Ratel systemboard ?

[rfruth]

I'm considering a Ratel desktop (big spender ...) what motherboard does it use, what brand of BIOS, suspend work okay, where is the best place to get this info ?

[newlinux]

I've found model information at knowledge76.com
http://knowledge76.com/index.php/Ratel_Value (http://knowledge76.com/index.php/Ratel_Value)

[rfruth]

Thanks, the system 76 KB does have lots of information but nothing much about the motherboard. Don't get me wrong sure glad to see Ubuntu bundled however the make and model of the motherboard isn't mentioned, I even poked around in the forum hoping to come across something ;)

[crichell]

hi rfruth - the motherboard is built by Asus. It's built specifically for the system so the model number doesn't help much (I don't actually have it handy.) Here are detailed specs on the board:

CPU
AMD Athlon 64FX/Athlon 64 up to 3800+
Socket 939
800 MHz FSB

Chipset
North Bridge: VIA K8M800
South Bridge: VIA VT8251

Memory
2 x DIMM
DDR 400/333
Support max. 2GB

Expansion Slots
2 x PCI
1 x PCI-e
1 x AGP 8X

Graphics
VIA Graphics Integrated

IDE
2 x UltraDMA 133

S-ATA
4 x Serial ATA

LAN
10/100 Mbps

Audio
Realtek ALC 653
6 Channel Codec

Dimension (mm) W x H x D
168 x 380 x 354

Drive Bays
2 x 5.25"
3 x 3.5" (2 external)

Front Panel
2 x USB 2.0
1 x Microphone
1 x Headphone

Rear Panel
4 x USB 2.0
1 x Line-in/Line-out/Mic-in
1 x PS/2 Keyboard
1 x PS/2 Mouse
1 x Parallel Port
1 x Serial Port
1 x D-sub (VGA Out)
1 x RJ45 LAN

Power Supply
300 W (PFC)

[rfruth]

Thanks Carl (and all) if the power supply craps out can I replace it with a "standard" one or is the chassis unique ?

[crichell]

Yes - the power supply can be replaced with a standard ATX power supply. We of course warranty all of the components.