Desktop Board Features 
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Intel
®
 G965 Express Chipset 
The Intel G965 Express Chipset consists of the following devices: 
•  Intel G965 Express Chipset Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) 
•  Intel 82801HB I/O Controller Hub (ICH8)  
Related Links: 
Go to the following link for more information about the Intel G965 Express Chipset: 
http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm 
Intel G965 Graphics Subsystem 
The Intel G965 Express Chipset contains two separate, mutually exclusive graphics 
options.  Either the integrated Intel GMA X3000 is used or a PCI Express x16 add-in 
card can be used.  When a PCI Express x16 add-in card is installed, the Intel GMA 
X3000 is disabled. 
Intel
®
 Graphics Media Accelerator X3000 (Intel
®
 GMA X3000) 
The Intel GMA X3000 features the following: 
•  667 MHZ core frequency 
•  Enhanced 3D graphics 
•  Supports flat panel displays up to 2048 x 1536 at 75 Hz refresh rate (in dual-
channel mode) or digital CRT/HDTV up to 1920 x 1080 at 85 Hz refresh rate 
•  Advanced Digital Display 2 card or Media Expansion Card (ADD2/MEC) support 
•  Dynamic Video Memory Technology support 
•  Digital Video Interface (DVI) support 
 
 
NOTE 
A minimum of 512 MB of system memory is required in order for the Intel GMA X3000 
integrated graphics controller to operate properly.