ZOTAC� Updates ION-ITX Platforms

ZOTAC� International, a leading innovator and the world’s largest channel manufacturer of graphics cards, motherboards and mini-PCs, today introduces three new do-it-yourself friendly mini-ITX platforms – the new ZOTAC� ION-ITX R, S and T-series. The new ZOTAC� ION-ITX R, S and T series reinvigorates the ION-ITX series with an added boost of graphics power.

ZOTAC® Updates ION-ITX Platforms

���������� Next-Generation NVIDIA� ION™ graphics and a dual-core Intel� Atom™ D525 processor combine to deliver a perfect balance of performance and energy-efficiency in the new ZOTAC� ION-ITX R, S and T series. High-definition video playback capabilities enable the ZOTAC� ION-ITX R, S and T series to deliver a premium multimedia experience with hardware decode acceleration for smooth playback of high-definition Blu-ray 3D and streaming Internet video content.

“ZOTAC� continues to update our award-winning NVIDIA� ION™ platforms. Our latest ION-ITX R, S and T series introduce Next-Generation NVIDIA� ION graphics and available USB 3.0 technology to our NVIDIA� ION™ product lineup to let DIY enthusiasts assemble their ideal small form factor system with the latest technologies and features,” said Carsten Berger, marketing director, ZOTAC� International. �����

���������� New passive cooling solutions enable the ION-ITX R, S and T series to deliver a phenomenal quiet computing experience perfect for home theatre PCs and silent computing aficionados.

“ZOTAC� understands the noise concerns home theatre PC users have and completely revamped the cooling system on the ION-ITX R, S and T series platforms for noise-less operation,” Mr. Berger added.�

The ZOTAC� ION-ITX T series takes energy-efficiency to another level with an integrated DC-DC power supply and included power brick that delivers superior efficiency than standard ATX power supplies for a premium eco-conscious computing.

It’s time to play with the ZOTAC� ION-ITX R, S and T series.

General details

    • ZOTAC� Updates ION-ITX Platforms
    • New ION-ITX R, S and T series introduce Next-Generation NVIDIA� ION™ technology to mini-ITX form factor
    • Next-Generation NVIDIA� ION™ GPU with 512MB DDR3 memory
    • Intel� Atom™ D525 (1.8 GHz, dual-core)
    • ION-ITX R series
      • 2 DDR2-800 DIMM slots (up to 4GB)
      • 1 PCI Express x1
      • 8 USB 2.0 ports (6 on back panel, 2 via pin header)
      • ATX power connector
    • ION-ITX S series
      • 2 DDR3-800 SO-DIMM slots (up to 4GB)
      • 1 PCI Express x1
      • 2 USB 3.0 ports (back panel)
      • 6 USB 2.0 ports (4 on back panel, 2 via pin header)
      • ATX power connector
    • ION-ITX T series
      • 2 DDR3-800 SO-DIMM slots (up to 4GB)
      • 1 PCI Express x4 (open-ended slot)
      • 2 USB 3.0 ports (back panel)
      • 6 USB 2.0 ports (4 on back panel, 3 via pin header)
      • Onboard DC-DC power supply
      • Included power brick
    • Dual-link DVI-I and HDMI outputs
    • 2 SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports
    • Gigabit Ethernet
    • Onboard 802.11n WiFi (mini-PCI Express)
    • High-definition 6-channel audio
    • NVIDIA� PureVideo™ HD technology
    • Blu-ray 3D ready (requires separate software)
    • Intel� HyperThreading™ technology
    • Microsoft� DirectX� 10.1 compliant
    • Mini-ITX form factor

Product Name

ION-ITX R-series

ION-ITX S-series

ION-ITX T-series

Chipset

Intel� NM10 Express

Power

ATX

ATX

Onboard DC-DC power supply

GPU

Next-Generation NVIDIA� ION™ w/ 512MB DDR3

CPU

Intel� Atom™ D525 (1.8 GHz, dual-core)

System Bus

800 MHz

Memory support

2 DDR2-800

DIMM slots

2 DDR3-800

SO-DIMM slots

Memory capacity

Up to 4GB

Expansion

PCI Express x1

PCI Express x1

PCI Express x4 (open-ended slot)

SATA

2 SATA 3.0 Gb/s

Display outputs

Dual-link DVI-I & HDMI

WiFi

802.11n (150 Mb/s)

Ethernet

Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s)

USB

8 USB 2.0 (6 on back panel, 2 via pin header)

2 USB 3.0 (back panel)

6 USB 2.0 (4 on back panel, 2 via pin header)

Audio

6-channel high-definition audio

HDMI audio output

Digital S/PDIF output (optical & coaxial)

DirectX� support

DirectX� 10.1 with Shader Model 4.1

Other hardware features

NVIDIA� PureVideo™ HD technology, NVIDIA� CUDA™ technology, Blu-ray 3D ready, hardware decode acceleration

Windows� 7 capability

Certified for Windows7 premium�


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