The Intel® HM87 is a chipset designed for mobile computing, specifically for laptops. Chipsets are crucial components that manage communication between the processor, memory, peripherals, and other system components. Here are some key points about the Intel® HM87 chipset:
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Purpose: The HM87 chipset is part of the Intel 8 Series Chipset family and is intended for use in laptops and mobile devices.
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Features:
- Connectivity: It provides support for various I/O (Input/Output) interfaces, including USB (Universal Serial Bus), SATA (Serial ATA), and PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express).
- Graphics: The chipset may support integrated graphics or work in conjunction with a dedicated graphics card for enhanced visual performance.
- Memory Support: It supports DDR3L and DDR3L-RS SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory) for system memory.
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Processor Compatibility: The HM87 chipset is designed to work with Intel processors, particularly those based on the Haswell microarchitecture.
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Mobile Platform: As a chipset for mobile platforms, it is optimized for power efficiency and features that are relevant to laptops, such as support for integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
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Business and Consumer Laptops: The HM87 chipset is commonly found in both business and consumer laptops, providing a balance of performance and power efficiency for a variety of computing needs.
