Intel® P31 Express Chipset Overview

Intel® P31 Express Chipset

Desktop PC platforms with the Intel® P31 Express Chipset, combined with either the Intel® Core®2 Duo or the Intel® Core®2 Quad processor, deliver new technologies and innovating capabilities for consumers

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Description

The Intel® P31 Express Chipset supports Intel's upcoming 45nm processors, enabling a scalable discrete platform for value conscious consumers. With a 1333 MHz system bus and DDR2 memory technology, the Intel® P31 Express chipset enables a scalable discrete platform for value conscious consumers.

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Processor

Intel® Core™2 Duo processor

Intel® Core™2 Quad processor

Features and benefits

Intel® P31 Express Chipset Features
1333/1066/800 MHz System Bus	Supports the Intel® Core®2 Duo and the Intel® Core®2 Quad processors
*PCI Express 1.1 Interface**	The PCI Express 1.1 provides 8GB/s bandwidth for platform graphics.
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 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® 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.

Packaging information

Product	Package
Intel® 82P31 Graphics and Memory Controller Hub	1226 Flip Chip Ball Grid Array (FCBGA)

All information provided related to future Intel products and plans is preliminary and subject to change at any time, without notice.

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 http://www.intel.com/

∇ 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.