Intel® G41 Express Chipset
Product Brief <strong>Intel®</strong> <strong>G41</strong> <strong>Express</strong> <strong>Chipset</strong> Embedded Computing Intel ® <strong>G41</strong> <strong>Express</strong> <strong>Chipset</strong> for Embedded Computing The <strong>Intel®</strong> <strong>G41</strong> <strong>Express</strong> chipset provides an ideal price/performance solution for embedded computing applications needing HD video playback and 3D graphics. When combined with the <strong>Intel®</strong> Celeron® processor E3400 Δ or E1500 Δ this platform enables media-intensive embedded applications such as retail and transaction solutions (point-of-service, ATMs, kiosks, digital signage, transaction terminals), gaming machines and medical appliances. The chipset consists of the <strong>Intel®</strong> 82<strong>G41</strong> Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) and <strong>Intel®</strong> I/O Controller Hub 7 (<strong>Intel®</strong> ICH7). The GMCH includes the next-generation <strong>Intel®</strong> Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 (<strong>Intel®</strong> GMA X4500) with built-in support for smooth high-definition video playback without the need for addin video cards or decoders. Intel GMA X4500 comes with <strong>Intel®</strong> Clear Video Technology, which enhances the visual experience with a combination of video-processing hardware and software technologies. The chipset also delivers optimized 3D graphics performance and support for Microsoft DirectX* 10, Shader Model* 4.0 and OpenGL* 2.0. Product Highlights • 1333/1066/800 MHz system bus supports Intel Celeron processors E3400 and E1500. • PCI <strong>Express</strong>* 1.1 interface provides 8 GB/s bandwidth for platform graphics. • Updated GMCH backbone architecture improves system performance by optimizing the use of available memory bandwidth and reducing memory access latency. • Up to 17 GB/s (8.5 GB/s per channel with DDR3 1066 MHz) bandwidth and 4 GB supported memory; up to 12.8 GB/s (6.4 GB/s per channel with DDR2 800 MHz) bandwidth and 8 GB supported memory. Fast system responsiveness and support for 64-bit computing. • <strong>Intel®</strong> Flex Memory Technology facilitates easier upgrades by allowing population of different memory sizes while remaining in dual-channel mode. • Intel Clear Video Technology delivers enhanced high-definition video playback, sharper images with advanced de-interlacing, and ProcAmp color controls. • Support for DisplayPort* interface with up to 2560 x 1600 resolution, and Digital Video Interface with up to 2048 x 1536 resolution. • <strong>Intel®</strong> High Definition Audio1 features integration audio support, enabling premium digital surround sound and delivering advanced features such as multiple audio streams and jack re-tasking. • High-speed storage interface supports a faster transfer rate for improved data access, with up to four serial ATA ports delivering up to 3.0 GB/s each. • Embedded lifecycle support protects system investment by enabling extended product availability for embedded customers. • Along with a strong ecosystem of hardware and software vendors, including members of the <strong>Intel®</strong> Embedded and Communications Alliance (intel.com/go/eca), Intel helps cost-effectively meet development challenges and speed time-to-market.
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