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Description:
GA-MA69GM-S2H Desktop Board is for AMD socket AM2 platform, featuring with innovative features- Safe, Smart Technologies. The GA-MA69GM-S2H; supporting AMD new generation AM2 processor with dual channel DDR2 800MHz high frequency memories, providing reliable and user friendly computing and reaching the maximum system performance easily via personalized software settings. GA-MA69GM-S2H Desktop Board, the champion's choice for AMD Socket AM2 platform!
Quick Glance
Supported Processor: Athlon 64 FX, Opteron, Athlon 64 X2, Athlon 64, Sempron
Interface Connection: Audio Line In Yes, Audio Line Out Yes, Microphone Port Yes, S/PDIF Yes, VGA Yes, HDMI Yes, DVI Yes, Network (RJ-45) Yes
System Board Style: Micro ATX
# of Memory Slots: 4
Processor Socket: Socket AM2 PGA-940
System Chipset: AMD 690G
Memory Technology: DDR2 SDRAM
# of PCI-e x16 Slots: 1
Summary
Product Title: GigaByte GA-MA69GM-S2H Desktop Motherboard - AMD 690G Chipset - Socket AM2 PGA-940
Manufacturer: GigaByte
Power Score: 3.9 | 12 Reviews
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Product Reviews (11)
Good choice for HTPC builds
Strengths: Wide variety of ports (HDMI, DVI, spdif, analog surround, plus component video bracket), straightforward installation
Weakness: SATA ports parallel to board, inferior DDR2 arrangement of RAM
I bought this board to use with the Antec NSK2480 case. Overall it has been a good buy. Currently running Linux/MythTV and no issues so far. HDMI and spdif ports give a great HTPC experience. Manual was detailed and helpful, especially for my first build. Main issue was that SATA ports are parallel to the board, and ran into the side of my case -- remedied this by using 90-degree connectors. DDR2...
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By snickers5584 - Feb 4, 2008
GIGABYTE GA-MA69GM-S2H Micro ATX MB
Strengths: DVI and HDMI on board, 4 sata, good overcloking menu,2 cds: one for Vista one for XP
Weakness: Sata connections are strange (parralell)
I got this MB for my HTPC project. I was looking for a MB for sometime and came across this Gigabyte. With Amd 5000 black edition and OCZ memory this board rocks, very stable, no problem so far. Had some difficulties installing hard drives, since Sata connectors are parallel, instead of being perpendicular. The manual is very informative, also I like that it came with 2 installation cds, for...
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By anoleg99 - Dec 15, 2007
a good 690G MB for HTPC
Strengths: expandability, lots of multimedia ports
Weakness: limited OC options
I have been looking for an AMD motherboard with integrated video. This gigabyte board is definitely one of the best. There are enough PCIe/PCI and memory slots (well, for a microATX). The rear I/O panel is also full of connection ports, but can be better with eSATA.
By yiduo_wu - Nov 26, 2007
Screams HTPC !
Strengths: Video Ports - HDMI, DVI, VGA, S-Video, Component On Board High Def Audio Stable HDCP Compliant Good Layout Lots of USB ports Price
Weakness: Supports only DDR2 memory AMD 690G is about become legacy Video Overscan Limited OC No eSata HMDI 1.2
Nothing screams HTPC like this one. Loaded with all type of video, audio, USB, sata and other ports. Very easy to install and well laid out MB. Pretty stable so far. For the street price, this is the one to beat. Cons: Had to manually fix the overscan on my TV. I had the lower the resolution a bit from 1920X1080 in the video settings to fit the display on my TV. HDMI input on TV has to be active...
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By seyak - Apr 13, 2008
GAMA69GMS2H Motherboard
Strengths: good overclocker with right bios
Weakness: Bios overclocking options
In order to adjust voltage and memory options in bios had to search web for 3a and 4a updates. These are not offered on manufacturer website. Running 3.4GHZ with AM2 5000+ BE. Location of sata ports could be problem with some cases. I did not have problem in Apevia SFF cube type case.
By stockshowgypsy - Mar 27, 2008