with multiple graphics card operation in mind but this layout will mean the removal of your primary graphics card if you need to switch memory. The board includes six fan headers, three of which can be controlled in the BIOS or by the included ITE Guardian utility. Other nice touches include the onboard power and reset buttons along with a diagnostic LED display. You can clear the CMOS by using the jumper or by simultaneously holding down the reset and power buttons for four seconds. If the board is in a case this same procedure can be completed by holding down the front panel reset and power buttons. DFI also includes the new AMD System Manager that allows you to change voltages, memory, and FSB values within Windows.
This computer motherboard specs are :

• Processor : LGA775-based (Pentium 4, Celeron D, Pentium D, Pentium EE, Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Extreme)
• Chipset : AMD RD600 + SB600
• Memory slots : 4
• Form factor : ATX
• AGP/PCI/PCIe x16/PCIe x4/PCIe x1 : 0/3/3/0/0
• USB/FireWire/Serial/Paralel : 6(4)/1(1)/1/0

Info : DFI

As this motherboard specs, the GA-P35-DS3R is a Gigabyte high performance platform based on the killer combination of the new Intel P35 chipset plus support for the latest multi-core processors up to FSB 1333MHz, including the upcoming 45nm platform. The GA-P35-DS3R is also part of the Gigabyte Ultra Durable 2 Series of motherboards, featuring top quality electronic components which provide optimized power savings, ultra cooling and extended system durability.
Like another P35 chipset motherboard, Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R is provided the advanced technology of DDR2 1066 memory, featuring faster speeds and higher data bandwidth, which delivers superior performance for the most demanding applications. As a member of the global community to look after the environment, Gigabyte complies with the European Union's Restriction of use of certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive which limits the use of lead, mercury, cadmium and other hazardous substances in electronic products. From components and material selection to production, Gigabyte has carefully examined and designed this product to be 100% RoHS compliant.
This computer motherboard specs are :

• Processor : LGA775-based (Pentium 4, Celeron D, Pentium D, Pentium EE, Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Extreme)
• Chipset : Intel P35
• Memory slots : 4
• Form factor : ATX
• AGP/PCI/PCIe x16/PCIe x4/PCIe x1 : 0/3/1/0/0
• USB/FireWire/Serial/Paralel : 4(8)/0/1/1

Info : Gigabyte

The Southbridge, also known as the I/O Controller Hub (ICH), is a chip that implements the "slower" capabilities of the motherboard in a northbridge/southbridge chipset computer architecture. The southbridge can usually be distinguished from the northbridge by not being directly connected to the CPU. Rather, the northbridge ties the southbridge to the CPU.
Because the southbridge is further removed from the CPU, it is given responsibility for the slower devices on a typical microcomputer. A particular southbridge will usually work with several different northbridges, but these two chips must be designed to work together; there is no industry-wide standard for interoperability between different core logic chipset designs. Traditionally this interface between northbridge and southbridge was simply the PCI bus, however since this created a performance bottleneck, most current chipsets use a different (often proprietary) interface with higher performance.

The northbridge typically handles communications between the CPU, RAM, AGP or PCI Express, and the southbridge. Some northbridges also contain integrated video controllers, which are also known as a Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH). Because different processors and RAM require different signalling, a northbridge will typically work with only one or two classes of CPUs and generally only one type of RAM. There are a few chipsets that support two types of RAM (generally these are available when there is a shift to a new standard). For example, the northbridge from the NVIDIA nForce2 chipset will only work with Socket A processors combined with DDR SDRAM, the Intel i875 chipset will only work with systems using Pentium 4 processors or Celeron processors that have a clock speed greater than 1.3 GHz and utilize DDR SDRAM, and the Intel i915g chipset only works with the Intel Pentium 4 and the Celeron, but it can use DDR or DDR2 memory.

Using NVIDIA GeForce 6100/nForce 430 makes this AMD motherboard supports AMD socket AM2 single-core Athlon64/Sempron and dual-core Athlon64 X2/Athlon64 FX processors with 2MB, 1MB and 512KB L2 cache, which is based on 64-bit architecture. It features 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! Technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet environment.
Like another AMD motherboard with NVIDIA GeForce 6100/nForce 430 chipset, there is no exceptional things in this motherboard. Its feature likes general motherboard such as PCI Express architecture, 100/10 LAN, DDR2 800, 2*SATA 300MB/s RAID 0,RAID 1 and JOB.
For gaming purpose, the NVIDIA GeForce 6100 GPU that included in Northbridge is already support Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0,NVIDIA PureVideo Technology with unprecedented integrated video quality, and PCI Express interface. So it will safe your money, becouse you don't need to buy add on graphics card.

Info : Asus

Like another letest Intel motherboard, this motherboard uses P35 chipset from intel. With P35 chipset, this computer motherboard specs are contain latest multi-core processors support up to FSB 1333MHz, including the upcoming 45nm platform, supports dual channel DDR2 1066 memory for outstanding system performance, ultimate graphics performance with dual PCI-E x16 interface and another amazing fetures from this Intel chipset.
Windows Vista Premium promises to deliver a streamlined computing experience designed to fundamentally change how users view, find and organize their digital information. Windows Vista Premium Logo on this motherboard, will make sure you able to enjopy all of the latest Microsoft Operating System. For multimedia purpose, Gigabyte provides ALC889A with DTS Connect Enables for an excellent audio performance, Blu-ray/HD DVD full rate audio support, 7.1+2 Channel High Definition output and of course, ATI CrosFire technology supports.

Info : Gigabyte

Using Intel P35 chipset, make P5K3 Premium/WiFi-AP supports the next generation 45nm CPU and up to 8GB of dual-channel DDR3 1066/800 MHz or DDR2 800/667 MHz memory architecture. It also supports 1333/1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus), PCI Express x16 graphics and multi-core CPUs. With Ati Crossfire technology, Asus will make you have a great experience in graphics processing, especially in 3D processing.
As its name Asus also makes this motherboard WiFi connection ready using ASUS WiFi-AP Solo. WiFi AP Solo allows a new level of versatility for your PC, enabling it to create a complete wireless home network in either AP or wireless client mode. Users will be able to play LAN games, connect to the Internet, access and share printers, and use Skype from anywhere within range. WiFi-AP Solo can provide these functions even when the PC is in sleep mode, so users can use Skype as a true replacement for tradition long distance telephone service. WiFi-AP Solo is an on-board feature, which means that user will save the extra WiFi AP cost.
For overclocking purpose, the P5K3 Premium/WiFi-AP provides exceptional functions and utilizes Turbo D3 - a superb overclocking technology that guarantees overclocking above DDR3 1500 and reduces clock cycle timing by 50% for random data access. This intel motherboard also supports Super Memspeed technology for outstanding performance and overclocking margins. With quiet thermal solutions that include the new generation 8-phase power design, StackCool 2 and the Pure Copper Heat Pipe, users will be able to enjoy quiet thermal solutions. Additionally, the P5K3 Premium/WiFi-AP also comes with the latest AI Gear 2 that saves up to 50% of CPU power usage.
Here is the short specification of Asus P5K3 Premium/WiFi-AP motherboard :

• Intel LGA775 (Intel Core2 Quad/Core2 Extreme/Core2 Duo/Pentium Extreme/ Pentium D/Pentium 4 Processors).
• Intel P35 chipset.
• Onboard memory 2GB, DDR3 1333MHz (It will guarantees overclocking above DDR3 1500).
• Pure Copper Heat Pipe.
• Dual Gigabit LAN.

Info : Asus

This motherboard still uses Intel 945P/ICH7 chipset, although in fact, it is one of old intel chipset. Using an old chipset, doesn't make IL9 Pro has a bad feature. This Intel motherboard supports Intel Core 2 Duo, FSB 533/800/1066 MHz, 4 slots of DIMM DDR 533/667 with dual channel mode,Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mbps, 4 SATA II ports, onboard High Definition Audio 8-channels with Realtek ALC883 chipset, SPDIF optical connection for audio outpot and support multi graphics display.
The interesting feature of this motherboard is 2 slots of PCIe x16 for graphics card. Abit can optimize PCIe line that is provided this chipset, so this motherboard has one line for PCIe x16 and PCIe x4 in another one.

Info : Abit

In computers, the front side bus (FSB) or system bus is the physical bi-directional data bus that carries all electronic signal information between the central processing unit (CPU) and the northbridge. Some computers also have a back side bus which connects the CPU to a memory cache. This bus and the cache memory connected to it are faster than accessing the system RAM via the front side bus.
The maximum theoretical bandwidth of the front side bus is determined by the product of its width, its clock frequency and the number of data transfers it performs per clock tick. For example, a 32-bit (4-byte) wide FSB with a frequency of 100 MHz that performs 4 transfers/tick has a maximum bandwidth of 1600 MB/second. The number of transfers per tick is dependent on the technology used, with (for example) GTL+ offering 2 transfers/tick, EV6 4 transfers/tick, and AGTL+ 8 transfers/tick.

Related Component Speeds

• CPU
The frequency at which a processor (CPU) operates is determined by applying a clock multiplier to the front side bus (FSB) speed. For example, a processor running at 550 MHz might be using a 100 MHz FSB. This means there is an internal clock multiplier setting (also called bus/core ratio) of 5.5; the CPU is set to run at 5.5 times frequency of the front side bus: 100 MHz × 5.5 = 550 MHz. By varying either the FSB or the multiplier, different CPU speeds can be achieved.
• Memory
Setting a FSB speed is related directly to the speed grade of memory that a system must use. The memory bus connects the northbridge and RAM, just as the front side bus connects the CPU and northbridge. Often, these two buses must operate at the same frequency. Increasing the front-side bus to 170 MHz means also running the memory at 170 MHz in most cases.
In newer systems, it is possible to see memory ratios of "4:5" and the like. The memory will run 5/4 times as fast as the FSB in this situation, meaning a 133 MHz bus can run with the memory at 166 MHz. This is often referred to as an 'asynchronous' system. It is important to realize that, due to differences in CPU and system architecture, overall system performance can vary in unexpected ways with different FSB-to-memory ratios.
In complex image, audio, video, gaming, and scientific applications where the data set is large, FSB speed becomes a major performance issue. A slow FSB will cause the CPU to spend significant amounts of time waiting for data to arrive from system memory.
• Peripheral Buses
Similar to the memory bus, the PCI and AGP buses can also be run asynchronously from the front side bus. In older systems, these buses operated at a set fraction of the front side bus frequency. This fraction was set by the BIOS. In newer systems the PCI, AGP, and PCI Express peripheral buses often receive their own clock signals, which eliminates their dependence on the front side bus for timing.

BIOS, in computing, stands for Basic Input/Output System also incorrectly known as Basic Integrated Operating System and occasionally Built In Operating System. BIOS refers to the firmware code run by an IBM compatible PC when first powered on. The primary function of the BIOS is to prepare the machine so other software programs stored on various media (such as hard drives, floppies, and CDs) can load, execute, and assume control of the PC. This process is known as booting up.
BIOS can also be said to be a coded program embedded on a chip that recognizes and controls various devices that make up the PC. The term BIOS is specific to personal computer vendors. Among other classes of computers, the generic terms boot monitor, boot loader or boot ROM are commonly used. Boot is short for bootstrapping.

How the BIOS boots ?
The BIOS runs off the PROM, EPROM or, most commonly, flash memory when the computer is powered on. It initializes several motherboard components and peripherals, including:

• the clock generator,
• the processors and caches,
• the chipset (memory controller and I/O controller),
• the system memory,
• all PCI devices (by assigning bus numbers and resources),
• the primary graphics controller,
• mass storage controllers (such as SATA and IDE controllers),
• various I/O controllers (such keyboard/mouse and USB).

Finally, it loads the boot loader for the operating system, and transfers control to it. The entire process is known as Power-on self-test (POST). On the original IBM PC, the hardware only needed minimal configuration and POST was indeed used for testing; on modern systems, most of POST actually consists of hardware configuration. Once system memory is initialized, the BIOS typically copies/decompresses itself into that memory and keeps executing from it.
Nearly all BIOS implementations can optionally execute a setup program interfacing the nonvolatile BIOS memory (CMOS). This memory holds user-customizable configuration data (time, date, hard drive details, etc.) accessed by BIOS code. The 80x86 source code for early PC and AT BIOS was included with the IBM Technical Reference Manual. In most modern BIOS implementations, users select which device boots first: CD, hard disk, floppy disk, flash keydrive and the like. This is particularly useful for installing operating systems or booting to Live CDs, and for selecting the order of testing for the presence of bootable media. Some BIOS's allow the user to select the operating system to load (e.g. load another OS from the second hard disk), though this is more often handled by a second-stage boot loader.