Intel® Q965 Express ChipsetOverview
Desktop PC platforms based on the Intel® Q965 or Q963 Express Chipsets, combined with either the Intel® Core™2 Duo processor with Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)◊ or Intel® Pentium® D processor 900Δ sequence with Intel® VT deliver innovative capabilities and usages for both Small and Medium/Large businesses.
The Intel Q965 and Q963 Express Chipsets continue the Intel chipset legacy and extend it to new levels with purpose-built capabilities designed specifically to address the key needs of the office computing environment. With advancements in manageability, graphics, stability, data protection and, optimizations to support the most advanced business operating systems, the Intel Q965 and Q963 Express Chipsets are designed to help businesses better manage costs, provide a safer computing environment and deploy more responsive PCs. The Intel® Q965 Express Chipset supports Intel® Core™2 processor with vPro™ technology1.
Product information
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Features and benefits
| Premium Ready for Microsoft Windows Vista* | Platforms based on the Intel® Q965 or Q963 Express chipset, when configured with memory devices of adequate amount and speed, meet all current requirements for the Windows Vista* Premium OS system logo. |
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| 1066/ 800/ 533 MHz System Bus | Supports the Intel® Core™2 Duo processor with Intel® Virtualization Technology◊, Intel® Pentium® D processor 900Δ sequence with Intel® VT, 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. |
| Intel® Fast Memory Access (Intel® FMA) | 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. |
| PCI Express* x16 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. |
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Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3000
(Intel® GMA 3000)This white paper discusses the next generation of the Intel® GMA 3000 family architecture and how this state-of-the-art hybrid architecture enables new capabilities to deliver more compelling consumer and business platforms. This paper also introduces the Intel® 965 Express chipset family and addresses the supported graphics capabilities of the Intel® GMA 3000 family. New technologies covered include the Intel® FMA) technology, Intel® Flex Memory Technology and the DVMT 4.0. File Type/Size: PDF 189KB | Delivers richer visual color and picture clarity without the need for additional discrete graphics cards. Delivers performance for advanced operating systems like Microsoft Windows Vista*. Dual Independent Display expands the viewable workspace to two monitors. |
| 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. Intel HD Audio support for microphone array enables low-cost, high-quality Internet telephone calling. |
| Intel® Matrix Storage Technology◊ (Intel® MST | Seamlessly protects against data loss from hard drive failure with RAID levels 0, 1, 5, and 10. Improved storage performance through high-speed efficient storage interfaces◊. External SATA provides the flexibility to add an external hard drive for RAID 1 data mirroring capability. |
| Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) | Enables remote, down-the-wire management of out-of-band networked systems regardless of system state, helping improve IT efficiency, asset management and system security and availability. The System Defense feature can help block incoming software attacks, isolate a client from the network if infected, and proactively alert IT if critical software agents are missing. (Intel® Q965 Express Chipset only) |
| Dual-Channel DDR2 Memory Support | Delivers up to 12.8 GB/s of bandwidth and 8 GB memory addressability for faster system responsiveness and support of 64-bit computing. |
| 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. |
| Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (Intel® SIPP) | Enables a consistent software image after qualification for at least 12 months from launch, helping reduce qualification and maintenance costs. |
| Intel® Flex Memory Technology | Facilitates easier upgrades by allowing different memory sizes to be populated and remain in dual-channel mode. |
| 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. |
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Packaging information
| Intel® 82Q965 Graphics and Memory Controller Hub | 1226 Flip Chip Ball Grid Array (FCBGA) |
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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.
◊1 Intel® Virtualization Technology requires a computer system with an enabled Intel® processor, BIOS, virtual machine monitor (VMM) and, for some uses, certain platform software enabled for it. Functionality, performance or other benefits will vary depending on hardware and software configurations and may require a BIOS update. Software applications may not be compatible with all operating systems. Please check with your application vendor.
Δ1 Intel® processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor numbers differentiate features within each processor family, not across different processor families. See www.intel.com/products/processor_number/ for details.
◊2 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.
◊3 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.
◊4 Intel® Matrix Storage Technology requires a motherboard with the Intel® 82801IR (ICH9R) I/O Controller Hub System. The system must also have the RAID controller in the BIOS enabled and the Intel Matrix Storage Technology software driver installed. Please consult your system vendor for more information.
◊5 Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) requires the computer system to have an Intel® AMT-enabled chipset, network hardware and software, as well as connection with a power source and a corporate network connection. Setup requires configuration by the purchaser and may require scripting with the management console or further integration into existing security frameworks to enable certain functionality. It may also require modifications of implementation of new business processes. For more information, see www.intel.com/technology/platform-technology/intel-amt/.
Δ2 Intel® processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor numbers differentiate features within each processor family, not across different processor families. See www.intel.com/products/processor_number/ for details.
1PCs with the Intel® Core™2 Processor with vPro™ Technology include Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT). Intel AMT requires the computer to have an Intel AMT-enabled chipset, network hardware and software, connection with a power source, and a network connection.