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CHAPTER 1.
INTRODUCTION
The MB-X71 Series
is a new socket 478 Pentium IIII Network security appliance control
board with two Gigabit and four 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet ports specifically designed for
Ethernet connectivity.
Designed for mainstream and high-end performance markets, the MB-X71 Series
support Intel Pentium 4 /Celeron Processor up to a 2.4GHz, which is the best suited for
applications requiring a powerful computing engine. Also the MB-X71Series is enhanced
with Intel
845GL chipset to maximize the efficiency of the processor, improving system
performance and responsiveness.
To enhance network security appliance, the MB-X71 Series comes with Intel 82540EM &
82551QM Ethernet chips and six Ethernet LAN ports from 10/100M up to Gbe to provide
an ideal price/performance solution for building a wide range of desktop and set top
boxes to thin clients and web terminals powerful computing and multimedia performance
for all the most popular productivity and Internet applications.
Designed with the Plug-and-Serve concept in mind, the MB-X71 Series offers two DDR
200/266 DIMM Socket support up to 2GB RAM which provide full functionality and
performance to be used "exactly" where you need it as well. In addition, one ATA mode
CompactFlash type II socket used in installing OS avoiding service disruption caused by
hard disk's mechanical/magnetic failures.
MB-X71 Series has many expansion functions such as one PCI and one 124-pin Mini-
PCI slot , both PCI slots support ATA mode help designers and integrators improve
system performance by retrieving and sending data faster. Also on the front panel for
easy access is a 9-pin, RS-232 serial port for local system management, maintenance,
and diagnostics. Everything you could need is on-board.
