Intel QS57

The Intel QS57 is a mobile chipset designed for the Calpella platform, supporting LGA 1156 processors such as Intel Core i7-6xxM and i5-5xxM series. It is built on a 45 nm process with a TDP of 3.4 W. The chipset provides 8 PCIe 2.0 lanes and uses DMI 1.0 for communication with the CPU. It supports up to 8 GB of DDR3-1333 memory across two channels, without ECC support. Storage connectivity includes 6 SATA III ports, while USB 2.0 is available with 14 ports; no USB 3.x ports are present. Integrated features include an Ethernet MAC, Intel Wi-Fi Link 6000 series, Bluetooth, Intel Rapid Storage Technology, and vPro support. The QS57 is a BGA form factor chipset and was succeeded by the Intel QM67. It does not support CPU or memory overclocking.