The clever design of the Gene-6320 allows it to be ordered in one of four different feature configurations:

1. One Intel®82540EM Gigabit Ethernet Controller port with audio (an AAEON first!)
2. One Intel®82540EM Gigabit Ethernet Controller port and one IntelR 82551QM Fast Ethernet 10/100 Base-T port (no audio)
3. One Intel®82559ER Fast Ethernet 10/100 Base-T port with audio
4. Dual Intel®82559ER Fast Ethernet 10/100 Base-T ports (no audio)

This does not include the fact that the board can be ordered with either Intel®Celeron®processor - Ultra Low Voltage at 300Mhz (fanless solution) or the Intel Pentium processor - Low Power at 700MHz processor, which adds to its versatility in addressing customers' needs.

AAEON's General Manager of Embedded PC Group Mr. Brian Chen made these remarks: "The Gene-6320 represents the end result of finding out what our customer's needs are. They are demanding low power consumption, fanless operation, and flexible features; yet they still want better processing speed, fast graphics and seamless networking. Only Intel creates both the processor and networking products that satisfy the OEM/ODM application market demands for speed, low power and seamless operation."

"Intel's family of Gigabit Ethernet controllers are optimized for servers, workstation and desktop PCs in which high performance, low power and motherboard space are important and primary considerations and our Fast Ethernet products are designed for low-cost, embedded applications," said Intel Communications Group Marketing Director for Asia-Pacific, Patrick Li. "The Intel 82540EM Gigabit Ethernet Controller architecture, for example, is optimized to deliver both high performance and PCI bus efficiency with the lowest power and smallest die size. Using state logic design with a pipelined DMA Unit and 128 bit wide buses for the fastest performance, the 82540EM controller handles Gigabit Ethernet traffic with low network latency and minimal internal processing overhead."

"AAEON's Gene-6320 is a terrific example of a product that leverages on the performance and flexibility advantages offered by Intel processor and networking technology," Mr. Li added.

The Gene-6320 has superior features, performance and expandability with a PCI-104 connector; yet it still requires only 5 Volts DC input power in a 5.75" (146mm) x 4" (101.6mm) size. This latest in a series of SubCompact boards from AAEON promises to fulfill the growing needs of POS/POI, KIOSK, networking appliance, multimedia, industrial automation, medical appliance, car PC and gaming markets for years to come.

AAEON Technology, established in 1992, manufactures and markets a wide range of OEM/ODM Industrial PCs all over the world. Our commitment to our customers is to provide reliable and high quality Embedded SBCs, Industrial Slot PCs, PC/104 modules, Panel PCs and related accessories. Having achieved ISO-9001 and ISO-14001 certification since 1994 and 1996 respectively and latter becoming a public-listed company in 2001, AAEON continues to earn numerous citations for its remarkable contribution to the industry, including four-year Symbol of Excellence Awards and the country's Eighth Annual Outstanding Business Award. For further information, please contact our sales representatives or browse our website http://www.aaeon.com.tw.