New power, new speed. Quad-core from Intel.

Leaders of the pack seeking monster performance, look no further. With four execution cores, the Intel® Core™2 Quad processor blows through processor-intensive tasks in demanding multitasking environments and makes the most of highly threaded applications. Whether you're creating multimedia, annihilating your gaming enemies, or running compute-intensive applications at one time, new quad-core processing will change the way you do everything. Pioneer the new world of quad-core and unleash the power of multithreading.

Features and benefits

The high end just got higher. Introducing the latest additions to the Core 2 Quad family built using Intel's 45nm technology and hafnium-infused circuitry. These new processors deliver amazing performance and power efficiency. Whether it's encoding, rendering, editing, or streaming, make the most of your professional-grade multimedia applications with a PC powered by the Intel® Core™2 Quad processor. With four processing cores and up to 12MB of shared L2 cache¹ and up to 1333 MHz Front Side Bus, more intensive entertainment and more multitasking can bring a multimedia powerhouse to your house. Intel® Wide Dynamic Execution, enabling delivery of more instructions per clock cycle to improve execution time and energy efficiency

Intel® Intelligent Power Capability, designed to deliver more energy-efficient performance

Intel® Smart Memory Access, improving system performance by optimizing the use of the available data bandwidth

Intel® Advanced Smart Cache, providing a higher-performance, more efficient cache subsystem. Optimized for multi-core and dual-core processors

Intel® Advanced Digital Media Boost, accelerating a broad range of applications, including video, speech and image, photo processing, encryption, financial, engineering and scientific applications. Now improved even further on 45nm versions with Intel® HD Boost utilizing new SSE4 instructions for even better multimedia performance

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GA-P31-DS3L GIGABYTE MAINBOARD

Supports Intel® Core™ 2 multi-core and 45nm processors
Dual Channel DDR2 1066(O.C.) for remarkable system performance
Ultimate graphics performance with PCI-E x16 interface
Integrated high speed SATA 3Gb/s
Features high speed Gigabit Ethernet connection
Home theater quality 8-channel High Definition Audio
All-Solid capacitor motherboard design

Features and benefits

Specifications

CPU Support
Support for an Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme processor/ Intel® Core™ 2 Quad processor/ Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor/ Intel Pentium processor Extreme Edition/ Intel® Pentium D processor/ Intel® Pentium 4 processor Extreme Edition/ Intel® Pentium 4 processor/ Intel® Celeron processor in the LGA 775 package
Support for Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
L2 cache varies with CPU

Front Side Bus 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB

Chipset
North Bridge: Intel® P31 Express Chipset
South Bridge: Intel® ICH7

Memory
- 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 4 GB of system memory (Note 1)
- Dual channel memory architecture
- Support for DDR2 (1066)/800/667 MHz memory modules (Note 2)
*Because of chipset limitations, do not populate both DIMM sockets of the same channel (e.g. DDR and DDR2), or populate 4 DIMM sockets with double-sided memory modules to prevent system's failure to start or incorrect detection of memory modules. Please refer to the user manual for the memory configurations table.

* Because of chipset limitations, when using FSB 1333 MHz CPU with populating all DIMM sockets, memory frequency will be reduced from the original, and system instability or incorrect detection of memory module may be occur. Please refer "Memory Support List" for memory support information.

(Note 1)Based on standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. For example, 4 GB of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xx GB during system startup.
(Note 2)Some memory configurations will result in memory frequency being reduced from the original frequency.

Audio
- Realtek ALC888 codec
- High Definition Audio
- 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
- Support for S/PDIF In/Out
- Support for CD In

LAN RTL 8111B chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)

Expansion Slots
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot
- 3 x PCI Express x1 slots
- 3 x PCI slots

Storage Interface
- South Bridge:
- 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices
- 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices
- iTE IT8718 chip:
- 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive
USB
- Integrated in the South Bridge
Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to
the internal USB headers)

Internal I/O Connectors
- 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
- 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
- 1 x floppy disk drive connector
- 1 x IDE connector
- 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
- 1 x CPU fan header
- 2 x system fan headers
- 1 x power fan header
- 1 x front panel header
- 1 x front panel audio header
- 1 x CD In connector
- 1 x S/PDIF In header
- 1 x S/PDIF Out header
- 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
- 1 x chassis intrusion header
- 1 x power LED header

Back Panel Connectors
- 1 x PS/2 keyboard port Connectors
- 1 x PS/2 mouse port
- 1 x parallel port
- 1 x serial port
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
- 1 x RJ-45 port
- 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side Speaker
Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone)

I/O ControlleriTE IT8718 chip

H/W Monitoring
- System voltage detection
- CPU/System temperature detection
- CPU/System/Power fan speed detection
- CPU overheating warning
- CPU/System/Power fan fail warning
- CPU fan speed control

BIOS
- 1 x 4 Mbit flash
- Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
- PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 1.0b

Unique Features
- Support for @BIOS
- Support for Download Center
- Support for Q-Flash
- Support for EasyTune (Note 3)
- Support for Xpress Install
- Support for Xpress Recovery2
- Support for Virtual Dual BIOS

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MH8221 Multi-Homing Router

PROLiNK MH8221 Multi-Homing Load Balance Broadband Router is a WAN and failover router, which can also be known as Multi-Homing SOHO gateway. It provides 2 WAN ports for ADSL or cable modem. Users can enjoy traffic load sharing and load balance of multiple ADSL/cable links, in order to avoid single link failure. It also provides many key features like VoIP Pass-Through, VPN Pass-Through, multiple DMZ-host supported, MIPS with 150MHz, dynamic DNS supported and lots more.

Product Descriptions

Features & Specifications

WAN Port

• 2 x 10M/100M port (2 x WAN Router) Auto-sensing (RJ45) 802.3/802.3u, Auto MDI/MDIX

LAN Port

• 1 x 10M/100M Auto-sensing (RJ45) 802.3/802.3u, Auto MDI/MDIX

CPU

• MIPS with 150MHz

Memory

• Flash: 2M Bytes
• SDRAM: 16M Bytes

Indicators

• LAN, WAN1, WAN2, WAN3, WAN4

Reset Switch

• Push to load factory default value or back to latest configuration file

Power

• DC 5V/2.8A
• External Switching Power Adaptor with full range
• 110v - 220v AC Input

Outbound Load Balance

• Provide 3 working modes:

◊ Session
◊ Weight round robin
◊ Traffic

InBound

• Session mode

Protocol

• TCP/IP, UDP- ARP, BOOTP, ICMP, Routing Protocol, DHCP Server/Client, FTP, TFTP, Telnet, PPPoE

VPN Pass Through

• IPSEC, PPTP

Routing Protocol

• Static Route, RIP1, RIP2

Dynamic DNS

• Support dyndns.org

Working Mode

• Router Mode:

◊ Work as router with 5 different LAN
◊ PPPoE not supported
• Gateway Mode:

◊ All functions enabled
• Basic NAT Mode:

◊ All function supported except IP packet filtering & DoS Defense

Security

• DMZ host
• Multi NAT/NAPT
• PAP/CHAP
• Virtual Server Mapping Support
• Internet Access Control
• Supports Messenger, Real Audio & Cu-See-Me

Mail Alert

• WAN Up, WAN Down, DoS Attack & System Log Full
• Support Proxy Server

System Log

• Local event logging

Firewall

• DoS (Denial of Service) Protection:

◊ Active ports scan
◊ TCP SYNC flood
◊ ICMP flood
◊ IP source route option detection
◊ IP spoofing
◊ Ping of death
◊ IP fragment overlap
◊ UDP flooding
◊ Ping oversize
◊ Ping enable/disable

System Timer

• NTP (Network Timer Protocol)
• Use PC local time

DHCP Server/Client

• DHCP Server can reserve up to 253 IP
• Supports up to 512 users

SNMP v1/v2c

• MIB1, MIB2, Private MIB

Firmware Upgrade

• HTTP web-based download/TFTP

Configuration File

• Online display configuration
• Saves & restores configuration into PC

Remote Configure

• Configure router through internet

WAN IP Convert

• WAN port can connect to different IP domain gateway

Healthy Check

• Up to 2 WAN port
• Check WAN port link & ADSL link
• Automatically switch packet to well-connect line from broken line

IP Binding

• Specific destination IP address plus port number through dedicated WAN port

Special IP Assignment

• Specific destination IP or local IP address through dedicated WAN port
• Route path control by port number

VoIP Pass Through

• Supports H.323 ALG

Protocol Bandwidth Control

• Dynamic allocate bandwidth for specific protocol in each WAN port to avoid link congestion

QoS

• Limit specific application bandwidth & WAN port route path
• Limit specific User Bandwidth & WAN port route path

System Data Monitor

• Show each WAN port bandwidth usage & traffic status

Multi-NAT

• User definable
• Up to 10 different LAN segment IP can be define at LAN port

Virtual Server

• Bi-direction virtual server
• Local virtual server pass through
• Support group virtual server setting mode
• LAN users can use WAN IP to reach virtual server

Temperature

• 0 ~ 40°C (operation)
• -10 ~ 60°C (storage)

Dimension

• 180mm (W) x 160mm (D) x 50mm (H)

Weight

• Under 600g

Humidity

• -10 ~ 95% RH

Certification

• CE, FCC

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PCC5020 5.0MP PC Camera PROLINK

PROLiNK introduces the new PCC5020 5.0 Megapixels Web Camera to its array of wired and wireless accessories.

Finished in glossy black, it is packed in with a impressive features including a true 1.3 megapixels resolution and images up to 2592 * 1944. High quality pictures and video ensure a more natural experience when communicating online. Be amazed with the vibrant colors and outstanding details!

PROLiNK PCC5020 offers the state of the art technology and supports most operating systems including Windows Vista™.
True 1.3 megapixel sensor with NightVision Technology

Features & Specifications

• Still image capture: True 1280 * 960, up to 2592 * 1944 resolution

• Frame rate: Up to 30 frames per second (VGA)

• USB 2.0 Interface (Compatible with USB 1.1)

• Ultra-Wide Angle Lens with up to 71º viewing angle

• Functional base for use on both PC desktops and notebooks

• Built-in microphone

Works with MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, Skype and other compatible instant messaging services

• Personalize your conversations with special effects such as photo frame and face effects etc.

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ASUS F7Se Notebook Personal Digital Entertainment Solution

Now it´s possible to have your very own home theater, computer and game consol all in one sleek and portable smart machine.

All In One
The F7Se notebook is the ideal personal digital entertainment solution. It offers powerful computing capabilities, complete digital multimedia applications and wireless audio and video communication all at one affordable price. Now it's possible to have your very own home theater, computer and game consol all in one sleek and portable smart machine.

Dual core, Double Power
Equipped with the latest dual core processing, the F7Se provides enhanced responsiveness to enjoy audio & video playback & record, gaming, IM, and web-browsing simultaneously on your notebook. Moreover, it offers outstanding dual-core performance to enjoy multimedia management and digital content creation. F7Se is performed to convert your laptop into a home studio to manage, play, encode digital audio *CPU features available may very in each region

Cinematic Visual Experience
Incorporated with the latest graphic technologies from ASUS, the large 17" widescreen F7Se not only offers complete visual satisfaction but also beautiful displays for both work and play. Moreover, with ATI Mobility Radeon HD2400, F7Se delivers the ultimate experience for the following four key uses: Media Center PCs, Digital TVs, High Definition Discs (ie Blu-Ray & HD-DVD), and High Fidelity Digital Imaging (digital video and pictures).

Omni bearing Audio/ Video Interface - HDMI
HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. It transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, and with 5Gbps of bandwidth, HDMI can accommodate future enhancements and requirements.

Catch Your Favorite TV Programs on the Notebook*
ASUS has once again demonstrated its advanced engineering ability with the F7Se built-in DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting-Terrestrial) feature. With hybrid (analog + DVB-T) built-in TV tuner, wireless TV broadcasting right out of the notebook is possible whenever and wherever.
*Availability of this feature may vary in each region.

ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence technology
To satisfy the most demanding viewing standards, ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology integrates and synchronizes different multimedia data sources to reduce noise and conversion rate for a sharp display. Enjoy vivid image displays with improved image contrast, brightness, skin tone and color saturation with true brilliance!

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Core 2 Duo E8500, E8400 and E8200 Processors

These days Intel refreshes their dual-core Core 2 Duo processor lineup. The new CPUs manufactured with 45nm process boast a lot of advantages compared to their predecessors. We would like to offer you our extensive write-up about them
Not so long ago we thought that in early 2008 we will be focusing on comparing the new AMD Phenom processors against the refreshed Intel Penryn manufactured with 45nm technological process. However, these expectations didn’t come true, and both – AMD and Intel – should be blamed for that.
It is true, at this time AMD cannot deliver mass quad-core processors working at competitive frequencies. The currently available Phenom models lose even to previous generation quad-core Intel processors, not to mention the more advanced CPUs. It is quite logical that Intel doesn’t have any significant stimulus to refresh their quad-core processor line-up, because there are simply no worthy competitors to the pretty successful Core 2 Quad on old 65nm cores these days. That is why the launch of new Core 2 Quad processors known as Yorkfield has been postponed for an indefinite period of time, at least until February or March 2008. And although Intel has found an excuse – an alleged problem in the upcoming processors caused by EMI in 1333MHz front side bus when these CPUs are used in hypothetical mainboards with 4-layer PCB design – it doesn’t sound convincing at all.

As for us, we have to state to our disappointment that it doesn’t make sense to compare Phenom against Penryn, because the former is uncompetitive, and the latter is still illusive and remains only an upcoming solution for the time being.

Nevertheless, there are more than enough interesting topics for discussion in the today’s processor market. Although Intel decided to postpone the launch of their quad-core processors on 45nm cores, the Core 2 Duo processor lineup will be refreshed with a few new models. They are going to announce three new processor models with Wolfdale codename within the next few days. They will be Core 2 Duo E8500, E8400 and E8200. These CPUs are based on the revised core manufactured with 45nm process and belong to the same Penryn family as the postponed Yorkfield CPUs. We certainly can’t disregard the arrival of mass Wolfdale processors, which promise to raise the performance bar for Intel’s dual-core solutions to a totally new qualitative level. They feature higher clock speeds, larger L2 cache and a number of other improvements. And the most pleasing thing about them is their cost, set at the same level as that of older Core 2 Duo solutions.

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