Processor special features
| Intel FDI Technology |
Y |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology |
Y |
| Intel Identity Protection Technology version |
1.00 |
| Intel Demand Based Switching |
N |
| Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi) |
Y |
| Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) |
Y |
| Supported instruction sets |
AVX |
| Intel Rapid Storage Technology |
N |
| Graphics & IMC lithography |
32 nm |
| Intel Fast Memory Access |
Y |
| Intel Flex Memory Access |
Y |
| Execute Disable Bit |
Y |
| Idle States |
Y |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies |
Y |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology |
Y |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) |
Y |
| Processor package size |
37.5 mm |
| Processor ARK ID |
52229 |
| Processor code |
SR048 |
| Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology |
Y |
| Intel® Insider™ |
N |
| Intel 64 |
Y |
| Intel Clear Video Technology |
N |
| Intel Dual Display Capable Technology |
Y |
| CPU configuration (max) |
1 |
| Embedded options available |
N |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) |
Y |
| Intel® Smart Cache |
Y |
| Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT) |
Y |
| Intel Hyper-Threading Technology |
Y |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology |
2.0 |
| Intel Enhanced Halt State |
Y |
| Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT) |
Y |
| Intel Clear Video Technology for MID |
N |
| Intel vPro Technology |
Y |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) |
Y |
Graphics
| On-board graphics adapter dynamic frequency (max) |
1300 MHz |
| Number of displays supported (on-board graphics) |
2 |
| On-board graphics adapter |
Y |
| On-board graphics adapter ID |
0x116 |
| On-board graphics adapter family |
Intel HD Graphics |
| Discrete graphics memory type |
GDDR3 |
| Discrete graphics adapter model |
NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M |
| On-board graphics adapter base frequency |
650 MHz |
| Discrete graphics adapter memory |
1024 GB |
Processor
| ECC supported by processor |
N |
| Memory types supported by processor |
DDR3-SDRAM |
| Bus type |
DMI |
| Maximum internal memory supported by processor |
16 GB |
| PCI Express slots version |
2.0 |
| Number of processors installed |
1 |
| Processor boost frequency |
3.2 GHz |
| Processor cache |
3 MB |
| Processor lithography |
32 nm |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) |
35 W |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes |
1 |
| Processor codename |
Sandy Bridge |
| Memory clock speeds supported by processor |
1066, 1333 MHz |
| Memory channels supported by processor |
Dual |
| Conflict Free processor |
N |
| PCI Express configurations |
1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 |
| Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max) |
21.3 GB/s |
| Processor cache type |
Smart Cache |
| Integrated 4G WiMAX |
Y |
| Tjunction |
100 °C |
| FSB Parity |
N |
| CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) |
25 |
| Processor operating modes |
64-bit |
| Stepping |
J1 |
| Processor cores |
2 |
| Processor frequency |
2.5 GHz |
Ports & interfaces
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
| DC-in jack |
Y |
| DVI port |
Y |
| Headphone outputs |
1 |
| S/PDIF out port |
Y |
| Microphone in |
Y |
| eSATA ports quantity |
1 |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
2 |
Other features
| Networking features |
Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN |
| Case colour |
White |
| Graphics adapter family |
Intel, NVIDIA |
| HDMI |
Y |
| Ethernet interface type |
Gigabit Ethernet |
| Processor manufacturer |
Intel |
| Mac compatibility |
N |
| Platform |
PC |
Storage
| Number of hard drives installed |
1 |
| Hard drive size |
2.5 " |
| Hard drive capacity |
750 GB |
| Hard drive speed |
7200 RPM |
| Compatible memory cards |
Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD |
| Total storage capacity |
750 GB |
| Card reader integrated |
Y |
| Hard drive interface |
Serial ATA |
Networking
| Cabling technology |
10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
| Ethernet LAN data rates |
10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s |
| Wi-Fi |
Y |
Packaging content
| Display included |
N |
| Handheld remote control |
Y |
Performance
| Audio output channels |
7.1 |
| Audio system |
THX TruStudio |
Memory
| Memory clock speed |
1333 MHz |
| Memory layout (slots x size) |
2 x 4 GB |
| Memory slots |
2x SO-DIMM |
| Internal memory type |
DDR3-SDRAM |
| Maximum internal memory |
16 GB |
| Internal memory |
8 GB |
Optical drive
| Optical drive type |
Blu-Ray DVD Combo |
Additionally
| Intel AES New Instructions |
Y |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
| System bus data transfer rate |
5 GT/s |
| InTru™ 3D Technology |
Y |
| Chipset |
Intel HM65 Express |
| Ethernet LAN connection |
Y |
Vision 3D 252B, Intel Core i5-2520M 2.5Gz, 8GB(2x4) DDR3 1333 MHz, 750GB, 7200rpm, 6.35 cm (2.5 ") SATA HDD, nVIDIA GeForce GT540M 1GB GDDR3, Intel HD 3000, Blu-Ray, White
NVIDIA® 3D Vision Ready
NVIDIA® 3D Vision technology is a combination of Graphics Processor Units (GPU), specialized 3D glasses, software, and certified displays and projectors that deliver an immersive 3D experience on your PC. With over 400 games already supported by NVIDIA® 3D Vision, you’ll never be stuck for something to play.
NVIDIA® 3DTV Play
NVIDIA® 3DTV Play allows you to leverage the 3D processing power of your GeForce GPU to create an immersive 3D experience in your own home. Convert over 475 of the most popular PC games into immersive 3D environments. And photos never looked so real. Bring home the 3D theatre experience and surround yourself in the latest Blu-ray 3D movies. Relive the moments captured in your 3D photos as you browse them on your HDMI 1.4a 3D TV or view them as a slideshow.
Intel® Mobile Sandy Bridge Processors
Intel® Sandy Bridge features in its first architecture that both the GPU and the CPU can be located on the same silicone die, sharing on-chip cache memory, and hence lowers power consumption but enhance performance at the same time.
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 HTPC System
USB 3.0 data transfer speed is 10X faster than USB 2.0 with the optimized power efficiency. USB 3.0 promises a major leap forward in transfer speed and capacity.
Bitstream
With HDMI 1.4a, it supports Bitstream / audio pass through (Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master audio)
THX TruStudio™
ASRock Vision 3D uses sophisticated audio processing technology to deliver a 7.1 CH surround sound with THX TruStudio, so you can be sure to hear the best sound quality.
XFast USB
Boost up USB speed effortlessly! XFast USB can possibly double USB 3.0 transfer speed, users can be assured to make more things done with less time.
On/Off Play Technology
Even when the system is powered off (in ACPI S5 mode), On/Off Play Technology still allows users to enjoy the great audio experience from the portable audio devices through the PC speaker.
4-in-1 Card Reader
Supporting 4-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS Pro), Vision 3D HTPC Series provide you a complete well-featured HTPC in a gorgeous, all-in-one design.
MCE Remote Controller
Enjoy more of your favorite entertainment by MCE (Media Center Edition) remote controller! The MCE features the entertainment center which allows you to enjoy a more convenient way of watching DVDs, TV, listening to music, and so on by the easy-operate remote controller.
2T2R WiFi 802.11b/g/n
Optimized for maximum broadband network, the 2T2R Vision 3D HTPC Series support max link rate up to 300Mbps and delivers up to 2X faster speed than 1T1R design.
Lucid Virtu Switchable Graphics
It makes the dynamic switch between NVIDIA® GeForce GT540M graphics card and Intel® HD Graphics 3000 of the Sandy Bridge processor based on which application is using.
