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Processor/Memory Subsystem
3.1 Introduction
This systems support the Intel Pentium and Core processor families and use the Q45 chipset
(Figure 3-1). These systems support PC3-6400, PC3-8500, and PC3-10600 memory modules.
This chapter describes the processor/memory subsystem.
Figure 3-1. Processor/Memory Subsystem Architecture
This chapter includes the following topics:
■ Intel processor (3.2)
■ Memory subsystem (3.3)
Processor
Q45
GMCH
Cntrl
SDRAM
XMM1
Channel A
DIMM
DIMM
DIMM
DIMM
XMM3
XMM4 [1]
XMM2 [1]
FSB I/F
Note:
[1] Not present on USDT form factor.
Intel
Intel
Channel B
or
SODIMM
or
SODIMM
DDR3