Mobile Intel® 945GMS Express ChipsetOverview
The Mobile Intel® 945GMS Express Chipset feature set and package size are optimized to meet the needs of small form factor laptops. It supports Intel's latest generation Low Voltage and Ultra-Low Voltage processors as well as the Ultra-Low Voltage Intel® Celeron® M processor.
Product information
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Features and benefits
| 667 MHz Front Side Bus | Provides up to 25% faster data transfer rate compared to the previous generation bus speed. |
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| Support for single channel DDR2 533 MHz memory technology | Support for increased performance memory technology. |
| Full D-connector support (D1-D5) | Enables ease of use for optimally enjoying TV content through D-connector enabled devices. |
| Integrated high speed USB 2.0 | Support for 8 USB 2.0 peripherals for maximum 40x faster data transfer and backward compatible to support USB 1.1 devices. |
| Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950 | Exceptional 3D graphics performance for corporate and consumer laptops. |
| Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)◊ | Integrated audio support enables premium 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 5.5◊ | Enables enhanced performance, power management and data protection for the storage subsystem. |
| Intermediate Z in classic mode | Intelligent polygon rendering for enhanced 3D graphics performance. |
| Adaptive de-interlacing | Enables enhanced visual quality of interlaced content on progressive displays. |
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Packaging information
| 82945GMS (MCH) | 27 mm x 27 mm FCBGA |
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| 82801GBM/GHM (ICH7-M) | 31 mm x 31 mm 652 pin BGA |
Review products
Ready for Microsoft Windows Vista*
Mobile Intel® 945GM/945GMS/940GML Express Chipset family platforms using 512 MB of system memory or greater meet all current requirements for the Microsoft Windows Vista* Capable PC program. |
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◊1 Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD 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/design/chipsets/hdaudio.htm.
◊2 Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST) requires the computer have an Intel MST-enabled Intel® chipset, RAID controller in the BIOS enabled and the Intel Matrix Storage Technology software driver installed. Please consult your system vendor for more information.
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.