Intel D525MW Motherboard Review

Main Specifications

The main specifications for the Intel D5252MW motherboard include:

• CPU: Intel Atom D525
• Socket: BGA559 (CPU soldered on the motherboard)
• Chipset: Intel NM10 Express
• Super I/O: Winbond W83627DGH-A
• Parallel ATA: None
• Serial ATA: Two SATA-300 ports controlled by the chipset
• External SATA: None
• USB 2.0: Seven USB 2.0 ports, four soldered on the motherboard rear panel and three available through two headers on the motherboard
• USB 3.0: None
• Firewire (IEEE 1394): None
• On-board video: Yes, Intel GMA3150 controlled by the CPU; one VGA connector
• On-board audio: Produced by the chipset together with a Realtek ALC662 codec (six channels, 24-bit resolution for the outputs and 20-bit resolution for the inputs, up to 96 KHz sampling rate for both the inputs and outputs, 90 dB signal-to-noise ratio for the inputs, and 97 dB signal-to-noise ratio for the outputs)
• On-board LAN: Gigabit Ethernet port controlled by a Realtek RTL8111E chip
• Buzzer: No
• Infrared interface: No
• Power supply required: ATX12V
• Slots: One standard PCI slot and one mini PCI Express slot
• Memory: Two DDR3 SO-DIMM sockets (up to DDR3-800, 4 GB maximum)
• Fan connectors: One three-pin connector
• Extra Features: One legacy parallel and two legacy serial ports
• Number of CDs/DVDs provided: One
• Programs included: Motherboard utilities and drivers
• More Information: https://www.intel.com
• Average price in the US*: USD 76.00

* Researched at Newegg.com on the day we published this review.