Intel Q965 Express Chipset; Intel Q965 Graphics Subsystem; Gma 3000 Graphics Controller - Intel DQ965WC Product Manual

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Intel Q965 Express Chipset
The Intel Q965 Express Chipset consists of the following devices:
• Intel Q965 Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with
Direct Media Interface (DMI) interconnect
• Intel 82801HO I/O Controller Hub (ICH8DO) with DMI interconnect
Related Link:
Go to the following link for more information about the Intel Q965 Express Chipset:
http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm

Intel Q965 Graphics Subsystem

The Intel Q965 Express Chipset contains two separate, mutually exclusive graphics
options. Either the integrated GMA 3000 graphics controller is used or a PCI Express
x16 add-in card can be used. When a PCI Express x16 add-in card is installed, the
GMA 3000 graphics controller is disabled.

GMA 3000 Graphics Controller

The GMA 3000 graphics controller features the following:
• 667 MHZ core frequency
• Enhanced 3D graphics
• Supports flat panel displays up to 2048 x 1536 at 75 Hz refresh rate (in dual-
channel mode) or digital CRT/HDTV up to 1920 x 1080 at 85 Hz refresh rate
• Advanced Digital Display 2 card or Media Expansion Card (ADD2/MEC) support
• Dynamic Video Memory Technology support
• Digital Video Interface (DVI-D)
NOTE
A minimum of 512 MB of system memory is required in order for the Intel GMA 3000
integrated graphics controller to operate properly.
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