Intel D945GCZ manual Intel 945G Express Chipset, Graphics Subsystem, Audio Subsystem

Intel Desktop Board D945GCZ Product Guide

Intel® 945G Express Chipset

The Intel 945G Express Chipset consists of the following devices:

•Intel 82945G Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with Digital Media Interface

•Intel 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) or Intel 82801GR I/O Controller Hub (ICH7R) supporting Intel Matrix Storage Technology

•Firmware Hub (FWH)

Related Link:

Go to the following link for more information about the Intel 945G Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm

Graphics Subsystem

Desktop board D945GCZ includes the following:

•Intel 945G Express Chipset

•Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950

•PCI Express x16 connector for graphics expansion

Audio Subsystem

Desktop board D945GCZ includes a flexible 6- or 8-channel audio subsystem based on an Intel® High Definition Audio interface:

The audio subsystem features:

•Intel 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7) or Intel® 82801GR I/O Controller Hub (ICH7R)

•SigmaTel STAC9220 or STAC9223 audio codec

•Impedance sensing capability for jack re-tasking

•S/N (signal-to-noise) ratio: 95 dB

•Microphone input supporting:

⎯Stereo microphone

⎯Microphone boost

The subsystem includes the following connectors:

•Front panel audio connector, including functionality for:

⎯Line out

⎯Microphone in

•Back panel audio connectors that are configurable through the drivers of the audio devices:

⎯Line in

⎯Line out

⎯Microphone in

⎯Center/LFE out (optional)

⎯Rear left and right out (optional)

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