If your current desktop seems to be falling behind performance-wise, it might be time to swap in a new motherboard. The Shuttle Computer Group’s AB60N model can boost older systems and give them new life, providing a solid foundation for new hardware. This board will support an Intel processor with socket 478 and will have you navigating the Internet, saving files, gaming, and completing your work and school tasks in no time. This Shuttle motherboard offers a wide array of options for your desktop, offering a number of USB ports, onboard audio, expansion slots, and other space for you to drive your system to your desired specifications. This Shuttle motherboard supports Windows operating systems, making it a versatile pick for many software applications. It uses the ATX form factor, which is a common configuration. Please note, however, that Mini-iTX is not supported, and components built for that mini form factor may not fit with this model, so please check before installing. The board uses socket 478 and is compatible with Intel CPUs that utilize that socket, such as Intel Pentium 4 and Intel Celeron CPUs. This board can use CPUs running 400, 533, and 800MHz front-side bus with hyper-threading functions up to 2.8GHz, which means you can install a powerful processor into this board. You can install DDR RAM with a maximum memory size of 4GB and run it with the dual-channel memory function. For multimedia performance, Shuttle Computer Group’s AB60N motherboard features Realtek’s ALC650 codec for onboard audio, which offers six-channel sound. There are connectors for line-in, line-out, and microphone as well. If you’re on a search for extra graphics performance for gaming, this board has one AGP v3.0 slot, which allows you to install an external graphics card. The slot supports 8X and 4X mode, but it should also be noted that it supports only 1.5V mode (3.3V is not supported). Shuttle’s AB60N features an onboard Serial ATA IDE Controller for two IDE devices, which supports Serial ATA150 (via Intel ICH5 Southbridge). There are also five 32-bit PCI connectors, which allow for more expansion. Also included are four USB 2.0 ports. As USB is one of the most common connections for peripheral devices, whether you’re buying new USB devices or using your existing devices with this motherboard, setup will be simple, and with four ports, you’ll have a lot of flexibility. Regarding networking, the board’s Realtek 8100B Chipset supports 10/100MBit/s LAN and features an RJ45 network connector on the back panel of the chassis. For more experienced users, this model uses Award V6.0PG PnP Green BIOS stored in a 2Mbit Flash memory chip. The hardware includes monitoring of CPU temperature, voltage, and fan revolution, but this board does not include a heatsink or other cooling mechanisms. The ATX form factor adds a standard 20-pin ATX power supply connector as well as a 4-pin connector for 12V power. With onboard audio and room for external graphics as well as many options for processor use, the Shuttle Computer Group’s AB60N motherboard is a solid pick to provide the foundation of your desktop.
Product Identifiers
Brand
Shuttle
MPN
AB60N
UPC
0811686009023
Model
AB60N
eBay Product ID (ePID)
74103258
Product Key Features
Socket Type
Socket 478
Compatible CPU Brand
Intel
Form Factor
ATX
Dimensions
Depth
9.65in
Width
12in
Additional Product Features
Storage Controllers
Ata-100, Serial Ata-150
Chipset Type
Intel 865PE
Data Bus SPEED
800MHz
CPU Type
Celeron, Pentium 4
Audio Output Type
Sound Card
Product Type
Motherboard
Input/Output Ports
Serial Port X 1, PS/2 Keyboardx1, RJ-45 LAN Port X 1, PS/2 Mousex1, Parallel Port (Ecp/Epp/Spp) X 1, USB 2.0x8