Intel to launch vPRO chipset for embedded platforms
The code-name
Montevina refers to the fifth-generation Centrino platform, now formally named Centrino 2 to avoid confusion with previous Centrino platforms. It was scheduled for release at Computex Taipei 2008, which took place on June 3 - 7, 2008, but has been delayed until July 14, due to problems with integrated graphics and wireless certification. Montevina will support
Penryn, Intel's 45nm die-shrink version of
Core 2 processors.
The Montevina platform is branded as "
Centrino 2 vPro" when combined with security and manageability features built-in technologies.
Important features include: the Intel Mobile 4 ("Cantiga") chipset, GMA X4500 graphics and ICH9M southbridge, DDR3 support, Support for Intel AMT 3.0 (vPRO).
This technology will be available in the form of Kontron embedded boards.