Monday, February 9, 2009
Intel® 945GT Express Chipset
The Intel 945GT Express Chipset offers outstanding system performance through high-bandwidth interfaces such as PCI Express*, Serial ATA*, and Hi-Speed USB* 2.0, and the enhanced Gen 3.5 integrated graphics controller.
Intel® 945P Express Chipset
Platforms based on the Intel® 945P Express Chipset, combined with the Intel® Core™2 Duo processor, deliver innovative features and new benefits for both home and business.
The Intel 945P Express Chipset delivers outstanding system performance through high-bandwidth interfaces such as dual-channel DDR2 memory, 1066/800 MHz system bus, PCI Express* x16 graphics port and PCI Express x1 I/O ports, next generation Serial ATA and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connectivity. In addition, the Intel 945P Express Chipset includes support for Intel® Active Management Technology, the next generation of remote client network management for business.
Intel® 945P Express Chipset
Platforms based on the Intel® 945P Express Chipset, combined with the Intel® Core™2 Duo processor, deliver innovative features and new benefits for both home and business.
The Intel 945P Express Chipset delivers outstanding system performance through high-bandwidth interfaces such as dual-channel DDR2 memory, 1066/800 MHz system bus, PCI Express* x16 graphics port and PCI Express x1 I/O ports, next generation Serial ATA and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connectivity. In addition, the Intel 945P Express Chipset includes support for Intel® Active Management Technology, the next generation of remote client network management for business.
Intel® 946PL/GZ Express Chipset
The Intel 946 Express Chipset family continues the Intel chipset legacy and extends it to new levels with purpose-built capabilities designed specifically to address the key needs of the home user.With advancements in graphics (available only on Intel® 946GZ Express Chipset), responsiveness and data protection, the Intel 946 Express Chipset family allows your PC to be the center of everyday computing and communication.
Intel® 945G Express Chipset
The Intel® 945G Express Chipset delivers outstanding system performance through high-bandwidth interfaces such as dual-channel DDR2 memory, 1066/800 MHz system bus, PCI Express* x16 graphics port and PCI Express* x1 I/O ports, Serial ATA 3.0 Gbps and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connectivity. This chipset includes the Intel® GMA 950 graphics core which provides responsive graphics performance and stunning video playback. In addition, the Intel® 945G Express Chipset includes support for Intel® Active Management Technology◊, the next generation of remote client network management.
Updated Intel® Graphics WDDM drivers supporting the Intel® 945G Express Chipset are included in the Windows Vista* February CTP build (build 5308). These drivers are only compatible with this build and should not be used with other versions of Windows Vista*.
Intel® 946PL/GZ Express Chipset
The Intel 946 Express Chipset family continues the Intel chipset legacy and extends it to new levels with purpose-built capabilities designed specifically to address the key needs of the home user.With advancements in graphics (available only on Intel® 946GZ Express Chipset), responsiveness and data protection, the Intel 946 Express Chipset family allows your PC to be the center of everyday computing and communication.
Intel® P965 Express Chipset
With advancements in memory performance, responsiveness, power efficiency and data protection, the Intel® P965 Express Chipset allows your PC to be the center of home computing, communication, and entertainment.
Faster System Performance
The Intel® P965 Express Chipset incorporates Intel® Fast Memory Access, an updated Memory Controller Hub (MCH) backbone architecture that significantly increases overall system performance through the optimization of available bandwidth and reduction of memory access latency. This updated MCH with Intel® Fast Memory Access also includes wider internal data buses that support dual-channel DDR2 memory technology at 800 MHz (up to 12.8 GB/s of peak memory bandwidth) for greater platform performance and memory flexibility.
Intel® G965 Express Chipset
Intel® G965 Express Chipset, combined with either the Intel® Core™2 Duo processor or Intel® Pentium® D processor, deliver innovative capabilities and usages for digital home consumers. Exciting improvements expand digital home capabilities, while enabling lower power and quieter systems.
Platforms based on the Intel® G965 Express chipset, when configured with memory devices of adequate amount and speed, meet all current requirements for the Windows Vista* Premium OS system logo.
The Intel® G965 Express Chipset continues the Intel chipset legacy and extends it to new levels with purpose-built capabilities designed specifically to address the key needs of the home user. With advancements in graphics, video, responsiveness and data protection, the Intel G965 Express Chipset allows your PC to be the center of home computing, communication, and entertainment.
Intel® Q965 Express Chipset
The Intel Q965 and Q963 Express Chipsets continue the Intel chipset legacy and extend it to new levels with purpose-built capabilities designed specifically to address the key needs of the office computing environment. With advancements in manageability, graphics, stability, data protection and, optimizations to support the most advanced business operating systems, the Intel Q965 and Q963 Express Chipsets are designed to help businesses better manage costs, provide a safer computing environment and deploy more responsive PCs. The Intel® Q965 Express Chipset supports Intel® Core™2 processor with vPro™ technology1.
Intel® Q965 Express Chipset
Desktop PC platforms based on the Intel® Q965 or Q963 Express Chipsets, combined with either the Intel® Core™2 Duo processor with Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)◊ or Intel® Pentium® D processor 900Δ sequence with Intel® VT deliver innovative capabilities and usages for both Small and Medium/Large businesses.
The Intel Q965 and Q963 Express Chipsets continue the Intel chipset legacy and extend it to new levels with purpose-built capabilities designed specifically to address the key needs of the office computing environment. With advancements in manageability, graphics, stability, data protection and, optimizations to support the most advanced business operating systems, the Intel Q965 and Q963 Express Chipsets are designed to help businesses better manage costs, provide a safer computing environment and deploy more responsive PCs. The Intel® Q965 Express Chipset supports Intel® Core™2 processor with vPro™ technology1.
Intel® G31 Express Chipset
Desktop PC platforms with the Intel® G31 Express Chipset, combined with either the Intel® Core™ Duo or the Intel® Core™ Quad processor, deliver new technologies and innovating capabilities for consumers.
The Intel® G31 Express Chipset supports Intel's upcoming 45nm processors, enabling a scalable platform for value conscious consumers. With a 1333MHz system bus, DDR2 memory technology and support for Windows Vista* Premium, the Intel G31 Express chipset enables scalability and performance for everyday computing.
Intel® G33 Express Chipset
A faster 1333 MHz system bus, DDR3 memory technology and Intel® Fast Memory Access (Intel® FMA) deliver increased system performance for today's user needs. Lower power consumption and Intel® Quiet System Technology (Intel® QST) enable quieter systems and innovative form factors. The combination of complementary technologies provides platform scalability. Innovative I/O technologies speed up application load times, provide data protection, and improve overall system responsiveness. The Intel G33 Express Chipset enables a balanced digital home platform within your home computing environment.
The new Intel G33 Express Chipset supports Intel's upcoming 45nm processors. It combines performance with greater energy efficiency. The Intel G33 Express Chipset enables enhanced 3D and high-definition video technologies for a better end-user experience.
Intel® P31 Express Chipset
Desktop PC platforms with the Intel® P31 Express Chipset, combined with either the Intel® Core™2 Duo or the Intel® Core™2 Quad processor, deliver new technologies and innovating capabilities for consumers.
The Intel® P31 Express Chipset supports Intel's upcoming 45nm processors, enabling a scalable discrete platform for value conscious consumers. With a 1333 MHz system bus and DDR2 memory technology, the Intel® P31 Express chipset enables a scalable discrete platform for value conscious consumers.
Intel® P35 Express Chipset
The Intel P35 Express Chipset supports new technologies such as 1333 MHz System Bus speed, next-generation 45nm dual- and quad-core processors, and DDR3 memory to deliver increased system bandwidth and improved performance. With built-in design headroom, Intel® Fast Memory Access (Intel® FMA) and Intel® Turbo Memory, platforms based on the Intel P35 Express Chipset enable best-of-class performance and offer the best value for performance desktop computing.
Desktop PC platforms based on the Intel P35 Express Chipset, combined with either the Intel® Core™2 Duo or Intel® Core™2 Quad processor, deliver new technologies and innovative capabilities for enthusiasts and digital home consumers.
Intel® Q35 and Q33 Express Chipsets
The Intel Q35 and Q33 Express Chipsets will deliver support for Intel's upcoming 45nm processors. Intel is also bringing higher performance in combination with greater energy efficiency and supplying critical building blocks for continued Energy Star* support. The Intel Q35 Express Chipset is continuously advancing capabilities of the Intel® Core™2 processor with vPro™ technology by providing leading security and manageability.
Desktop PC platforms based on the Intel Q35 and Q33 Express Chipsets, combined with either the Intel Core 2 Duo or Intel Core 2 Quad processor, and with support for next-generation 45nm Intel® Core™2 processor family, deliver innovative capabilities and usages for digital home consumers and new levels of 3D and media performance while enabling lower power and quieter systems.
Intel® G35 Express Chipset
The Intel G35 Express Chipset continues the Intel chipset legacy and extends it to new levels with purpose-built capabilities designed specifically to address the key needs of the home user. With advancements in graphics, video, and system responsiveness, the Intel G35 Express Chipset allows your PC to be the center of home computing, communication, and entertainment.
Desktop PC platforms based on the Intel G35 Express Chipset, combined with either the Intel Core 2 Duo or Intel Core 2 Quad processor, and with support for next-generation 45nm Intel® Core™2 processor family, deliver innovative capabilities and usages for digital home consumers and new levels of 3D and media performance while enabling lower power and quieter systems.
Intel® G41 Express Chipset
The Intel® G41 Express Chipset, with the next-generation Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 (Intel® GMA X4500), includes built-in support for smooth high-definition video playback without the need for add-in video cards or decoders. Intel® GMA X4500 comes with Intel® Clear Video Technology, a combination of video processing hardware and software technologies designed to enhance the visual experience.
In addition to video, the Intel® G41 Express Chipset delivers optimized 3D graphics performance and support for Microsoft DirectX* 10, Shader Model* 4.0 and OpenGL* 2.0, These graphics enhancements deliver the performance and compatibility you need for entertaining, everyday gameplay for the most popular game titles. The Intel® G41 Express Chipset includes support for the latest PC operating systems, including Windows Vista*.
Intel® G43 Express Chipset
The Intel G43 Express Chipset, with the next-generation Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 (Intel® GMA X4500), includes built-in support for smooth high definition video playback without the need for add-in video cards or decoders. Intel GMA X4500 comes with Intel® Clear Video Technology, a combination of video processing hardware and software technologies designed to enhance the visual experience.
In addition to video, the Intel G43 Express Chipset delivers optimized 3D graphics performance and support for Microsoft DirectX* 10, Shader Model* 4.0 and OpenGL* 2.0. These graphics enhancements deliver the performance and compatibility you need for entertaining everyday gameplay for the most popular game titles. The Intel G43 Express Chipset includes support for the latest PC operating systems, including Microsoft Windows Vista.
Intel® G45 Express Chipset
The Intel® G45 Express Chipset, with the next-generation Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD (Intel® GMA X4500HD), includes built-in support for full 1080p high-definition video playback, including Blu-ray* disc movies. This powerful video engine provides users with a rich, new media experience to deliver smooth HD playback without the need for add-in video cards or decoders. Intel® GMA X4500HD comes with Intel® Clear Video Technology, a combination of video processing hardware and software technologies designed to enhance the visual experience.
In addition to video, the Intel® G45 Express Chipset delivers optimized 3D graphics performance and support for Microsoft DirectX* 10, Shader Model* 4.0 and OpenGL* 2.0. These graphics enhancements deliver the performance and compatibility you need for entertaining, everyday gameplay for the most popular game titles. The Intel® G45 Express Chipset includes support for the latest PC operating systems, including Microsoft Windows Vista*.
Intel® P43 Express Chipset
The Intel® P43 Express Chipset continues to push innovation with capabilities designed to deliver quality, performance and headroom for mainstream PC platforms. The Intel P43 Express Chipset achieves this performance by supporting the latest Intel 45nm dual and quad core processors, enabling increased system bandwidth by supporting industry leading technologies, such as 1333MHz System Bus speed, PCI Express 2.0 graphics, Intel® Fast Memory Access and Intel® Turbo Memory.
Intel® P45 Express Chipset
Intel® Q43 Express Chipset
The Intel® Q43 Express Chipset, when combined with the Intel® Core™2 processor family, delivers innovative capabilities and energy-efficient performance for business platforms.
Delivering industry-leading advancements in both security and manageability, the Intel Q43 Express Chipset provides standard manageability to meet basic management needs for business users.
By providing a small power footprint, the Intel Q43 Express Chipset allows designs to meet or exceed international power standards. The Intel Q43 Express Chipset includes standard manageability and an Intel® Trusted Platform Module.
Intel® Q45 Express Chipset
Delivering industry-leading advancements in both security and manageability, this chipset is designed to support Intel® Core™2 processor with vPro™ technology.
The new technologies featured in the Intel Q45 Express chipset are an Intel® Trusted Platform Module (Intel® TPM) and enhancements to Intel® Active Management Technology release 5.0 which include: Remote Alerts, secured access in Microsoft* NAP* environments, Access Monitor, Fast Call for Help, and Remote Scheduled Maintenance.
Intel® 955X Express Chipset
Platforms based on the Intel® 955X Express Chipset and Intel® Pentium® processor Extreme Edition deliver incredible digital entertainment experiences and meet the most demanding business applications of today and tomorrow.
The Intel 955X Express Chipset enables Intel's highest performance platforms, with support for the new Intel dual-core processor supporting Hyper-Threading Technology◊, adding intelligence to help manage and prioritize four software threads simultaneously for the first time on desktop PCs. Additionally, this chipset supports key performance-optimized capabilities such as Intel® Memory Pipeline Technology (Intel® MPT), up to 8 GB memory addressability to help enable 64-bit computing, and ECC memory support.
Intel® 975X Express Chipset
The Intel 975X Express Chipset enables Intel's highest desktop performance platforms, with support for the latest Intel dual-core processors, adding intelligence to help manage and prioritize multiple (quad) threads received from the processor.
In addition to multiple thread support, the Intel 975X Express Chipset enables key performance-optimized capabilities such as support for multiple 2x8 graphics cards, Intel® Memory Pipeline Technology (Intel® MPT), 8GB memory addressability to enable 64-bit computing, and ECC memory support.
Intel® X38 Express Chipset
With the growing imbalance between CPU and memory performance, it is critical to optimize the memory controller design to obtain the maximum possible performance from the memory subsystem. The redesigned Intel X38 Express Chipset Memory Controller Hub (MCH) architecture significantly increases overall system performance through the optimization of available bandwidth with the new 1333 MHz system bus and reduction of memory access latency with Intel® Fast Memory Access. These technology breakthroughs result in optimized system architecture with built-in intelligence, greatly improving system memory performance. The updated MCH also includes support for Intel 45nm next-generation Intel Core 2 processor family and wider internal data buses that support dual-channel DDR3 memory technology at 1333 MHz.
Intel® X48 Express Chipset
Desktop PC platforms based on the Intel® X48 Express Chipset, combined with either the Intel® Core™2 Duo, Intel® Core™2 Quad or Intel® Core™2 Extreme processors establish a new standard for performance. Designed to push the limits, the Intel® X48 Express Chipset supports the new Intel® QX9770 Core™2 Extreme processor with 1600 FSB, dual-channel XMP 1600 MHz DDR3 memory, next generation dual X16 PCI Express 2.0 and Intel® Extreme Tuning to extract the maximum platform performance.
With the growing imbalance between CPU and memory performance, it is critical to optimize the memory controller design to obtain the maximum possible performance from the memory subsystem. The redesigned Intel X48 Express Chipset Memory Controller Hub (MCH) architecture significantly increases overall system performance through the optimization of available bandwidth with the new 1600 MHz system bus and reduction of memory access latency with Intel® Fast Memory Access. These technology breakthroughs result in optimized system architecture with built-in intelligence, greatly improving system memory performance. The updated MCH also includes support for Intel 45nm next-generation Intel Core 2 processor family and wider internal data buses that support dual-channel DDR3 memory technology at 1600 MHz.
Intel® X58 Express Chipset
Desktop PC platforms based on the Intel® X58 Express Chipset, combined with the Intel® Core™ i7 processor family, drive breakthrough performance and state-of-the-art technology to performance and mainstream platforms.
The Intel X58 Express Chipset supports the latest 45nm Intel Core i7 processor family at 6.4 GT/s and 4.8 GT/s speeds via the Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (Intel® QPI). Additionally, this chipset delivers dual x16 or quad x8 PCI Express* 2.0 graphics card support, and support for Intel® High Performance Solid State Drives on ICH10 and ICH10R consumer SKUs.