mATX AIMB-562 Series User Manual page 13

Dual-core processors contain two physical CPU cores with dedicated L2 caches
to meet demands for more powerful processing. Intel
advanced chip manufacturing technology, delivering breakthrough performance,
enhanced media experience, and low power consumption. Intel
processors utilize the latest package technologies for a thinner, lighter design
without compromising performance.
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Intel 945G chipset
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The Intel 945G graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) and the ICH7 DH
I/O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard. The GMCH
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features the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, an integrated graphics engine
for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. The GMCH provides the interface for
a processor in the 775-land package with 533/800/1066 MHz front side bus (FSB),
dual channel DDR2 at speeds of up to 667 MHz, and PCI Express x16 graphics
card.
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The Intel ICH7 DH Southbridge represents the seventh generation I/O controller
hub that provides the interface for PCI Express and 8-channel high definition
audio.
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Intel Viiv™ Technology support
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Intel Viiv™ Technology transforms your PC into an entertainment center, allowing
you to enjoy and share digital multi-media content like never before. With Intel
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Viiv™ Technology-based computers, you can record, playback, organize, and
edit digital media content easily. Enjoy the entertainment experience even more
with sharp graphics, flawless video playback, and support for up to 7.1 channel
surround sound. To enable Intel
Quick Resume function called Energy Lake in the BIOS. Refer to the BIOS
screen on page 2-33. You also need to install the Intel
and software. See pages 3-4 and 3-5 for details.
Enabling Intel Viiv platform also requires:
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- Intel Pentium D processor or Intel
- Native Command Queuing (NCQ) SATA hard drive
- Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Update Rollup 2 Refer to www.Intel.
com for more information.
DDR2 memory support
The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of
600 MHz (FSB 800) or 533 MHz (FSB 1066/800) to meet the higher bandwidth
requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The
dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to
boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to
8.5 GB/s. See pages 1-16 to 1-18 for details.
AIMB-562
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Viiv™ Technology, make sure you enable the
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Pentium processor Extreme Edition
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's 65nm process is the most
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65nm dual-core
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Viiv™ Technology driver
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