SIMB-M21 User Manual 6
2.1 Product highlights
2.1.1 Product Overview
SIMB-M21 supports the latest Intel rPGA998 CPU-socket interface processor, the
2nd Generation Intel® Core i3, i5, i7, Celeron mobile processors which are built on
32 nm technologies to provide smart performance and responsiveness. SIMB-M21
has 2 SATAIII and 2 SATAII connects, and also has integrated 5.1-channel HD Audio
and dual Gigabit LAN.
2.1.2 Platform Features and Benefits
Integrated Gfx (Intel® HD Graphics 3000/2000) with enhanced operating modes
to enable excellent graphics performance in power and cost sensitive embed-
ded applications
DirectX® 10.1 & Open GL 3.0 for awesome graphics performance, stunning 3D
visual effects and dynamic interactivity
Memory support: low voltage DDR3
Operating system support:
– Microsoft
– WindRiver
– Redhat
– Novell
– Green Hills
– QNX
– LinuxWorks
2.1.3 Key Architecture Features
Supports Intel LGA 1155 CPU, the 2nd Generation Intel Core i3, i5, i7 desktop
processors.
– 32nm monolithic die
– Integrated Gfx (Intel? HD Graphics 3000/2000) & memory controller
– 4 &2 Cores, up to 6MB LLC
– HW accelerated video CODECs
– Compatible with high speed DDR3-1333
– PCIe* (CPU): Gen 2.0, 5GT/s, up to 20 lanes (4 ctls)**
– TDP: 17W-45W (Low Power), 65W-95W (Scalable)
Intel Turbo Boost Technology
– More efficient power sharing between CPU and Graphics
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
Intel Advanced Vector Extensions (Intel? AVX)
Intel AES-New Instructions
Integrated Display Interfaces
– Dual Independent Display Support
– HDMI
– DisplayPort
– Analog VGA
– LVDS
Intel HD Graphics 3000/2000
– DirectX 10.1
– Improved realism for DX 3D applications. Improved rendering.