Intel® Atom™ Processor N270, 945GSE Express Chipset: Block Diagram
Provides Intel® Atom™ processor N270 functions, capabilities, and connectivity.
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The single-core processor based on 45nm technology, at 1.6 GHz core speed and 2.5 W thermal design power, is power-optimized to deliver robust performance per-watt. This platform offers rich I/O capabilities, 32-bit 3D graphics, and DDR2 support.
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Provides Intel® Atom™ processor N270 functions, capabilities, and connectivity.
Controller is a compact, low-power solution for GbE implementations on small form-factor designs.
Datasheet for Intel® I/O Controller Hub 7 (ICH7) family.
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Datasheet: Feature support includes processor, graphics, register, and more. (v.006, June 2008)
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Datasheet for the mobile Intel® Atom™ processor N270 Single Core.
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Vol. 2, Specs: Explains configuration, register, and management specifications. (Apr. 2008)
Platform Design Guide: Netbook platform 2008 design guidelines, features, considerations. (Feb. 2009)
Design-In Presentation: Platform design guidelines, software, and technologies. (Sept. 2008)
Thermal and Mechanical Design Guide: Intel® Atom™ processor 200 series.
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Design Guide Addendum: Additional information, including updates, changes, and clarifications.
Vol. 1, Specs: Explains controller, interface, thermal, and power specifications. (Feb. 2008)
Vol. 2, Specs: Explains configuration, register, and management specifications. (Apr. 2008)
Intel® Atom™ processor N270 series, device and document errata, clarifications, and changes. (v.7, Mar. 2013)
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Spec Update: Device and documentation errata, spec clarification, and changes. (Nov. 2009)
Intel® I/O Controller Hub 7 (ICH7) family device and documentation errata, specification clarifications, and changes.
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New! Spec Update: Device and documentation errata, spec clarification, and changes. (v.033, Apr.2012)
Schematic: A series of Roe River reference board design schematics.
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