Linux Bios

Do you want to have a open source bios for your PC? The world's first motherboard using LinuxBIOS was finally released. This is the first-ever desktop motherboard supported by a Free & Open Source BIOS, Thanks to AMD engineer Yinghai Lu who released GPL-licensed code last month.

Here are the specifications:

Model
Brand GIGABYTE
Model GA-M57SLI-S4
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type Socket AM2
CPU Type Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64
FSB 1000MHz Hyper Transport (2000 MT/s)
Chipsets
North Bridge NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI MCP
Memory
Number of Memory Slots 4×240pin
Memory Standard DDR2 800
Maximum Memory Supported 16GB
Dual Channel Supported Yes
Expansion Slots
PCI Express x16 2
PCI Express x1 3
PCI Slots 2
Storage Devices
PATA 1 x ATA100 up to 2 Devices
SATA 3Gb/s 6
SATA RAID 0/1/0+1/5
Onboard Video
Onboard Video No
Onboard Video Chipset None
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset Realtek ALC883
Audio Channels 8 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset Marvell 88E1116
Max LAN Speed 10/100/1000Mbps
Rear Panel Ports
PS/2 2
COM 1
LPT 1
USB 4 x USB 2.0
IEEE 1394 1 x IEEE 1394a
S/PDIF Out 1x Optical and 1x Coaxial
Audio Ports 6 Ports
Onboard USB
Onboard USB 6x USB 2.0
Onboard 1394
Onboard 1394 2x 1394a
Physical Spec
Form Factor ATX
Dimensions 12.0" x 9.6"
Features
Power Pin 24 Pin
Packaging
Package Contents GA-M57SLI-S4
User Manual
Driver Disk
Rear I/O Panel Shield
IDE/PATA Cable
FDD Cable
4 x SATA Cable
SLI Bridge
SLI Retention Bracket