Overview
The Shuttle FN41 motherboard is a compact Flex ATX form-factor board engineered for the Shuttle SN41G2 XPC mini-PC chassis. Built on the NVIDIA nForce2 chipset family (400 or IGP variant), this board supports Socket A AMD processors including Athlon XP and Athlon MP variants. The FN41 delivers integrated graphics, on-board audio, and a balanced feature set for retro computing builds, system replacements, and legacy workstation restoration.
Key Features
- NVIDIA nForce2 chipset – Full support for integrated graphics (IGP variant) and advanced memory management
- Socket A (PGA462) – Compatible with Athlon XP, Athlon MP, and select Sempron processors
- DDR memory support – Up to 2GB maximum capacity; supports PC2700 and PC3200 UDIMM modules
- Integrated I/O – Dual FireWire 400, onboard Gigabit LAN, audio, USB, PS/2, parallel, and serial ports
- Dual display output – VGA and S-Video outputs enable multi-monitor configurations
- Expansion slots – 1× AGP 1.5V (8X capable) and 1× 32-bit PCI for graphics or NIC upgrades
Technical Specifications
- Chipset: NVIDIA nForce2 400 (or nForce2 IGP)
- Socket: Socket A (PGA462)
- FSB Speeds: 200 MHz, 266 MHz, 333 MHz, 400 MHz
- Memory Type: DDR UDIMM
- Memory Slots: 2× DIMM (184-pin)
- Max Memory: 2GB
- Form Factor: Flex ATX (254 mm × 185 mm)
- Power Connectors: 20-pin ATX, 4-pin P4 auxiliary
- Storage Interfaces: 2× IDE, 1× Floppy
- AGP Slot: 1× AGP 1.5V (8X)
- PCI Slots: 1× 32-bit PCI
- Video Output: Dual VGA, S-Video
Typical Applications
- Replacement mainboard for failed Shuttle SN41G2 systems
- Retro computing builds using Athlon XP or Athlon MP processors
- Legacy server or workstation upgrades requiring Socket A compatibility
- Small-form-factor system integrations in compact enclosures
- Educational labs or hobby electronics projects requiring stable DDR-era hardware
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Shuttle SN41G2 and SN41G2 V2 chassis
- AMD Athlon XP (all variants)
- AMD Athlon MP (server-grade)
- Select AMD Sempron processors
- DDR SDRAM modules (PC2700, PC3200)
- AGP 8X graphics cards (1.5V)
- PCI expansion cards
- Standard ATX power supplies (must support 20-pin + 4-pin P4)
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Shuttle FN41 (original revision)
- Shuttle FN41 V1.x
- Shuttle FN41 V2.x
- Shuttle FN41 V3.x / V3.1
Works With
- Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000, Windows XP (legacy operating systems)
- Linux distributions supporting Socket A and nForce2 chipset
- IDE storage devices and PATA drives
- FireWire DV cameras and external storage via Firewire 400
- Standard VGA and analog display connections
