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Biostar TA690G AM2 Desktop Motherboard - AMD - Socket AM2 PGA-940

ATX - 1 x Processor Support - 8 GB DDR2 SDRAM Maximum RAM - Floppy Controller, Serial ATA/300, Ultra ATA RAID Support Controller - Onboard Video - 1 x PCIe x16 Slot - HDMI - MPN: TA690GAM2 See Product Details

Product Details of Biostar TA690G AM2 Desktop Motherboard - AMD - Socket AM2 PGA-940

Description

Biostar T Series TA690G AM2 Desktop Board is a MicroATX platform ideal for home theater PC application. This board stands out because of the comprehensive video outputs it has. A standard analog video output isn't too astounding, but a digital DVI port, S-Video TV-output and an HDMI video output all on one motherboard is pretty unique.

Quick Glance

Supported Processor: Athlon 64 X2, Athlon 64 FX, Athlon 64, Athlon X2, Sempron

Interface Connection: Audio Line In Yes, Audio Line Out Yes, Microphone Port Yes, VGA Yes, HDMI Yes, DVI Yes, Network (RJ-45) Yes, PS/2 Port Yes

System Board Style: ATX

Processor Socket: Socket AM2 PGA-940

System Chipset: AMD 690G

Memory Technology: DDR2 SDRAM

Summary

Product Title: Biostar TA690G AM2 Desktop Motherboard - AMD - Socket AM2 PGA-940

Manufacturer: Biostar

Power Score: 4.5 | 2 Reviews

CPU + Northbridge Support

Supported Processor: Athlon 64 X2, Athlon 64 FX, Athlon 64, Athlon X2, Sempron

Processor Socket: Socket AM2 PGA-940

System Chipset: AMD 690G

Maximum Number of Processors: 1

Bus Speed: 1000 MHz

Memory Support

Number of Memory Slots: 4

Max System Memory: 8 GB

Memory Technology: DDR2 SDRAM

Connectors

Interface Connection: Audio Line In Yes, Audio Line Out Yes, Microphone Port Yes, VGA Yes, HDMI Yes, DVI Yes, Network (RJ-45) Yes, PS/2 Port Yes

On-Board Headers: Onboard Audio Header Yes, Onboard S/PDIF Header Yes

Number of IDE Headers: 1

Number of Serial ATA Headers / Ports: 4

Number of Fan Connectors: 2

Number of PCI Slots: 2

Number of PCI-Express x1 Slots: 1

Number of PCI-Express x16 Slots: 1

Additional Features

Controller Type: Floppy Controller, Serial ATA/300, Ultra ATA, RAID Controller Yes

Video Bus: PCI Express x16

On Board Video Chipset: ATI Radeon X1250

Network Interfaces Included: Ethernet (10 Mbps), Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) Yes

Audio Codec: Realtek ALC888

Supported Audio Channels: 7.1 Channels

Physical Specifications

System Board Style: ATX

Width: 9.61 in

Depth: 9.61 in

Warranty

Warranty Information: 2 Year Limited Warranty

More Info

URL: Manufacturer Link

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Reviews on Biostar TA690G AM2 Desktop Motherboard - AMD - Socket AM2 PGA-940

  • 5
  By member: paperdoc - Nov 30, 2007

Best Card for HTPC

Strengths: All required ports on single board

Weakness: Support from Biostar

Did setup HTPC and is working excellent with no issues. Initially had some issues in increasing video memory, then got some updated from www.biostar.com.tw. Also had audio issue with HDMI and got resolved after installing latest HDMI driver downloaded from biostar site.

  • 4
  By member: Bz Gadgets - Aug 19, 2007

Nice layout, good features

Strengths: HDMI, DVI and VGA on board. Good layout. Some overclock features. DDR2-800

Weakness: On board graphics is just OK, not recommended for gaming.

I bought this board to use in my home theater PC. It serves its purpose very well. It has easy pre-configured overclock settings which is nice -- I tried it though I don't use it as I don't need any extra speed). Most ports are on the back which is good for small form factor and home theater pc which expansion card could be tricky. DVI/VGA and HDMI on board at this price is rare. Overall the...

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