Intel Comprehensive Guide to GM45 Chipset and Graphics Performance

Intel Mobile Board MGM45WU Product Guide

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.

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