Abit IL-80MV first motherboard with HDMI output

Building that Vista (and HDCP)-ready HTPC just came one step closer. Dailytech has pics and information of Abit's IL-80MV motherboard which comes with an HDMI port built right in. Core 2 Duo support, dual SATA 3.0Gbps ports, Firewire, optical ins/outs and more are all a part of the package. Some features are apparently missing however, like a PCIe x16 slot. It is still undergoing AACS certification  -- does that mean AACS is done? -- but is expected to be available in June.

[(Unverified) Posted May 11th 2006 8:28AM]

where is the firewire port? if it is there, then its a 4-pin. no good.

[BenD Posted May 11th 2006 8:46AM]

I don't see one in that picture, but there is no reason why it can't be on the mother board with a plug so that you can put the 1394 port on the front or the rear of the computer.

[(Unverified) Posted May 11th 2006 9:13AM]

Adam, it's further down on the board, check the source for more pics.

http://images.dailytech.com/nimage/1391_large_IL-80MV_angle-2_060404.jpg

[(Unverified) Posted May 11th 2006 10:50AM]

very nice Richard - thanks!

[AR Posted May 11th 2006 5:47PM]

Question: Does the output device (e.g., this motherboard) and receiving device (presumably a monitor or TV) both have to be HDCP compliant to take advantage of HD DVD or BluRay? If so, is this motherboard HDCP compliant? It looks like it has integrated 5.1 by the pic but that would be my next question.

Nothing on Abit-usa.com about this yet.

[(Unverified) Posted May 11th 2006 5:51PM]

It will be HDCP compliant once it finishes getting AACS certified(before it is released). Your display device will have to support HDCP too. You don't have to have HDCP to play Blu-ray or HD DVD discs, however IF the ICT is enabled you will need it to play the content at full resolution. No currently announced discs have this enabled.