
System Overview
2.3System Architecture
The systems covered in this guide feature an architecture based on the Intel Q45 Express chipset (Figure
■Intel Pentium
■Intel Q45 Express chipset - Includes Q45 GMCH and 82801
■Super I/O (SIO) controller supporting PS/2 keyboard and mouse peripherals
■ALC261 audio controller supporting line in, line out, microphone in, and headphones out
■Intel 82567LM GbE network interface controller
■HP ProtectTools Embedded Security
The Q45 chipset provides a major portion of system functionality. Designed to complement the latest Intel processors, the Q45 GMCH integrates with the processor through a
Table
Table
Architectural Differences by Form Factor
Function | USDT | SFF | CMT |
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Memory sockets | 2 SODIMMs | 4 UDIMMs | 4 UDIMMs |
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PCIe 2.0 x16 graphics slots | 0 | 1 [1] | 1 |
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PCIe x4 (x16 connector) slots | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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# of PCIe 1.1 x1 slots | 0 | 1 [1] | 1 |
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# of PCI 2.3 slots | 0 | 1 [3] | 3 |
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Serial port | 0 | 1 [4] | 1 [4] |
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Parallel ports | 0 | optional | optonal |
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SATA interfaces | 2 | 3 | 5 |
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eSATA capability [2] | No | Yes | Yes |
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Notes:
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[2]Requires optional bracket/cable assembly.
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[4]2nd serial port possible with optional adapter.
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