The AIMB-542 is a Micro ATX motherboard starting at $185. (Cincinnati, Ohio – 11/28/2006) - Advantech introduces the AIMB-542 micro ATX motherboard using the Intel 865G chipset. The AIMB-542 supports Intel Pentium 4/Celeron D processors in the LGA775 package with up to 4 GB of dual channel DDR400/333 system memory.
The AIMB-542 features Hyper-Threading (HT) processing, 800/533 MHz front side bus, Intel Extreme Graphics 2 Technology for rendering 2D/3D graphics, Realtek RTL8100C fast Ethernet LAN 10/100 Mbps controller, VGA connector for display devices, AGP 8X slot, 3 PCI slots, 2 SATA 150 MB/s for faster data storage, eight USB 2.0 ports for high-speed peripheral connection, and 6-channel audio subsystem for applications requiring hi-fi acousticsThe AIMB-542 is constructed of industrial-grade, RoHS complaint materials, can withstand the harshest environments, and is available for purchase directly from Advantech at a starting cost of $185.
Advantech Corporation, eAutomation Group – Founded in 1983, the eAutomation Group of Advantech Corporation is a pioneer in eAutomation technology; combining connectivity, flexibility and ruggedness with today's most reliable PC-based automation technologies. Product offerings include: Open HMI platforms, Industrial Ethernet, Automation Controllers and Software, Fanless Box PCs, Distributed I/O Modules, Plug-in I/O and Industrial Communication for a wide array of industries.With the combined talent of more than 2,700 people, Advantech operates an extensive support, sales and marketing network in 17 countries and 28 major cities to deliver fast time-to-market services to our worldwide customers.
Today Advantech offers over 700 products and solutions, adding approximately 30 new products each year. US operations for the eAutomation Group are based in Cincinnati, OH.