Can you guys take a look at this mobo for me? - Page 3

AcuraTLFan · 10-23-2006, 07:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by morris_the_cat

I have this board. Seems to be running pretty slick. Anyone know how to get the on board 6 usb ports to go to usb connectors?

there are (3) 9 pin headers on the motherboard, right next to the PCI slot. You have to get the connector for it this one
http://ecom.order-it.net/_e/JDMI-Sta..._Internal_.htm

AcuraTLFan · 10-28-2006, 10:45 PM

I tired to put this thing in Standby...and it only supports S1 (suspendstate 1), cpu and fan is still on. I thought it would have S3, which only the ram is on.

junkman · 10-31-2006, 06:42 AM

I have a Jetway Hybrid J7F2WE1G5D Mini-ITX the bios on jetway is ver.01 can I use bios A5 for this board.

AcuraTLFan · 10-31-2006, 02:17 PM

yes, you can update to A5, make sure you disable flash protect in the bios

morris_the_cat · 10-31-2006, 02:45 PM

What is the advantage of updating the bios? I have ver.01 as well, but if it ain't broke, why fix it?

AcuraTLFan, thx for the usb header info. My local ma & pa shop had one of those cheap that works great!

Dragonknell911 · 10-31-2006, 04:13 PM

upgraded bios = support for newer / different stuff.

junkman · 11-02-2006, 03:28 AM

Installed the new bios,no problems.Boot up showing the actual cpu c7-d 1.5gz.I didn't notice any other changes,has any one of you?
Has anyone installed XPe in their carputer.

AcuraTLFan · 11-02-2006, 04:48 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by junkman

Installed the new bios,no problems.Boot up showing the actual cpu c7-d 1.5gz.I didn't notice any other changes,has any one of you?
Has anyone installed XPe in their carputer.

Most bios changes are not notiable....update usually support new cpu, make system more stable, fixes issues...you don't have to update...but updating may help you with avoiding problems in the future.

It's just the same as updating hardware drivers...works fine, don't have to update, but if there is an update, it tells you that there is something better or it fixes something.

Dragonknell911 · 11-02-2006, 08:15 AM

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Has anyone installed XPe in their carputer

yes.

GFridrich3 · 11-05-2006, 10:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AcuraTLFan

I tired to put this thing in Standby...and it only supports S1 (suspendstate 1), cpu and fan is still on. I thought it would have S3, which only the ram is on.

Don't bother with standby, this motherboard supports hibernate which is FAR superior to standby mode. I have yet to have any problems using hibernate since i reinstalled windows properly with ACPI management.

Dragonknell911 · 11-06-2006, 01:16 AM

heh, lots of people do standby, and its generally quicker than hibernation. It does take a little more to get configured, but imo its worth it. btw i mean s3 standby only

AcuraTLFan · 11-06-2006, 03:03 AM

I was planning to get one as a cheap HTPC/PVR....put it into standby and it can come out of it when it needs to record or turn on really quick when I want to watch TV.

Car use diffenatly has to be hiberation....by the time you set urself in the seat and buckle up, your computer is probably out of hibernation. It also doesn't matter much since most usb GPS require about 30-45 sec from cold start to work.

Dragonknell911 · 11-06-2006, 09:33 AM

Thats an interesting idea, have it wake from standby be generating a wol singal or something.. my HTPC as of now, runs 24/7 and has been doing so for weeks

Well, my gps surely doesnt take more than 15 seconds, and i'm generally ready to go about 5 seconds after I turn the key.

After you have your pc in your car for about two years, the 30 second additional wait, will have you taking your pc out and decreasing the boot/resume time.

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Car use diffenatly has to be hiberation....

Oh there are plenty of people who will disagree with you on this, I am one of them. There are plenty of threads on decreasing boot time, which suggest against hibernation and for s3.

GFridrich3 · 11-11-2006, 12:33 AM

Id rather stick to hibernating, and letting my M2-ATX shut completely off after 45 seconds so i never have to worry about my battery getting drained to the point i may not be able to start my car. Besides, like already stated, first thing i do is start my car, then i buckle up and all that, and usually let the engine warm up about 30 seconds or so anyways, so by the time im ready to move, the system is already up and running. Also, i dont know what GPS mouse you guys are using but with my Holux GR-213U, theres like 5 seconds between waking from hibernate, and my Nav updating to my correct location. This is with IG3 and Mobile Impact both running when the car turns off and sends the pc to hibernate.

Im not saying that hibernate is the only way or the best way to go with a car system, but for my routine, it works best and i feel least concerned with my cars power supply going this route. To be honest, even with 1gb of ram and a 4200rpm hard drive, most of my boot-up time is from POST and memory test at power-on. The resume from hibernate takes all of like 5 seconds or so.

GFridrich3 · 11-11-2006, 12:37 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by junkman

Installed the new bios,no problems.Boot up showing the actual cpu c7-d 1.5gz.I didn't notice any other changes,has any one of you?
Has anyone installed XPe in their carputer.

Only thing i noticed, you can verify this for me, but when i get properties of my computer, it reads Via Esther 1.5ghz, but says its running something like 753mhz. Im sure this is not correct because if i run a CPU test, it gives me an actual run speed of 1.49ghz. I think the new bios confuses windows ability to recognize the operating speed of the C7 processor. Perhaps the A6 update will address this issue when it gets released.

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