Press information To download a text file of this release, a 250 pixel wide low-res image for web use or a 300dpi print quality image, go to www.parkfield.co.uk/bvm High specification embedded long life MicroATX industrial motherboard Released 08 February 2008 The latest addition to the BVM family of industrial motherboards is the PMSA, a MicroATX format unit, based on the Socket P pin-out compatible with Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile Mercom processors. Optimised for a broad range of embedded applications such as interactive clients, gaming, medical, POS, digital signage, surveillance, industrial automation equipment and other graphic intensive applications, the unit offers excellent performance-per-watt, is I/O-rich offers outstanding 3D graphics performance, impressive I/O bandwidth and outstanding reliability. The PMSA is based on the Intel GME965 and ICH8M chipset supporting up to 3GB of RAM with a 500/833 MHz selectable FSB. On board VGA is provided by Intel GMA X3100 technology and integrated audio uses the Realtek ALC888. I/O facilities are extensive: five RS232C, one RS232/422/485 ports, two Intel 82573L Giga LAN, 10 x USB2.0 ports, two IEEE1394 FireWire slots, three SATA interfaces, one IDE interface and a CompactFlash slot. Expansion slots are one PCI-Express X16/X1, one PCI-Express X1, one Mini PCI, 2 x PCI and 1 x ISA slot. There is on-board 24-bit dual channel LVDS capability, a programmable 8-bit GPIO interface and a 256-level watchdog timer for system reset. The PMSA is designed using long life components wherever possible, providing manufacturing repeatability for three to five years from product launch. *** Ends: body copy 209 words *** Notes to Editors. For further information: Rod Clarke BVM Limited Hobb Lane Hedge End Southampton SO30 0HG Tel: + 44 (0)1489 780144 fax: + 44 (0)1489 783589 sales@bvmltd.co.uk www.bvm.co.uk Agency contact: Nigel May Parkfield Communications Ltd Parkfield House Damerham Hants SP6 3HQ tel: + 44 (0)1725 518321 fax: + 44 (0)1725 518378 nigel.may@parkfield.co.uk www.parkfield.co.uk