As well as CPUs, Intel makes motherboard chipsets, graphics chips, embedded processors and memory modules. Intel was founded in 1968, originally as Integrated Electronics Corporation from which their name derives (Integrated Electronics). Read more: Wikipedia entry on Intel
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Will Ivy Bridge CPU's use LGA 1155 Socket? [closed]
I'm looking for info on the socket that the upcoming Intel Ivy Bridge CPU's will use.
I found some saying that it will be LGA 1155 but the most recent article I found is at least 4 months old.
Does ...
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Adding RAID drivers on Windows XP
I am trying to get the IRST INTEL RAID drivers installed on an XP system. I can only boot the XP system in IDE mode, but then I get the 'wrong hardware' message trying to install the RAID drivers.
I ...
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Is one core of an i7 much faster than a Core 2 Duo core at the same clock speed? [closed]
Since the app I'm running runs only as a single process, it only uses one core.
I have a Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz now. I'm wondering if I purchased a Core i7 2.4 GHz, would it usually complete general CPU ...
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how much faster is a core i7 than core 2 duo SINGLE CORE at same clock speed? [closed]
I have a 2.4ghz core duo macbook pro 15"...
I was wondering if it is worth upgrading for me to a newer core i7 15" macbook pro
the specific thing I'm wondering is how much faster a SINGLE CORE @ 2.2 ...
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What`s the difference between Intel 64 and AMD64?
Can someone explain if there is any difference between the intel64 and amd64 architectures?
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Resume suddenly fails after suspend on Ubuntu 11.10 (was working before)
My suspend has always worked but stopped doing so yesterday. The days before I fiddled around a bit with Xorg, but I have reverted all those changes already. What I was working on was vaapi support ...
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Unexpected shutdown with heavy single threaded process and single core affinity
I'm not sure what's the cause of the problem, but it happened 3 times in two weeks under similar conditions.
If checked with the laptop's help support and they made me run several tests to see if my ...
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Why are there no motherboards that are designed for both Intel and AMD CPU chips?
I've been looking at motherboards for quite a while and noticed that they all belong to either one chipset family or the other.
The chips themselves look identical to my inexperienced eyes, each ...
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Intel Core2Duo E4400 processors running at different speed?
I was checking my old computer today and I noticed something I tough was kinda strange. The CPU is a Intel Core2Duo E4400 (2M Cache, 2.00 GHz, 800 MHz FSB).
I am running linux so I ran the commands ...
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i5 - 2500k vs phenom II x4 970 and GPU comparison? [closed]
I've always been an Intel fan and never used an AMD in my life, not saying I have anything against them. As a computer tech, most CPU's I see die are AMD and they typically get really hot when their ...
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Intel Architecture documents for sandybridge, ivy bridge, nehalem etc? [closed]
Does anybody know where I can get very detailed architecture (pdf preferably) on the architecture for the latest Intel chips? I did a google search but I just got a few 3-page pdfs and nothing ...
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Can old motherboard with Pentium E2140 in it now support Pentium E6600?
Can old motherboard with Pentium E2140 in it now support Pentium E6600? Here is the Specifications of the 2 processors on Intel site.
E6600 is really cheap and can benefit performance a lot (more ...
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Add a hard drive to expand RAID 5 array on Intel RST (Rapid Storage Technology)?
I have a RAID 5 array of 3x1.5TB hard drives currently set up on my Asus P8P67 motherboard, and I'm wondering if I could add another 1.5TB hard drive to it without having to back up my data and ...
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Explanation of the Intel 1155 “Sandy-Bridge” chipsets
Originally there was an H67 (with graphics), a P67 (for overclocking), and a z68 (for both).
However, now it seems like there is a whole slew of alterations to this chipsets and I'm looking for an ...
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how to make intel mobile graphics video card use HDMI only, permanently
I have a MSI IM-GM45 motherboard (http://www.logicsupply.com/products/ms_9818) installed in a machine set up for HTPC usage. It is running Windows 7 x64, and has an older version of Vista drivers ...
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ICH9 chipset weirdness: Computer hangs when AHCI mode selected
I can’t get AHCI mode to work on a Dell Optiplex 755. I’ve installed the drivers, but when rebooted in „RAID Autodetect/AHCI” mode, the system hangs. No Windows logo, no BSOD, nothing. Only a blinking ...
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Poor random read SSD performance on Linux
I recently got an Intel 320-series SSD (http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/solid-state-drives/solid-state-drives-320-series.html), and I am having difficulty achieving the advertised 38K IOPS for ...
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Separate dual-head screens with Intel H67
I am using a Slackware 13.37 system (ASUS P8H67-M LE) with built-in Intel HD graphics, and I am trying to get the monitor outputs to be attached to seperate X windows screens (i.e. different ...
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Does AMD have a webpage similar to ark.Intel.com?
I am considering buying an AMD CPU, but it seems that AMD is hiding their information.
Maybe I missed it, but is there a webpage like this:
http://ark.Intel.com
or more specifically Intel Core i5 680 ...
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Motherboard requires “Processor” which supports Intel HD Graphics Technology
I am interested in the following motherboard (Intel Hunter Cove DH55HC H55), which seems to have a DVI, HDMI, and VGA port on the motherboard but it requires a "Processor" with Intel HD Graphics ...
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How to put idle CPU processing power to good use? [closed]
I just got a new computer that has far more processing power than I need 90% of the time that I'm using it. To what ought I to devote that power?
I know of SETI @ Home and Protein Folding. What ...
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dg33bu + nVidia 210 weird issue
I have an old system with intel DG33BU. It has variety of issues now.
Its IDE port do not work anymore
Realtek audio rear port got short circuited.
Front audio panel do not work
Now it has started ...
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If a SSD fails, using z68 caching, data on HDD is lost?
If my SSD fails, the HDD data will be lost? Does it works like RAID 0, when data is stripped between the two drives? Thanks :)
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Error installing new RAM, getting 3 beeps (memory error) from motherboard
I have a hardware problem and hope this is the right place. I wanted to add some RAM and I got two kingston 2 GB sticks that I want to install, however, when I seat them and boot up the system I get 3 ...
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Thunderbird 2.0.0.24 on iMac 4,1 Intel Core Duo will not connect
Why won't Thunderbird 2.0.0.24 on my iMac 4,1 Intel Core Duo connect while the identical version of Thunderbird with identical settings in the email connects on my MacBook Air running OSX 10.7.2?
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Intel DH61AG CPU, fans, and voltages not reading in BIOS
I'm looking for the cause and/or fix of an issue when during start up of the DH61AG board the fans go full speed as they normally do but stay at full speed rather than slowing. In the BIOS the PC ...
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Disabling GPU and using onboard graphics on Ubuntu 11.10
I have got an Asus N53 laptop with Core i7 2630QM CPU and nVidia GT 550M GPU. On Windows, i watch movies and play games. Which i need GPU. But on Ubuntu, i just develop web sites only use Netbeans and ...
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How to upgrade Intel(R) 82567V-2 Gigabit Network Connection Drivers for Windows 7 64?
Problem
When I go to Device Manager, under Network adapters I have an Intel(R) 82567V-2 Gigabit Network Connection adapter that has a yellow exclamation point. I am trying to upgrade its drivers but ...
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Why does my laptop's CPU intermittently run REALLY slow?
My laptop's CPU is an Intel P8400, rated for operation at 2.26GHz.
However, sometimes it starts running really slow: the computer becomes nigh unusable, and utilities like CPU-Z show clock speeds in ...
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ASUS P8Z68-V LX UEFI
Hi i'm very interested in UEFI development in operating systems. I just bought a ASUS P8Z68-V LX motherboard which says in the description 'UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) - Flexible & Easy BIOS Interface' - ...
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Intel SSD Toolbox options are disabled for SSD when Intel Firmware update works fine
I configured my BIOS to use JBOD instead of RAID because RAID does not support TRIM for SSDs.
My laptop BIOS does not have any option for SMART or AHCI, it's just JBOD or RAID0 or RAID1.
Bootable ...
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Does Intel 320 SSD require TRIM?
My computer does not recognize Intel 320 SSD drive as SSD (Intel utility does not allow to TRIM it or read SMART data from it), but I can install and use it like any other drive.
I've read that some ...
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Fresh Windows 7 install + Intel RAID drivers = BSOD on boot
I had 5 disks on my system, disk 0 was a Windows disk, disks 1-4 were part of a RAID 5 array.
One day two disks in the RAID array failed at the same time, and the system reported that the RAID had ...
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Intel video driver breaks HDMI output after boot
I have Asus 27T1E display (for the record it's more of TV by nature that is being marketed as computer display, line is blurry there) that is used with my current PC (Mini-ITX build with some ...
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Intel chipset drivers confusion
I'm installing Windows on an Asus P5B-E (Intel chipset) and wish to use the most recent drivers available, but I'm having trouble figuring out which chipset download I want.
The original motherboard ...
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Brand new ASUS P8Z68-V Pro/Gen3 motherboard won't pass POST
I am staring at some brand-new kit that doesn't want to play with me:
Motherboard: ASUS P8Z68-V Pro/Gen3
CPU: Intel i7-2600K
RAM: 1 stick only of Corsair Vengeance 4GB 1600MHz (originally 4 sticks, ...
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Will socket 1155 cpu work in 775 mobo
will INTEL Celeron G440 BOX (s. 1155) work in ASROCK G31M-S R2.0 (s. 775) motherboard?
I belive I heard that AM3 cpu can work in AM2 mobo is it the same case with intel.
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Is cooler included in Intel® Boxed Intel® Core™ i7-2600 Processor? [closed]
I would like to know if cooler and thermal paste included in Intel® Boxed Intel® Core™ i7-2600 Processor? Or should I order cooler and thermal paste separately?
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Does AMD Support on-die video decoding?
Do any AMD processors support on-die video decoding in the same vein as the Intel core series? If so, can anyone point me to any articles that compare the two?
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Intel Rapid Storage / Smart Response SSD caching issue
Background
Recently built my own PC. It works! Almost.
It's been a while since getting into the guts of these things, so I'm familiar but may be missing something simple.
FYI, I don't care about ...
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What could cause the Intel Turbo Boost Technology Monitor 2.0 to stop working?
The Intel Turbo Boost Technology Monitor ver. 2.0 is (in my limited opinion) a really basic non-user configurable program.
Its crashed on me twice in the last 2 weeks. What could cause it to ...
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What is Intel Active Management Technology Profile Synchronization
I am using Lenovo ThinkPad X201 with Windows 7.
Whenever I connect to a wireless network, it pops up "intel active management technology profile synchronization" for Yes/No.
What is intel active ...
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BIOS unable to boot CD or Hard Drive
Motherboard Intel DQ35MP.
HDD Caviar Green 1TB.
I'm having problems with my BIOS and/or hard drive/disc drive.
Came back from a trip, booted my computer, and realized that the BIOS wasn't booting ...
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Where to get the network NIC's firmware rtl_nic/rtl8105e-1.fw?
Im installing Debian testing version wheezy on my Asus X53Sc with Intel Centrino Wireless-N 100.
Im having a problem with my wifi connection.
When I try to connect to internet with the wireless ...
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Will adding a PCI-E TV card turn off my HDMI port?
I have a Shuttle SG45H7 which I use as my home theatre PC. Currently I have a DVB-T card in the PCI slot and I connect to my TV by HDMI. This PC has an Intel G45 + ICH10 chipset.
I would like to add ...
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why are AMD CPU's generally slower then comparable intel CPU's, despite being clocked higher? [closed]
Generally, AMD processors are slower then comparable Intel procesors, despite being clocked higher. A friends intel i7 is clocked at 3.2GHz, my AMD phenom is clocked at 3.4GHz. Both are quad cores, ...
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Do the Atom motherboards from Intel support USB boot?
I was unable to find if the Atom boards manufactured by Intel (namely this one: http://ark.intel.com/products/48951/Intel-Desktop-Board-D425KT) support booting from USB.
The D425KT has only two SATA ...
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Intel Rapid Storage Technology Undo
When I installed Windows 7 on this computer, I saw Intel Rapid Storage Technology on it, and I created a Volume of the two drives in this computer thinking that this would like combine the size of the ...
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Linux machine with two or more Intel CPUs [closed]
I am looking for a Linux machine with two or more Intel CPUs, one similar to MacPro with 12 core (http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_mac/family/mac_pro). I have looked up the Dell website and ...
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Cannot find Intel Q965/Q963 graphics driver
I need to install graphics driver for Windows 8 64 bit PC. When I load Win7 64 bit on the same PC, I see the following information in Device Manager, Display adapters: Intel Q965/Q963 Express Chipset ...
