ATX Embedded Motherboard accepts Pentium® M processors.
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Constructed with 6 PCI slots, 886LCD-M/ATX features mPGA478 slot with 90 nm construction that accommodates Intel® mobile processors. It uses 855GME chipset for integrated graphics functions and 6300ESB chipset as I/O hub. Internal and external communications flexibility is ensured by serial ATA, LVDS, 3 Gigabit LAN interfaces, 4 COM ports, and 4 USB 2.0 ports. Additional features include up to 2 GB PC2700 DDR333 SDRAM and 2 SATA/150 and 2 ATA/100 IDE controllers.
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New ATX Embedded Motherboard from Kontron with Intel® Pentium® M Processors: Kontron 886LCD-M/ATX - More Graphics, Less Energy
With the 886LCD-M/ATX, Kontron introduces a new ATX format embedded motherboard for Intel® Pentium® M and Intel Celeron® M processors. The mPGA478 slot with 90-nanometer construction is suitable for the complete range of Intel mobile processors.
The combination of Intel latest technology chipsets, the 855GME for integrated graphics functions and the 6300ESB as an I/O hub, makes the new motherboard an energy-saving, high-end solution for demanding graphics tasks. Speed and flexibility in the internal and external communications are ensured by serial ATA, LVDS, three Gigabit LAN interfaces, four COM ports and four USB 2.0 ports.
Besides these features, the Kontron ATX format assembly is distinguished by a guaranteed long-term availability of five years.
The range of applications for embedded ATX boards includes 19" rackmount systems, point-of-sale and point-of-information applications, the games and infotainment market, measurement engineering solutions and banking. However, they are also found in classic industrial environments or applications that demand high graphics performance, such as medical imaging processes.
The chipset combination 855GME and 6300ESB
With the Intel Extreme Graphics 2 Controller, which is integrated in the 855GME chipset, the 886LCD-M/ATX is equipped for the highest graphics demands. The graphics components, LCD controller and AGP slot communicate with each other in high-speed LVDS mode. The AGP slot accepts standard AGP graphics cards or Kontron's more economical ADD-DVI or ADD-LVDS cards.
As an I/O controller hub, the 6300ESB chipset equips the ATX motherboard with 32-bit/33 MHz PCI, serial ATA, USB 2.0 and serial ATA SOFT RAID 0/1.
Serial ATA
In addition to the 'traditional' ATA/100 interfaces, two serial ATA/150 IDE controllers are implemented, delivering significant cost and performance advantages. In comparison to parallel ATA technology, the serial version allows point-to-point connections through which the components communicate with full bandwidth. Thus, communication is faster, while the need for cables is reduced.
API interface software
Kontron provides free API software to monitor and control 886LCD-M/ATX. The API interface allows the monitoring of CPU temperature, board voltages, fan rotation and HDD S.M.A.R.T. figures by network. This monitoring and control feature protects the operation of the system and reduces the cost of maintenance.
Overview of features and functions
As an embedded motherboard, the 886LCD-M/ATX, with its features, functions, communications and graphics interfaces, is ready for a large range of uses. These include:
- Graphics interfaces: 1xLVDS, CRT 2nd LVDS, DVI, TVout is available by connecting ADD-LVDS or ADD-DVI card. (= Supporting two independent flat screen monitors)
- Resolutions: CRT 2048 x 1536, LVDS 1600 x 1200, DVI 1600 x 1200
- AGP 4x connector for graphics/I or ADD card
- 6 PCI slots in accordance with PCI 2.2 (All 6 PCI slot as bus-master)
- Up to 2 GB PC2700 DDR333 SDRAM (incl. ECC)
- 3 x Gigabit LAN (optional), 4 x USB 2.0, 4 x RS232, 1 x LPT, 1 x PS/2 for keyboard and mouse
- 2 x SATA/150, 2 x ATA/100 IDE controllers
- AC 97/DD5.1 compatible sound with amplifier
