Intel® G31 Express ChipsetOverview
Desktop PC platforms with the Intel® G31 Express Chipset, combined with either the Intel® Core™ Duo or the Intel® Core™ Quad processor, deliver new technologies and innovating capabilities for consumers.
The Intel® G31 Express Chipset supports Intel's upcoming 45nm processors, enabling a scalable platform for value conscious consumers. With a 1333MHz system bus, DDR2 memory technology and support for Windows Vista* Premium, the Intel G31 Express chipset enables scalability and performance for everyday computing.
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Features and benefits
| 1333/1066/800 MHz System Bus | Supports the Intel® Core™ Duo and the Intel® Core™ Quad processors |
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| PCI Express* 1.1 Interface | The PCI Express 1.1 provides 8GB/s bandwidth for platform graphics. |
| Intel® Fast Memory Access | Updated Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) backbone architecture that improves system performance by optimizing the use of available memory bandwidth and reducing the latency of the memory accesses. |
| Dual-Channel DDR2 Memory Support | Delivers up to 12.8GB/s (DDR2 800 dual 6.4GB/s) of bandwidth and 4GB memory addressability for faster system responsiveness and support of 64-bit computing. |
| Intel® Flex Memory Technology | Facilitates easier upgrades by allowing different memory sizes to be populated and remain in dual-channel mode. |
| Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 | 3D enhancements enable greater flexibility and scalability and improved realism with support for Microsoft DirectX* 9.0c Shader Model 2.0, OpenGL* 1.4. Intel® Graphics also support the highest levels of the Windows Vista* Aero experience. |
| Intel® High Definition Audio◊ | Integrated audio support enables premium digital surround sound and delivers advanced features such as multiple audio streams and jack re-tasking. |
| Intel® Matrix Storage | With a second hard drive added, provides quicker access to digital photo, video and data files with RAID 0, 5, and 10, and greater data protection against a hard disk drive failure with RAID 1, 5, and 10. |
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Packaging information
| Intel® 82G31 Graphics and Memory Controller Hub | 1226 Flip Chip Ball Grid Array (FCBGA) |
◊ Intel® High Definition Audio requires a system with an appropriate Intel chipset and a motherboard with an appropriate codec and the necessary drivers installed. System sound quality will vary depending on actual implementation, controller, codec, drivers and speakers. For more information about Intel® HD audio, refer to www.intel.com.
Δ Verified services will vary, and content restrictions may apply. Wireless and network performance varies with specific hardware and software configurations, usage, and environmental interference. Use a wired connection for improved performance with video and other media. May require TV tuner card and/or remote which may be sold separately. Instant on/off feature works after initial boot, when activated. See www.intel.com/products/viiv/ for more information.