The Intel Q75 Express is a chipset designed for desktop computers, particularly for business and enterprise environments. It's part of Intel's 7 Series chipsets, released alongside the third generation of Intel Core processors (Ivy Bridge) in 2012. The Q75 Express chipset provides various features and capabilities tailored for business use, including support for Intel vPro technology, which enables remote management and security features for IT administrators.
Key features of the Intel Q75 Express chipset include:
1. Support for Intel Core processors: The Q75 Express chipset is compatible with Intel Core processors, particularly those from the third generation (Ivy Bridge). This compatibility ensures efficient performance and integration with the latest CPU technologies.
2. Intel vPro technology support: This chipset supports Intel vPro technology, which includes features such as remote management, hardware-based security, and virtualization capabilities. These features are especially valuable for businesses seeking enhanced manageability and security for their computing infrastructure.
3. Integrated graphics support: The Q75 Express chipset includes integrated graphics capabilities, which can provide basic display functionality without the need for a discrete graphics card. This feature is suitable for standard business computing tasks and helps reduce overall system cost.
4. PCI Express support: The chipset offers support for PCI Express (PCIe) connectivity, allowing for expansion cards such as graphics cards, network adapters, and storage controllers to be installed for additional functionality and performance.
5. USB 3.0 support: The Q75 Express chipset includes support for USB 3.0, enabling high-speed data transfer between the computer and external devices such as storage drives, peripherals, and smartphones.
