Commell LV-678, New Mini-ITX Motherboard with Intel Q35 Express Chipset.

BWI January 2008 Newsletter


Featured Product: LV-678

(TAIPEI, TAIWAN, 01.28, 2008) -Taiwan Commate Computer Inc.(COMMELL), the worldwide leader of Industrial Mini-ITX mainboard, introduced the Mini-ITX LV-678 mainboard based on the Intel Q35 Express Chipset. LV-678 supports Intel Core 2 Quad processors or Intel Core 2 Duo processors up to 1333/1066/800 MHz system bus in the LGA775 package, and with support for next-generation 45nm Intel Core 2 processor family. The board delivers innovative capabilities and uses for digital home consumers and new levels of 3D and media performance while enabling lower power and quieter systems.

The LV-678 Mini-ITX mainboard features Intel`s low-power graphics core with Intel GMA3100. The new core allows for reduced power and noise without sacrificing the performance business users need. It is ideal for business users seeking support for advanced operating systems like Windows Vista.

COMMELL's LV-678 Mini-ITX mainboard supports two DDR2 SDRAM memory module sockets up to 4GB of system memory, and comes with PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse, 1 x RS232C, 1 x RS232/422/485 and 8 x USB2.0 ports. Networking is provided by two Intel 82573L Giga LAN. It offers Realtek ALC888 HD audio, 6 x SATA interface up to 3Gb/s, with a second hard drive added, provides quicker access to digital photo, video and data files with RAID 0, 5, and 10. Provides expansion slots with 1 x Mini PCI and one PCI Express x 16 for custom system configurations and future add-in card upgrades.


LV-678 Features:

  • CPU:
    • Intel Core 2 Quad processor in an LGA775 socket with a 1066 or 800 MHz system bus
    • Intel Core 2 Duo processor in an LGA775 socket with an 1333, 1066 or 800 MHz system bus
    • Intel Pentium dual-core processor in an LGA775 socket with an 800 MHz system bus
    • Intel Celeron processor in an LGA775 socket with an 800 MHz system bus
  • Memory: 2 x DDR2 667/800 MHz DIMM up to 4.0GB
  • Chipset: Intel Q35 Express Chipset
  • VGA Interface: Intel integrated extreme GMA 3100 Technology
  • LAN Interface: 2 x Intel 82573 Giga LAN
  • Audio: Integrated ICH9DO with Realtek ALC888 HD Audio
  • Serial ATA: Support 6 x SATA up to 3Gb/s
  • I/O Ports:
    • 1 x RS232 Serial Port
    • 1 x RS232/422/485 Serial Port
    • 8 x USB2.0 ports
    • 1 x DB15 VGA port
    • 1 x PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports
    • 1 x SPDIF connector
    • 1 x slim FDD port
  • Extended Interface: One PCI Express x 16 bus add-in card connector, one Mini-PCI bus add-in card connector
  • GPIO Interface: Onboard programmable 8-bit Digital I/O interface
  • WatchDog Timer: 256-level generates system reset programmable watchdog timer
  • Power Requirement: Standard 24-pin ATX power supply and P4 4-pin 12V
  • LV-678-BND page
Product Availability: First full production run boards are expected to be available in Taiwan around 28-APR-08.

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