Description
Savervalue AMD X2 255 Processor Gigabyte GA-M68Mt S2 Motherboard Kingston 2GB DDR3 1333Mhz Memory Motherboard Bundle
Processor
| The performance demands on embedded systems are increasing, and AMD Athlon™ and AMD Athlon X2 dual-core processors provide unique features and high performance for high-end and more traditional embedded designs. Based on the award-winning AMD64 technology with Direct Connect Architecture, the AMD Athlon family of processor helps provide a balanced foundation for storage, telecommunications, point-of-sale, networking, military, imaging, and gaming systems, as well as other traditional embedded markets like single-board computing and industrial control. AMD64 technology is designed to bring a balanced approach to raw processing power, memory performance, I/O throughput, and scalability. Add 32- and 64-bit application support with native multi-core computing in a consistent thermal envelope and many embedded designers are finding their next-generation systems deliver record-breaking application performance. |
| Specification |
| Energy management |
| VID Voltage Range |
0.85 - 1.425 V |
| Environmental conditions |
| Maximum operating temperature |
74 °C |
| Processor |
| 64-bit computing |
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| Box |
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| L2 cache |
2 MB |
| Processor clock speed |
3100 MHz |
| Processor family |
AMD Athlon II X2 |
| Processor front side bus |
533 MHz |
| Processor model |
255 |
| Processor process |
45 nm |
| Processor socket |
AM3 |
| Technical details |
| L1 cache |
0.256 MB |
Motherboard
The GA-M68MT-S2, based on NVIDIA GeForce7025/ nForce630a chipset and supports new generation of 45nm AMD AM3 Phenom II/ AthlonII processors, integrated DirectX 9 graphics engine, DDR3 memory controller, PCI Express interface and so on. With the 50000 hours Japanese solid capacitors for CPU VRM design, the GA-M68MT-S2 is able to provide user friendly computing, reach the maximum system performance easily while still able to save the power and environment in real life at the same time.
The brand new NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 / NVIDIA® nForce 630aGPU features CineFX™ 3.0 Engine. This unique combination of 7025 GPU creates a single motherboard featuring a world-class DX9, Shader Model 3.0 GPU for faster and smoother game-play, a high quality video processing engine for advance quality of video and DVD playback.
Experience the advanced technology of DDR3 1333+ memory, featuring faster speeds and higher data bandwidth, which delivers superior performance for the most demanding applications
This platform supports reliable storage solution for enhanced data protection and data accessing performance. Serial ATA 3Gb/s is firstly introduced in this platform to provide blazingly 3Gb/s bus bandwidth thus higher disk performance. The NVIDIA® RAID allows multi-disk designs to be set up as RAID 0, 1, based on users' priority of protection/ performance. This NVIDIA RAID function makes the RAID even more accessible by introducing the innovative windows-based facility.
Experience home theater-quality sound with your PC using High Definition Audio for enhanced multi-channel audio, improved voice and communication input, and multi-streaming capability
DualBIOS™ is a GIGABYTE patented technology that automatically recovers BIOS data when main BIOS has crashed or failed. Featuring 2 physical BIOS ROMs integrated onboard, GIGABYTE DualBIOS™ allows quick and seamless recovery from BIOS damage or failure due to viruses or improper BIOS updating.
Qualified for Windows® 7
The motherboard qualified for WHQL (Windows Hardware Quality Labs) certification of Windows 7 from Microsoft®, setting the standard for future Windows 7 certified motherboards
The ErP (also known as Energy-Related Products Directive) is part of the European Union's environmental regulations policy. It is based on concern for the environmental as the proliferation of electronic devices continues, and how to improve energy efficiency for a better and greener life. GIGABYTE supports ErP and produces motherboards that help you effectively improve system efficiency.
Specifications
| CPU |
1. Support for AM3 processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor |
| Hyper Transport Bus |
1. 2000 MT/s |
| Chipset |
1. NVIDIA® GeForce 7025/nForce 630a chipset |
| Memory |
1. 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 8GB of system memory (Note 1) |
| 2. Dual channel memory architecture |
| 3. Support for DDR3 1333+/1066/800 MHz memory modules |
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| Onboard Graphics |
Integrated in the Chipset: |
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| 1. 1 x D-Sub port |
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| Audio |
1. Realtek ALC888B codec |
| 2. High Definition Audio |
| 3. 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note 2) |
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| LAN |
1. Onboard Realtek RTL8211CL (10/100/1000Mbit) |
| Expansion Slots |
1. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 |
| 2. 2 x PCI Express x1 slot |
| 3. 1 x PCI slot |
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| Storage Interface |
Chipset: |
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| 1. 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices |
| 2. Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, and JBOD |
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| USB |
Chipset: |
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| 1. Up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 6 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) |
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| Internal I/O Connectors |
1. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector |
| 2. 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector |
| 3. 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors |
| 4. 1 x CPU fan header |
| 5. 1 x system fan header |
| 6. 1 x front panel header |
| 7. 1 x front panel audio header |
| 8. 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers |
| 9. 1 x parallel port connector |
| 10. 1 x clearing CMOS jumper |
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| Back Panel Connectors |
1. 1 x PS/2 keyboard port |
| 2. 1 x PS/2 mouse port |
| 3. 1 x D-Sub port |
| 4. 1 x serial port |
| 5. 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports |
| 6. 1 x RJ-45 port |
| 7. 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone) |
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| I/O Controller |
1. iTE IT8720 chip |
| H/W Monitoring |
1. System voltage detection |
| 2. CPU / System temperature detection |
| 3. CPU / System fan speed detection |
| 4. CPU / System warning temperature |
| 5. CPU / System fan failure warning |
| 6. CPU fan speed control (Note 3) |
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| BIOS |
1. 2 x 8 Mbit flash |
| 2. Use of licensed AWARD BIOS |
| 3. Support for DualBIOS™ |
| 4. PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b |
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| Unique Features |
1. Supports @BIOS |
| 2. Supports Q-Flash |
| 3. Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue |
| 4. Supports Download Center |
| 5. Supports Xpress Install |
| 6. Supports Xpress Recovery2 |
| 7. Supports EasyTune(Note 4) |
| 8. Support for Auto Green |
| 9. Support for On/Off Charge |
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| Operating System |
1. Support for Microsoft Windows 7/Vista/XP |
| Form Factor |
1. Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 20.6cm |
| Note |
(Note 1) Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. |
| (Note 2) To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. |
| (Note 3) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. |
| (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. |
| Remark |
1. Due to different Linux support condition provided by chipset vendors, please download Linux driver from chipset vendors' website or 3rd party website. |
| 2. Most hardware/software vendors no longer offer support for Win9X/ME. If drivers are available from the vendors, we will update them on the GIGABYTE website. |
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Memory
| All Kingston® memory modules must perform properly to ensure maximum performance. Therefore, Kingston has developed an industry leading quality process to ensure that Kingston memory delivers superior quality, performance, and 100% compatibility with the computing system the module is designed for. Kingston, the world's largest independent memory manufacturer, has over 2, 000 memory products. In today's performance-driven environment, memory upgrades provide an easy, economical alternative to increase system performance. Every memory product Kingston offers is designed to help you get maximum performance at the best price to you. |
| Specification |
| Energy management |
| Input voltage |
1.5 V |
| Memory |
| Bus clock rate |
1333 MHz |
| CAS latency |
CL9 |
| ECC |
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| Form factor |
DIMM 240-pin |
| Internal memory |
2048 MB |
| Internal memory type |
SDRAM-DDR3 |
| Lead plating |
Gold |
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