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(February 2007)

miniPC MP945-VDR

The AOpen MP945-VDR brings the latest Mobile on Desktop (MoDT) technology to market by offering tremendous power and connectivity in a super compact, quiet, and low power consuming solution. Featuring support for Intel Core 2 Duo processors, dual-channel DDR2 SODIMM memory and myriad of I/O and peripheral connectivity like DVI, 1394, six USB 2.0 (two onboard), Wireless 802.11b/g (optional) and more, the MP945-VDR is a Microsoft Windows Vista Premium and Intel Viiv ready solution equally at home at the heart of an entertainment center or as a compact, standalone everyday PC .The MP945-VDR with one more DDR2 SO-DIMM memory slot, can have up to 4GB of dual-channel memory for improved system speed and performance. The AOpen miniPC Duo MP945-VDR’s neat, stylish design and compact size means it blends in perfectly with any home entertainment setup. Because of its whisper quiet (26db) operation, it can be used in the living room, in the study, in a dorm room, or anywhere a noisy system is undesirable.

The AOpen MP945-VDR has a built-in Infrared receiver and includes a remote control certified to work seamlessly with Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and the Intel Viiv standard. The appliance-like remote operation makes it easy to enjoy videos, photos, music and games, from anywhere in the room. The AOpen MP945-VDR lets you experience true home multimedia entertainment along with great PC performance. Available in black color the AOpen MP945-VDR bare bone miniPC measures 165×165×50mm and weighs approximately 1.45kg.

miniPC Duo MP945-VDR Specs
Main Spec.	CPU	Intel Core 2 Duo / Core Duo CPU
	Form Factor	Proprietary
	Chipset	945GM + ICH7M-DH
Special Features		Vista Premium Ready
		ViiV Ready
		DVI / YPbPr / S-Video
		D-Sub
		HDMI interface
		5.1 Channel
		Gigabit LAN / 1394 / SATA II
		USB 2.0 2(Rear) /2(Front) / 2(On Board)
		Dual Channel SO-DIMM DDRII 533/667 x 2
		Super Multi / Combo (Option)
		Built-in IR, MCE Remote
		TV Tuner (Option)
		Wireless 802.11 b/g (Option)
		Bluetooth Module (Option)
SIZE WxHxD(mm)		165(W)x50(H)x165(D)
SIZE WxHxD(inch)		6.49(W)x1.96(H)x6.49(D)
Volume (liters)		1.36L
Weight (Kg/Pound)		1.45kg / 2.4 pound (N.W.)
Color		Black
Chipset		Intel 945GM+ICH7M-DH
Power Solutions		Two-phase voltage stabilization
Memory	TYPE	Dual Channel DDRII SO DIMM x 2
	DDRII	400/533/667
	Max memory size	4G
CPU	TYPE	Socket M 479
		Support Intel Core 2 Duo (Merom) Core Duo / Core Solo CPU (Yonah) Intel Celeron M CPU
	FSB	533/667
VGA	CHIPSET	Intel 945GM OnDie (Intel GMA 950)
DVI Connector		Yes
VGA output Port 15 pins D-Sub		Yes (by Y cable)
HDMI interface (w/o Digital Audio)		Yes (by Convertor)
TV Out		Multi-TV out (Composite + S-Video +Y/Pb/Pr)
CPU Thermal		AOpen Proprietary super quiet FAN (below 27dB)
mini PCI Slot		x1
Build in High Definition Audio or AC97 Codec	TYPE	5.1 CH
	Line-In (Surround-Out L/R)	x1
	Line-Out (Front-Out L/R)	x1
	Mic-In (Central/Subwoofer out)	x1
S/PDIF	Optical-Out	Yes (by convertor)
LAN(RJ-45)		Intel 10/100/1000
S-ATA Connector		x1
ATA Connector		none
USB 2.0		2(Rear) /2(Front) / 2(On Board)
IEEE 1394		1(Rear)
CHASSIS	ODD bay	Slot-in Slim ODD x1
	Front Cage	none
	2.5" HDD bay	2.5" SATA HDD x 1
Power Supply		90W DC Adapter (19V, 4.74A)
Input Voltage		AC 100~240V
Operating Temperature		10 ~ 35
Storage Temperature		-10 ~ 48
Operating Humidity		5 ~ 95%RH
Supported OS		Windows XP/MCE/Vista
Remote control		MCE certificate RC6 Remote control