Intel DB43LD, Product Manual

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Desktop Board Features
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Intel
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B43 Express Chipset
The Intel Q43 Express Chipset consists of the following devices:
• Intel 82B43 Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with
Direct Media Interface (DMI)
• Intel 82801JD I/O Controller Hub (ICH10D) with DMI
The GMCH component provides interfaces to the processor, memory, PCI Express, and
the DMI interconnect. The component also provides integrated graphics capabilities
supporting 3D, 2D, and display capabilities. The ICH10D is a centralized controller for
the board’s I/O paths.
For more information on the Intel Q43 Express Chipset go to
http://developer.intel.com/products/chipsets/
Intel B43 Graphics Subsystem
The Intel B43 Express Chipset provides VGA and DVI-D support by means of the
integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500 (GMA 4500) graphics controller.
The Intel GMA 4500 graphics controller has the following features:
• Advanced graphics performance, including:
⎯ DirectX10.0* and OpenGL* 2.0 compliant
⎯ Shader Model 4.0 support
• Enhanced video playback support, including:
⎯ Support for playback of Blu-ray Disc* technology DVDs
Microsoft Windows Vista* only
Hardware acceleration supported for MPEG-2 only
⎯ Software DVD at 30 fps full screen
⎯ Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) 5.0
• Advanced display support, including:
⎯ Dual independent display support via the VGA and DVI-D back panel connectors
⎯ Support for digital and analog displays up to 2048 x 1536 at 75 Hz refresh rate
(QXGA).
Digital Visual Interface (DVI) Display Support
The integrated DVI-D port supports digital DVI displays. The maximum supported
resolution is 2048 x 1536 at 75 Hz (QXGA). The board also supports all HD display
resolutions including 720p, 1080i, and 1080p. The DVI port is compliant with the
DVI 1.0 specification.
Analog Display (VGA) Support
The VGA port supports analog displays through an integrated 24-bit 400 MHz
RAMDAC. The maximum supported resolution is 2048 x 1536 (QXGA) at a 75 Hz
refresh rate.