Intel Laptop

Intel Pentium 4 (Hyper-Threading) 17" Laptop, 3.0 GHz

Item Description

Advanced multimedia functions include a DVD and music player with excellent sound. This laptop features a high quality stereo system with five built-in speakers and 5.1 channel output. It's also packed with a Super DJ that lets you play music from CD, HDD or USB flash discs without powering up the system. Supports wireless LAN and a Gigabit Ethernet.

LCD: 17" WXGA (1440 x 900) TFT LCD display.

Processor: 3.0 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor with Hyper Threading

technology, 512 KB L2 cache, FSB 800 MHz.

Memory: 512 MB system memory, expandable up to 1 GB system memory,

Support DDR-266 / 333 / 400 module.

Hard Drive: 60 GB, 2.5" 9.5mm height, ATA66/100 support.

Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition.

Optical Device: 5.25" 12.7 mm height Combo Drive (DVD-ROM + CD-RW)

Wireless LAN: 802.11g, 54Mbps transfer rate.

Ethernet: 10/100Mbps & Gigabit Ethernet on board.

Audio: AC97 2.3, SPDIF out, 5.1 channel support, three headphone jacks

support 6 channels surround sound output, 5 built-in high quality

stereo speakers (2 high frequency, 2 median frequency, 1

subwoofer), Control panel with LED display. Music CD play without

powering on the system.

Graphics: ATi MOBILITY RADEON 9700(M11) AGP 8X, external 64 MB DDR

VRAM.

Measurements: 15.55"W x 11.22"D x 1.53"H.

Weight: 9.9lbs.

Battery: 12 cell Li-Ion battery pack, Battery Life: Approximately 2 hours by

12 cell Li-Ion battery pack.

Accessories Quick Guide, Support CD (Driver, Utility, Manual), AC Adapter,

Included: Power Cord, Remote Control.

I/O Port: One Type II PCMCIA slot, support CardBus, Four USB2.0 ports, up

to 480Mbit/s.

Misc: TV Tuner: Built in TV tuner card with coaxial connector for TV-in,

supports PAL or NTSC, Modem : internal 56Kbps Fax/Modem,

Kensington Lock, BIOS password protection.

Intel Legit Memory Reviews

Intel P35 Chipset: DDR2 Versus DDR3 Memory

DDR3 Finally Enters The Market

Nearly two weeks ago we brought you a preview of DDR3 memory modules that detailed the differences between DDR3 and DDR2. At the time we couldn't provide performance numbers as Intel did not have their DDR3 motherboard chipset officially announced. This morning Intel Intel has officially launched a new chipset called the Intel P35 Express Chipset. This is the first chipset from any manufacturer that supports DDR3 and DDR2 memory modules. JEDEC specifications for DDR2 stopped at 800MHz (PC2-6400), yet today DDR2 is available up to 1200MHz (PC2-9600). Right off the bat JEDEC had released specifications for DDR3 that go up to 1600MHz and they expect DDR3 to scale to 2133MHz. Even today on the day that DDR3 memory modules and chipsets are launching we are able to overclock DDR3 memory modules to speeds over 1700MHz, which is amazing on something so new.

Since the Intel P35 Express Chipset can be enabled to use DDR2 or DDR3 memory modules a number of companies have released two versions of this chipset. This means that you need to decide if you want to run DDR3 or DDR2 memory modules right off the bat. DDR3 memory modules are expensive right now, but that doesn't stop gamers, enthusiasts and early adaptors from wanting to have the latest and greatest technology to tinker with it.

To do some DDR2 versus DDR3 testing we used the ASUS P5K Deluxe and ASUS P5K3 Deluxe motherboards. These motherboards are nearly identical with the main difference being the type of DDR memory that is used. This is ideal for testing DDR2 versus DDR3 as it's basically the same board! We got early 2GB samples of high-end DDR3 memory from Kingston and Corsair to try out and it was clear that Kingston and Corsair took different approaches to their first DDR3 memory kits.

Kingston sent over a 2GB PC3-11000 HyperX memory kit that was rated to run at 1375Mhz had tight memory timings of 7-7-7-20 and operated at 1.7V. This memory kit is the fastest DDR3 memory kit from anyone to our knowledge and has really tight timings compared to other DDR3 kits at the same speed. Kingston will offer 1GB and 2GB PC3-11000 memory kits with these timings.

Corsair Memory sent over one of their PC3-10600 XMS3 DHX (Dual Path Heat eXchange) ES memory kits, which is now their mid-grade XMS3 memory kit. The Corsair XMS3 DHX Dominator memory kit has yet to be announced as Corsair is waiting on better IC's to come out from companies like Elipdia, Qimonda, Micron and Samsung before launching something for die hard enthusiasts. The Corsair 2GB kit came with the part number CM3X1024-1333C9DHX ES, which is rated for operation at 1333MHz with 9-9-9-24 timings at 1.5V. As you can tell this memory kit has much greater memory timings and a lower clock frequency compared to the Kingston HyperX kit mentioned above. No matter how much voltage this kit was given we couldn't get it below CL8 timings at 1333MHz for this reason we used the Kingston kit for performance testing as it performed better although the Corsair kit overclocked better. We will better cover this in the overclocking section.

Let's jump into testing to see how DDR3 memory does when compared to one of the best DDR2 memory kits on the market the 2GB Kingston HyperX PC2-9600 memory kit.

Intel Legit Memory Reviews

Intel IDF 2008: 16GB DDR3 Memory Modules With MetaRam

Is 144GB of Memory Enough For Your Needs?

Intel is demonstrating a server with 144GB of memory using Hynix DDR3 R-DIMMs and Meta SDRAM technology in the Advanced Technology Zone here at IDF this week. MetaRAM just announced their second-generation chipset that supports DDR3 memory today and we happened to walk by the demo and saw it in action. If my memory serves me correctly MetaRAM was created by ex-AMD employee and was designed to allows computers to quadruple their memory capacity (RAM) with minimal cost, lower power consumption and higher performance to boot. This is done by placing a new chipset called the MetaRAM between the memory controller and the DRAM. Processor speeds double about every 18 months, versus the 36 months it generally takes for memory capacity to double. With technology like MetaRAM it is now possible for memory capacity increases to be quicker, back along the lines of processors.



Each of the 18 memory modules in the server platform are 8GB (HMT31GR7AER4C-GC) 2-rank DIMMs by Hynix. Using these modules consumers can triple DDR3 memory capacity in servers and workstations, enabling the world's highest memory capacity per channel without degrading performance. DDR3 MetaRAM technology enables Hynix to introduce cost-effective, high capacity R-DIMMs by using mainstream 1 gigabit (Gb) DRAMs. If this isn't enough it turns out that Hynix is working with MetaRAM and Intel to successfully develop the world's first 16GB DDR3 module, which is shown on the next page.

Here is a closer look at the system that was up and running at IDF. If you were wanting a little more than 144GB then read on!

Intel Desktop Processor

Intel Core 2 Quad 9300 Processor Review

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 - Budget Phenom Slayer

For those that haven't been keeping up with all the new processor launches the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 processor is the newest 45nm quad-core 'Yorkfield' processor. It is also the entry level 45nm quad-core processor, which means it has the lowest price tag! At $285.99 plus shipping on PriceGrabber the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 is still fairly pricey, but you get what you pay for and it should run circles around the $235 AMD Phenom 9850 quad-core processor. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 Processor has been getting a ton of attention these days as retailers are offering it in some pretty killer bundles. Microcenter for example has the Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q9300 (OEM) processor and a 2GB (2x1GB) OCZ Gold DDR2-800 memory kit being offered together for $250. If these deals are looking tempting, but you are unsure about the processor and how it stacks up against others on the market you are in luck as we are going to run the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 against seven other processors to see how it does.

With the latest version of CPU-Z 1.44.2, we can see our quad-core 'Yorkfield' processor is correctly identified at 2.50 GHz with a 1333MHz FSB and 6MB L2 cache.Our processor is an M1 stepping and has a TDP of 95W, which is the same as the Q6600 that it replaces. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 should be a pretty good overclocker, but it only has a 7.5 multiplier (333MHz FSB x 7.5 multiplier = 2.5GHz). With a somewhat low multiplier the FSB will have to be increased beyond 450MHz to break the 3.5GHz mark. This eliminates the use of many low end motherboards as to hit FSB speeds above 450MHz it will really tax the platform. If you increase the FSB to 400MHz that will make the CPU 3.0GHz, which should be easy to reach! We will try to reach these higher clock frequencies in our overclocking section as many enthusiasts will be buying this processor just to overclock it.

Moving over to the cache tab in CPU-Z the 6MB of L2 cache can be seen.

Flipping the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 processor over, some differences can be noted between the various 45nm processors by Intel.

Intel Desktop Processor

Intel E8600 Core 2 Duo Processor Review

A Brief Introduction

Intel Wolfdale color-enhanced die-shot.

Processors come in various revisions as the manufacturers test and modify the circuits that comprise the finished product. The previous Wolfdale stepping, C0, was introduced with all previous versions of the E8xxx, E7xxx, and Q9xxx series processors. If you need a quick refresher on what was introduced with the original 45nm processors, check out Nate's Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 Processor Review.

The differences between the C0 and E0 steppings aren't much on paper. There is a new function called the Power Status Indicator that will let motherboards drop their VRM down from a multi-phase circuit to a single-phase circuit to save power when at idle. There were also two additional instructions added to the instruction set, XSAVE and XRSTOR, neither of which are world changing. This stepping also features a step towards being green with the introduction of a halide-free package, just another step towards being cleaner like the move to lead-free processors. So, since the processors are electrically, mechanically, and thermally identical to the C0 stepping, why do they deserve a brief review? Simply, it's all about that need for speed and the E8600 delivers.

Intel Desktop Processor

Intel Core i7 920, 940 and 965 Processor Review

The Core i7 Series Arrives

Intel has finally lifted the embargo on the yet-to-be-launched Intel Core i7 processors and the Intel X58 Express chipset. Intel strongly believes that this new platform will be the must have work horse for digital media & gaming enthusiasts for many months to come. With so much to talk about this new platform we made the decision to focus just on processor performance for this article and then take a deeper dive at other features in the weeks to come. This should work out nicely as the processors won't be available to purchase until later this month and many companies are just now getting us production grade triple channel memory kits and video card drivers for this new platform.

The Intel Core i7 Processor (known as Nehalem internally) has some very big architecture changes as you can tell from the picture above. The new Core i7 processor has 1366 pins and as a result the size of the processor, socket and heat sink mounting brackets are all larger than LGA 775 based processors that have been out now for a couple of years. The die size of Core i7 processors is 263 mm2 and the transistor count is 731 Million.


Taking a look at the die of the Core i7 processor we see a first for Intel processors -- the integrated memory controller. This on-die, triple channel, DDR3 memory controller is unique in the fact that it allows consumers to run three memory modules together for optimal performance. By moving to an integrated memory controller and triple channel memory the platform has over 25GB/s of throughput between the processor and DDR3 memory modules!

For those that follow processor architecture you will notice a brand new cache structure on the Core i7 diagram shown above. All Intel Core i7 processors feature L1, L2, and shared L3 caches. Before, Intel Core 2 Duo and Quad processors had just an L1 and L2 cache. The break down on the cache is as follows: there is a 64K L1 cache (32K Instruction, 32K Data) per core, 1MB of total L2 cache, and an impressive 8MB chunk of L3 cache that is shared across all the cores. That means that all Intel Core i7 processors have over 9MB of memory right there on the 45nm processor!

Can it get any better than this?


Of course it can! The new Core i7 processor has a huge list of improvements that have been made to it.

• New SSE4.2 Instructions
• Improved Lock Support
• Additional Caching Hierarchy
• Deeper Buffers
• Improved Loop Streaming
• Simultaneous Multi-Threading
• Faster Virtualization
• Better Branch Prediction

Intel always told us that Hyper-Threading was not dead and they were right as the technology has surfaced again and is enabled on all of the Core i7 processors. With Hyper-Threading enabled on quad-core Core i7's processors the operating system sees eight virtual cores that can be used. Intel has told Legit Reviews that when Hyper-Threading originally came out the idea was solid, but that the Pentium 4 processor might not have been the best processor to bring it to market. The Core i7 series should highlight all the strong points of Hyper-Threading as they are calling it Hyper-Threading "done right" now. If you want a deeper look at the Intel Core i7 architecture take a look at this presentation that was given at the Spring 2008 IDF and this one that was given at the Fall IDF.

Intel will be releasing three Core i7 processors and all have a TDP of 130W and an on-die shared L3 cache of 8MB. All current Core i7 processors are not intended for multi-processor motherboards, so it has only one Quick Path Interconnect (QPI).

• Core i7 965 Extreme Edition - 3.2GHz with 8MB Shared L3 cache and a 1x6.4GT/s QuickPath interconnect - $999
• Core i7 940 - 2.93GHz with 8MB Shared L3 cache and a 1x4.8GT/s QuickPath interconnect - $562
• Core i7 920 - 2.66GHz with 8MB Shared L3 cache and a 1x4.8GT/s QuickPath interconnect - $284.
  
  

Intel Desktop Processor

Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200S Processor Review

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200S Processor

With the economy still chugging along not too many people are thinking about buying a processor above $300, so today we will be looking at the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 processor. This 45nm processor retails for just $169.99 online, which makes it interesting due to the price point alone. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 processor isn't really anything to laugh at as it operates at 2.33GHz with a 1333MHz Front Side Bus (FSB) and 4MB of L2 cache. The only thing that this processor is really lacking is cache, but how many people really need more than 4MB of L2 cache?

It should be noted that when the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 originally came out it had a Thermal Design Power (TDP) rating of 95W. The processor I have in my hands today is a new stepping that has a TDP of just 65W! Intel is has recently silently launched R0 revisions for both the 95W and 65W TDP Core 2 Quad Q8200 chip, which the 95W TDP chip is currently using an M1 stepping. Intel informed Legit Reviews that the 65W parts would carry an S at the end, so this part is the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200S.

This new 65W part does carry a price premium over the older 95W parts, but they are aimed at the specialty OEM/channel that build small form factor computers and not consumers. It should be noted that 65W TDP does NOT necessarily translate to substantial, measurable AC "at the wall" power savings and doesn't change the performance of the processor. TDP is simply a measure of the maximum power seen with commercially available apps. If you are looking to order a specific Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 processor be sure to use the sSpec number to make sure you get the right TDP and stepping that you desire.

Intel Q8200 sSpec Numbers:

• SLG9T - 65W TDP w/ R0 Stepping
• SL9GS - 95W TDP w/ R0 Stepping
• SLB5M - 95W TDP w/ M1 Stepping.

Intel Desktop Processor Roadmap

Intel 32nm Westmere Desktop Processor Roadmap Exposed

Intel Introduces the 32nm Westmere Family of Processors

Intel has already been in the news once today with the announcement plans to spend $7 billion over the next two years on 32nm manufacturing facilities in the U.S. With the slowing U.S. economy and the stimulus plan being voted on in the Senate today, it is nice to see corporate America doing their part by trying to stop the vicious cycle of plant closures, layoffs, and government bailouts. If that isn't big enough news, Intel had a news briefing just moments ago in downtown in San Francisco that involved a processor road map update presented by VP Steve Smith and Senior Fellow Mark Bohr. The highlight of the meeting was the discussion about new milestones for the 32nm manufacturing and progress toward future products.

Key Highlights:

• Intel has developed a 32nm logic technology with industry-leading features
• Intel is first to demonstrate working 32nm processors
• Intel’s 32nm process is on track for production readiness in Q4 ’09
• Both CPU and SoC versions of this 32nm process will be available
• Intel is on track for launching new generations of process technology on a 2 year cadence
• Intel's 45nm Havendale/Auburndale might not be produced since the 32nm is doing so well.
  

Currently only the Intel D1D Fab in Oregon is able to produce the 32nm Westmere family of processors, which is why Intel announced they will be investing $7 billion in U.S. Manufacturing Facilities. Intel is investing approximately $7 billion this year and next on 32nm manufacturing technology, bringing our total by the end of next year to approximately $8 billion (for 32nm investment in the U.S.). This new investment is made against the backdrop of Intel’s combined capital and R&D investment in the U.S. of more than $50 billion since 2002.

Intel's tick-tock model is still hard at work and the very first 32nm Westmere processor that Intel produced was able to boot an operating system on the very first try.

Intel 32nm Westmere Processors

Westmere is basically Nehlaem built on a smaller manufacturing process. This means that Westmere is more power efficient and more cost effective since Intel can produce more cores per wafer. The 32nm Westmere core will also power the upcoming Gulftown processor that has 6 cores and 12 threads that will be aimed at the enthusiast market near the end of 2009. Westmere also brings to market for the very first time a new multi-chip package with an integrated graphics processor located on the processor itself.

The goal for 2009 is to bring Nehalem technology to the mainstream. This will be done in two phases: the launch of 45nm processors with 4 cores and 8 threads called Lynnfield and Clarksfield and then the launch of 32nm 2 core and 4 thread processors named Clarkdale and Arrandale.

First generation 32nm products will be aimed at desktop and mobile users in the mainstream market during the fourth quarter of 2009. Desktop users will see the launch of Piketon and Kings Creek platforms utilizing a new Intel 5 series chipset and socket with Lynnfield or Clarkdale processors. Both of these desktop processors will need the new Intel socket LGA 1156 and one of the upcoming 5-series chipsets (P55, P57) in order to run. The Intel Lynnfield processor is a 32nm processor that has four cores and eight threads. A little later in the year Intel will launch the 32nm Clarkdale and Arrandale processors with two cores and four threads that also feature integrated graphics. Intel does not have a quad-core 32nm processor on the roadmap, which is very interesting. The high end Intel X58 Express platform will also feature an update later in the year with the launch of a processor that has six cores and twelve threads!

On the server side of the market Intel is introducing 32nm Xeon processors on the entry level clients and then ramping up to the high-end clients as time goes on. On the entry level single socket server side, a platform called Foxhollow will bring the Lynnfield processor (designed off Nehalem) into the entry-level single-socket arena, to be followed later by the 32nm Clarkdale product. For dual-socket servers, the Nehalem Efficient Performance (EP) processor is expected in Q1 2009 will be refreshed next year with a future 32nm Westmere-based product, as will the Nehalem EX for four-socket systems. The Expandable server market should see the Nehalem-EX processors followed by 32nm Westmere based processors near the end of the year.

The new 32nm Westmere based platform features a two chip solution with just the processor and an Intel 5 series chipset. By doing this, Intel has eliminated the need for an ICH, which reduces manufacturing costs and valuable space on the motherboard.

The first Intel 32nm Westmere products will feature both a processor core and an integrated graphics & integrated memory controller on a single processor. What makes this design so interesting is that the processor core is 32nm, and that the memory controller and integrated memory controller are on a separate 45nm die. Intel has perfected the 45nm process; since they have been doing it so long they have made the gates inside the processor perform better. Since the integrated graphics and memory controller is located on a separate die it is rumored that you can adjust the power settings and clock frequencies better than on one die. Intel took their current 65nm integrated graphics technology and shrunk it down to 45nm and added all the performance tweaks.

The 32nm Westmere processors also offer new Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) instructions. Early Intel Analysis shows significant Speedup on encryption and decryption algorithms. Intel sees that full disk encryption is an important feature and that the new instruction set only makes sense for what the market demands.

Intel's tick-tock model has successfully delivered the next-generation of silicon technology and new microprocessor architecture year after year. Even with the economy slowing, the Intel tick-tock model has not been impacted as it is planned 3-4 years ahead. The next major change will come with the next tock, which is a whole new microarchitecture with Sandy Bridge. The move to 32nm Westmere is really just a minor process technology change on the processor side of things. What Westmere means for mainstream consumers is that the long lived socket LGA 775 is seeing its replacement for the very first time. It is hard to believe that LGA 775 platforms have been around since 2004 and lasted to this point, but it will soon be replaced with the new socket LGA 1156, along with the upcoming 5-series of chipsets (P55, P57).

Intel Extreme Series Motherboard

Intel® Desktop Board DX58SO









Overview

The Intel® Desktop Board DX58SO is designed to unleash the power of the all new Intel® Core™ i7 processors with support for up to eight threads of raw CPU processing power, triple channel DDR3 memory and full support for ATI CrossfireX* technology. Today’s PC games like Far Cry 2* and Call of Duty: World at War* need a computing platform that delivers maximum multi-threaded CPU support and eye-popping graphics support.

Features and benefits

Form factor
ATX (12.00 inches by 9.60 inches [304.80 millimeters by 243.84 millimeters])

Processor
Click View supported processors for the most current list of compatible processors. At product launch, this desktop board supports:
Support for a Intel® Core™ i7 processor in an LGA1366 socket.

Memory
Four 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets
Support for DDR3 1600 MHzς, DDR3 1333 MHzς, DDR3 1066 MHz
Support for up to 16 GBς of system memory.

Chipset
Intel® X58 Express Chipset

Audio
Intel® High Definition Audio subsystem in the following configuration:
8-channel (7.1) Dolby Home Theater* Audio subsystem with five analog audio outputs and two S/PDIF digital audio outputs (coaxial and optical) using the Sigmatel* 9274D audio codec.

Video
ATI CrossFire* multi-GPU platform support ATI CrossFire technology enables two ATI* graphics cards to work together for ultimate 3D gaming performance and visual quality
Full support of next-generation ATI CrossFire*

LAN support
Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbits/sec) LAN subsystem.

Peripheral interfaces
Twelve USB 2.0 ports (8 external ports, 2 internal headers)
Six Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s ports, including 2 eSATA port with RAID support supplied by a Marvell* controller
Two IEEE-1394a ports (1 external port, 1 internal header)
Consumer IR receiver and emitter (via internal headers)

Expansion capabilities
One PCI Conventional* bus add-in card connectors (SMBus routed to PCI Conventional bus add-in card connector)
One primary PCI Express* 2.0 x16 (electrical x16) bus add-in card connector
One secondary PCI Express 2.0 x16 (electrical x16) bus add-in card connector
One PCI Express* 1.0a x16 (electrical x4) bus add-in card connector.

Intel Media Series Motherboard

Intel® Desktop Board DG965OT



Overview

The Intel® Desktop Board DG965OT is based on the Intel® G965 Express Chipset that supports 1066-MHz system bus, Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3000 with Intel® Clear Video Technology, dual-channel DDR2 800 MHz SDRAM and discrete PCI Express* x16 graphics in the micro ATX form factor. Premium features such as support for Intel® Core™2 processor with Viiv™ technologyΔ, Intel® High Definition Audio (enabling 7.1 surround sound), Dolby Home Theater* certification, Intel® PRO 10/100/1000 Network Connection and 1394a deliver stability and new features for consumers to enjoy a great digital entertainment experience. This Intel Desktop Board comes with the software required to meet Intel® Core™2 processor with Viiv™ technology brand verification requirements, which simplifies the task of building a PC based on Intel® Core™2 processor with Viiv™ technology.The Intel® Desktop Board DG965OT is Microsoft Windows Vista* Premium Ready. The Intel® G965 Express Chipset fully supports the visually stunning Windows Aero* user interface with amazing transition effects and realistic animations.


Features and benefits


Form Factor
microATX (9.60 inches by 9.60 inches [243.84 millimeters by 243.84 millimeters])


Processor
Support for an Intel® Core™2 Quad processor in an LGA775 socket with a 1066 MHz system bus
Support for an Intel® Core™2 Duo processor in an LGA775 socket with a 1066 or 800 MHz system bus
Support for an Intel® Pentium® D processor in an LGA775 socket with an 800 or 533 MHz system bus
Support for an Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in an LGA775 socket with an 800 or 533 MHz system bus
Support for an Intel® Celeron® D processor in an LGA775 socket with a 533 MHz system bus
View all supported processors


Memory
Four 240-pin DDR2 SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets
Support for DDR2 800, DDR2 667, or DDR2 533 MHz DIMMs
Support for up to 8 GBΣ of system memory.


Chipset
Intel® G965 Express Chipset


Audio
8-channel (7.1) audio subsystem using the SigmaTel STAC9271D audio codec and Dolby Home Theater* certification.


Video
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3000 onboard graphics subsystem.


I/O Control
Legacy I/O controller for diskette drive, serial, parallel, and optional PS/2* ports.


LAN Support
Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbits/sec) LAN subsystem using the Intel 82566DC Gigabit Ethernet Controller.


Peripheral Interfaces
Ten USB 2.0 ports
Two IEEE-1394a interfaces: one back panel connector and one front-panel header
Six Serial ATA IDE interfaces
One Parallel ATA IDE interface with UDMA 33, ATA-66/100/133 support
One diskette drive interface
One serial port via header
One parallel port.


Expansion Capabilities
One PCI Express* x16 bus add-in card connector
One PCI Express* x1 bus add-in card connector
Two PCI Conventional* bus connectors.


Microsoft Vista* Premium Ready
With a PC built with Intel® Core™2 Duo or Intel® Core™2 Quad processors, and the Intel® Desktop Board, you can experience a more responsive and manageable environment of Microsoft Windows Vista* including a new visual sophistication of the Windows Aero* interface.

Intel Executive Series Motherboard

Intel® Desktop Board DQ965CO





Overview

The Intel® Desktop Board DQ965CO Executive Series in the microBTX form factor delivers valuable new capabilities for large and small businesses. With support for dual-core processors and Intel® Core™2 processor with vPro™ technology, this desktop board merges the energy-efficient power of the Intel® Core™2 Duo processor with enhanced manageability, data protection and security capabilities.The Intel® Desktop Board DQ965CO is Microsoft Windows Vista* Premium Ready. The Intel® Q965 Express Chipset fully supports the visually stunning Windows Aero* user interface with amazing transition effects and realistic animations.


Features and benefits


Form Factor
microBTX (10.40 inches by 10.50 inches [264.16 millimeters by 266.70 millimeters])


Processor
Support for an Intel® Core™2 Duo processor in an LGA775 socket with a 1066 or 800 MHz system bus
Support for an Intel® Pentium® D processor in an LGA775 socket with an 800 or 533 MHz system bus
Support for an Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in an LGA775 socket with an 800 or 533 MHz system bus
Support for an Intel® Celeron&v D processor in an LGA775 socket with a 533 MHz system bus
View all supported processors


Memory
Four 240-pin DDR2 SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets
Support for DDR2 800, DDR2 667, or DDR2 533 MHz DIMMs
Support for up to 8 GBΣ of system memory.


Chipset
Intel® Q965 Express Chipset


Audio
6-channel (5.1) audio subsystem using the SigmaTel* STAC9227 audio codec.


Video
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 (Intel® GMA 3000) onboard graphics subsystem.


I/O Control
Legacy I/O controller for diskette drive, serial, parallel, and optional PS/2* ports.


LAN Support
Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbits/sec) LAN subsystem using the Intel&® 82566DM Gigabit Ethernet Controller.


Peripheral Interfaces
Ten USB 2.0 ports
Two IEEE-1394a interfaces: one back panel connector and one front-panel header
Six Serial ATA interfaces
One Parallel ATA IDE interface with UDMA 33, ATA-66/100/133 support
One diskette drive interface
One serial port via header
One parallel port.


Trusted Platform Module (TPM), Revision 1.2
A component that enhances platform security.


Intel® Core™2 Processor with vPro™ Technology Support
Provides remote management, improved security, and energy-efficient performance.


Expansion Capabilities
One PCI Express* x16 bus add-in card connector
One PCI Express* x1 bus add-in card connector
Two PCI Conventional* bus connectors.


Microsoft Vista* Premium Ready
With a PC built with Intel® Core™2 Duo or Intel® Core™2 Quad processors, and the Intel® Desktop Board, you can experience a more responsive and manageable environment of Microsoft Windows Vista* including a new visual sophistication of the Windows Aero* interface.

Intel Essential Series Motherboard

Intel® Desktop Board DG41RQ

Overview

Intel® Desktop Board DG41RQ supporting Intel® Core™2 Quad and Intel® Core™2 Duo processors.
The board is built in microATX form factor that offers legacy-to-premium features to meet more than just the bare necessities. It offers Intel® High Definition Audio, integrated 10/100/1000 Mb/s network connection & expansion capabilities such as PCIe*x16 to enrich users’ multimedia creation experience.
The Intel® Desktop Board DG41RQ is Microsoft Windows Vista* Basic WHQL certified.


Features and benefits


Form factor
microATX (9.60 inches by 8.60 inches)


Processor
Support for an Intel® Core™2 Quad processor (95 W TDP) in an LGA775 socket
Support for an Intel® Core™2 Duo processor in an LGA775 socket
Support for an Intel® Pentium® processor in an LGA775 socket
Support for an Intel® Celeron® processor in an LGA775 socket
View all supported processors


Memory
Two 240-pin DDR2 SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets
Support for DDR2 800 or DDR2 667 MHz DIMMs
Support for up to 8 GBπ of system memory.


Chipset
Intel® G41 Chipset


Audio
Intel® High Definition Audio subsystem in the following configuration:
6-channel (5.1) audio subsystem using the Realtek* ALC662 audio codec.


Video
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 integrated graphics subsystem.


I/O control

Legacy I/O controller for serial header, parallel header and PS/2* ports.


LAN support

Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbits/sec) LAN subsystem using the Realtek* RTL 8111D.


Peripheral interfaces
8 USB 2.0 ports
One serial port header
One parallel port header
Four Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s interfaces
One Parallel ATA IDE interface with UDMA 33,66,100 support
PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports.


Expansion capabilities

One PCI Express* x16 bus add-in card connector
Two PCI Conventional* bus connectors.

Intel Classic Series Motherboard

Intel® Desktop Board DG41TY

Overview

The Intel® Desktop Board DG41TY with microATX form factor offers legacy to premium features. Parallel port, integrated VGA & DVI ports, Intel® HD Video experience1, Intel® High Definition Audio and integrated 10/100/1000 network connection, enrich your multimedia creation experience.
The Intel Desktop Board DG41TY supports Intel® Core™2 Quad processors and Intel® Core™2 Duo processors and is Microsoft Windows Vista* Premium WHQL certified.


Features and benefits


Form factor
microATX (9.60 inches by 8.60 inches)


Processor
View supported processors for the most current list of compatible processors.
At product launch, this desktop board supports:
Intel® Core™2 Quad processor (95 W TDP) in an LGA775 socket
Intel® Core™2 Duo processor in an LGA775 socket
Intel® Pentium® dual-core processor in an LGA775 socket
Intel® Celeron® dual-core processor or Intel® Celeron® processor 400 sequence in an LGA775 socket.


Memory
Two 240-pin DDR2 SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets
Support for DDR2 800/667 MHz DIMMs
Support for up to 8 GBς of system memory.


Chipset
Intel® G41 Express Chipset


Audio
Intel® High Definition Audio subsystem in the following configuration:
6-channel (5.1) audio subsystem using the Realtek* ALC888VC audio codec.


Video
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 integrated graphics subsystem.


I/O control
Legacy I/O controller for diskette drive, serial header, parallel and PS/2* ports.


LAN support
Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbits/sec) LAN subsystem using the Realtek* RTL 8111D.


Peripheral interfaces
8 USB 2.0 ports
One serial port header
Four Serial ATA IDE interfaces
One Parallel ATA IDE interface with UDMA 33, ATA-66/100 support
One diskette drive interface
PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports.


Expansion capabilities
One PCI Express* x16 bus add-in card connector
One PCI Express* x1 bus add-in card connectors
Two PCI Conventional* bus connectors.


Microsoft Windows Vista* Premium Ready
With a PC built with Intel® Core™2 Duo processors or Intel® Core™2 Quad processors, and the Intel® Desktop Board, you can experience a more responsive and manageable environment of Microsoft Windows Vista* which supports superior Windows Aero* interface.