Supports Intel Viiv Processor Technology |
Intel Viiv processor technology is a set of PC technologies designed for the enjoyment of digital entertainment in the home. The Intel P35 Express Chipset has support for Intel Viiv processor technology with either the ICH9R or ICH9DH SKUs. |
1333/1066/800 MHz System Bus |
Supports the Intel Core2 Duo and Intel Core2 Quad processors with Intel Virtualization Technology (Intel VT)+-, Dual-Core Intel Pentium processor, and Intel Celeron processor. |
PCI Express* Interface |
The PCI Express x16 graphics interface supports the latest high-performance graphics cards. The PCI Express x1 I/O ports offer up to 3.5X the bandwidth over traditional PCI architecture, delivering faster access to peripheral I/O devices. |
Intel Fast Memory Access |
Updated Memory Controller Hub (MCH) backbone architecture that improves system performance by optimizing the use of available memory bandwidth and reducing the latency of the memory accesses. |
Dual-Channel DDR3 Memory Support |
Delivers up to 17 GB/s of bandwidth and 8 GB memory addressability for faster system responsiveness and support of 64-bit computing. |
Intel High Definition Audio (Intel HD Audio) |
Integrated audio support enables premium digital sound and delivers advanced features, such as multiple audio streams and jack re-tasking. The Dolby PC Entertainment Experience* is available exclusively on systems with Intel High Definition Audio. |
Intel Matrix Storage Technology (Intel MST) |
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. Support for external SATA* (eSATA) enables the full SATA interface speed outside the chassis, up to 3 Gb/s. |
Serial ATA (SATA) 3 Gbp/s |
High-speed storage interface supports faster transfer rate for improved data access. |
USB* Port Disable |
Enables individual USB ports to be enabled or disabled as needed. This feature provides added protection of data by preventing malicious removal or insertion of data through USB ports. |
Intel Quiet System Technology (Intel QST) |
Intelligent system fan speed control algorithms use operating temperature ranges more efficiently to reduce perceived system noise by minimizing fan speed changes |
The main new features of the P35 chipset are the 1333MHz FSB support, Viiv processor technology, Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Support, increased USB port support, external SATA support through the ICH9R Southbridge and Intel’s Quiet System Technology. Most motherboards based upon the P35 chipset sport DDR2 instead of the newer DDR2 memory; however the trend of memory replacement means that we’ll likely see DDR3 take over the marketplace much as DDR2 memory took over from standard DDR.
