Biostar iDEQ 350G Review by Article Admin
We present iDEQ 350G, Biostar?s entry in the ever-increasing world of dual core SFF computers. As the dual core is fast becoming standard, even in the SSF field, the 350G provides the future-proofing most computer buyers are looking for in a visually pleasing case. The inclusion of both PCI-E 16x and standard PCI slots also looks to the future while not forgetting the past during this transitional time.
The specifications of the 350G follow:
Processor |
Intel Pentium 4 and D LGA775 533/800/1066 MHz FSB, Dual core support, 64-bit enabled platform |
Chipset |
Intel 945G and ICH7R |
Memory |
2 x 240 pin DDR2 DIMM at 400/533 Dual channel support up to 2GB |
Audio |
Realtek ALC882 with Digital SPDIF-IN/OUT function, 7.1 audio solution |
LAN |
RTL8110S Gigabit LAN Network Controller 10/100/1000Gbps |
PSU |
300W 100/240V AC |
Dimensions: |
216mm x 342mm x 193mm (W x D x H), |
Parallel ATA |
One UDMA-100/66/33 |
Serial ATA |
ICH7R integrated Serial-ATA Controller Supporting Two Ports With Raid 0/1/0+1/JBOD |
On-Board Video |
Present |
PCI Express |
1 x X16 |
PCI |
1 |
AGP |
None |
Front Panel Connections |
1 S/PDIF-In Port
2 x USB 2.0
1 x Firewire 1394
1 x Mic In
1 x Speaker Out
1 x Power Button/LED
1 x Reset Button
1 x 7-in-1 Card Reader
1 x Card Reader LED |
Rear Panel Connections |
4 x USB
1 x PS/2 Mouse
1 x PS/2 Keyboard
1 x Firewire 1394
1 x Audio Front Out
1 x Audio Rear Out
1 x Audio Center/Bass Out
1 x Audio Line In
1 x S/PDIF In
1 x S/PDIF Out
1 x Coaxial Audio Out
1 x RJ45 LAN
1 x Serial (9-Pin)
1 x VGA Port |
The motherboard of the unit we reviewed indicated that it was version 1.1.
The accessories included with the 350G unit includes a user?s guide, an installation guide, a drivers and utilities CD, an “Application Pack” CD (which provides McAfee Antivirus, System Security and Phoenix Recover Pro), a power cord, a SATA/PATA power cable adapter, a small bag of screws, a small packet of thermal grease and a chassis opening guide postcard. The included accessories represent what we would typically expect to find in the box.
Included on the drivers and utilities CD is the BIOSTAR System Control Utility. This program displays the CPU and System Fans speeds, CPU temperature and CPU clock speed. The Utility also provides controls for the 350G?s fans. Though not as thorough as other utilities like SpeedFan, the BIOSTAR System Control Utility is certainly easier to set up and use.
Chipset & Bios
This chipset consists of passively-cooled Intel ICH7R southbridge and 945G northbridge using Pentium 4/Celeron D LGA775 processors (including dual core). It supports 1066MHz front side bus capability and hyperthreading. On board 8-channel audio (7.1) is provided via the aforementioned southbridge and uses ALC882 codec.
The BIOS provides for control over the CPU Voltage, CPU Clock and RAM Voltage as shown in the chart below.
| CPU Clock |
200 - 232 MHz (1 Increments) |
| CPU Voltage |
+0.05, +0.10 and +0.15 Volts |
| RAM Voltage |
1.80, 1.90, 2.00 and 2.10 Volts |
The BIOS comes with a built-in upgrade utility. It also allows for control over the type of display used at start-up as well as the SATA drive modes (IDE, RAID and AHCI).
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