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

Table 6.

Supported Intel Technologies (Sheet 2 of 2)

 

 

 

 

 

Technology

 

Features/support

Reference Documentation

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Helps improve system performance by

 

 

 

 

optimizing use of available memory

 

 

 

 

bandwidth and reducing latency of memory

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

Intel® Fast Memory Access

 

access by monitoring all pending read/write

 

q965_q963/demo/demo.html

 

 

 

requests; allows safe and efficient

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

overlapping of commands on all system bus

 

 

 

 

interfaces.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• With a second hard drive added, provides

 

Intel® Matrix Storage

 

quicker access to digital photo, video and

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

Technology (Intel® ICH8

 

data files with RAID 0, 5 and 10, and greater

 

matrixstorage_sb.htm

DO only)

 

 

data protection against a hard disk drive

 

 

 

 

 

 

failure with RAID 1, 5 and 10.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Enables premium digital sound and delivers

 

 

 

 

advanced features such as multiple audio

 

Intel® High Definition Audio

 

streams and jack re-tasking.

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

Support for microphone array enables

hdaudio.htm

 

 

 

 

 

enhanced voice capture for high-quality input

 

 

 

 

to voice-driven activities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Table 7. Additional Features

6 Analog audio connectors and 2 digital audio connectors

Piezo speaker for BIOS POST codes

BIOS configuration jumper

Clear CMOS jumper

Power Button

Reset Button

XDP connector

2.4Processor Support

The Intel® Q35 Development Kit supports the following processors in the LGA775 Socket with FSB of 800/1067/1333 MHz.

These processors, with long-life support are also supported by this development kit:

Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo E6400 (Included in the development kit)

Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo E4300

Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor E2160

Intel® Celeron® 440

Refer to this link for other processors which is also supported by Intel® Q35 Express Chipset.

http://developer.intel.com/products/chipsets/Q35_Q33/index.htm

2.5System Memory

The Intel® Q35 Express Chipset supports two types of memory organization. These are interleaved mode and asymmetric mode. The Q35 supports:

Listed here are the summary of the system memory supported.

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

 

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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.