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Intel® 845GE Chipset
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Intel® 845GE ChipsetThe Intel® 845GE chipset is optimized for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor supporting Hyper-Threading (HT) Technology. Highlights include DDR333 memory and Intel® Extreme Graphics technology, running at 266 MHz core speed, which enables even better performance than previous generation chipsets.
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Intel® 845GE Chipset Features
Features Benefits
533 and 400 MHz System Bus Supports platform longevity with high processor frequencies and increases system bandwidth for greater system responsiveness.
Hyper-Threading Technology support Delivers increased system responsiveness and performance.
478-pin processor package compatibility Supports high performance Intel® desktop processors with the flexibility to support other 478-pin Intel processors.
Intel® Extreme Graphics technology Third-generation graphics architecture supports the latest APIs, allowing software developers to create real-life environments and characters.
Intel® hub architecture Dedicated data paths deliver maximum bandwidth for I/O-intensive applications.
DDR 333/266 SDRAM Supports up to DDR333 SDRAM memory for higher system performance.
Intel® Dynamic Video Output Interface Single motherboard offers maximum display (digital CRT or TV) flexibility through the standard AGP connector.
AGP 4X interface High-bandwidth interface enables upgradeability to latest graphics cards and is compatible with universal AGP8x graphics cards (1.5V)
Alert on LAN* 2.0 Emits an alert in case of software failures or system intrusion, even when the O/S is not present or the system is suspended
Integrated High-speed USB 2.0 Six ports offer up to 40x greater bandwidth over USB 1.1 for demanding I/O peripherals.
Ultra ATA/100 Takes advantage of industry innovations in hard disk drive features and performance.
Intel® Application Accelerator Software that helps accelerate boot time and application launch times.
AC'97 controller Excellent audio quality, with up to six channels for full surround-sound capability including a simultaneous modem connection
Communications Network Riser Card Allows flexibility for multiple configurations on a single card to extend USB, LAN and audio.
Low-power sleep mode Saves energy.
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Chipsets Intel® 845G, 845GL and 845GV chipsets
Packaging Information
Product Package
Intel® Pentium® 4 processor 478 Flip Chip Pin Grid Array (FCPGA)
Intel® 82845GE GMCH 760 Flip Chip Ball Grid Array (FCBGA)
Intel® 82801DB ICH4 421 Micro Ball Grid Array (MBGA)
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.

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