Development Kit Hardware Features—Intel Core 2 Duo Processor and Intel Q35 Express Chipset

Table 4. Development Kit Board Specification

1 PCI Express x16, 2 PCIe x1, 1 PCI expansion slots

1394a

1 front panel headers for support of 1 port

1 back panel port

Universal Serial Bus 2.0

2 front panel headers for support of 4 ports

1 internal header for support of 2 ports

6 back panel ports

6 SATA 3 Gb/sec ports (1 port used for eSATA)

Table 5.

Internal I/O headers

 

 

 

 

2x5

Front Panel I/O header

 

 

 

 

2x7

Front Panel audio header

 

 

 

 

1x2

Chassis intrusion header

 

 

 

3 four-wire fan headers

 

 

 

 

2x8

High Definition audio header

 

 

 

Table 6.

Supported Intel Technologies (Sheet 1 of 2)

 

 

 

 

Technology

Features/support

Reference Documentation

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Enables remote, down-the-wire management

 

 

 

of out-of-band networked systems regardless

 

 

 

of system state, helping improve efficiency,

 

Intel® Active Management

asset management and system security and

 

Technology with System

availability.

http://www.intel.com/technology/

Defense feature (Intel®

• System Defense Feature can help block

platform-technology/intel-amt/

ICH8 DO only)

 

incoming software attacks, isolate a device

 

 

 

from the network if infected, and proactively

 

 

 

alert embedded system vendors if critical

 

 

 

software agents are missing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Dual independent display expands viewable

 

 

 

workspace for devices such as point-of-sale

 

 

 

terminals with two monitors.

 

Intel® Graphics Media

• Provides next-generation graphics

http://www.intel.com/products/chipsets/

performance for advanced embedded

Accelerator 3000

 

gma3000/demo/demo.html

 

operating systems.

 

 

 

 

 

• Delivers richer visual color and picture clarity

 

 

 

without the need for additional discrete

 

 

 

graphics cards.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo Processor and Intel ® Q35 Express Chipset Development Kit

October 2007

User’s Manual

Order Number: 318476001US

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Intel Q35 Express Development Kit Board Specification, Internal I/O headers, Supported Intel Technologies Sheet 1

Q35 Express, Core 2 Duo specifications

The Intel Core 2 Duo is a line of dual-core processors that was introduced by Intel in 2006. It represented a significant advancement in semiconductor design, offering improved performance and efficiency over its predecessors. The Core 2 Duo processors were built on Intel's 65nm manufacturing process and later transitioned to a 45nm process, allowing for higher clock speeds and lower power consumption.

One of the main features of the Core 2 Duo is its dual-core architecture. This allows the processor to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, enhancing multitasking capabilities. It is equipped with features such as Intel's Smart Cache, which optimizes the efficiency of memory usage by allowing both cores to access the cache. The processors also support Intel's Enhanced SpeedStep technology, which dynamically adjusts voltage and frequency according to workload, contributing to energy savings.

In terms of performance, the Core 2 Duo is capable of delivering high processing power for a wide range of applications, from everyday computing tasks to more demanding workloads like multimedia editing. The architecture supports 64-bit processing, enabling the use of more than 4GB of RAM, a significant improvement for performance-intensive applications.

The Q35 Express chipset complemented the Core 2 Duo processors, offering enhanced graphics capabilities through Intel's GMA X3100 integrated graphics. This chipset supports various technologies, including Intel vPro, which provides manageability features for enterprise users and enhances security. The Q35 Express also facilitates support for Intel’s Active Management Technology, allowing IT departments to remotely manage computers, even when powered off.

Furthermore, the Q35 Express chipset supports numerous connectivity and expansion options. It includes support for Intel High Definition Audio, providing a high-quality audio experience, and offers multiple PCI Express lanes for graphics and other expansion cards. The chipset supports up to 8 USB ports and SATA interface for connecting storage devices, making it well-suited for both consumer and business applications.

Overall, the Intel Core 2 Duo processors, along with the Q35 Express chipset, provide a robust and reliable platform suitable for a variety of uses. Their combination of dual-core performance, energy efficiency, and enhanced graphics support ensures that they continue to be relevant for many users well beyond their initial launch.