ECS PF1 Springdale i865PE Review (1) Bluetooth 28 July 2003
Elitegroup Computer
Systems (ECS), the world's leading motherboard manufacturer and innovator, today
announced the new Intel 865PE Chipset based PF1 motherboard supporting advanced
800 MHz FSB and dual channel DDR 400 architecture. Incorporating four innovative
Photon feature suites, the PF1 motherboard delivers blazing speed, exclusive
connectivity options and enhanced customized design for the most demanding
enthusiasts.
ECS PF1 supports Intel’s latest 3.2GHz Pentium 4 CPU, future Prescott processor,
FSB 800 MHz, Hyper Threading technology and dual channel DDR 400 memory
interface. These features enable PF1 to deliver server-grade power and to slash
requirements of memory access time by up to 30 percent compared to a single
channel DDR400 platform.
ECS-patented Top-hat Flash BIOS recovery tool, one of the Photon Guardian
features, provides an easiest way for any users to cure BIOS problems DIY. By
simply installing the tool on a malfunctioning BIOS flash, systems can be
rebooted to re-flash BIOS. Moreover, Top-hat Flash also enables users to switch
different BIOS versions for various applications flexibly.
PCI Extreme, one of the Photon Genius elements, features a superior OS-con
capacitor on board providing ultra outstanding signal quality. This special PCI
slot in yellow color is designed for a home theater builder to plug in audio and
video cards. Other custom- designed Photon Genius features include EZ Flash for
saving or altering BIOS settings, a “streamlined” IDE cable that provides style
as well as better air ventilation for cooler operations and EZ Match color
coding to expedite connections.
Photon Link includes ECS’s exclusive double-faced cable plus all the port
options a user needs for today’s – and tomorrow’s - peripherals. The bundled
double-faced cable comes with one 1394 and two USB ports that can be swapped
with the front side 3.5-inch external bay. The exclusive design provides
outstanding convenience with its front-side connectivity that eliminates the
need to reach to the rear of the computer for additional peripheral
connectivity.
ECS PF1 motherboard also features the My Picture utility for customizing the
start-up splash screen from within Windows. Other utilities in the jumbo
software pack include the PC-cillin anti-virus package, Elite Castle 3DNA
desktop, WinDVD Creator Plus software as well as Show Shifter for viewing TV,
video, CD, and digital pictures .
Specifications
Processor Socket 478 supports the Intel Pentium 4 processor
400MHz/533MHz/800MHz FSB
Chipset Intel Chipset (N.B.): 865PE Intel Chipset (S.B.): ICH5 82801EB LPC I/O: Winbond W83637HF Audio CODEC: C-media 9739A LAN: 3COM 940 Gigabit LAN 1394: VIA VT6307 Main
Memory Four 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for 2.5V DDR SDRAM Supports Dual-Channel DDR 400/333/266
Expansion Slots 1 AGP 8X slot 6 PCI 2.3 slots BIOS Award BIOS with 4M Flash ROM in Firmware Hub(FWH) Supports Plug and Play 1.0A, APM 1.2, Multi Boot, DMI Supports ACPI revision 2.0 specification I/O
INTERFACE PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse connectors 8 USB ports(4 by optional cable) 2 IEEE 1394a ports (2 by optional cable) 1 Parallel port (LPT1) / 1 serial port (COM1) 1 Gigabit LAN connector Audio Ports (Line-in, Line-out and Mic-in) Supports 360K~2.88M Byte, 3 Mode FDDs or LS120 Dual IDE interfaces - supports four IDE Devices (PIO mode
4, DMA Mode 2, Ultra DMA66/100) 2 Serial ATA / 150 connectors ATX Power Supply Connectors (20-pin and 4-pin) IR header (SIR) SPDIF out with optional cable NB FAN, CPUFAN, and SYSFAN header CD in, AUX in headers Support Plug and Play funtion EZ-Watcher header RTC &
BATTERY Intel I/O Controller Hub 5 (ICH5) included 256 bytes CMOS
SRAM With CMOS SRAM hardware clear jumper FORM
FACTOR & LAYERS ATX (305mm*244mm), 4 Layers
Socket 478 supports the Intel Pentium 4 processor
400MHz/533MHz/800MHz FSB
Chipset