Syntax - S635MP - SiS Socket 370 microATX Motherboard with Audio, Video, USB 1.1, CNR, IrDA, 10/100Mbps Ethernet LAN Support and Integrated 800MHz VIA C3 1.3Giga Pro Processor at TigerDirect.com
Syntax - S635MP - SiS Socket 370 microATX Motherboard with Audio, Video, USB 1.1, CNR, IrDA, 10/100Mbps Ethernet LAN Support and Integrated 800MHz VIA C3 1.3Giga Pro Processor
Syntax S645MP – The Foundation for a Great Multimedia Workstation
The Syntax S635MP, with its compact, efficient SiS Socket 370 microATX platform, offers maximum performance with minimal power output, making it a cost-effective, versatile motherboard. The Syntax S635MP’s integrated VIA C3 Samuel2 1.3 Giga Pro processor operating at 800MHz with a 133MHz Front Side Bus is based on a unique internal architecture and process technology that provides a compatible, high-performance solution for your PC.
With exceptional audio and graphics capabilities along with many technical innovations, the Syntax S635MP has all the features you need to create an outstanding multimedia workstation.
SiS 635 Chipset Optimizes Graphics and Sound
The S635MP’s SiS 635 chipset supports superb graphics by integrating an AGP 4X controller with pipeline support for graphics, along with a 256-bit 3D/128-bit 2D graphics engine and motion compensation. The Syntax S635MP’s built-in AC'97 CODEC offers remarkable audio.
A Feature-Rich Motherboard
The Syntax S635MP includes a multitude of innovative features to enhance performance and overall system operation including Ultra DMA 33/66/100 functionality, CNR slot, built-in 10/100Mbps LAN connection and an extended set of ATX I/O ports.
Note: Processor runs at 800MHz not 1.3GHz
Specifications
Form Factor:
MicroATX
Processor Interface:
Socket 370
Detailed Features
A Closer Look
Socket This motherboard features an integrated Socket 370 design. Integration binds the processor to the board. You will not be able to upgrade the processor.
Chipset
The S635MP motherboard is based on the SiS 635 Northbridge chipset and the SiS 315E Southbridge chipset.
Memory Expansion
The S635MP provides 2 DIMM sockets using 184-pin DDR with a total capacity of up to 1GB.
IDE
The S635MP includes built in IDE facilities that support Ultra ATA 33/66/100.
LAN
The S635MP comes with a LAN chip (Realtek) and provides a back panel LAN port. Ethernet 10/100Mbps LAN Network Connection Provides high-quality 10/100 Ethernet performance for value-minded users who need straight forward network connectivity. Ensure a high-speed, stable solution for new broadband era.
Audio
The S635MP comes with an AC '97 Sound CODEC which supports high quality audio.
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
4.4
Customer Reviews:
20
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Value
4.4
Features
4.4
Quality
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Performance
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Reviewer:
Anonymous
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May 31, 2004 Customer Rating:
3.0
Value
3.0
Features
3.0
Quality
3.0
Performance
3.0
This board is OK but some what misleading. I upgraded from 450 PII to be able to watch DVDs and prevent hesitation in the frames. YOu would think at 800mhz it will be able to play but this thing cant. Sandra benchmark puts it slightly better than 433 Celeron which is about what I experienced.. hesitation in the frames!! Memory performs better than P100 but that is about it. You can do basics but multimedia is inadequate.
Reviewer:
Anonymous
on
May 26, 2004 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
This board works great on winXP, haven't tried it on redhat yet. I only had 1 problem...had to reinstall windows for it to work; not a big problem, most motherboards are the same way. I got the cpu to run at 800mhz, feels faster.
Reviewer:
Anonymous
on
May 26, 2004 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
I got this motherboard when it was on sale with a BIG rebate. For the money it's great. It's not going to win any performance contests but it's stable and solid. I use Debian on it and everything works fine. Debian has all the drivers installed and working and it make a great $5 fileserver!
Reviewer:
Ben on
May 24, 2004 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Good Board and very stable. I would recommend it especially at the price
Reviewer:
Anonymous
on
May 08, 2004 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
I bought this for my four-year-old son's computer and it works great with XP. Good for the Internet, simple gaming. Can't beat the price.
Before you buy - make sure your motherboard is compatible with this memory. For example, DDR Memory won't work with motherboards designed for only DDR2, SDRAM or RDRAM memory, and vice versa. Only use the memory speed recommended by your motherboard's manufacturer. Please read the specifications carefully or call us for expert advice.
Know Your BIOS! With today's rapid pace of
design advancement, new product updates come fast and furious. This is
especially true of board-level products, like Motherboards, Video Cards, GPU
Processor Cards, and other main edge connector products. The good news is
that manufacturers have designed in the ability to easily update your
product BIOS, which is sometimes important for full compatibility. So before
installing or combining components, it is always a good idea to check your
product's current BIOS revision against the manufacturer's website, to
determine if an update is needed, or advisable. The manufacturer's
documentation will guide you through this process if it is necessary.
However, remember that most products are designed to be plug-n-play out of
the box!
But
What Is BIOS?
Most electronic devices,
from computers to MP3 players have software embedded in their hardware.
These are programs that tell the device how it will function - from basic to
advanced functions - so that it knows how to start, and perform the most
simple and complex tasks it was designed for. We call this software the BIOS
(sometimes also called Firmware). In computer jargon, BIOS stands for "Basic
Input/Output System", but in reality, there is very little "basic" about it.
In your computer's motherboard for example, it tells your computer how to:
start up; communicate with hardware components, such as hard drives and
video; how to move data in and out of memory; and even talk to your USB
connected devices. Without your BIOS, your device is JOOL (just out of
luck!).
Keep in mind that changing a PC's BIOS
settings incorrectly can cause the PC to malfunction. If this happens, a
BIOS reset is usually available, and will need to be performed to return the
BIOS to the default "factory settings." This is usually activated by a
jumper on the motherboard. [Warning: always read
your motherboard or system manual thoroughly, before upgrading your BIOS, or
making BIOS setting changes!] Though normally, most incorrect
settings should have no negative affect on your PC, but please follow each
step explicitly since some can.
Remember: It is recommended that you reboot
after each individual BIOS setting change to ensure that your system
functions normally. If you make numerous changes before rebooting, and your
system will no longer boot, you won't know which change is responsible for
the failure.
Updating Your BIOS
Before you consider updating your BIOS, be sure you need to - not every
update will be needed or even benefit you. Also be sure you are up to
the technical challenges you will face. Changing the version of BIOS
stored in your computer or motherboard is not the kind of activity
recommended for novice users. To perform this successfully, you need
to be comfortable and familiar with your BIOS settings, and be able to
download and apply the BIOS Update without issue. For this reason, it
is best to let professional computer technicians do this work for you, if or
when it is needed. However, if you know what you are doing, it is a
fairly easy task.
Before Updating BIOS, consider the
following:
The reasons for updating your BIOS -
frequently, updating is unnecessary
Identifying your BIOS chip - if
replacing is the approach required
Replacing your BIOS chip - this requires
significant care, and can void your warranty
Locating your latest BIOS version -
required for any update
Flashing your BIOS - make sure you have
a UPS!
Live update - great for minor or quick
updates - again a UPS is vital - a partial update can make your system
inoperative
Configuring your new BIOS settings -
read the manual! twice for good measure!
Heat Sinks - Many Shapes & Sizes!
A heat sink (or heatsink) is an object that absorbs and dissipates heat from
another object using thermal contact (either direct or radiant). Heat sinks
are used in a wide range of applications wherever efficient heat dissipation
is required; including for CPUs, Memory, Video Cards, and more.
Heat Sink Shapes Change!
Many products come with a Heat Sink, and some with a combination Heat Sink
and Fan. Keep in mind though, that manufacturers are constantly
improving the design of their cooling components, thus the shape and design
of the heat sink or heat sink & fan can change on any product at any time.
PLEASE NOTE:
Cooling Components Can Change At Any Time, And Do Not
Affect The Performance Or Specifications Of The Product.
How Do Heat Sinks Work?
Heat sinks function by transferring high temperature thermal energy (heat)
from one object (such as a CPU chip) to a second object (such as the Heat
Sink), which has a lower temperature, with a much greater heat capacity.
This rapid transfer of heat quickly balances the temperature of both
devices, lowering the temperature of the first. This is what makes a
heat sink a cooling device. Since room temperature is usually cooler than
the hot device, the Heat Sink helps cool the device, lowering its temp to
closer to room temperature.
The most common design of a heat sink is a metal device with many fins or
vanes. The high thermal conductivity of the metal combined with the large
surface area of the fins does the work to rapidly transfer heat to the
surrounding, cooler, air. This cools the heat sink and whatever it is in
contact with. Some Heat Sinks use the metal alone for cooling, some
use fluids (just like you car radiator) and a thermal interface material
(such as thermal gel) to ensure maximum heat transfer to the heat sink.
Adding a fan dramatically improves air flow, and improves the heat transfer
even more.
Remember The
Thermal Paste!
Remember that when you are adding a Heat Sink, you MUST USE
thermally conductive Gel or Paste, to form a good thermal contact between
the Heat Sink and the Device. Failing to use this will result in
reduced cooling, and possible failure and damage to the device!
Understanding
Computer Memory
Because memory is such a crucial element of our computer's performance,
we all understand that we need it in generous supply. However, questions
remain about what kind of memory is best, what functions each memory serves
and which memory is used for notebooks and PCs.
Click Here for more information
that will answer your many of your questions.
How Much
Memory Do You Really Have?
When you look at the specifications for a computer, it will display the
installed memory, and typically the maximum memory that can be installed.
However, while these are real values, they represent a potential useable
memory depending upon the installed operating system, and other factors. The actual useable memory may be different
(lower) from these values.
The reason is simply that a computer may have a limitation in the operating
system (such as Windows 32 bit versions), or configured to use shared memory,
which reduces the amount of RAM that is available to the CPU by using
some of it for other purposes, such as for video memory. In some
cases, you can control the maximum useable memory through system settings,
by upgrading from a 32 bit to a 64 bit version of Windows XP or Vista, or by upgrading to a video card that has internal onboard video memory.
But always
remember, that the amount of memory that your system reports, is not always
the amount of actual installed memory. For example, if you have 4GB
installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will typically report 3.2GB due to a
limitation of Windows itself. Also note that different Windows
programs report available and maximum memory differently, which can be
confusing. If you find that you need more
memory, we suggest expanding your system memory, since this is the most
effective performance increase, and the one that is easiest to perform .
Advanced PC Build-It-Yourself Guide
Not too long ago one had to be eligible for the Genius IQ Club (Mensa)
in order to build a computer. That is no longer the case. Today’s computer
manufacturers have made it much easier for the enterprising do-it-yourselfer
to create a great system.
Click Here To Learn More »
Having
Issues With Your PC?
Here Are Some Common Problems And Solutions!
Of course, there a thousand little things can go wrong with an average
PC. But many problems are common, and have common solutions.
Click Here to
Learn More »
* The above
values are for physical, not usable memory.
The amount of
memory that your system reports, is not always the amount of actual installed
memory. For example, if you have 4GB installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will
typically report 3.2GB due to a limitation of Windows itself. Also note
that different Windows programs report available and maximum memory differently,
which can be confusing. If you find that you need more memory, we suggest
expanding your system memory, since this is the most effective performance
increase, and the one that is easiest to perform.
Flat Ribbon HDD Cable Supporting Up To 2 HDD Devices
Flat Ribbon FDD Cable Supporting Up To 2 FDD Devices
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Manufactured by:
Syntax-Brillian Corp. Warranty provided by:
Syntax-Brillian Corp. Limited Warranty:
12 months parts;
12 months labor
Mfg Part No:
S638MP UPC No:
872303003015 Box Size:
( Length:
13, Width:
2, Depth:
11 )
Shipping Weight:
3.0000 pound(s)
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