Motherboard supports 45 nm Quad-Core AMD Opteron processor.

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Measuring 13.330 x 4.976 in., PICMG 1.3 form factor motherboard MB-60580 supports either single or 2 quad-core processors. Features include NVIDIA nForce® Professional 2200 chipset, 2 memory slots with up to 8 GB, and optional 4 slots with up to 16 GB. Product suits parallel processing applications, such as aerospace, defense, scientific, digital media, virtualization, medical imaging, and ultra-low latency communications.



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MB-60580 from WIN Enterprises Supports AMD Shanghai Processor with Low Power Requirements



NORTH ANDOVER, MA, April 7, 2009: WIN Enterprises, Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of embedded x86 computers for OEMs announces the MB-60580, a PICMG 1.3 form factor motherboard supports the low-power 45nm Quad-Core AMD Opteron (Shanghai) processor. The energy efficient version of the Shanghai processor (2379HE) delivers 2.4GHz of performance and requires just 55 watts per quad-core processor. The MB-60580 can support a single or two of the high performance, low-power processors.

The 45nm Quad-Core AMD Opteron processor draws up to 35 percent less power at idle compared to the previous generation of Opteron processors while delivering up to 35 percent more performance. The new 45nm quad-core AMD processor further expands the substantial capability of the MB-60580 for use in intense parallel processing applications, such as aerospace, defense, scientific, digital media, virtualization, medical imaging, and ultra-low latency communications. The MB-60580 is used in both fixed-station and mobile platforms that support field applications.

Features of MB-60580

o PICMG 1.3 form factor: 13.330" x 4.976"; 33.86 cm x 12.64 cm
o Supports either single quad-core or two quad-core processors
o NVIDIA nForce® Professional 2200 chipset
o 2 memory slots with up to 8GB and optional 4 slots with up to 16GB

Pricing and Availability

Production units are available now. Pricing for the MB-60580 with support for the low-power AMD 45nm Quad-Core AMD Opteron processor begins at $834 in OEM quantities Visit the MB-60580 product page for more information at: http://win-enterprises.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=106.

Software Support

The MB-60580 supports Windows XP, Windows XP 64-Bit Edition, 2000 Server and the following additional operating systems: BSD and Redhat Linux.

About WIN Enterprises, Inc.

WIN Enterprises is a product development company that designs and manufactures customized x86-based embedded computers. Founded in 1991, WIN Enterprises has developed several reference designs for leading microprocessor companies, as well as customized set-top boxes, rack-mounted appliances, and other electronic products for OEM customers. WIN Enterprises has facilities in the United States, Taiwan, China, and India. This global presence enables cost-effective design, manufacturing, and fulfillment services for corporations around the world.

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