Advantech’s Mini-ITX Motherboard Supports Core 2 Duo Processor

The AIMB-253L, an Intel 945GM-based Mini-ITX motherboard, hosts a Core 2 Duo dual-core processor and an Intel GMA 950 graphics controller, which provides 256 MB of shared video memory and DirectX 9 3D hardware acceleration. For multiple displays or future upgrades, the board includes a PCI Express x16 slot. Standard I/O interfaces include LAN connectivity, two Serial ATA II 300 MB/s connectors, the PCI Express x16 and 32-bit PCI slots, four USB 2.0 ports, three RS-232 and two RS-422/485 ports, one parallel port, LVDS and VGA ports, and one PS/2 port. For sound, the AIMB-253L also handles Intel 7.1-channel, high-definition audio via an S/PDIF output. Operating-system support includes Windows XP/2000/Xpe/CE. ADVANTECH CORP., Irvine, CA. (800) 866-6008.