Intel Mobile Board MGM45WU Product Guide
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Intel® GM45 Express Chipset The Intel GM45 Express Chipset consists of the following devices:
• Intel GM45 Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with
Direct Media Interface (DMI)
• Intel 82801IEM ICH9 Mobile Enhanced (Intel ICH9M-E) I/O Controller Hub
The GMCH provides interfaces to the processor, memory, and the DMI interconnect.
The component also provides integrated graphics capabilities supporting 3D, 2D, and
display capabilities.
The Intel ICH9M-E is the centralized controller for the board’s I/O paths.
For more information on the Intel GM45 Express Chipset, go to
http://developer.intel.com/products/chipsets/
Intel GM45 Graphics Subsystem The Intel GM45 Express Chipset contains the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator
4500MHD (GMA 4500MHD) graphics controller.
The graphics controller supports external displays via the DVI-I connector on the side
of the Mobile Board.
The Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics controller has the following features:
• Advanced graphics performance, including:
⎯ DirectX10.0* and OpenGL* 2.0 compliance
⎯ Shader Model 4.0 support
• Enhanced video playback support, including:
⎯ Playback of HD-DVD and Blu-ray Disc* technology DVDs
⎯ Software DVD at 30 fps full screen
• Advanced Display support, including:
⎯ DVI specification 1.0 compliance
⎯ High Definition Content Protection (HDCP) version 1.1 compliance
⎯ External digital and analog DVI display support. Analog signals are available
with a DVI-to-VGA adapter.
⎯ HD display support including 720p, 1080i, and 1080p
⎯ External digital and analog display support up to 2048 x 1536 at a 75-Hz
refresh rate (QXGA). Also supports 1920 x 1080 resolution for full High
Definition video playback quality.