Innovation Thru Imagination with HDMI

Now with HDMI, the new Pure Innovation HDMI mainboard boasts:support for the impressive AMD Athlon 64/FX/ X2 processors, memory exapnsion of up to 8GB of 533/667/800 Dual Channel, PCI-Express Technology, onboard X1250 graphics and HDMI to fill your multimedia needs, onboard LAN/Firewire/USB 2.0 affords the luxury of connectivity without limitations, and for peak hard drive performance and backwards compatibility both IDE and RAID 0/1 SATA II suuport.

Chipset: AMD 690G
Socket: AM2
Memory Bus: 4* DDR2 Dual 800/677/533 (8GB max)
Slots: 1* PCI-E x16,1* PCI-E x1, 2* PCI
Ports: 8*USB 2.0 (4+4+2), IEEE 1394 (2), 4*SATA-II, ATA133, FDD
Video: HDMI, VGA, (DVIO)
Audio: HD 8-channel Audio / SPDIF out/ HDMI
Comms: VGA / DVI-D / TV Out
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PI-AM2RS690MHD - PURE Innovation 690G
 

Features and Benefits

 

Socket AM2 64-bit AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor with HyperTransport™ Technology

AMD64, a revolutionary technology allowing the processor to run 32-bit applications at full speed while enabling a new  generation of powerful 64-bit software applications. HyperTransport™ technology can increase overall system performance by removing I/O bottlenecks, increasing system bandwidth, and reducing system latency.

 

AMD™ 690G Chipset: Backbone of the Performance Platform

AMD™ 690G chipset is AMD’s performance class IGP platform solution. With embedded Radeon® X700 graphics core, DVI, and HDMI technologies, this advanced chipset pumps an exceptional performance of VPU, delivering incredible graphics and blistering performance. AMD™ 690G chipset provides incredible flexibility and unlimited upgrade potential as it supports all Radeon® PCI – E graphics cards on a system configured for either single GPU or next generation multimedia operation. Designed with ATI’s unique architecture to optimize speed and stability, this solution is perfect for overclocking – without the need of additional cooling systems.  

 

AMD™ SB600 Southbridge Chipset

AMD SB600 Series offers advanced technologies and superior performance to any chipset platform solution for AMD desktop and mobile applications. With superior performance and broad-based connectivity, SB600 is rich in all the latest advanced features such as 10 USB 2.0 ports and audio. Designed for full data access for the fastest Windows Vista experience, it features new disk controller technologies that ensure fast file access while providing encryption for data security. AMD SB600 is designed with advanced power management for low power consumption and energy efficient platforms.

 

BIOS BACK Function: The BIOS Backup and Recovery Function

With the new support for the Serial Peripheral Interface, the whole motherboard series are embedded with the new storage of the extra bin file for BIOS recovery. When unexpected error occurs, even the BIOS crashes down, you can restore your BIOS with just simply clicking to restart your system. The backup bin file will recover automatically within a few minutes.

 

CPU Vcore 7-Shift / Shift_to the scalabilities and flexibilities

The adjustable voltage for CPU Vcore can be upgraded in seven stages for the precisely hardware dynamic over-clocking of demanding computing performance.

 

Debug Port: The Professional Hardware Diagnosis System

Being bugged of abnormal system failure through the tossed and turned nights no more, the embedded Hardware Debug Port offers you the real-time visual system healthy for the demanding usage of computing. No more bugging by unknown system failure and no more time wasted in the first moment of 24-hour nonstop ping business computing, the embedded Debug Port will turn you into a well training hardware professional with the seeing system situation..

 


Disclaimer:
Product specifications subject to change without notice. Product bundle varies by countries, check local dealers for details.
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  • Chipset: AMD 690G
  • Socket: AM2
  • Memory Bus: 4* DDR2 Dual 800/677/533 (8GB max)
  • Slots: 1* PCI-E x16,1* PCI-E x1, 2* PCI
  • Ports: 8*USB 2.0 (4+4+2), IEEE 1394 (2), 4*SATA-II, ATA133, FDD
  • Video: HDMI, VGA, (DVIO)
  • Audio: HD 8-channel Audio / SPDIF out/ HDMI
  • Comms: VGA / DVI-D / TV Out
  • ATI Avivo™
  • AMD Windows Monitoring Utility
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    3 AWARDS 4


    DH Shortlist

    The best 690G based board we have seen to date. The inclusion of some great connectivity options is a real plus and the high levels of bios configuration really take the board to a level not achieved by other manufacturers

    DriverHeaven


    HWM Singapore Silver Award

    The Sapphire Pure Innovation is a powerful; entertainment platform that leverages on the latest IGP technology to deliver the possibility of cheap onboard HD processing and Sapphire has proven yet again that they are able to launch a well balanced, highly matured and stable motherboard into the market.


    HTPC Approved

    "I liked the performance of the Sapphire PURE Innovation HDMI PI-AM2RS690MHD motherboard,. It has a ton of new features and can be slightly overclocked without too much of a headache. And to boot, it can be had for under $120."

    Virtual-Hideout.net


    HWZ 4 Stars Award

    The Sapphire Pure Innovation HDMI succeeds in most counts. It is a powerful entertainment platform that leverages on the latest IGP technology to deliver the possibility of cheap onboard HD processing and Sapphire has proven yet again that they are able to launch a well balanced, highly matured and stable motherboard into the market.

    Hardwarezone.com