Intel 945GM
UNDER THE HOOD THIS MEDIA WORKHORSE HAS A SUPERIOR POWERFUL INTEL ENGINE
The Professional M4 is built on the Intel 945GM chipset. This chipset provides a low power processing unit with improved performance over previous models. We are happy to report that coupled with the Intel Core 2 Duo, the Professional M4 is truly a fast, versatile beast. Those of you familiar with the highly successful M3 will note a decided speed improvement in virtually all areas. You will be able to run dozens and dozens of audio tracks all with effects and virtual instruments pumping full volume out of a laptop. You will experience the frightening scenario of watching a laptop run rings around a desktop. That's what the M4 brings and it brings it on the back of the Intel 945GM chipset.
Intel 945GM Chipset
The Mobile Intel® 945GM Express chipset's low power design enables up to 28% less average power consumption compared to previous generations. Featuring the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950, the Mobile Intel 945GM Express chipset delivers up to 2x improvement in graphics performance over the previous generation chipset. The Mobile Intel® 945GM Express chipset enables up to 25% higher data transfer rate compared to the previous generation bus speed. Additionally, it features PCI Express* x16 graphics ports and PCI Express x1 I/O ports, next generation Serial ATA, and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connectivity.
The Mobile Intel® 945GM Express chipset's low power design enables up to 28% less average power consumption compared to previous generations. Featuring the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950, the Mobile Intel 945GM Express chipset delivers up to 2x improvement in graphics performance over the previous generation chipset. The Mobile Intel® 945GM Express chipset enables up to 25% higher data transfer rate compared to the previous generation bus speed. Additionally, it features PCI Express* x16 graphics ports and PCI Express x1 I/O ports, next generation Serial ATA, and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connectivity.
| FEATURES | BENEFITS |
| 667 MHz Front Side Bus | Provides up to 25% faster data transfer rate compared to the previous generation bus speed. |
| Support for dual channel DDR2 667MHz memory technology | Support for increased performance memory technology. |
| Full D-connector support (D1-D5) | Enables ease of use for optimally enjoying TV content through D-connector enabled devices. |
| Integrated high speed USB 2.0 | Support for 8 USB 2.0 peripherals for maximum 40x faster data transfer and backward compatible to support USB 1.1 devices. |
| Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 | Exceptional 3D graphics performance for corporate and consumer laptops. |
| Intel® Matrix Storage Technology | Enables enhanced performance, power management and data protection for the storage subsystem. |
| COPP/HDCP/CGMS-A support | Enables user to view protected premium video content to be displayed while providing content protection. |
| Intermediate Z in classic mode | Intelligent polygon rendering for enhanced 3D graphics performance. |
| Adaptive de-interlacing | Enables enhanced visual quality of interlaced content on progressive displays. |