Foxconn Intros Four Motherboards Based on C51 Series Chipset

Sep 20th 2005, ShenZeng, China — Building on the worldwide momentum of today’s nVIDIA announcement of the GeForce 6 GPU-based 6150 core logic (chipset), Foxconn introduce 4 new motherboards based on C51 series chipset: WinFast . The new C51 motherboards provide the highest quality, highest performance integrated graphics solution available in the market today for AMD Athlon 64, Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core, and Athlon 64 FX processor-based systems. For the price of a motherboard, users get the same level of performance of integrated graphic solution as 6200TC .

Talk about value!! “Price”, “Performance” and “Upgrade capability” are 3 key factors while users pick a motherboard, WinFast C51 series motherboards aim to include the best-in-class performance and extensive features. It presents a compelling and cost effective onboard graphics for users who need better graphic display than the other onboard graphics solutions. Furthermore, users may use PCIe x16 slot to implant future high-end graphic card when they are ready for upgrade. With revolutionary AMD Athlon 64 、Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core and Althon 64 FX processor system, WinFast C51 series motherboards bring features and performances to a new level.

WinFast 6150K8MA-8KRS/8EKRS maximizes end user values and experiences by fully leveraging nVIDIA’s programmable, Shader Model 3.0, DirectX 9 graphics processor (GPU), nVIDIA’s PureVideo CE-quality video processor, and the balance of nVIDIA’s renowned and latest generation core logic feature set. The nVIDIA GeForce 6150 GPU is paired with nVIDIA’s 5th generation media and communications processor (MCP), the nForce 430, to provide a comprehensive set of most-in-demand features - including support for a future PCI Express x16 graphics card, TV-out, Serial SATA II / 300 storage solutions, fast ATA/133 IDE, 7.1 channel audio, Gigabit Ethernet network communications, IEEE-1394, and up to 8 USB 2.0 interface ports. Additional, unique, NVIDIA-developed features include NVIDIA ActiveArmor, Firewall, MediaShield, nTune, and SATA RAID.

Also announced was the system-integrator-focused WinFast 6100K8MA-RS; 6100K8MB-RS based on the NVIDIA 6100 GPU and nForce 410 MCP. 4 motherboards are available for immediate shipment.