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Intel Q85

The Intel Q85 is a desktop chipset for LGA 1150 sockets, released in 2013. It supports DDR3 memory, SATA III, and USB 3.0, and includes vPro technology.

The Intel Q85 is a Lynx Point chipset (PCH) released in June 2013 for desktop platforms using LGA 1150 sockets. It has a TDP of 4.1 W and connects to the CPU via DMI 2.0. The chipset provides 8 PCIe 2.0 lanes, 6 SATA III ports, 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, and 10 USB 2.0 ports. It supports up to 32 GB of DDR3 memory across two channels, but does not support ECC memory. The Q85 includes an integrated Ethernet MAC and supports Intel vPro, but lacks Intel Rapid Storage Technology, CPU overclocking, and memory overclocking (XMP/EXPO). It also supports FDI (Flexible Display Interface).

Specifications

Socket unverified LGA 1150
Platform Desktop
TDP 4.1 W
PCIe version 2.0
Total PCIe lanes (chipset) 8
DMI version unverified DMI 2.0
Memory support unverified DDR3
Max memory unverified 32 GB
Memory channels 2
ECC memory support No
SATA III ports 6
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 4
USB 2.0 ports 10
Integrated Ethernet MAC
Intel Rapid Storage Technology No
vPro support Yes
CPU overclocking No
Memory overclocking (XMP/EXPO) No
Release date 2013-06-01
Release year 2013
Notes unverified Lynx Point PCH; supports FDI