Chipset - HP dx7300 Technical Reference Manual

System Overview
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The processor heatsink/fan assembly mounting differs between form factors. Always use the
same assembly or one of the same type when replacing the processor. Refer to the applicable
Service Reference Guide for detailed removal and replacement procedures of the heatsink/fan
assembly and the processor.

2.4.2 Chipset

The Intel Q965 Express chipset consists of a Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) and an
enhanced I/O controller hub with Digital Office (ICH8-DO). Table 2-4 compares the functions
provided by the chipsets.
Components
G965 GMCH
82801GB ICH8-DO
The I/O controller hub (ICH8-DO ) features Intel Digital Office, which includes Active
Management Technology (AMT). AMT is a hardware/firmware solution that operates on
auxiliary power to allow 24/7 support of network alerting and managment of the unit without
regard to the power state or operating system. AMT capabilities include:
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System asset recovery (hardware and software configuration data)
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OS-independent system wellness and healing
■
Software (virus) protection/management
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Table 2-4
Chipset Components
Function
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (integrated graphics controller)
PCI Express x16 graphics interface (Q965 only)
SDRAM controller supporting unbuffered, non-ECC PC2-6400 DDR2
DIMMs
533-, 800-, or 1066-MHz FSB
PCI 2.3 bus I/F
PCI Express x1
LPC bus I/F
SMBus I/F
IDE I/F with SATA and PATA support
HD audio interface
RTC/CMOS
IRQ controller
Power management logic
USB 1.1/2.0 controllers supporting eight (8) ports
Gigabit Ethernet Controller
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