System Overview; Introduction - Cybernet ZPC-GX31 User Manual

ZPC-GX31 User Guide
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System Overview

2.1 Introduction

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The ZPC-GX31 incorporates the Intel Core 2 Quad LGA 775-pin CPU socket,
providing a high performance/low cost space-saving solution. The ZPC-GX31 uses
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the Intel G31 chipset, which supports the Intel Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Quad
Processors. The ZPC-GX31 system therefore offers high bandwidth interfaces such
as dual-channel DDR2 main memory, 800/1066MHz FSB, integrated graphics
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controller with Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100, Intel Communication
Streaming Architecture featuring a Dedicated Network Bus (DNB) interface for
wire-speed Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connectivity to ensure the
flexibility one expects.
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In addition to providing the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 the 3D
enhancements enable greater flexibility and scalability and improved realism with
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support for Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Shader Model 2.0 and OpenGL 1.4. Intel Graphics
also support the highest levels of the Windows Vista Aero experience providing
stunning media, incredible visuals and new 3D capabilities. For business users, Intel
validates the chipset, processor, graphics and software stack to provide a well-tested
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platform with support for Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows XP, Linux (top
distributions) and OS/2 (SciTech). Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) 3.0
supports up to 289MB of Shared Video Memory allocating system memory dynamically.
The display of Dual/Multi-Monitor windows using LCD-VGA and DVI external screens
is supported.
The ZPC-GX31 provides a total communication solution including Realtek
8168B/8111C Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) for networking requirements, and four external
480Mbps USB2.0 Hi-Speed ports. The ZPC-GX31 also offers Realtek AL888 High
Definition Audio which is fully compliant with the Azalia 1.0 specs. It enables premium
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surroundsound, delivers six channels of enhanced sound quality and
advanced features such as multiple audio streams and jack re-tasking. Two built-in
2.5 watt stereo speakers are positioned on the front with three audio jacks for Audio
Out, Line-in, and Microphone on the rear panel. The built-in Dual Independent SATA2
channels allow data transfer rates up to 3Gbps. In addition, one UDMA ATA100 IDE
channel supports one Optical drive. The independent data paths for Storage Interface
channels can greatly improve the system performance in a multi-tasking environment.
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