Avalue Introduces the Latest Solution to Your Demands for Multimedia Applications, the 945GM Series with Intel® Core(TM) 2 Duo Technology


Taipei, Taiwan. 15th, Feb. 2007
Are you looking for the best way to solve your multimedia application needs? Are you always facing the dilemma of high video performance but low speed network transfer? Solving all these problems caused by demanding and troublesome applications, Avalue proudly introduces the latest solutions for multimedia, high-speed data processing and transfer, the ESM-945GM and the ECM-945GM. With Intel® Core Duo technology, powerful network function and outstanding design, the 945GM series can suit your demands
perfectly.

Performance & Energy Efficiency
The combination of Intel® 945GM with enhanced graphic engine and Core Duo processor gives the 945GM series amazing performance to handle versatile applications. The revolutionary core micro-architecture and innovative energy efficiency allows the 945GM series to achieve an unparalleled level of performance and brings a quieter operating environment to the desktop.

Multimedia
Incorporated with a new graphic engine, the 945GM series is capable of running the most demanding multimedia or graphic-intensive applications. The integrated 2-channel 18/24-bit LVDS interface supports both UXGA panel and dual independent displays. It also supports HDTV and HD Audio to fulfill high-end multimedia requirements. It also provides PCI Express-X 16 interface (ESM-945GM only) for superior visual performance and exquisite high quality images.

Faster Interface
Applications like video streaming need larger bandwidth, consequently, the 945GM provides Gigabit LAN, which can run up to 1000 Mbps to bring smooth and stable network transfer. Moreover, serial ATA delivers up to 3.0 Gbs to turbo-charge your working efficiency.

Innovative Design
The ECM-945GM also features single 12V ATX power input, jumperless serial port settings, and ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) compliance. Based on SOM and carrier board architecture, the ESM-945GM utilizes the advantages of ETXexpress to reduce development risk and offer flexible and scalable performance.

Features
ESM-945GM
o Supports Intel® Core(TM) 2 Duo / Core(TM) Duo / Core(TM) Solo / Celeron® M CPU
o Intel® 945GM Chipset
o One SODIMM up to 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM
o 2 CH 18/24-bit LVDS
o Marvell 88E8053 PCI-E Gigabit LAN
o Intel High Definition Audio, HDTV
o 4 PCI, 1 PCI Express x16, 3 PCI Express x1
o 2 SATA, 8 USB 2.0

ECM-945GM
o Supports Intel® Core(TM) 2 Duo / Core(TM) Duo / Core(TM) Solo / Celeron® M CPU
o Intel® 945GM Chipset
o One SODIMM up to 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM
o 2 CH 18/24-bit LVDS
o Dual Realtek RTL8111B PCI-E Gigabit LAN
o 1Mini PCI, Type I/II CF, 2 COM, 4 USB 2.0
o Jumperless RS232/422/485 configuration
o Single +12V power supports AT/ATX

Applications
The ESM-945GM and the ECM-945GM are optimized for multi-threaded applications and a multitasking environment, such as graphics-intensive games and imaging systems. Powered by Intel's revolutionary bit technology, the system is loaded with a dual core CPU and 945GM chipset and can offer virtually twice the computational power of previous processors. Therefore, the 945GM series can deliver high performance with less power consumption. The 945GM series is optimized for graphics-intensive or multi-threaded applications such as:
o Gaming
o Gambling
o Robotics
o Medical
o High-end POS
o Digital Signage
o Portal Devices
o Panel PC

About Avalue
Avalue has been dedicated to delivering long-life embedded computer systems and authorized OEM/ODM services since established in 2000. Staffed with a seasoned R&D engineering department, Avalue has successfully expanded their expertise from x86 platforms into RISC-based hardware and software solutions. Avalue provides a wide selection of products including small form factor single board computers, ETX, motherboards, InnoFlex Panel PCs, Box computers and more.

Avalue is a member of the Intel® Communications Alliance (ICA), a community of developers and solution providers utilizing Intel® technology in the product development and deployment. Avalue is committed to providing a strategic supply of standards-based solutions to the communications and embedded market segments. For more information, please visit: http://www.intel.com/go/ica.

Media contact information
Ellen Lu/ Marketing Specialist
E-mail: ellenl@avalue.com.tw
Tel: 886-2-82262345#8504
Fax: 886-2-82262777
Website: www.avalue.com.tw

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