Download: 3 Jul 2011

Sunday 3 July 2011

Fireworks banned throughout South for July 4th

Fireworks banned throughout South for July 4th: "Massive dry spell throughout the Southern United States puts a damper on personal Independence Day celebrations

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Herman Cain raises $2.5M in weeks for 2012 bid

Herman Cain raises $2.5M in weeks for 2012 bid: "Businessman and Tea Party favorite Herman Cain reports 27,000 online donations on way to national attention for 2012 bid

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Exxon's Yellowstone oil spill: Up to 1K barrels

Exxon's Yellowstone oil spill: Up to 1K barrels: "Burst pipeline under Montana's Yellowstone River prompts evacuations, threatens Missouri River with oil plume

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Think Thunk: Electric Car Maker Goes Bankrupt (Again)

Think Thunk: Electric Car Maker Goes Bankrupt (Again): "

Making an electric car is a particularly tough business, fraught with financial risk, engineering challenges and tough competition from small-scale and mainstream automakers alike. And in that world, some automakers will succeed in bringing electric cars to market, while others flounder at the sidelines. The latest victim in the Darwinian fight..."

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Want To Educate About Electric Cars In Your Area? Here's How

Want To Educate About Electric Cars In Your Area? Here's How: "

We've already told you that early adopters are great promoters of a new technology, and on 18 June the central Sacramento Recreational Equipment Incorporated (REI) co-op showed it in real life, by hosting a drive-in to educate the public about electric car options. But what if you want to get your local community involved in promoting electric..."

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First Drive Report: 2011 Liberty E-Range Electric Range Rover

First Drive Report: 2011 Liberty E-Range Electric Range Rover: "

If you’re a regular visitor to this site, you’ll know that we’ve said before that making a good electric car is hard, even for large automakers like Ford, Nissan, Toyota and Chevrolet. As for turning a production gasoline or diesel car into an electric one? It’s a whole different level of tough. Which is why we went with an..."

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Nissan Gets Creative To Set Electric World Record In Reverse

Nissan Gets Creative To Set Electric World Record In Reverse: "

Earlier this week we said that that Nissan needed a new, quirky way of advertising its 2011 Nissan Leaf that didn’t involve making household gadgets run on gasoline or relying on trained polar bears. Nissan can’t have heard us. Instead of a quirky new ad campaign, Nissan is attempting to set a new world record for climbing the famous..."

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Knowing the Latest IPv6

Knowing the Latest IPv6: "

In last February, IANA (the institution that regulates the use of IP throughout the world) announced the IPv6 to replace the IPv4 address.

Actually since 1999, there are agreement forum among expertise in charge of making a new standard called IP (Internet Protocol) version 6 (IPv6) when IPv4 runs out space. The change of entire Internet infrastructure, the process is fairly complicated and requires quite a bit of money.

IPv6 was developed by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) to deal with the long-anticipated IPv4 address exhaustion, and is described in Internet standard document RFC 2460. Like IPv4, IPv6 is an Internet Layer protocol for packet-switched internetworking and provides end-to-end datagram transmission across multiple IP networks.

While IPv4 allows 32 bits for an Internet Protocol address, and can therefore support 232 (4,294,967,296) addresses, IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses, so the new address space supports 2128 (approximately 340

undecillion or 3.4×1038 ) addresses. This expansion allows for many more devices and users on the internet as well as extra flexibility in allocating addresses and efficiency for routing traffic.

To help us a better understanding about the IPv6, let’s take a closer look on learning this internet protocol.

What is Internet Protocol?

Internet Protocol (IP) is the standard that governs how and through which information packets sent from the Internet or intranet network. In order for data packets to the correct destination, each device connected to the Internet must have an IP address (IP address) is unique. If two devices have the same IP, there will be a so-called “IP Conflict” will be confused because the package would lead to nowhere.

What is the problem of IPv4?

When created in 1981, IP version 4 uses 32-bit addresses, or “only” about 232 (4.3 billion) addresses. Of that amount, about 18 million addresses used for private network and 270 million for multicast addresses, so it can not be used for the public. Actually, the remaining amount is available, but much more devices connected to the internet. As a result, the allocation of IPv4 addresses would not be sufficient anymore. That’s why we need the IP version 6 which have more addresses.

When IPv4 Address will be out of quotes?

Depending on the area, but at least 1 to 3 years ahead. The APNIC (the organization that governs the use of IP in Asia Pacific) has requested two additional blocks of IP addresses to the IANA (which regulates the use of the IP world). That request led to block IP addresses remaining 5 (one block has 16.8 million addresses). By law, if the IP blocks are remaining five, it must immediately be divided into five boards IP on every continent.

How long IP Address will run out depending on the rate of Internet use on the Continent. Continent with the huge Internet use, such as Asia Pacific or North America may be able to spend the remaining blocks within a

year. But for the continent’s internet penetration is widespread as Europe, or the penetration of internet is still slow, such as Africa and Latin America, the remaining time can be annual.

What is IPv6?

IPv6 or Internet Protocol Version 6 is the next generation protocol for the Internet. It’s designed to provide several advantages over current Internet Protocol Version 4 (or IPv4). IPv6 contains addressing and control information to route packets for the next generation Internet. The expansion of the Internet is important and

upgrades are sometimes warranted. IPv6 is documented in several RFCs (or request for comments) starting from RFC 2460. Although IPv6 is the successor of IPv4, both protocol versions will continue to be data-oriented protocols for the Internet in the coming years.

IPv6 Benefits

One of the main benefits of Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) over previously used Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) is the large address-space that contains (addressing) information to route packets for the next generation Internet.IPv6 supports 128-bit address space and can potentially support 2128 or 3.4W1038 unique IP addresses (as opposed to 32-bit address space of IPv4). With this large address-space scheme, IPv6 has the capability to provide unique addresses to each and every device or node attached to the Internet.

Types of IPv6

IPv6 addresses are broadly classified into three categories:

• Unicast addresses A Unicast address acts as an identifier for a single interface. An IPv6 packet sent to a Unicast address is delivered to the interface identified by that address.

• Multicast addresses A Multicast address acts as an identifier for a group/set of interfaces that may belong to the different nodes. An IPv6 packet delivered to a Multicast address is delivered to the multiple interfaces.

• Anycast addresses Anycast addresses act as identifiers for a set of interfaces that may belong to the different nodes. An IPv6 packet destined for an Anycast address is delivered to one of the interfaces

identified by the address.

Special Addresses in IPv6

• ::/96 The zero prefix denotes addresses that are compatible with the previously used IPv4 protocol.

• ::/128 An IPv6 address with all zeroes in it is referred to as an unspecified address and is used for addressing purposes within a software.

• ::1/128 This is called the loop back address and is used to refer to the local host. An application sending a packet to this address will get the packet back after it is looped back by the IPv6 stack. The local host address in the IPv4 was 127.0.0.1.

• 2001:db8::/32 This is a documentation prefix allowed in the IPv6.

All the examples of IPv6 addresses should ideally use this prefix to indicate that it is an example.

• fec0::/10 This is a site-local prefix offered by IPv6. This address prefix signifies that the address is valid only within the local organization. Subsequently, the usage of this prefix has been discouraged by the RFC.

• fc00::/7 This is called the Unique Local Address (ULA). These addresses are routed only within a set of cooperating sites. These were introduced in the IPv6 to replace the site-local addresses. These addresses also provide a 40-bit pseudorandom number that reduces the risk of address conflicts.

• ff00::/8 This prefix is offered by IPv6 to denote the multicast addresses. Any address carrying this prefix is automatically understood to be a multicast address.

• fe80::/10 This is a link-local prefix offered by IPv6. This address prefix signifies that the address is valid only in the local physical link.

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Introducing the Latest Gigabyte UD3-870A Motherboard with AMD 870 Chipset Ready and Lots of Features Installed at Low Cost

Introducing the Latest Gigabyte UD3-870A Motherboard with AMD 870 Chipset Ready and Lots of Features Installed at Low Cost: "

These days, when processors technology increasing so fast followed by others equipments to coupe with it. But opposite to that, there’s also a huge low end computer market that demanding low cost technology (in

this article we’re talking about motherboard technology) to fulfill their basic computing needs. The AMD 870 chipset series is one of the low end processor with an average features installed. Gigabyte as one of the leading motherboard manufacture brilliantly sees the market gap, so they launch the Gigabyte UD3-870A Motherboard combines with AMD 870 chipset.

Specifications:

CPU : Support for Socket AM3 processors: AMD Phenom II processor / AMD Athlon II processor

Hyper Transport Bus : 1. 5200 MT/s

Chipset : 1. North Bridge: AMD 870

2. South Bridge: AMD SB850

Memory : 1. 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory

2. Dual channel memory architecture

3. Support for DDR3

1866(OC)(Note 2)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules

Audio : 1. Realtek ALC892 codec

2. High Definition Audio

3. 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

4. Support for Dolby Home Theater

5. Support for S/PDIF In/Out

6. Support for CD In

LAN : 1 x Realtek 8111D chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)

Expansion Slots : 1. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)

2. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) (Note 3)

3. 2 x PCI Express x1 slots (The PCIEX1_1 and PCIEX1_2 slots share bandwidth with the

PCIEX4 slot.)

4. 3 x PCI slots

Storage Interface :

South Chipset:

1. 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors supporting up to 6 SATA 6Gb/s devices

2. Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID5, RAID 10, and JBOD

GIGABYTE SATA2 chip:

1. 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices

2. 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices

3. Support for SATA RAID 0 and RAID 1 and JBOD

JMicron JMB362 chip:

1. 2 x eSATA 3Gb/s connectors on the back panel supporting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices

2. Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD

iTE IT8720 chip:

1. 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive

USB:

Chipset:

1. Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers)

NEC chip:

1. Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel IEEE 1394 T.I.

TSB43AB23 chip:

1. Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header)

Internal I/O Connectors : 1. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector

2. 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector

3. 1 x floppy disk drive connector

4. 1 x IDE connector

5. 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

6. 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors

7. 1 x CPU fan header

8. 2 x system fan header

9. 1 x power fan header

10. 1 x front panel header

11. 1 x front panel audio header

12. 1 x CD In connector

13. 1 x S/PDIF In header

14. 1 x S/PDIF Out header

15. 1 x IEEE 1394a header

16. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers

17. 1 x serial port header

18. 1 x parallel port header

19. 1 x clearing CMOS jumper

Back Panel Connectors :

1. 1 x PS/2 keyboard or mouse port

2. 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector

3. 1 x coaxial S/PDIF out connector

4. 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

5. 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports

6. 2 x IEEE 1394a port

7. 2 x eSATA 3Gb/s ports

8. 1 x RJ-45 port

9. 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line

Out/Microphone)

I/O Controller : 1. ITE IT8720 chip

H/W Monitoring :

1. System voltage detection

2. CPU/System temperature detection

3. CPU/System/Power fan speed detection

4. CPU overheating warning

5. CPU/System/Power fan fail warning

6. CPU/System fan speed control (Note 4)

BIOS : 1. 2 x 8 Mbit flash

2. Use of licensed AWARD BIOS

3. Support for DualBIOS

4. PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b

Unique Features :

1. Support for @BIOS

2. Support for Q-Flash

3. Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue

4. Support for Download Center

5. Support for Xpress Install

6. Support for Xpress Recovery2

7. Support for EasyTune (Note 5)

8. Support for Easy Energy Saver

9. Support for Smart Recovery

10. Support for Auto Green

11. Support for On/Off Charge

12. Support for Q-Share

Bundle Software : Norton Internet Security (OEM version)

Operating System : Support for Microsoft Windows 7/ Vista/ XP

Form Factor : ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 23.0 cm

Notes descriptions :

1. Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB.

2. To reach DDR3 1866MHz or above, you must install two memory modules and install them in the DDR3_3

and DDR3_4 memory sockets.

3. The PCIEX1_1 and PCIEX1_2 slots share bandwidth with the PCIEX4 slot. When PCIEX4 slot is populated

with a x4 card, the PCIEX1_1 and PCIEX1_2 slots become unavailable.

4. Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you

install.

5. Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.

Remark :

1. Due to different Linux support condition provided by chipset vendors, please download Linux driver from

chipset vendors’ website or 3rd party website.

2. Most hardware/software vendors no longer offer support for Win9X/ME.

The Board

With a combination of dark blue PCB with blue and white accents in a variety of sockets and slots, this motherboard looks different from the others.

Ports that are available includes:

* 1 x P / S 2 Keyboard / Mouse Port

* 8x USB 2.0/1.1 Ports

* 2x USB 3.0 Ports

* 2x USB Ports 2.0/e-SATA

* 1x Firewire 800

* 1x Firewire 600

* 1 x RJ-45 Port (LAN)

* 1 x Optical S / PDIF Out Connector

* 1x Coaxial S / PDIF Out Connector

* 6 x audio jacks

PCI slots are provided includes:

* 2x PCI-Express X16 slot

* 2x PCI-Express X1 slot

* 3x PCI Slots

The bad thing is this motherboard doesn’t support multiple graphics card configuration, because it using the low end AMD 870 chipset.

That’s why this motherboard provides two PCI-Express X16 slots for add-on cards such as soundcards to facilitate the expansion of your system.

Testing platform:

* Processor: AMD Phenom II 1055T

* Motherboard: Gigabyte 870A-UD3

* Memory: Kingston KHX1600c9D3B1K2/4GX

* Hard Drive: Kingston SSDNow V +100 64 GB

* Power Supply: Coolermaster Silent Pro 800 Watt Gold

* Monitor: Philips 221E

* Input: Genius (keyboard and mouse)

* OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1

* Driver: AMD Catalyst 2.11

Conclusion

The performance of Gigabyte UD3-870A motherboard is quite impressive.

The ability to overclock above it’s standard but the VRM temperatures tend to be high, so needs an additional cooling for overclocking. In terms of its impressive feature set, the GIGABYTE 870A-UD3 offers its

users an 8+2 phase power delivery circuit, SATA 6Gbps support, USB 3.0 capabilities, and even the ability to charge the batteries of your electronics when your computer is turned off. With installed ON / OFF charge and USB 3.0 provide features are and added value for this motherboard. So, overall, this motherboard suits you who want a good overclocking and quite good performance in affordable price.

Pros:

• Useful On / Off charge feature

• Affordable price

• SATA 6Gbps support

• USB 3.0 functionality

• 8+2 phase power delivery circuit

• Extremely overclockable bus speed – definite plus for non-BE CPU owners

• Copper PCB layer and solid capacitors on the entire motherboard

• 3-year warranty

• Dual BIOS chips for redundancy

• Neat innovative feature of charging USB devices even when computer is turned off or in sleep mode

Cons:

• Lack of MOSFET cooler limits stable voltage regulation and overclocking

• Poor CMOS header location

• No rear fan header

• Quite hot VRM risky for motherboard health.

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Welcoming ECS H67H2-M The High End Motherboard with Affordable Prices

Welcoming ECS H67H2-M The High End Motherboard with Affordable Prices: "

The ECS H67H2-M motherboard is based upon Intel’s latest H67 Express chipset which was launched a short time ago. Intel has moved to a new Socket with the H67 chipset called the LGA-1155 Socket. This is not

compatible with the LGA-1156 Socket CPUs but is compatible with the CPU cooler due to the same footprint for the cooler. The H67H2-M Black motherboard from ECS is the most equipped from their H67 chipset

series and incorporates technologies like USB 3.0, EZ Charger and Dual Gigabit LAN with teaming support. The board supports only Intel HD Graphics overclocking, the CPU overclocking by multiplier is locked and the memory frequency is limited at 1333MHz.

Specifications:

CPU : – LGA1155 CPU socket for the new 2nd Generation Intel Core i7 series processor / Intel Core i5 series processor / Intel Core i3 series processor / Intel Pentium processors / Intel Celeron processors

– Supports Intel Unlock Processors

– Supports Intel Turbo boost 2.0 technology

– DMI 20Gb / s

CHIPSET : Intel H67 Express Chipset

Extra Chips : – ITE IT8893 supports one PCI expansion slot

– Etron USB 3.0 Controller supports 2 x USB 3.0 ports at the back panel (compatible with 2 x USB 2.0 ports)

MEMORY : – Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture

– Support 1333/1066 DDR3 SDRAM

– 4 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM socket support up to 32GB*

*(Due to the DRAM maximum size is 4GB at present, the memory maximum size we have tested is 16GB)

Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows 32-bit OS. For Windows 64-bit OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation

EXPANSION SLOT: – 1 x PCI Express x16 Gen2.0 slot

– 2 x PCI Express x1 slots

– 1 x PCI slot

STORAGE : – Support by Intel H67

– 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s devices

– 3 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s devices (white)

– 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port

AUDIO : – Realtek ALC892 8-Ch High Definition audio CODEC

– Compliant with HD audio specification

LAN : Dual RealTek RTL8111E Gigabit Fast Ethernet Controllers with Teaming

REAR PANEL I/O : – 2 x USB 3.0 ports compatible to both USB 3.0/2.0 devices (blue)

– 4 x USB 2.0 Ports

– 1 x D-sub(VGA)

– 1 x HDMI Port

– 1 x DVI Port

– 1 x Display port

– 2 x RJ45 LAN connectors

– 1 x Audio port (Line-in,4x Line-out, SPDIF out)

– 1 x Clear CMOS button

– 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port

INTERNAL I/O

CONNECTORS

& HEADERS:

- 1 x 24-pin ATX Power Supply connector

- 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power Connector

- 1 x 4pin CPU_FAN connectors

- 1 x 4-pin SYS_FAN connector

- 1 x 3-pin PWR_FAN connector

- 3 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors

- 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

- 1 x Front panel switch/LED header

- 1 x Front panel audio header

- 4 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 8 USB ports (F_USB1 supports EZ Charger)

- 1 x TPM header

- 1 x Chassis intrusion header

- 1 X onboard Buzzer

- 1 x Power on button

- 1 x Reset button

- 1 x SPDIF out header

- 1 x Clear CMOS header

SYSTEM BIOS :

- AMI BIOS with 32Mb SPI ROM

- Supports Plug and Play, STR (S3) / STD (S4) , Hardware monitor, Multi Boot

- Supports ACPI & DMI

- Audio, LAN, can be disabled in BIOS

- F7 hot key for boot up devices option

- Support Page Up clear CMOS Hotkey

- Supports ACPI 3.0 revision

- Support Graphic Over-Clocking

- Support Dual-Monitor function

- Support eJIFFY

- Support eBLU

- Support eDLU

- Support eSF

- Support ECS M.I.B III Utility

- Graphic Voltage Adjustable

- CPU voltage adjustable

- IMC Voltage Adjustable

- Memory voltage adjustable

FORM FACTOR : – Micro-ATX Size, 244mm*244mm

Ports that are available includes:

* 1x VGA Port

* 1x DVI-D Port

* 1x HDMI Port

* 1x Display Port (DP)

* 4x USB 2.0/1.1 Ports

* 1x E-SATA

* 2 x RJ-45 Port (LAN)

* 5x audio jacks

* 1 x Optical S / PDIF Out Connector

* BIOS 1x Reset Button

The ECS doesn’t provide a PS / 2 ports on the motherboard. So, you should have an USB connected or wireless keyboard and mouse. The interesting thing is the BIOS reset button allows you to reset the

BIOS when needed without having to open the computer case.

PCI slots are provided includes:

* 1x PCI-Express X16 slot

* 2x PCI-Express X1 slot

* 2x PCI slots

PCI board slots provided are sufficient to meet your expansion needs.

Unlike other motherboards, ECS decided doesn’t provide two PCI-Express x16 slots that can use multiple GPU configurations

As usual, the header line will be found the bottom of the motherboard.

Although using a micro-ATX form factor, which provided a fairly complete headers.

Five SATA ports that came with this board are ready to welcome a variety of storage you have. Seen two of the ports provided using the connection SATA3 (gray), the rest is a SATA2 port.

Socket on the motherboard is flanked by two heatpipes which served to cool the VRM.

VRM cooler on this motherboard is large enough. Therefore, it could cause problems if you use the HSF-type tower, because the fan will likely collide with the cooler. However, you can still use the HSF fan but with opposite positions with VRM cooling.

BIOS

Default BIOS of this board is still using the BIOS in general.

However, with the latest BIOS update available on the ECS website, then you will get BIOS with a look of Graphic User Interface (GUI) that is more beautiful and the ability to be able to use your mouse in the BIOS. This interface in the BIOS EUFI reminds us that already available on the motherboard, motherboard Sandy Bridge on the market.

Testing platform:

* Processor: Intel Core i7 2600K

* Motherboard: ECS H67H2-M, Intel H61

* Memory: Kingston KHX1600c9D3B1K2/4GX

* Hard Drive: Kingston SSDNow V +100 64 GB

* Power Supply: Coolermaster Silent Pro 800 Watt Gold

* Heatsink: Coolermaster Hyper 212 +

* Monitor: Philips 221E

* Input: Genius (keyboard and mouse)

* OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1

* Drivers: Intel Chipset 9.2.0.1.1025, Intel Graphic 15.21.10.2291

Conclusion

As expected, this motherboard has good performance for a black series edition. However, few small bother things is no PS / 2 ports available, maybe because it’s a black series motherboard aimed for overclockers or at least computer’s expertise, so they don’t need the PS/2 any longer. The other strange thing is the BIOS upgrade to the latest version using the GUI, which could cost slower response menus and also bad cursor color choices. Overall, this motherboard offers outstanding performance with good features.

Pros:

* Multiple displays using onboard graphics

* Ergonomic BIOS reset button placed

* Worth price for features installed

Cons:

* No PS / 2 ports available.

* BIOS with GUI still feels slow.

Incoming Computer Tutorial Search:

ECS H67H2-M Motherboard compatibilidad

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Welcoming ECS H67H2-M The High End Motherboard with Affordable Prices

Welcoming ECS H67H2-M The High End Motherboard with Affordable Prices: "

FORM FACTOR : – Micro-ATX Size, 244mm*244mm

PCI slots are provided includes:

* 1x PCI-Express X16 slot

* 2x PCI-Express X1 slot

* 2x PCI slots

Five SATA ports that came with this board are ready to welcome a variety of storage you have. Seen two of the ports provided using the connection SATA3 (gray), the rest is a SATA2 port.

Pros:

* Multiple displays using onboard graphics

* Ergonomic BIOS reset button placed

* Worth price for features installed

Cons:

* No PS / 2 ports available.

* BIOS with GUI still feels slow.

Incoming Computer Tutorial Search:

ECS H67H2-M Motherboard compatibilidad

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Welcoming ECS H67H2-M The High End Motherboard with Affordable Prices

Welcoming ECS H67H2-M The High End Motherboard with Affordable Prices: "

FORM FACTOR : – Micro-ATX Size, 244mm*244mm

PCI slots are provided includes:

* 1x PCI-Express X16 slot

* 2x PCI-Express X1 slot

* 2x PCI slots

Five SATA ports that came with this board are ready to welcome a variety of storage you have. Seen two of the ports provided using the connection SATA3 (gray), the rest is a SATA2 port.

Pros:

* Multiple displays using onboard graphics

* Ergonomic BIOS reset button placed

* Worth price for features installed

Cons:

* No PS / 2 ports available.

* BIOS with GUI still feels slow.

Incoming Computer Tutorial Search:

ECS H67H2-M Motherboard compatibilidad

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Introducing the Affordable ZOTAC GeForce 6100-Value Motherboard for Basic Computing Needs

Introducing the Affordable ZOTAC GeForce 6100-Value Motherboard for Basic Computing Needs: "

Several years ago, before NVIDIA become one of the leading motherboard manufacture, the Artificial nForce chipset graphics chip manufacturer known for reliable and fast performance. But after the last NForce-9

series is intended for Intel-released in the end of 2009 the manufacture not well expands, so the popularity keeps on decreasing.

But recently Zotac launch their latest GeForce 6100-Value Motherboard based on nForce chipset which is aMicro-ATX motherboard uses the nForce chipset N430 that is equipped on-board GeForce 6100 series

graphics cards. Maybe, its Zotac business strategy to have chipset in average performance with low price.

Specifications:

Chipset : NVIDIA nForce 430

Processor Socket : AM3/AM2 + / AM2

Dimensions : 244 mm x 178 mm

Form factor : Micro-ATX

Memory Support : DDR3 to 1333 MHz, the maximum capacity of 4 GB

Audio : On-board HD Audio

LAN : On-board Gigabit LAN

Expansion slots : 1x PCI-Express x16, 2x PCI

Storage interface : 3Gbps SATA 2x, 1x IDE

Output display : D-SUB (VGA)

Number of USB ports : 4 pieces

ZOTAC GeForce 6100-Value definitely not intended for power users based on the specification above. Features installed only to meets all the basic functions. Noteworthy, there are several variants of the

motherboard with the same name but different in terms of hardware support. Last revision (with code “GF6100-FE”) has a socket AM3 and support the use of DDR3-1333 MHz memory so that more relevant with the latest technological developments, while the initial revision, which was released a few years ago-only equipped with DDR2 memory slots and socket AM2 processors.

ZOTAC GeForce 6100-Value motherboard PCB board looks pretty empty, free from various additional components installed. ZOTAC use solid capacitors on some important parts like the VRM beside the processor

socket. Because it uses a socket AM3 motherboard is compatible supports the latest AMD processors with one condition: the level TDP processor in question should not be more than 65 watts. Apparently, the ZOTAC GeForce 6100-Value is designed to accommodate low-end processors to the mainstream. Given these limits, the practical user can only choose some AMD processors with low power consumption, such as the series Sempron and Athlon X2 II.

At the processor socket there is a warning sticker in order to use a processor with a maximum TDP of 65 watts.

In addition to the motherboard units, in the packing box, you will find some additional accessories in the form of a quick user guide, user manual, CD Driver, back panel bracket, as well as IDE and SATA cables each as much as a fruit. For business I / O interface, the ZOTAC GeForce 6100-Value provides all the basic needs, including the SATA slot, USB, and display-outs. Two RAM slots allow users to install two 2 GB modules to obtain the maximum capacity of 4 GB. With this motherboard, users do not need to purchase any additional components (e.g. graphics card) because everything is available. Just add a processor, RAM, and storage media, and the ZOTAC GeForce 6100-Value was ready to be installed inside the casing.

ZOTAC GeForce 6100-Value supports up to two hardrive / SSD SATA II.

Very small amounts, but still sufficient for basic use.

I / O ports on the back panel not less minimalist. Overall there are two PS / 2 ports, four USB 2.0 ports, audio ports, one LAN port, and one display connector type D-SUB (VGA).

Testing platform:

Processor : AMD Athlon X2 II 250 (3 GHz)

Motherboard : ZOTAC GeForce 6100-Value

Memory : Kingston KHX DDR3 1600 MHz, 4 GB

Storage : Kingston SSDNowV +100 64 GB

PSU : Coolermaster Silent Pro 800 Watt Gold

HSF : Stock AMD Fan Heasink

Input : Philips 221E

OS : Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1

Input : Genius (keyboard and mouse)

Driver : NVIDIA ForceWare 270.61

Conclusion

Zotac has brilliant take business maneuver by combining the NForce 430 chipset with GeForce 6100 graphics, AMD processor and DDR3 memory.

That produces the low end ZOTAC GeForce 6100-Value Motherboard with an average performance for basic computing needs. ZOTAC GeForce 6100-Value is not design for users who want high-performance computer

systems. Integrated graphics on the motherboard is not adequate for the purposes of playing games, but still can provide significant CUDA acceleration in some applications. Unfortunately, the limit of 65 watts TDP severely limits the user in selecting a processor that can be juxtaposed with the ZOTAC GeForce 6100-Value.

Overall, with only 450 thousand Rupiah you could have this ZOTAC GeForce 6100-Value motherboard. You also don’t need to spend extra costs because of all the basic computer parts provided by this motherboard, including the graphics card.

Pros:

• Low price

• Features a fairly complete, although somewhat limited

Cons:

• Limitation of TDP 65 watts limit the choice of processors

• Only 2 SATA Ports

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NOKIA N97 CHARGING NOT RESPONSE

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Pricing Released: 2012 Range Rover Evoque

Pricing Released: 2012 Range Rover Evoque: "

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Ever since Land Rover unveiled the sporty looking Range Rover Evoque Coupe at the Paris Motor Show last year, people have wondered how much it will cost. We now know as Land Rover announced the cars pricing yesterday.

The 2012 Range Rover Evoque will have a sticker price starting at $43,995 for the five-door and $44,995 for the coupe, including the destination and deliver fee. It will hit U.S. showrooms in the fall.

Perhaps more impressive, the Range Rover Evoque manages to achieve an EPA fuel rating of 28 mpg highway and 19 mpg city. Land Rover says this fuel economy is the result of making weight savings a primary objective in the development of the Range Rover Evoque

Its engineers have applied a range of advanced lightweight materials to make this the lightest Range Rover model ever, with the five-door starting at just 3,680 lbs. Weight-saving technologies can be found throughout the bodyshell and chassis of the Range Rover Evoque, including a steel body structure with over 18% Boron/high strength steels in key load-bearing areas. Additional features include polymer and composite front fenders and tailgate, an aluminum hood, roof panels, front lower control arms and front/rear suspension knuckles, and a magnesium cross car beam.

Each vehicle uses approximately 35 lbs of recycled parts including the headliner, center console, wheel arch liners, air cleaner, cooling fan and shroud, air ducting, side under trays, parcel shelf, engine cover and subwoofer box. In addition, the metal interior trim on the center console and dashboard is produced from recycled aluminum. (Finally those drink cans have found a home, I guess.)

The all-new Range Rover Evoque is powered by a 240bhp, 2.0-liter Si4 gasoline engine. It combines direct fuel injection, turbocharging and twin variable valve timing and delivers performance equivalent to a V-6 engine, according to Land Rover. It has an estimated 0-60 time of 7.1 seconds.

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First Drive: 2011 Jaguar XF

First Drive: 2011 Jaguar XF: "

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Jaguar has just released its updated XF range, the most important model of which for the UK and Europe is its 2.2-liter diesel. Essentially the AJ-i4D is a north-south version of the diesel Land Rover uses in its Freelander and Evoque models, which are derived from Ford’s transverse diesel.

Power is a healthy 187 bhp and, more importantly, 332 lb.-ft. of torque from 2000 rpm. Driving through XF’s eight-speed auto it will reach 140 mph and takes just eight seconds to 60 mph and, just as importantly for us on this side of the Atlantic, return the equivalent of 43.5 (US) mpg. In fact one was driven from Jaguar’s Castle Bromwich factory to the launch venue in Bavaria, a distance of 816 miles on a single tank of diesel averaging 47 (US) mpg.

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It also features a sophisticated stop-start system, the first of its kind on an auto diesel, with a ‘change of mind’ program that allows the engine to almost die and still be restarted.

As can be seen from the pictures, Ian Callum’s design team has freshened the XF’s appearance with a more upright and assertive grille flanked by new, larger headlights and a higher bonnet line for improved airflow.

A day’s hard driving through the heartland of BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz proved that Jaguar has got a genuine challenger to these German brands: the XF cruised quietly and lazily on the autobahns, while burying the throttle from rest released a relatively sporty engine note, for a diesel, that was in keeping with the car’s sports saloons pretensions. Since the premium four-cylinder diesel market is set to overtake the six-potters as more people downsize it seems Jaguar is well placed to make its presence felt.

At the other end of the scale the following morning was spent, first of all, behind the wheel of a 503 bhp XFR. With 625 lb.-ft. of torque under your right foot, 60 mph comes up in 4.7 seconds although, as is becoming the norm, its top speed is governed to 155 mph. This is a mighty car that pummels its way along country roads with a balance between urbane cruiser and highway bruiser.

Callum’s team has give the car a more visual edge, especially at the front so it now has real rear view mirror presence, even more so with the now mandatory LED daytime running lights blazing away. The air intakes, trimmed with bright metalwork, seem to flare like nostrils as they gulp in the air for the supercharged V-8, while re-profiled seats grip even better as the car slingshots between bends.

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While the XFR is a wolf in wolf’s clothing, the three-liter V-6 diesel S is the automotive equivalent of the proverbial wolf in sheep’s clothing: although it boasts a healthy enough 271 bhp, it’s the 443 lb.-ft. of torque from just 2000 rpm that helps deliver 6.7 seconds to 60 and, more importantly, excellent mid-range overtaking capabilities, now much improved thanks to using XF’s eight-speed ‘box in place of the old six-speed unit.

It might feel a little nose heavy compared to the other models but it is a deceptively rapid car that can dispatch journeys with relaxed ease whilst still returning fuel consumption in the high 30s (US).

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The Jaguar team is brim full of optimistic confidence, sure in their ability to deliver on their promises. Boss, Adrian Hallmark says Jaguar has to catch up 20 years in the next five and they’ll do that by delivering 40 products and derivatives.

Expect to be reading a lot about Jaguar in the next few years.

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