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From: erik quanstrom <quanstro@quanstro.net>
Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2011 08:37:17 -0400
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Subject: Re: [9fans] Intel atom system
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On Fri Aug 12 04:53:43 EDT 2011, steve.ruckdashel@gmail.com wrote:
> i'm looking at building a system to get my plan9 tinkering out of VMs.
> I'm looking at using a zotac Ionitx-t-u mobo with a sata ssd. I'm
> curious if any one has tried this mobo. I'm trying to avoid having
> another linux box lying around.

that motherboard has a few pricy components that aren't supported,
or aren't supported well.  (video, wireless)

i think you can do better for less with this:

http://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard/ATOM/ICH9/X7SPA-H-D525.cfm

it has better ethernet (intel 82574) and sm's mp tables are known
good enough for us.  here's the slightly slower version that i have used:

http://www.acmemicro.com/ShowProduct.aspx?pid=7749

and the -D525

http://www.provantage.com/supermicro-mbd-x7spa-h-d525~7SUPM3FU.htm

- erik