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Intel® 945P Express Chipset Platforms based on the Intel® 945P Express Chipset, combined with the Intel® Core™2 Duo processor, deliver innovative features and new benefits for both home and business.

Product information

Description
The Intel 945P Express Chipset delivers outstanding system performance through high-bandwidth interfaces such as dual-channel DDR2 memory, 1066/800 MHz system bus, PCI Express* x16 graphics port and PCI Express x1 I/O ports, next generation Serial ATA and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connectivity. In addition, the Intel 945P Express Chipset includes support for Intel® Active Management Technology, the next generation of remote client network management for business.

Features and benefits

Features Benefits
Supports Intel® Viiv™ Technology∇ Get ready for a new kind of consumer entertainment PC that will change the way you enjoy entertainment at home. With a system based on the Intel 945P Express Chipset*, control the music, movies, games, and photos you want to enjoy both from your personal entertainment collections and endless entertainment options from a wide range of Intel® Viiv™ technology verified service providers delivered right to your living room.
1066/800/533 MHz System Bus Supports Intel® Core™2 Duo processor, Intel® Pentium® D processor, Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with HT Technology and all other Intel® Pentium® processors and Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA775 socket, with scalability for future processor innovations.
PCI Express * x16 Interface Delivers greater than 3.5 times the bandwidth over the traditional AGP 8X interface and supports the latest high-performance graphics cards.
PCI Express * x1 Interface Offers up to 3.5 times the bandwidth over traditional PCI architecture, delivering faster access to peripheral devices and networking.
Intel® High Definition (HD) Audio Integrated audio support enables premium home theater sound and delivers advanced features such as multiple audio streams and jack re-tasking. The Dolby* PC Entertainment Experience¹ is available exclusively on systems with Intel High Definition Audio.
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology Provides quicker access to digital photo, video and business files with RAID 0, 5, and 10, and protection against data loss from a hard disk drive failure with RAID 1, 5, and 10.
Serial ATA * (SATA) 3 Gb/s High-speed storage interface supports faster transfer rate for improved data access.
Dual-channel DDR2 Memory Support Up to 10.7 GB/s of bandwidth and 4GB memory addressability for faster system responsiveness and support for 64-bit computing.
Intel® Flex Memory Technology Gives users a more flexible memory upgrade option by allowing different memory sizes to be installed while maintaining dual-channel mode/performance.

Packaging information
Product Package
Intel® 82945P Graphics and Memory Controller Hub 1202 Flip Chip Ball Grid Array (FCBGA)
 
∇ Home networking capability and Intel® Viiv™ technology-based usage models will require additional hardware devices, software or services. Functionality of Intel® Viiv™ technology verified devices will vary; check product details for desired features. System and component performance and functionality will vary depending on your specific hardware and software configurations. See http://www.intel.com/products/viiv/index.htm for more information.

† Hyper-Threading Technology (HT Technology) requires a computer system with an Intel® Processor supporting HT Technology and an HT Technology enabled chipset, BIOS, and operating system. Performance will vary depending on the specific hardware and software you use. See www.intel.com/products/ht/hyperthreading_more.htm for more information including details on which processors support HT Technology.

¹ The Dolby PC Entertainment Experience Initiative* is only available on systems based on the Intel® 955, 945, 925, 915 or 910 Express Chipset. Only boards with either Dolby PC Sound Room Ready or Dolby Home Theater Ready or Dolby Master Studio Ready logo and, systems with either the Dolby Sound Room*, Dolby Home Theater* or Dolby Master Studio* logos are capable of supporting the Dolby PC Entertainment Initiative.
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