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4.4.3
SATA Interface
Configuration
The SATA controller is a PCIe bus device. The BIOS allocates the required
system resources during the PCIe device configuration.
4.4.4
Audio Interface
The Intel® QM57 PCH supports Intel® High Definition Audio (HDA). This HD
audio configuration supports up to four audio streams (with up to 16 channels
each), 32-bit sample depth, and sample rates up to 192 KHz.
With this configuration you can implement hardware CODECs on your baseboard
for 7.1/5.1 audio systems and SDIF output. The pins for the HD audio are
defined in Section 4.3.2.
Configuration
The audio controller is a PCI bus device. The BIOS allocates the required
system resources during configuration of the PCI device.
4.4.5
Serial IRQ
The serial IRQ pin offers a standardized interface to link interrupt request
lines to a single wire.
Configuration
The serial IRQ machine is in “Continuous Mode”.
4.4.6
Graphics Interface
The ETXexpress-AI uses the GMA4500 graphics controller.
The key features of the GMA 4500 are :
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Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology support
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Intel® Smart 2D Display Technology (Intel® S2DDT)
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Intel® Clear Video Technology
— MPEG2 Hardware Acceleration
— WMV9/VC1 Hardware Acceleration
— AVC Hardware Acceleration
— ProcAmp