COMMELL Introduces LV-667 Advanced Digital Media Mini-ITX Mainboard

12/17/2004 - Taiwan Commate Computer Inc.(COMMELL), a leading provider of Mini-ITX platform solutions, announced the introduction of the new embedded LV-667 advanced digital media Mini-ITX mainboard, designed to meet the needs of applications on the rapidly emerging new generation of smart digital entertainment devices such as PVRs, set top boxes, gaming machine, Kiosk and media centers, even NAS, POS and ATM application is suitable.

COMMELL's LV-667 is based on VIA C3 (VIA Eden CPU optional), supports for up to 1GB of DDR400/333/266 SDRAM with the acclaimed FastStream64 memory controller, and a high speed Ultra V-Link interface for a 1GB/s connection to VIA`s feature-leading South Bridge options. Integrating the S3 Graphics UniChrome Pro IGP graphics core, the LV-667 leverages the advanced hardware MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 acceleration features on all display types from CRT and LCD screens to standard definition TVs and HDTVs.

Through the onboard VT8237 South Bridge, the LV-667 offers a comprehensive range of integrated storage, multimedia and connectivity options, including Serial ATA, UltraDMA IDE, USB2.0, 2 x 10/100Mbps LAN, 4 x COM, 3 x IEEE 1394 and V-RAID with support for multiple RAID configurations, The board also support for 6-channel AC97 audio and DVI or HDTV Interface, also offers LVDS Interface from Mini-AGP slot. Additionally, LV-672 is also equipped with Compactflash Socket for easily using Solid State Disk.

The COMMELL LV-667 well supports with the Windows 2000/XP, Linux operation systems.

LV-667 features

  • Onboard embedded VIA C3 1.00GHz CPU
  • DRAM: 1 x 184-pin DDR266/333/400 SDRAM up to 1 GB
  • Chipset: VIA CN400 and VT8237
  • PCI Enhanced IDE: Two UltraATA/100 IDE channels up to 4 ATAPI
  • I/O Ports: 4 x RS232C serial port, 4 x USB 2.0, 1 x DB15 VGA, 1x PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports
  • DVI Interface: Optional onboard DVI interface (LV-667D)
  • TV-out Interface: Optional onboard SDTV/HDTV interface (LV-667T)
  • LVDS Interface: Optional 18/24-bit LVDS interface Mini-AGP add-on card for LV-667
  • IEEE1394: 3 x IEEE 1394 ports with VIA VT6306 MAC/PHY
  • GPIO Interface: Onboard programmable 8-bit Digital I/O interface
  • LAN Interface: 1 x VIA VT6103 10/100Mbps PHY, 1 x Realtek 8100B 10/100Mbps PCI controller
  • SSD: CompactFlash Type-II socket
  • Watchdog Timer: Winbond W83697UF with system generates 256 level reset
  • Expansive Interface: 1 x Slim PCI slot , 1 x Mini-AGP(optional)

About COMMELL
For further information about COMMELL is available at http://www.commell.com.tw, sales@tcommate.com.tw
Tel: 886-2-26963909
Fax: 886-2-26963911

COMMELL is a trademark of Taiwan Commate Computer Inc.

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