Posted on Tuesday, October 28 2008 @ 13:20 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck
Tech ARP
published the latest info about Intel's upcoming chipsets. Here's a look at the features of the P55 Express - this chipset is expected in Q3 2009:
Supports the Lynnfield and Havendale processors
Supports 1x16 or 2x8 PCI Express 2.0 slots
Pin-compatible with future Intel 5-series chipsets
Integrated clocking buffer through mode
Provides thermal sensor data via SMBus for discrete fan control solutions
Supports the Intel Matrix Storage Technology 9.0 (RAID 0/1/5/10)
Supports the Intel Active Management Technology 6.0
Supports the Intel Anti-Theft Technology
Supports the Intel Remote PC Assist Technology
14 USB 2.0 ports with integrated USB 2.0 rate matching hubs
8 PCI Express 2.0 x1 ports
6 SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports
Integrated Gigabit Ethernet MAC
The site also notes the Intel Havendale processor, which has been delayed to Q1 2010, may require an updated stepping of the P55 chipset.
