Motherboards for All Markets

Intel is also introducing a new generation of cost-effective motherboards based on the Intel 440EX AGPset. Designed to meet the needs of many new home and business users, these new Intel motherboards are ideal for OEMs and system integrators needing to create an affordable solution for entry-level buyers. Intel motherboards with the 440EX AGPset support Pentium II processors from 233 MHz to 333 MHz and offer onboard AGP graphics and audio to support today’s popular multimedia applications.

• The MU440EX is a highly integrated, cost-effective, micro-ATX motherboard designed to meet the core needs and affordability requirements of many new PC users.

Proven Designs

Intel-manufactured motherboards combining the Pentium II processor and the Intel 440LX AGPset deliver performance and manageability suited for a wide variety of applications and users, along with support for the latest advance in graphics: the Accelerated Graphics Port.

• The AL440LX is an ideal platform for OEMs and system integrators seeking flexibility in their Pentium II processor-based product line.
• The DK440LX features support for dual Pentium II processors and other advanced features designed for business and professional workstation applications.
• The LM440LX is a small NLX compliant form-factor motherboard designed for the corporate desktop. The board can be integrated into a Network PC (Net PC) or standard desktop PC NLX system.
• The NX440LX fits the needs for a low profile business desktop or managed corporate client in the product lines of OEMs and integrators using the NLX form factor.

The PD440FX motherboard offers the performance of the Pentium II processor in combination with the Intel 82440FX PCIset. This motherboard is based on the second generation of products built around the Pentium Pro processor and the 440FX PCIset, which optimizes system performance for 32-bit application software in 32-bit operating system environments.

Easy to Integrate

Intel's boxed motherboards and boxed processors provide a comprehensive set of building blocks to integrators and OEMs assembling systems based on the Pentium II processor.

By ordering just two boxes from an Intel Authorized Distributor -- the motherboard and boxed Pentium II processor -- an integrator needs to supply only tools and a suitable chassis and power supply.

Performance and Features

Motherboards manufactured by Intel for the Pentium II processor offer a high level of flexibility for today's multimedia applications and tomorrow's uses. Intel-manufactured motherboard products also provide a high level of integration, including such advanced features as Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP), PCI audio, LAN, and dual Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors.

A Lower Total Cost of Ownership

Manageability is designed into most of Intel's Pentium II processor-based motherboards. Intel motherboards with Desktop Management Interface (DMI) compliant BIOS and on-board hardware management ASIC provide constant monitoring of voltage and temperature to ensure high up-time and allow for preventative maintenance. Boxed Intel motherboards that have an on-board hardware management ASIC, also ship with Intel's LANDesk® Client Manager application to enable remote monitoring and configuration of the system.

Available in the Most Popular Form Factors

Intel-manufactured motherboards for the Pentium II processor are available in form factors adopted by the industry's largest companies. The SE440BX, AL440LX, DK440LX and PD440FX motherboards are based on the ATX specification 2.01. The JN440BX, NX440LX and LM440LX motherboards use the emerging NLX low profile form factor. The MU440EX motherboard is based on the microATX specification, a new cost-reduced form factor based on the ATX specification that allows for a smaller system profile. All layouts were designed with the latest processor technology in mind for ease of integration and maintenance.