Whadya think of Abit's upcoming max motherboards?

sunblade · 03-13-2002, 06:54 PM

I think that they look interesting. Abit is goint to be producing "MAX" motherboards for both AMD and Intel platforms that have no legacy ports, meaning they have no PS/2 and serial ports (I don't know about parallel). To compensate, the mobos will have more USB ports and appear to have firewire. My next box will be a gaming/multimedia box, so I wouldn't mind more USB ports standard. I think what the motherboard's success will rely on is if the mobos have any USB problems (high fsb, booting, etc.).

<edit> Link: http://www.abit.com.tw/abitweb/webjs...en_0203131.htm </edit>

WebMasta33 · 03-13-2002, 08:16 PM

I wonder why I've always bought an Abit board

But ATA133, is just a gimic.... The real deal will happen when Serial ATA comes out... That is when life will get interesting.

Kevin · 03-13-2002, 10:15 PM

Hmmm. I kinda like it. I mean I don't use any PS/2, serial, or parallel devices right now. I have a USB printer, a USB wireless keyboard/mouse, etc. That's the only HUGE difference I see w/ that motherboard vs. the others. The sound, LAN, etc is just more integration that all the vendors are doing.
-Kev

WebMasta33 · 03-13-2002, 10:28 PM

Too bad Acer and other OEM's did this a while ago (1997?).

I KNOW acer did it, because I had a customer bring me her computer to fix the CD rom... and I had no where to plug my kvm into

I had to go out and get a cheapo USB keyboard, because I promissed to deliver it to her that evening....

futRtrubL · 03-13-2002, 10:56 PM

I think legacy PS/2 ports are a good idea. Even Windows XP doesn't load USB devices in safe mode, and my bios doesn't recognise USB keyboards either. I have my USB mouse and keyboard attatched to PS/2 ports through the included dongles for that and stability.

Edward

superart · 03-13-2002, 11:09 PM

I dont see the point in making a legacy-free mobo. i mean do the ps2 ports bother anyone? I mean its not like you will get conflicts if you want to use a USB keyboard and have an empty ps2 port. many people use legacy ports(including me), and if you dont want to, theres no reason that you cant use a regular mobo with legacy ports and just leave them blank.

Brad · 03-14-2002, 12:36 AM

http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/images/2002-03/at7.jpg

personally I don't have any issues with it, I like all the features, I wouldn't miss the pci slots or old style ports, and most importantly I hope the board oc's like hell. remember when the imac was introduced, it had usb only, not many people liked it at first, but now everyone has usb products, and it's completely acceptable

Kevin · 03-14-2002, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by futRtrubL
Even Windows XP doesn't load USB devices in safe mode, and my bios doesn't recognise USB keyboards either.

I have Win XP Pro and my Logitech Wireless mouse works in safe mode. It is USB. But I don't think my Nomad Jukebox works in safe mode so mebbe it just loads keys/mice?

-Kev

futRtrubL · 03-14-2002, 07:14 AM

Wierd maybe my comp just doesn't like my mouse and keybaord

logitec too.

Edward

03-13-2002, 06:54 PM	#1
sunblade Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: USA Posts: 156	Whadya think of Abit's upcoming max motherboards? I think that they look interesting. Abit is goint to be producing "MAX" motherboards for both AMD and Intel platforms that have no legacy ports, meaning they have no PS/2 and serial ports (I don't know about parallel). To compensate, the mobos will have more USB ports and appear to have firewire. My next box will be a gaming/multimedia box, so I wouldn't mind more USB ports standard. I think what the motherboard's success will rely on is if the mobos have any USB problems (high fsb, booting, etc.). <edit> Link: http://www.abit.com.tw/abitweb/webjs...en_0203131.htm </edit>

03-13-2002, 08:16 PM	#2
WebMasta33 Cooling Savant Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nebraska Posts: 526	I wonder why I've always bought an Abit board But ATA133, is just a gimic.... The real deal will happen when Serial ATA comes out... That is when life will get interesting. __________________ ========== --Soyo KT333 DRAGON Ultra (Platinum Edition) --AMD 1.4 @ 1.54 (11x) --768mb of PC2100 (@140FSB) --Asus v8200 GeForce3 @ 210/490 --Maxtor 40gb Quiet + 2 IBM 40gb 60GXPs (removable) + 8gb WD --Audigy --Maze 3, DD Gf3 block, 2x BIX, Eheim1250 ===========

03-13-2002, 10:15 PM	#3
Kevin Slacking more than your weird uncle Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: San Diego, CA (UCSD) / Los Angeles, CA (home) Posts: 1,605	Hmmm. I kinda like it. I mean I don't use any PS/2, serial, or parallel devices right now. I have a USB printer, a USB wireless keyboard/mouse, etc. That's the only HUGE difference I see w/ that motherboard vs. the others. The sound, LAN, etc is just more integration that all the vendors are doing. -Kev __________________ I used to throw hot coffee all over the ass of the horse there, then whip him while he was kickin' at me. Those f***in things are crazy.

03-13-2002, 10:28 PM	#4
WebMasta33 Cooling Savant Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nebraska Posts: 526	Too bad Acer and other OEM's did this a while ago (1997?). I KNOW acer did it, because I had a customer bring me her computer to fix the CD rom... and I had no where to plug my kvm into I had to go out and get a cheapo USB keyboard, because I promissed to deliver it to her that evening.... __________________ ========== --Soyo KT333 DRAGON Ultra (Platinum Edition) --AMD 1.4 @ 1.54 (11x) --768mb of PC2100 (@140FSB) --Asus v8200 GeForce3 @ 210/490 --Maxtor 40gb Quiet + 2 IBM 40gb 60GXPs (removable) + 8gb WD --Audigy --Maze 3, DD Gf3 block, 2x BIX, Eheim1250 ===========

03-13-2002, 11:09 PM	#6
superart Cooling Savant Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: FL Posts: 787	I dont see the point in making a legacy-free mobo. i mean do the ps2 ports bother anyone? I mean its not like you will get conflicts if you want to use a USB keyboard and have an empty ps2 port. many people use legacy ports(including me), and if you dont want to, theres no reason that you cant use a regular mobo with legacy ports and just leave them blank. __________________ When you do things right, people won't be sure youv'e done anything at all. Looking to buy/trade for used Deep Fryer and Vacume Pack Sealer.

03-13-2002, 10:56 PM	#5
futRtrubL Cooling Savant Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Kingston, Jamaica Posts: 204	I think legacy PS/2 ports are a good idea. Even Windows XP doesn't load USB devices in safe mode, and my bios doesn't recognise USB keyboards either. I have my USB mouse and keyboard attatched to PS/2 ports through the included dongles for that and stability. Edward

03-14-2002, 12:36 AM	#7
Brad Thermophile Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Nuu Zeeelin Posts: 3,175	http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/images/2002-03/at7.jpg personally I don't have any issues with it, I like all the features, I wouldn't miss the pci slots or old style ports, and most importantly I hope the board oc's like hell. remember when the imac was introduced, it had usb only, not many people liked it at first, but now everyone has usb products, and it's completely acceptable __________________ 2x P3 1100's at 1400, Abit VP6, 2x Corsair 256mb PC150 sticks, 20gb 'cuda ATA-III, 2x 40gb 'cuda ATA-IV in raid 0. 20" Trinitron. No fans 2x 2400+ at 2288mhz (16.0 x 143), Iwill MPX2, 2x Kingmax PC-3200 256mb sticks, 4x 20gb 60gxp in Raid 5 on a Promise SX6000. Asus Ti4200 320/630. Cooled by Water

03-14-2002, 07:14 AM	#9
futRtrubL Cooling Savant Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Kingston, Jamaica Posts: 204	Wierd maybe my comp just doesn't like my mouse and keybaord logitec too. Edward

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