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Anyone running XBMC for Linux on Zotac's new GeForce 9300-ITX WiFi mini-itx motherboard? How well does it perform?
i just ordered one,including a E5200 cpu and 2gb memory.
my only indecision is the case.
cannot decide what case will be best to accommodate a cpu cooler that would make it as silent as possible.
any suggestions will be great
ps: needs to take full size blu-ray drive.
ccMatrix
2009-06-08, 02:13
i just ordered one,including a E5200 cpu and 2gb memory.
my only indecision is the case.
cannot decide what case will be best to accommodate a cpu cooler that would make it as silent as possible.
any suggestions will be great
ps: needs to take full size blu-ray drive.
I'm running a similar setup in a Low-Profile "Zignum Sphere black" HTPC case. The CPU cooler I'm using is a "Scythe Shuriken Rev. B" which is very powerful, very quiet and small enough in height to nicely fit the case while still running a slim 120mm fan. I also replaced a case cooler with a Noiseblocker 80mm which is very quiet.
I'm running a full size blu-ray drive as well and a 3.5" HDD. Additional 3.5" external slot is also available e.g. for cardreader or maybe later a CI-Modul.
mucuskipper
2009-06-08, 09:29
I'm running one in a Jetway JC203 case. This will be too small for your needs as you require a disc tray. Most of the deep media centre cases should fit your requirements. This site recommends some http://www.mini-itx.com/store/?c=52
I've not tested the Aeon skin yet but with PMIII on a minimum linux installation I'm getting 10% CPU usage with 7 dropped frames on the killer sample. This is with a E1400 Celeron and 4GB Ram(2 should suffice).
The only thing that I came across is the power supply, this motherboard requires 90W. I've also not managed to get the wifi working yet...but to be honest I've not really looked into it that much. Maybe someone else here can help you(us) with that !!!
Have fun,
Mucus
looking at the Silverstone SUGO SG05B,but takes slim size optical drives.
any pro or con in using a slim drive than a full size(the slims seems to be more £)?i get to understand the the slimsize are the laptop one right?
There is the A+ Cupid 3 (http://www.cowcotland.com/articles/418-2/a-cupid3.html) which fufils your reqirements
Personaly i'm gonna take a Thermaltake SD-100 (http://www.thermaltake.com/product_info.aspx?PARENT_CID=C_00001373&id=C_00001374&name=SD100+Mini&ov=n&ovid=) even if I have to pay 20 more euros for a slim bluray player.
any pro or con in using a slim drive than a full size(the slims seems to be more £)?i get to understand the the slimsize are the laptop one right?
Well the slim one are usualy more expensive (~25 %), an burns discs at a slower speed.
The good ones ( if your don't want to burn blu-rays) are from Optiarc (sony)
Well, this looks like (http://www.techpowerup.com/index.php?95532) the perfect rad for this board :
http://www.techpowerup.com/img/09-05-29/104f.jpg
:laugh:we got a definitely winner in the cpu cooling zone then,if only i can find were to buy it:nod:
It looks like it's not yet sold in europe/usa but it should cost 25 euros. :grin:
thats a shame,the only available one is the smaller brother http://www.overclock.co.uk/product/Scythe-Shuriken-Quiet-Low-Profile-CPU-Cooler_8555.html
thats a shame,the only available one is the smaller brother http://www.overclock.co.uk/product/Scythe-Shuriken-Quiet-Low-Profile-CPU-Cooler_8555.html
Since it was announced only a week ago it won't be available right now ...
I'm gonna use the intel rad and then change when the Big Shuriken is released :rofl:
look like is for sale in Japan.
i am trying to find it.
http://209.85.229.132/translate_c?hl=fr&ie=UTF-8&sl=ja&tl=en&u=http://kakaku.com/item/K0000038043/&prev=_t&rurl=translate.google.com&usg=ALkJrhjjzk37AnGLetS7oYg_Cm-WWvI0bA
The release is for the 10 of june in japan
Let hope it get here in Europe quickly
I'm running one in a Jetway JC203 case. This will be too small for your needs as you require a disc tray. Most of the deep media centre cases should fit your requirements. This site recommends some http://www.mini-itx.com/store/?c=52
I've not tested the Aeon skin yet but with PMIII on a minimum linux installation I'm getting 10% CPU usage with 7 dropped frames on the killer sample. This is with a E1400 Celeron and 4GB Ram(2 should suffice).
The only thing that I came across is the power supply, this motherboard requires 90W. I've also not managed to get the wifi working yet...but to be honest I've not really looked into it that much. Maybe someone else here can help you(us) with that !!!
Have fun,
Mucus
I have been running this board for a couple of months now and I have been impressed with its performance. In regards to the wifi you can get this going by downloading and compiling the source from the via arena website.
Let hope it get here in Europe quickly
Well it is out in japan (http://translate.google.com/translate?prev=hp&hl=fr&js=n&u=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.livedoor.com%2Farticle%2Fdetai l%2F4195416%2F&sl=ja&tl=en&history_state0=) :grin:
Zotac GeForce 9300 arrived today with 2gb memory and E5200 CPU.
ok i narrow it to 3 cases,
APEX MI-008 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=270392604667
APEX MI-100 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=270391179782
they have the same spec ,so i guess i matter of test. witch will looking better under the lcd tv???
witch you suggest?:laugh::grin:
OR
Sugo SG05 http://www.scan.co.uk/Product.aspx?WebProductID=982116&source=froogle (I GET TO UNDERSTAND THAT FINDING A OPTICAL DRIVE TO FIT THIS BOX PROPERLY IS A PROBLEM,BUT IT TAKES FULL SIZE GRAPHICS CARD)
Well I spent my last saturday in Mongallet (a street in Paris with about 100/150 computer shops) looking for a suitable case for the Zotac, I found only 3 cases that were "suitable" in terms of looks and quality :
- the Sugo SG05
- the Thermaltake SD100
- the Lian Li PC-Q07
The termatake is fine because it's really thin (7cm) and the Lian Li can fit a regular atx drive and a regular DVD drive.
Then if you want to fit a graphic card the Sugo is your only choice
If you're looking for a blu-ray slim player look for the Optiarc 5600S ;)
unfortunally the the Optiarc 5600S £159.87 price tag is to much,so i think i will have to go with the £50.00 Sony BDU-X10S http://www.ebuyer.com/product/158605# and the £45.00 Xcase Atomic Itx Cube Case http://www.xcase.co.uk/X-Case-Atomic-Cube-Black-With-Psu-p/xc-atomic-cubebk.htm
building time
http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss327/bravesalvo/IMGP0817.jpg?t=1245373061
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getting ready the hdd and waiting for the BLU RAY DRIVE:nod:
SystemLord
2009-06-22, 14:16
I'm running XBMC on this board, must say it works perfectly.
Using the Zotac 9300 with:
E8400 @3ghz
4mb Memory
internal 160GB 2.5 inch sata HDD
OS: MS Vista 32 Ultimate
2x 1TB external (e-sata)
http://members.chello.nl/r.moojen1/sys1.jpg
http://members.chello.nl/r.moojen1/sys2.jpg
The system is running in a seperate cabinet, with HDMI / SPDIF / USB cables under the floor to my tv set. Control everthing with my ipod touch (wifi)
Looks good SystemLord.
Which case/psu are you using?
SystemLord
2009-06-22, 15:39
Looks good SystemLord.
Which case/psu are you using?
Thanks! :grin:
I'm using a 120W pico psu with a external power brick.
http://www.mini-box.com/s.nl/it.A/id.417/.f
Case is a pack box G : http://linitx.com/viewproduct.php?prodid=12244
I did not use the stock fan, but placed a big pure copper heatsink.
And used a 140mm fan (the only fan in the whole system) on top of the case, need to cut a hole first in the case... :eek:
what is that hard drive dock? it looks awesome
looks good but not optical drive then??
SystemLord
2009-06-22, 21:19
what is that hard drive dock? it looks awesome
That is a Sharkoon Quickport duo. They come in many sizes and brands.
Sharkoon is not the only one making these docks.
http://www.sharkoon.com/html/produkte/externe_gehaeuse/sata_quickport_duo/index_en.html
SystemLord
2009-06-22, 21:23
looks good but not optical drive then??
Nope, i choose not do do it, because my aim is to have all my media on harddisk (and i am lazy. Dont want to swap disc everytime i want to watch something :grin:).
If i buy new dvd/blue rays discs etc, i rip them first onto my hdd with the use of another pc which has a blue ray player.
i need some help,
i connected everything , switch on ,fan speens but no bios or signal on the screen at all.
im missing something?the wires for the front panel header?is white the + or - ??
thanx
SystemLord
2009-06-22, 21:35
Mmm, did you connect the 4pin connector (atx 12v) from your psu to the mainboard?
Example:
http://www.playtool.com/pages/psuconnectors/connectors.html#atx12v4
yes done that,the psu is 150 Watt shoul be ok.
harryzimm
2009-06-22, 21:52
Tried re-inserting your ram sticks? Or maybe try with just one inserted.
cheers
yes it start now,but just with one stick on the first slot,why?
harryzimm
2009-06-22, 22:39
Not sure tbh. Have you tried them both individually to rule out a faulty stick?.
cheers
:shocked:yes both stick work but only on the first slot
harryzimm
2009-06-22, 22:51
Looks like it could be a ram compatibilty problem, or a faulty board. Do you have any other ram sticks to test?
cheers
:laugh:i did swap around and change some setting in bios and is working ok now.
just tried the killa sample and it plays smooth:nod:
harryzimm
2009-06-23, 00:27
No, xbmc does not use 3rd party codecs it will play mkv fine. Btw wouldnt it be better to use linux to take advantage of vdpau hardware acceleration.
cheers
yes i know about vdpau,but i prefer xp as all my network is using it and i dont have the time to go thru a new os ,and it makes easier to install other stuff.
btw the zotac dont have a usb wake option,do you find a different solution?do you use suspend option in xbmc to switch off??
how to enable HDMI on the zotac??
no luck,in control panel no sign of my tv .
is there a setting on the bios that need to be enable??wrong drivers?? which drivers are you using guys?
MPauley73
2009-06-24, 19:34
no luck,in control panel no sign of my tv .
is there a setting on the bios that need to be enable??wrong drivers?? which drivers are you using guys?
Make sure the TV is on and on the right input then turn on the pc. If I don't do that it doesn't even make it past the bios post.
Done that ,boot ok with vga and hdmi cables connect but nothing appear on the hdmi,only appear on vga
harryzimm
2009-06-24, 20:33
Have you tried booting with only the hdmi connected?
cheers
Yes tried that. What drivers are you using?
You dont need any drivers to get the zotac to output over hdmi. You cannot use both VGA and HDMI simultaneously with the zotac. Disconnect all display cables except for HDMI and then turn it on and it should POST and disaply the bios, if not then check your TV, hdmi cable or otherwise your board is defective.
I will look at the cable once back home,I will swap it with another one and retest.could it be my tv?what default resolution Hdmi use?
I will look at the cable once back home,I will swap it with another one and retest.could it be my tv?what default resolution Hdmi use?
As far as i know it will output at what ever resolution the TV says it can support via EDID which should be the TV's native resolution. Do you have any other HDMI devices you could try on your TV?
My xbox 360 via hdmi is ok.
ok retested,it works but it only appear on the tv screen once is in window,cannot see any booting process,is the same for you guys?plus the memory problem is starting to get on my nerves. sometime does boot with memory in both dimms and sometime not. im using CORSAIR XMS2 DDR2 CM2X1024-6400 800MHZ
ok retested,it works but it only appear on the tv screen once is in window,cannot see any booting process,is the same for you guys?plus the memory problem is starting to get on my nerves. sometime does boot with memory in both dimms and sometime not. im using CORSAIR XMS2 DDR2 CM2X1024-6400 800MHZ
No it should give a signal and display bios as soon as you turn it on. Maybe your board is defective?
or perhaps the tv doesn't accept video in the resolution that the bios screen is in.. like.. vesa resolution or whatever it is.. just a theory
yea i think my tv maybe do not accept the resolution during booting,other than that i am sending it back for a replacement due to the memory problem.
hope the new one would not have same problem.
what resolution the motherboard use during booting???
yea i think my tv maybe do not accept the resolution during booting,other than that i am sending it back for a replacement due to the memory problem.
hope the new one would not have same problem.
what resolution the motherboard use during booting???
During startup mine outputs at 1360x768 which is my TV's native resolution.
ok i got back a new ZOTAC GeForce 9300 - ITX WiFi,but still having same problem regarding the memory slot plus various other things like will not detect the dvd drive sometime.
i noticed that the stock intel cpu cooler it bend slightly the motherboard once fitted,if the cooler does not touch properly the cpu surface could this give problems???my psu is 150w would this be ok to run e5200+hdd+dvd drive+3 fans?is driving me mad
if the cooler does not touch the cpu surface you wont have much of a cooling at all and most likely the computer will turn itself off pretty fast depeding on the cpu, if it touches a little bit, it will run ok until the cpu has to work a bit harder.
150W i more then enough, dunno how much a full size optical drive runs at though.
Maybe one of memoory sticks is bad?
It's kind of hard to determine since it seems you can't get to the bios and look at the setings.
i am able to look at the bios ,and i tested both memory sticks and they are ok.
ho well i guess i need to buy some different brand ram.
what you guys run on your zotac 9300??????
caballero
2009-07-14, 23:28
I bought this::
What do you think the setup?
Corsair, 2Gb:
https://www.pccomponentes.com/fotos/memorias/memorias_ddr2/corsair_twin2x2048_6400_2gb_ddr2__xms2_6400_th_80. jpg
Zotac GeForce 9300-ITX WiF:
https://www.pccomponentes.com/fotos/placas_base/placas_base_intel_socket_775/zotac_geforce_9300_itx_wifi_th_80.jpg
Intel Dual Core E5200 2.5GHZ FSB800 2MB Box 775.
http://www.simaninformatica.com/botiga/images/BX80571E5200.jpg
Remote:
https://www.pccomponentes.com/fotos/conectividad/mandos_a_distancia/antec_veris_multimedia_station_premier_th_140.jpg
http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/5325/63326146.jpg
Change brand of RAM. On the corsair forum many peoples are complaining regarding incompatibility with the zotac.I'm having problems To,I Will buy a different brand soon .
MPauley73
2009-07-14, 23:58
See my signature, my set up plays BR rips (m2ts files) like a champ...
caballero
2009-07-15, 08:49
Change brand of RAM. On the corsair forum many peoples are complaining regarding incompatibility with the zotac.I'm having problems To,I Will buy a different brand soon .
Your memories are these?:
Corsair TWIN2x2048-6400 2GB DDR XMS2-6400
http://www.pccomponentes.com/fotos/memorias/memorias_ddr2/corsair_twin2x2048_6400_2gb_ddr2__xms2_6400.jpg
Thank you
:sniffle:
tstack77
2009-07-15, 16:24
Yes caballero, those. You're experience may vary. Since you already ordered them I would just build with and see if there's a problem for you.
Your memories are these?:
Corsair TWIN2x2048-6400 2GB DDR XMS2-6400
http://www.pccomponentes.com/fotos/memorias/memorias_ddr2/corsair_twin2x2048_6400_2gb_ddr2__xms2_6400.jpg
Thank you
:sniffle:
yes this are the one
ok i tested plaing a m2ts files on the fly using ANYDVD HD and XBMC,but cpu goes up to 100% loosing frames down to 19 making it very choppy.
using powerdvd plays ok
any advice guys???
caballero
2009-07-20, 00:12
Zotac Itx 9300 + Core 2 Duo E5200 + 2Gb Ram Kingston.
Xp Sp3 EVOLITE+Xbmc + SVN
Vídeo----- 17Mb/s---- 1920X1080---- CPu <50%. ---- Ram 440Mb :D.
http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/1898/dscn2721.jpg
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/7149/dscn2720g.jpg
i can see in from the photo that your codec info says "cpu 2 core"
my xbmc say "cpu 1 core"?????? am i missing something??
harryzimm
2009-07-20, 02:23
@ gui.
go into bios settings at boot, set load optimized defaults, save, reboot. Go back into bios, change your gpu settings to 512mb. After that xbmc should show two cores and performance should increase. (hopefully) :)
cheers
:eek:cannot find the gpu settings
harryzimm
2009-07-20, 02:41
go to bios, advanced chipset features, framebuffer size, set to 512m.
cheers.
done that, now in the device manager appears 2x core duo great,but xbmc still reporting "cpu 1 core" and in task manager the is no option to see the second cpu too.
it now reports that i have only 512mb of ram,is that right?
sorted, i did use HALu and now xbmc and xp see 2 cores and play m2ts great.
thank you guys
caballero
2009-07-20, 08:30
i can see in from the photo that your codec info says "cpu 2 core"
my xbmc say "cpu 1 core"?????? am i missing something??
What CPU do you have?.
I have not touched anything in the bios.
I have 2 cores on my cpu is 2 core ....
If the bios optimized have 4 core?, 2 Virtual?....
:p
pumkinut
2009-07-20, 17:59
I have this board with an e5200 dual core Intel, the Apex MI-008 case, 2GB of OCZ PC6400 RAM, and a WD 320GB HDD. I'm dual booting Win7 and a minimal Ubuntu 9.04 install with XBMC autostarting.
I've got to say it's a solid board, and the Linux version of XBMC with VDPAU as the renderer kicks Windows to the curb even with DXVA up and running. Once all of the bugs are worked out that is. :)
Comparing framerates and CPU usage on the "Killa" Planet Earth sample yield surprisingly different results. On Linux with VDPAU as the renderer @1080p, my CPU utilization is sub 10% on both cores and I have no dropped frames. On Windows7 in XBMC, without DXVA helping, my CPU stats spike and stay in the low 90% range and about 16 dropped frames. DXVA through MPC-HC yields slightly lower CPU stats, although not as good as VDPAU, and a lower dropped frame count.
The main hurdle to overcome with the Linux install was getting all of the audio over HDMI settings correctly. First I couldn't get audio at all over HDMI, then I got audio while watching most of my files, but no audio through the GUI. Then after much thread combing and some help from other members, I now have fully working audio. I have GUI audio prompts, audio in all my A/V files, including flash files, and have had no problems other than the occasional badly encoded file causing problems.
Most of the HD stuff I have on my network is MKV contained h.264 encoded video. Most is 720p while I have some at 1080p. I've yet to see anything this build cannot handle. I don't use the wifi part of the the board, so I can't comment on that, but I'm thinking about putting a TV tuner card in the open slot and see how that works.
The only complaint I have is the lack of waking from S3 standby from USB. Other than that, I'm very happy how the whole thing turned out.
caballero
2009-07-20, 19:08
The only complaint I have is the lack of waking from S3 standby from USB. Other than that, I'm very happy how the whole thing turned out.
You can turn on and off directly on attacking the Power with this receiver compatible with MCE controls.
Imon Inside:
http://www.nix.ru/autocatalog/mmedia/52380_m_large.jpg
pumkinut
2009-07-20, 21:16
You can turn on and off directly on attacking the Power with this receiver compatible with MCE controls.
Imon Inside:
http://www.nix.ru/autocatalog/mmedia/52380_m_large.jpg
While it would be nice, I can't seem to find one for less than about $50US. Getting up and walking the five or six steps to turn on my HTPC isn't that bad.
caballero
2009-07-21, 08:30
Imon = Antec
I found the Inside by Imon Inside $ 30.
I have purchased by the : Antec Veris Multimedia Station Premier
80€, :laugh:
http://www.pccomponentes.com/fotos/conectividad/mandos_a_distancia/antec_veris_multimedia_station_premier_th_80.jpg
ok retested,it works but it only appear on the tv screen once is in window,cannot see any booting process,is the same for you guys?plus the memory problem is starting to get on my nerves. sometime does boot with memory in both dimms and sometime not. im using CORSAIR XMS2 DDR2 CM2X1024-6400 800MHZ
I have the exact same problem with my current HTPC; unless in Windows/Linux, no display. I've always blamed my amp since it's connected through that, but haven't really done any testing...
Speaking of my HTPC, I'm about to give it a make-over. This thread's got me decided on the Zotach board along with a Scythe Shuriken SCSK-1100 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185097&Tpk=Shuriken%20SCSK-1100), but I'm stuck at the case...
Am probably gonna go for the SST-LC12B-120 (http://www.silverstonetek.com/products/p_spec.php?pno=lc12&area=usa). Any thoughts?
Sorry for semi hi-jacking the thread, but unless someone tells me "no, that combo won't work", I'm probably gonna go for the hardware I've already chosen ;)
caballero
2009-07-22, 11:55
@ gui.
go into bios settings at boot, set load optimized defaults, save, reboot. Go back into bios, change your gpu settings to 512mb. After that xbmc should show two cores and performance should increase. (hopefully) :)
cheers
I have followed this process and the consumption of the CPU has increased.
With bios factory settings work for me better. :confused2:
what audio drivers do you use guys,sometime i loose audio in xbmc and cant get it back,the the audio in windows goes off /on sometime to.
do you use the nvidia audio drivers or the realtek????
im using the hdmi port
what audio drivers do you use guys,sometime i loose audio in xbmc and cant get it back,the the audio in windows goes off /on sometime to.
do you use the nvidia audio drivers or the realtek????
im using the hdmi port
In windows you can install both the nvidia HDMI and realtek drivers. The nvidia driver lets you send audio via HDMI and the realtek lets you use the analogue audio jacks and SPDIF.
To send all audio via HDMI go into control panel - sound - audio tab and then set the 'default driver' to NVIDIA HDMI. All audio including XBMC should then pass via HDMI. If you have changed any of the audio settings in XBMC from their default settings you may need to also select HDMI as the audio driver from the audio settings screen.
caballero
2009-07-27, 22:33
I'm finished my team . :D
Has anyone tried to remove the fan E5200?
http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/7384/27072009001b.jpg
http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/5269/27072009002.jpg
tstack77
2009-08-03, 03:05
Has anyone tried to remove the fan E5200?
Do you mean to ask if you can make it run passive (with no fan)?
You can, but the heatsink is ridiculously huge. You seem to be pretty handy in the workshop from your pics, I'd just fabricate a mount for a stealth fan if noise is the issue.
caballero
2009-08-05, 14:31
Because I have already finished ...
http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/7817/imgp0357640x480.jpg
http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/1662/imgp0358640x480.jpg
http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/4390/imgp0363640x480.jpg
http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/9021/imgp0365640x480.jpg
He bolted to the chassis cpu.
I put the cpu in Underclock (6X) (1.8 Ghz) and maintains the temperature at 65 º to 100% load
1080 and reproduced with 17bM / S
but the chipset is set to 78 º
so I've had to put the cpu fan to cool the chipset too :mad:
caballero
2009-08-06, 08:29
Is it a normal temperature of 60ºC GPU Idle and 64ºC load?
I'm having problems with blue screens locking system :(
Shouldn't lock up yet. have you ran Memtest x86 to test your RAM? are you overclocking?
I have one of this with an e8400 passively cooled (GeminII) on an SG05, use it for "console-like" gaming and have never had any lock ups even after 3 hours of prototype.
I'm using the same ram, corsair XMS2
Artistikone
2009-08-27, 22:24
I have this board with an e5200 dual core Intel, the Apex MI-008 case, 2GB of OCZ PC6400 RAM, and a WD 320GB HDD. I'm dual booting Win7 and a minimal Ubuntu 9.04 install with XBMC autostarting.
I've got to say it's a solid board, and the Linux version of XBMC with VDPAU as the renderer kicks Windows to the curb even with DXVA up and running. Once all of the bugs are worked out that is. :)
Comparing framerates and CPU usage on the "Killa" Planet Earth sample yield surprisingly different results. On Linux with VDPAU as the renderer @1080p, my CPU utilization is sub 10% on both cores and I have no dropped frames. On Windows7 in XBMC, without DXVA helping, my CPU stats spike and stay in the low 90% range and about 16 dropped frames. DXVA through MPC-HC yields slightly lower CPU stats, although not as good as VDPAU, and a lower dropped frame count.
The main hurdle to overcome with the Linux install was getting all of the audio over HDMI settings correctly. First I couldn't get audio at all over HDMI, then I got audio while watching most of my files, but no audio through the GUI. Then after much thread combing and some help from other members, I now have fully working audio. I have GUI audio prompts, audio in all my A/V files, including flash files, and have had no problems other than the occasional badly encoded file causing problems.
Most of the HD stuff I have on my network is MKV contained h.264 encoded video. Most is 720p while I have some at 1080p. I've yet to see anything this build cannot handle. I don't use the wifi part of the the board, so I can't comment on that, but I'm thinking about putting a TV tuner card in the open slot and see how that works.
The only complaint I have is the lack of waking from S3 standby from USB. Other than that, I'm very happy how the whole thing turned out.
Does the e5200 play HD Hulu videos ok? And did you have any issues with the stock Intel HSF fitting in the Apex MI-008 case with it's stock psu? From reading this (http://www.silentpcreview.com/article905-page5.html) I didn't know if it would fit. I plan on building a similar setup except with 4GB of RAM and a 8GB CFtoSata chip instead of a HDD.
pumkinut
2009-08-28, 01:32
Does the e5200 play HD Hulu videos ok? And did you have any issues with the stock Intel HSF fitting in the Apex MI-008 case with it's stock psu? From reading this (http://www.silentpcreview.com/article905-page5.html) I didn't know if it would fit. I plan on building a similar setup except with 4GB of RAM and a 8GB CFtoSata chip instead of a HDD.
I've had no issues with flash playing. I haven't tried Hulu per se, but I have view streaming flash as well as saved swf files and used Boxee under Windows without issue.
caballero
2009-09-01, 10:28
I have 2Gb Ram with XPSP3 and E5200 and have never exceeded the 600Mb of ram.
Videos Mkv reproduce up to 70Mb / s bitrae smoothly.
Are any drivers out for window 7?
Merlinen
2009-09-03, 17:13
Here is my cooling sulution for the Zotac board :)
Still w8ing for my case.
http://www.silentpcreview.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=55204
jonnyboom
2009-09-04, 01:40
Hello I have just bought the geforce 9300 itx wifi REV 01
I have found that i have to power cycle my pc a few times in order to get the picture on my tv. this is the same on both my samsung lcd and my toshiba.
any ideas why this is.
it is the same through vga
when i connect my laptop via vga to these tvs i get a picture immediately
cheers
rfdomingos
2009-09-04, 18:16
ok i got back a new ZOTAC GeForce 9300 - ITX WiFi,but still having same problem regarding the memory slot plus various other things like will not detect the dvd drive sometime.
i noticed that the stock intel cpu cooler it bend slightly the motherboard once fitted,if the cooler does not touch properly the cpu surface could this give problems???my psu is 150w would this be ok to run e5200+hdd+dvd drive+3 fans?is driving me mad
Hi, try the following
1 - Boot with only one DIMM
2 - Enter BIOS Setup
3 - Go to Frequency / Voltage Control
4 - Set MEM Voltage Control at 2.0v
5 - Save, disconnect, insert the second DIMM, and it should work fine
jonnyboom
2009-09-05, 16:50
has anyone been able to wake this mobo using wake on lan / wi fi etc have a ipod touch i would like to use but not very well versed in wi fi etc
cheers
yanardag
2009-09-06, 10:38
Hi,
can anybody confirm is this mainboard linux (Ubuntu) 100% compatible ?
I have a few quetstions :
- is suspend working ?
- is the MB very hot ?
- which driver doesnt runs. (example: sound, audio etc.)
regards
yanardag
rfdomingos
2009-09-07, 12:22
Hi,
can anybody confirm is this mainboard linux (Ubuntu) 100% compatible ?
I have a few quetstions :
- is suspend working ?
- is the MB very hot ?
- which driver doesnt runs. (example: sound, audio etc.)
regards
yanardag
I'm having some problems with the wifi driver, but there's info on the ubuntu forum on how to compile this driver.
From what I've seen, with a Pentium Dual Core E2160, the CPU is at 40º and the Nvidia Chipset at 60º, at an ambient temperature of 30º
Hi, try the following
1 - Boot with only one DIMM
2 - Enter BIOS Setup
3 - Go to Frequency / Voltage Control
4 - Set MEM Voltage Control at 2.0v
5 - Save, disconnect, insert the second DIMM, and it should work fine
this mob is getting to my nerves.
it worked for a few on/off and now still having booting problem:mad:
will try some different brand i guess.