LGA 1160 platform will completely change the layout of intel motherboards : north bridge functions like the memory and PCI express controller will move to the processor, and the chipset will preserve only the functions of south bridge.
Furthermore, the dual core processors havendale will obtain the integrated graphic core. We already reported about the technical characteristics of ibex peak chipset , yesterday associate published new details about their functional possibilities.
In particular, associate talk about as minimum two version ibex peak : one will be used in kings creek platform for enthusiasts and home computers, and the second in corporate platform piketon.
The latter will include a more developed functions of remote administration and access rights .The release ibex peak chipset will take place in August - September of the following year. This Chipset will support up to 6 ports serial ATA, up to 14 ports USB 2.0, and up to 8 ports PCI express 2.0, and also gigabit net port.
The mobile platform calpella, which will appear in the third quarter 2009, will also use the mobile chipset Ibex Peak- M. This chipset will support the processors clarksfield and Auburndale - the latter will have the integrated graphic core.