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Hi,
The reason for choosing this board, was that it was ATX (and not uATX), while having onboard video. I like the fact of having three PCI slots (allthough you might be able to use PCIe 1x networking cards).
So far I have tested the ESX install, but did not have any VMs on it yet. I was satisfied when ESX booted its kernel, and stated it was ready at IP address x.x.x.x. This system is not owned by me, I just was allowed to perform this test. Still waiting my own hardware to be shipped, so for now no further testing ![]()
I left out the DVD drive (I connect on install then remove it again). I wanted to create a cheap setup, then AMD is the way to go at the moment (mainly because Intel CPUs supporting VT technology cost 130 euro or more, and the AMD variant is available in all current AMD CPUs). When looking at an AMD 6000+, the race between Intel and AMD starts once again regarding the VT-technology which becomes available then for CPUs in that price range... I decided that 2x 2.1GHz is more than enough CPU power when you put 4GB inside (8-10 VMs max). 8GB is 4 times more expensive because you need to use 2GB DDR2 modules then, and simply not an option (I am going to use two of these systems in DRS/HA environment).
I must say that I have not tested the board with an IDE drive attached (I was using Adaptec 2940UW with a 146GB/10K SCSI disk attached). IDE should work though, but there is no guarantee. Remember that this board has only one IDE port (as most mainboards nowadays).
When testing, I also had an Intel Pro1000GT installed, which worked fine.