Test: Foxconn X38A

Specifikationer


 

	Supports latest Intel® Core™2 Quad and Core™2 Duo processors up to 1333MHz FSB, along with Intel® next-generation 45nm CPUs Multimedia enthusiasts, prepare to enthuse. Bring quad-core performance to your desktop with the Intel® Core™2 Quad processor. It's the ideal engine for highly threaded entertainment applications and highly productive multitasking.
	The Intel® X38 Express Chipsets support the latest multi-core processors up to FSB 1333MHz, including the upcoming 45nm platform, with its record breaking performance and greater energy efficiency. Intel® X38 chipset, with optimized system memory capabilities, chipset over-speed protection removed for maximum overclocking, providing faster boot and application load times and additional power savings. Intel® X38 chipset also offer options for both DDR2 and DDR3 memory support, providing scalable options for users wanting to take advantage of higher memory performance with less power consumption to run next generation applications such as high-definition video and 3D visualization.
	Dual-channel DDR3 1333/1066/800MHz memory, 4GB. Max. or Dual-channel DDR2 1066(OC**)/800/667MHz memory, 8GB. Max. Install DDR2 memory modules today, and upgrade to high-speed DDR3 memory later, all without changing your motherboard.
	3 x PCIe x16 (run x16 + x16 with CrossFire™ support, plus x4 for other additional graphics card) ATI CrossFire™ technology harnesses the power of two ATI graphics cards simultaneously to deliver ultra-smooth 3D graphics with more graphical detail than ever before. Ideal for gaming enthusiasts who demand the highest frame rates without compromising on resolution.
	Dual Digital Audio (7.1 Channel HD) Digital Fibre and Coaxical S/PDIF outputs provide the highest quality sound output, and more flexibility for connecting audio systems. Dual Digital Audio enables you to isolate different sound sources on your PC and split them between either the two digital outputs or via analogue 7.1 channel audio and the front panel outputs.
	Do more online with Dual Gigabit LAN; connect to 2 independent networks without speed loss, or share your internet connection with another computer.
	RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD with Intel® Matrix Storage Technology Easy configuration of RAID disk set-ups for improved performance; separate performance data (e.g. games), and valuable data (e.g. O/S) for best performance and security solution. Intel® Rapid Recover enables easy and automatic back-up of data , with the capability to immediately recovery lost files.
	2* rear-mounted eSATA connectors provide a super-fast and convenient interface to a range of external storage devices.
	2* IEEE1394a (FireWire) connectors provide convenient and fast 400Mb/s data transfer
	6* SATAII connectors provide for fast, reliable and adaptable storage capability.
	A total of 8* USB2.0 ports (4 rear-mounted) allow you to connect a huge range of devices.
	Windows Vista™ Premium Certified Microsoft Windows Vista™ is designed to dramatically improve the computing experience of every kind of PC user—from people at home who use their PCs for simple web browsing, to business people who must organize and act on large volumes of data, to scientists who routinely perform complex mathematical analysis.
	Foxconn's 100% SOLID Capacitor design further improves component reliability, by replacing electrolytic capacitors with solid versions; this removes the risk of capacitor failure damaging the PCB and surrounding components, whilst improving overall system performance and stability. Solid capacitors are much more durable than standard electrolytic versions, typically lasting around 6 times longer and withstanding higher operating temperatures.
	Ferrite Choke design improves power delivery to the motherboard. By using an iron-oxide core, the Ferrite Choke design can hold energy at a higher frequency than traditional iron cores, resulting in less power loss, and more stability and performance capability for your system.
	Foxconn Digital Connector Enables connection to Foxconn digital entertainment and communications products, opening up a world of digital possibilities.
	With a dedicated on-board FoxOne™ chipset and specialist control software working in tandem,  FoxOne™ brings intelligent system controls to your PC. Now you can easily tweak your system performance with a range of Windows and BIOS accessible controls, monitor performance and system temperatures, and activate preset performance modes.
	Easily reset CMOS on the workbench, when recovering from failed overclock attempt.
	On/off/reset buttons are located directly on the motherboard PCB, so you can easily start and reset your system whilst testing it on the workbench.
	Quickly and easily update your system and drivers through the easy Windows-based FoxLiveUpdate utility.
	Colour-coded EasyPin headers enable quick connection of internal devices.

En sand overflod af tilslutningsmuligheder, der ikke lægger skjul på, at vi her har med et high-end Foxconn bundkort at gøre. Foxconn har endda tilføjet lidt mystik, i form af det såkaldte ” Foxconn Digital Connector” (FDC), som sidder på bagpanelet imellem de optiske udgange og e-SATA portene. Mystikken består i, at der endnu ikke er frigivet nogen oplysninger om, præcist hvad porten skal bruges til. Foxconn selv, skriver at det er en ”upgrade route to future Foxconn digital lifestyle and entertainment products” – hvad det så end betyder, det må fremtiden vise.

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