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Intel 975XBX2KR Intel Socket 775 ATX Motherboard and an Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 1.80GHz OEM Processor

Intel 975XBX2KR & C2D E4300 OEM
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Item Number: MBM-975X2-E4300
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Optimized to Deliver New Levels
of Performance for Power Users & Gamers.

The board is based on the Intel® 975X Express Chipset that supports the Intel® Pentium® processor Extreme Edition, a 1066-MHz system bus, dual-channel DDR2 667 memory and multiple simultaneous PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Premium features such as Intel® Matrix Storage Technology, 1394a, Intel® High Definition Audio with support for 7.1 surround sound and Intel® PRO 10/100/1000 LAN deliver a platform that can meet the needs of the most demanding applications, high-end games, and digital content creation.

Take advantage of this great offer! Buy this motherboard in a bundle with the Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 1.80GHz Dual-Core processor!

This Bundle Includes

Intel 975XBX2KR Intel Socket 775 ATX Motherboard
The board is based on the Intel® 975X Express Chipset that supports the Intel® Pentium® processor Extreme Edition, a 1066-MHz system bus, dual-channel DDR2 667 memory and multiple simultaneous PCI Express* x16 graphics cards.

- Chipset: Intel 975X
- Front Side Bus: 800/1066MHz
- Processor Interface: Socket 775

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Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 1.80GHz OEM Processor
Intel® Core™2 Duo processor is the new brand name for our next-generation energy-efficient performance desktop and mobile processors. The Intel® Core™2 processors for desktop are based on the Intel® Core™ microarchitecture, Intel's new industry-leading foundation for all mobile, desktop and server platforms moving forward.

- Processor Speed: E4300 /1.80GHz
- Cache Size: 2MB
- Processor Socket: Socket 775

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Specifications

  Form Factor:  ATX
  Processor Interface:  Socket 775
  Processors Supported:  Intel Pentium 4 Extreme Edition
  Intel Pentium 4 LGA775
  Intel Pentium D
  Intel Pentium EE
  Intel Core 2 Duo
  Intel Core 2 Extreme
  Quad Core CPU Ready
  Processor Interface:  Socket 775
  Processor Class:  Core 2 Duo
  Additional Technologies:  HyperThreading Technology
  Viiv Compatible
  Intel® Matrix Storage (RAID)
  Front Side Bus:  800MHz
  1066MHz
  Processor Speed:  1.80GHz
  Cache Size:  2MB
  Bus Speed:  800MHz
  Fan:  Not Included
  Additional Technologies:  Intel® EM64T
  Enhanced Intel Speedstep
  Dual-Core
  Execute Disable Bit
  Viiv Compatible
  Northbridge:  Intel 975X
  Number of Slots:  4
  Number of Pins:  240-Pin
  Maximum Memory Supported:  4GB - 32bit
  8GB - 64bit
  Memory Supported:  533MHz DDR2
  667MHz DDR2
  800MHz DDR2
  Channels:  8 Channels
  Audio Chipset:  Sigmatel STAC9274D
  Supported Devices:  2
  Hard Drive Types:  ATA/133
  USB Version:  2
  USB Data Transfer Rates:  480Mbps
  LAN Type:  10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit
  Port Type:  RJ-45
  PCI Slots:  2
  PCI Express X16 Slots:  3
  PS/2 Keyboard Connectors:  1
  PS/2 Mouse Connectors:  1
  Serial Communication Ports:  1
  Parallel Ports:  1
  USB Ports:  8
  FireWire Ports:  1
  LAN Ports:  1
  Audio Out Jacks:  1
  Line In Jacks:  1
  Microphone Jacks:  1
  Center Audio Jacks:  1
  Subwoofer Audio Out Jacks:  1
  IDE Headers:  1
  FDD Headers:  1
  Serial ATA Headers:  8
  ATX Power Connectors:  1 24-Pin Connector
  PC Power Connectors:  1 - 8 Pin
  Fan Connectors:  4
  S/PDIF Connectors:  1 - Coaxial
  1 - Optical
  Length:  12.000 in. (30.48 cm)
  Width:  9.600 in. (24.5 cm)
Detailed Features

A Closer Look


Features

Socket
This motherboard features a Socket 775
design. The Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) style socket makes it easy to install and upgrade your processor.

Chipset
The 975XBX2KR motherboard is based on the Intel 975X Northbridge chipset. It supports Intel Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Duo, Pentium Extreme Edition, Pentium 4 EE, Pentium D and Pentium 4 LGA775 Processors, with Hyper-Threading Technology and 800/1066MHz Front Side Bus support.

Memory Expansion
The 975XBX2KR provides 4 DIMM sockets using Dual Channel 240-pin DDR2 with a total capacity of up to 4GB. You can install DDR 533/667/800MHz Memory.

PCI Express Support
The 975XBX2KR fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. This high-speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI specifications.

IDE
The 975XBX2KR includes built in IDE facilities that support Ultra ATA 133.
Audio
The 975XBX2KR comes with a Sigmatel STAC9274D audio codec which supports high quality 8-channel audio.

Serial ATA RAID Support
The 975XBX2KR supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces. Doubles bus bandwidth which provides blazingly high disk performance, up to 3.0Gb/s, with RAID Intel® Matrix Storage Technology.

What You Should Know


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!

For more information about BIOS: 

 
This product has a 775 CPU Socket.
Your CPU is the heart of your computer.  Keeping it cool improves performance and prevents damage.  Be sure you have a good CPU cooling product! 
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Intel Viiv Technology
Maximize Your Home Entertainment Experience.
Digital home entertainment has been given a technology overhaul. It's called Intel® Viiv™ technology—and it works as a powerful multimedia PC that you can connect to your television. You can also network to other Intel Viiv technology-verified devices, multiplying your entertainment to every room of your digital home.With Intel Viiv technology, you get all of your entertainment, all the benefits of a PC, and it's all controllable with an optional remote! What could be better?

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Upgrading Your Memory to Improve Performance
As programs get more complex, you’ll discover that your trusty PC may not be working as quickly or efficiently as it used to. While your impulse might be to purchase a new, more powerful computer, you can dramatically improve performance simply by upgrading your memory. For far less than what you’d pay for a new computer, a memory upgrade will often have your PC working faster and more efficiently than ever before. Plus, it’s relatively easy to install new memory and only takes a few minutes of your time. For our step-by-step guide to simple memory installation click here.

Video Installation Guide
Not sure exactly how to install a new component or upgrade your PC? Watch as our experts show you step by step. We cover all the details and show you everything you'll need to perform a professional installation, including tools, parts and cables. We make it fast and easy by showing you how.

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 .

Click Here for our Memory Upgrade Options »

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 »

PCI Express - Delivering Dramatically Improved Graphics
Doubling the bandwidth of the AGP 8X graphics bus, the new PCI Express represents the most profound change to desktop architecture in nearly a decade. PCI Express replaces AGP, allowing much larger amounts of data to move between the graphics card and the CPU, and will soon replace PCI expansion slots as well. The PCI standard allows for a 32-bit bus with a maximum throughput of 133MB/s. By contrast, PCI Express will run at 2.5GHz. PCI Express is a two-way serial connection that carries data in packets along two pairs of point-to-point data lines, compared to the single parallel data bus of traditional PCI. Gamers will benefit from an incredible upgrade in video quality with PCI Express, because it will allow for more powerful video cards, inspiring developers to create more realistic environments that will make games come alive with astonishingly lifelike colors and images. Video enthusiasts will also benefit because PCI Express will accommodate higher-quality video throughput (amount of data you can send per second). As network television moves over to HDTV broadcasts, PCI Express positions the PC platform for integration into the living room, while also allowing for HD video editing and other bandwidth-intensive tasks. PCI Express is compatible with existing PCI drivers and software operating systems and is designed to co-exist with current PCI hardware.

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.

Click Here for our Memory Upgrade Options »

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