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MSI Unleashes Z77A-GD80 Motherboard With Thunderbolt

May 22nd, 2012
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Asus isn’t the only motherboard manufacturer who is unleashing Thunderbolt technology today. MSI also announced the official release of its Z77A-GD80 motherboard with Thunderbolt support. This motherboard was showcased at CES 2012 in January. The Z77A-GD80 features the newest Intel Z77 chipset with support for the new generation 22nm processors. With the Thunderbolt interface, users will get two-way bandwidth up to 10Gbps as well as power for external devices. The Z77A-GD80 uses Military Class III components and features MSI’s one-second overclocking OC Genie II and UEFI / Windows dual-graphical interface ClickBIOS II.

At the Consumer Electronics Show in January 2012, world-renowned mainboard manufacturer MSI showcased the Z77A-GD80 mainboard, featuring the world’s first mainboard with Thunderbolt support. The leading technology on display in the Z77A-GD80 resulted in unprecedented interest and coverage by global media, and is now officially released today. The Z77A-GD80 is equipped with the newest Intel Z77 chipset with support for the new generation 22nm processors, and is equipped with the newest Thunderbolt transfer interface. With Thunderbolt, external device connectivity problems faced by high-end users are alleviated such as: poor data transfer rates, every device requiring an independent connection port, and transfer speed dropping low when sending and receiving files simultaneously due to lack of bandwidth, etc. The all new Thunderbolt transfer technology provides an extremely large bi-direction 10Gbps bandwidth, which allows simultaneous connection of high resolution monitors, storage devices and even a graphics card. 8-channel audio signal is also supported, allowing multiple devices to be connected via a single cable. The Z77A-GD80 mainboard utilizes Military Class III components, which passed through 7 rigorous MIL-STD-810G standard tests and have also been certified by independent third-party laboratories, providing the best quality and stability. It is also equipped with the MSI’s proprietary one-second overclocking OC Genie II and UEFI / Windows dual-graphical interface ClickBIOS II, allowing users to easily achieve high system performance with an easy operational experience.

The world’s fastest external transfer technology – Thunderbolt

The MSI Z77A-GD80 features the newest and fastest external connection technology – Thunderbolt. It provides two-way bandwidth that reaches as high as 10Gbps and can also provide electric power for external devices. HD video content can be transferred within only a few seconds! The two-way and independent bandwidth design allows users to send and receive files simultaneously through the Thunderbolt interface and not reduce the respective transfer speed. Additionally, only one cable connection is required from the computer to other external peripherals such as high-resolution monitors and large capacity external storage devices. 8-channel audio signals are also supported. Compared to the traditional interface which requires one connection cable to connect each device or multiple external hubs, Thunderbolt can increase convenience and ease of connectivity, fully meeting the needs of professionals and high-end users.

Highest quality and stability – Military Class III components

Continuing MSI’s commitment to the product’s stability and durability, MSI’s Z77A-GD80 also imported Military Class III components. In addition to importing Highly-conductive Polymerized Capacitors (Hi-c CAP), Super Ferrite Choke (SFC) and Solid Capacitors (Solid CAP), there is also the next generation DrMOS – DrMOS II. DrMOS II embedded with fully automatic dual-thermal protection; when the operating temperature reaches to about 115?, an indicator on the motherboard will light up, warning the enthusiast to check MOSFET’s cooling status; if the operating temperature reaches to about 130?, the system will automatically power off, ensuring the motherboard will not be damaged from high temperature! These components all passed rigorous testing conducted by third party laboratories: extreme temperature, humidity, pressure, vibration and dropping; and have received the Military Class certification, making MSI’s Military Class III components the synonym for the highest quality and stability.

Better performance increase and usage experience

MSI’s exclusive OC Genie II technology only requires one second to generate amazing performance increase, and also release the CPU, iGPU and memory performance at the same time. It also maximizing under the most stable situation and considerably saving enthusiast’s time for system adjustment. The brand new My OC Genie function allows users set the overclocking settings manually for better performance. Click BIOS II is the world’s first system tool that integrated UEFI BIOS and Windows application programs; it allows you to adjust system settings under different environments through the mouse or even the LCD touch panel. MSI Z77A-GD80 supports not only the latest PCI Express Gen 3 standard to deliver a staggering 32GB/s of bandwidth, but the new generation 22nm processors; double that of the previous generation. It allows users enjoy the latest standard for better use experience.

Source:http://hothardware.com/News/MSI-Unleashes-Z77AGD80-Motherboard-With-Thunderbolt/

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Das Motherboard für die Digital Audio Workstation

May 8th, 2012
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Es geht weiter mit dem Motherboard für unsere Digital Audio Workstation, die dDAW 2012. Wenn die CPU das Gehirn beim delamar Audio Computer darstellt, dann ist das Motherboard mit Sicherheit das Herzstück. In diesem dritten Artikel erfährst Du, welches Mainboard wir ausgesucht haben und warum.

Auf dem Markt gibt es eine vielfältige Auswahl, was die Hersteller von Mainboards angeht, und das macht die Auswahl einer verlässlichen Komponente sehr schwierig. In den inzwischen fünfzehn Jahren, in den denen ich zahlreiche Rechnersysteme für ganz unterschiedliche Zwecke zusammengebaut habe, gab es auch mal herbe Rückschläge. Als Schaltzentrale des Computers ist aber gerade das Motherboard mit Bedacht auszusuchen. Nicht nur, dass auf dem Motherboard bereits so einiges an Funktionalität drin steckt. Auch werden alle anderen Komponenten von diesem angesteuert: der Prozessor, der Arbeitsspeicher, die Festplatten und die Grafikkarte.

Als besonders schwierig erweist sich auch die Fehlersuche in der Hardware an einem so komplexen System wie der Digital Audio Workstation, wenn mal das Motherboard schuld sein sollte. Es ist in der Praxis am schwierigsten mal eben so auszutauschen und bleibt eher nach einem langwierigem Ausschlussverfahren am Ende als Quell allen Übels übrig.

Ich bin jedenfalls der Meinung, dass diese Komponente die letzte sein sollte, bei der das Budget gekürzt werden sollte. Die Anforderung einer Audio Workstation nach nahezu perfekter Stabilität alleine würde schon ausreichen, um hier nach den Premiummarken Ausschau zu halten. Aber auch die Möglichkeiten zur Einstellungen diverser Parameter auf BIOS-Ebene darf hier nicht verschwiegen werden. Bei vielen günstigen Modellen fehlt es nämlich gerade hier – schlimm, wenn dann mal eine Einstellung nicht zu ändern ist, die deine Digital Audio Workstation ins Wanken bringt.

Schon die erste delamar Audio Workstation war auf Basis eines Motherboards dieses Herstellers aufgebaut. Und genau wie bei allen anderen Rechnersystemen, die ich in der Vergangenheit aufgebaut hatte, war das eine wirklich gute Wahl – sie laufen entweder noch oder wurden durch schnellere System ersetzt. Das soll nicht heißen, dass auch bei ASUS mal ein Montagsgerät dabei sein könnte. Ich hatte jedenfalls noch keines – und das im Gegensatz zu vielen anderen Marken am Markt, die ich seltener verbaut habe. Die Kombination aus Stabilität und Performance ist bei dieser Komponente gegeben, auf die Langlebigkeit vertrau ich auf Basis meiner Erfahrungswerte.

Wie bereits im zweiten Teil der Artikelreihe besprochen, haben wir als Prozessor einen Intel i7 3960X im Einsatz. Dieser benötigt den Sockel 2011, der sich auf dem ASUS P9X79 WS befindet, genau wie auch der Intel X79 Express Chipsatz. Das Mainboard bietet sich schon deswegen an, weil es keinerlei Lüfter verwendet. Alles wird passiv gekühlt und verursacht dadurch keine zusätzlichen Geräusche.

Weitere Gründe, die für dieses Motherboard sprechen, sind beispielsweise die acht Speicherbänke oder die umfangreichen Anschlüsse. Insgesamt kannst Du bis zu 64 GB an Arbeitsspeicher (Quad-Channel) einbauen, von denen wir selbst nur 16 GB nutzen. Dennoch ist das wichtig, falls Du mehr als wir mit Sample Libraries arbeitest, die in den Arbeitsspeicher geladen werden. Wir haben in unserem Aufbau noch vier Speicherbänke frei, die wir auffüllen werden, sobald der RAM noch günstiger wird.

Anschlüsse am ASUS P9X79 WS

In Sachen Anschlüsse ist das ASUS P9X79 WS fantastisch ausgestattet, die wichtigsten:

Sechs Steckplätze PCIe-3.0-x16: Genug Platz für Grafik- und DSP-Karten aller Art.
Zwei Gigabit-LAN-Anschlüsse für das Netzwerk.
Acht SATA-Anschlüsse (je vier mit SATA3/SATA2)
Für die Zukunft: Zwei USB 3.0 Schnittstellen
eSATA-Anschluss

Letztgenannter ist meiner Ansicht nach für uns Musiker bzw. Produzenten unabdingbar. Immerhin produzieren wir mit unseren Aufnahmen eine Menge Daten, die irgendwo auch als Backup gespeichert werden wollen. Zwar kommen hier in der Zwischenzeit externe USB-3.0-Festplatten immer mehr in Mode, ich präferiere hier aber nach wie vor den Anschluss über eSATA. Mit den beiden Schnittstellen für das aktuellste USB bist Du aber ohnehin auf der sicheren Seite.

Schließlich möchte ich in Sachen Anschlüsse noch darauf hinweisen, dass sich auch noch einer für FireWire darauf befindet, an dem wir hier auch das ein oder andere Audio Interface schon erfolgreich mit geringsten Latenzen haben laufen lassen.

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Dass wir die Variante WS nutzen hat den Hintergrund, dass diese für den Dauerbetrieb ausgelegt ist. Das Mainboard für unsere Digital Audio Workstation kostet im Fachhandel derzeit 339,- Euro. Wer auf einige der Anschlüsse verzichten kann, darf sich auch mal die Varianten Deluxe und Pro zu Gemüte führen. Die erstgenannte liegt bei 329,- Euro, die andere bei knapp 290,- Euro. Wer noch weiter runter mit dem Preis möchte, kann auf das ASUS P9X79 zurückgreifen, das schon unter 230,- Euro zu haben ist.

Source:http://www.delamar.de/tutorials/ddaw-2012-motherboard-14704/

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Z77 Motherboard Round-Up: MSI, ASUS, Gigabyte, Intel

April 9th, 2012
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In preparation for the impending arrival of the company’s 3rd Generation Core processor products based on its Ivy Bridge microarchitecture, Intel has readied a new chipset dubbed the Z77 Express. We have already been able to show you a number of Z77 Express-based motherboards, thanks to a handful of sneak peeks while out at CES early this year and a few briefings that took place afterwards, but today we can finally give you the full monty on the chipset itself.

We have been playing with a few Z77 Express-based motherboards for the past couple of weeks, evaluated their performance, and have gathered up our data for you here. On tap in this round-up we have motherboards from MSI, Gigabyte, Asus and Intel, namely the MSI Z77A-GD65, Gigabyte Z77Z-UD5H, Asus P8Z77-V Deluxe, and Intel DZ77GA-70K.

Source:http://hothardware.com/News/Z77-Motherboard-RoundUp-MSI-ASUS-Gigabyte-Intel/

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Motherboard and chipset ASUS Z77 – Special

April 9th, 2012
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After being presented at the CEBIT in Hannover, ASUS has kindly invited a couple of months later at the headquarters in Milan to watch closely the four models of motherboards in the series 7, host the new Intel Z77 codenamed Panther Point. Built around the new processor capacity of the house of cupertino, the Ivy Bridge Intel ’s upcoming, covering different ranges of users, gamers and overclockers included.

The Maximus V GENE SABERTOOTH and Z77 are two of the new born and belong to the Republic of Gamers brand, or the Taiwanese branch of the house dedicated gamers. The Maximus V boards are ATX and can count on SupremeFX III technology, a sound card, significantly higher than what we usually find on the mother board classic that guarantees a sound quality closer to the needs of gamers. Included are then GameFirst Technology , an intelligent system that can handle the bandwidth of internet connection, able to focus on application rather than the other automatically, so we could leave when we want to play online download in the background without worrying about various any lag. Furthermore the Maximus V Gene is equipped with a small module that allows the housing of the SSD mSATA. The model SABERTOOTH Z77 is instead designed for overclocking fanatics and for this has some features which make it much more resistant than sisters, and generally comparable to that offered by the market. In practice, as the previous P67, the newest ASUS is covered by some sort of protection terminca (called Thermal Armor ), improved in the Z77 with two separate air streams dedicated to different areas of the motherboard. Then present the cover to keep dust from the slots unused, while some parts are removable to allow the housing of additional fans. Ultimately, the SABERTOOTH Z77 looks like a small jewel of a design ideal for those wanting to stress test your hardware.

The other two cards with the new Intel chipsets are so many variations of P8Z77 in Deluxe version and Workstation. They share the basic architecture and to differentiate them find support to four cards in SLi which is possible only on the second hand with no HDMI output. However there are various devices dedicated gamers, the rest can count on a vast assortment of features, many of which are inherited from the previous generation, and common to the four models. We start with the ASUS WiFi Go! , possible due to the standard equipment of a wireless network card, thanks to proprietary software allows to use the DLNA streaming content to share. The native connectivity hardware ASUS allows then to exploit features of remote desktop to control your computer even tablet or smartphone, and finally turn your PC into a real router, all with a few simple clicks via a practical utility.
The combination Then the house of some proprietary technologies allow Taiwanese another step forward in controlling consumption , with an eye towards the pure performance and customization options. We are talking about the Smart DIGI + that allows the user to choose whether to prefer a low impact on the bill rather than the frame installed in the last game. Several possibilities for customizing the various voltages, for complete control of various components such as CPU, iGPU (onboard video editor’s note) and DDRAM. In tandem with the Smart DIGI + we find a Fan Expert 2 , a fully dedicated to the fans hosted by our homes. This software allows you to turn a complete and precise control of the cooling system, made ​​by the various user-friendly presets, but at the same time able to respond to the will of the most demanding user. Three control modes, Smart (for new users or you can choose from smalizati silent, standard and turbo) Easy (which only requires you to select the temperature of the guard) and Informative (dedicated to advanced).
Finally, the four cards are of course count on all the features of the new Intel Z77, which uspporto native USB 3.0 and PCIe 3.0, while the LGA1155 socket for compatibility with Intel’s second-(Sandy Bridge) and third generation (Ivy Bridge).
Afterwards there is a table containing all the specifications of the models presented.

The formula used by ASUS is certainly interesting, or offer products that cover various requirements without sacrificing in any model to important features and solid design. Although for an average gamer may seem secondary to assemble a good PC requires no doubt from a good motherboard, built with skill and with everything you need. The offer of the house in Taiwan, the new powerful Intel chipset, could be the ideal starting point for putting together a configuration for gaming, overclocking enthusiast, or for those interested in motherboard and sound quality that will last, with an eye toward longevity.

Source:http://www.everyeye.it/tech/articoli/asus-motherboard-e-chipset-z77_speciale_16581

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MSI Unwraps New Intel 7 Series Motherboard Line

March 15th, 2012
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World renowned computer manufacturer MSI announces today motherboard products based on Intel’s Z77/H77/B75 series chipsets, with support for the new generation of 22nm process CPUs featuring PCI Express Gen3 specification. The all-new Military Class III products utilizes high-specification components that meet MIL-STD-810G’s seven rigorous testing standards, and have passed certification by credible third party laboratories, providing the best quality and stability. The complete product line includes the high-end Z77 chipset: Z77A-GD80, Z77A-GD65, Z77A-GD55, Z77A-G45, Z77A-G43, the intermediate H77 chipset: ZH77-G43, H77MA-G43 and also the mainstream B75 chipset B75A-G43 and B75MA-P45. All products are equipped with MSI’s exclusive one second overclocking tool, OC Genie II, and the UEFI / Windows-based dual-graphical interface ClickBIOS II, allowing enthusiasts to easily establish high performance and enjoy a hassle-free operating experience. Also found on the MSI 7-series motherboards is native USB 3.0 support, with better performance than external controllers. Additionally, the Z77A-GD80 is equipped with the all-new Thunderbolt interface from Intel, allowing multiple connections to monitors, storage devices, and even graphic cards, easily meeting the demands of various types of professional enthusiasts*! The MSI 7-series motherboard’s rich product line supports the newest specifications and components, making it the consumer’s best choice!

Highest stability and quality components-Military Class III components

Continuing MSI’s commitment to the product’s stability and durability, MSI’s 7 series motherboards also imported Military Class III components. In addition to importing Highly-conductive Polymerized Capacitors (Hi-c CAP), Super Ferrite Choke (SFC) and Solid Capacitors (Solid CAP), there is also the next generation DrMOS – DrMOS II. It is embedded with fully automatic dual-thermal protection; when the operating temperature reaches to about 115?, an indicator on the motherboard will light up, warning the enthusiast to check MOSFET’s cooling status; if the operating temperature reaches to about 130?, the system will automatically power off, ensuring the motherboard will not be damaged from high temperature! These components all passed rigorous testing conducted by third party laboratories: extreme temperature, humidity, pressure, vibration and dropping; and have received the MIL-STD-810G Military Class certification, making MSI’s Military Class III components the synonym for the highest quality and stability.

The easiest one sec overclocking technology – OC Genie II

MSI’s exclusive OC Genie II technology only requires one second to generate amazing performance increase, and also release the CPU, iGPU and memory performance at the same time. Once enthusiasts have activated the OC Genie function on MSI’s motherboard, it allows the iGPU’s performance to increase by over 36%! In addition, OC Genie II decreases the PC booting time along with Intel Smart Response Technology, maximizing under the most stable situation and considerably saving enthusiast’s time for system adjustment. The brand new My OC Genie function allows users set the overclocking settings manually for better performance.

Exclusively developed dual-interface integrated UEFI BIOS system tool

?This is the world’s first system tool that integrated UEFI BIOS and Windows application programs; it allows you to adjust system settings under different environments through the mouse or even the LCD touch panel. Click BIOS II is also the world’s first BIOS that allows overclocking settings to be saved onto USB flash drives, and even allows overclocking enthusiasts to upload it to the internet and share it for other enthusiasts to use. It supports as many as 15 languages and is optimized for dozens of commercially available gaming mouse models. Such convenient and thoughtful functions are new technologies developed for MSI motherboards based on enthusiast needs.

New generation 32GB per second bandwidth –PCI Express Gen 3

MSI Intel 7 series mainboards support the latest PCI Express Gen 3 standard to deliver a staggering 32GB/s of bandwidth, double that of the previous generation, as well as the next generation 22nm processors. It allows users enjoy the latest standard for better use experience.

Advanced transfer specification – built-in USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt

The MSI 7-series motherboards’ native USB 3.0 has better performance than 3rd party controllers, and offers greatly improved data transfer speeds! The MSI Z77A-GD80 even supports the newest Thunderbolt transfer interface. The bilateral bandwidth reaches as high as 10Gbps, and with power able to be supplied, only one cable is required to connect peripherals such as high resolution monitors and large capacity external storage devices. It can conveniently and quickly backup large multimedia data, completely satisfying the needs of professional workers and computing enthusiasts.

Source:http://hothardware.com/News/MSI-Unwraps-New-Intel-7-Series-Motherboard-Line/

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Computer Modules with Power Architecture

March 14th, 2012
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DENX computer system takes computer-on-Modules (CoM) in its hardware program. “The COM products complement our existing product portfolio. We can offer our customers solutions based on these systems, the ideal complement to the individual development of services DENX software engineering. We look forward to “continue more than ten year tradition of DENX computer system at work with PowerPC architecture in this way, says Andrew Ram, Managing Director of Computer Systems, Inc.

DENX Through the implementation of various Freescale QorIQ processors with 2 to 8 cores in a range from 1.067 GHz clock to 2GHz cover COMX-P modules from a wide range of services. To ensure the provision of standardized electrical interfaces, these were prepared for the COM Express standard and brought into a form compatible for different products. The achieved scalability in performance and functionality combined with long product life cycles provides the user with maximum safety in the use of computer-on-Modules.

The QorIQ by the system-on-chip (SoC) interfaces provided predestine COMX-P modules for a variety of different applications. In addition to Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces include USB 2.0, PCI Express, Serial ATA controller and display for functions.

This opens up next to the PowerPC for typical applications in the field of network equipment other application areas such as the use in human-machine interfaces (HMI). Specifically, the COMX-P1022 with its dual-core processor and a power dissipation of less than 7 watts is suitable for projects where energy efficiency and performance are also crucial.
The modules COMX-P1022, P2020 and COMX COMX-P4080 is available with extended memory, heatsink and fan available. Typical customer applications of COM solutions are embedded applications in industrial, military and telecommunications.

Source:http://www.elektroniknet.de/embedded/produkte/prozessorkarten/article/86687/0/Computermodule_mit_Power-Architektur/

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EVGA Unleashes Classified SR-X Enthusiast Motherboard

March 8th, 2012
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EVGA announced a new high performance motherboard known as the EVGA Classified SR-X. This motherboard features dual CPU support, 4-way SLI support, SATA III 6GB/s, SAS, USB 3.0 and more. The Classified SR-X also supports up to 96GB of Quad-Channel DDR3 1600MHz+ RAM with its 12 DIMM slots. There are 7 PCI-E 3.0 16/8x slots on the board. Other features include onboard Bluetooth, PCI-E disable switches, triple BIOS support, EZ voltage read points, an onboard CPU temperature monitor, and DIMM disable switches.

EVGA Corporation, the leading-edge 3D processor and motherboard manufacturer, announced the ultimate in high performance motherboards, the EVGA Classified SR-X. This motherboard sets a new standard for what is considered an enthusiast motherboard with dual CPU support, 4-way SLI support, SATA III 6GB/s, SAS, USB 3.0 and more. Whether you are an extreme power user, workstation, server admin, folder/cruncher; this is the ultimate board for you. This board was designed from the ground up to support the latest and greatest in technology, and be able to complete any task you throw at it faster than you ever thought possible.

New and Key features introduced on the EVGA Classified SR-X motherboard:

* Dual 6 Phase PWM
* 100% POSCAP Capacitors
* EVGA EZ Voltage Read Points
* Onboard Clear CMOS, Power and Reset Buttons
* NVIDIA 4-Way SLI Support
* PCI-E/DIMM Disable Switches
* More Gold Content in CPU Pins
* EVGA EVbot Support

Source:http://hothardware.com/News/EVGA-Unleashes-Classified-SRX-Enthusiast-Motherboard/

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