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...for technically qualified personnel. The suitability of product features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to update the BIOS 4 Configuring for RAID Using Intel® Matrix Storage Technology: information about configuring your system for RAID A ...update, and regulatory requirements for installation in personal computers (PC) for Intel® Desktop Board DP55KG. It is intended for general audiences. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. NOTE Notes call attention to important information. iii Document Organization The ...
...for technically qualified personnel. The suitability of product features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to update the BIOS 4 Configuring for RAID Using Intel® Matrix Storage Technology: information about configuring your system for RAID A ...update, and regulatory requirements for installation in personal computers (PC) for Intel® Desktop Board DP55KG. It is intended for general audiences. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. NOTE Notes call attention to important information. iii Document Organization The ...
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Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 11 Desktop Board Components 12 Processor ...14 Main Memory...15 Intel® P55 Express Chipset 16 Audio Subsystem 16 LAN Subsystem 16 Bluetooth* Technology Support 17 USB 2.0 Support 17 Serial ATA Support 18 Legacy I/O ...19 Expandability...19 BIOS ...20 Serial ATA Auto Configuration 20 PCI* and PCI Express* Auto Configuration 20 Security Passwords...
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 11 Desktop Board Components 12 Processor ...14 Main Memory...15 Intel® P55 Express Chipset 16 Audio Subsystem 16 LAN Subsystem 16 Bluetooth* Technology Support 17 USB 2.0 Support 17 Serial ATA Support 18 Legacy I/O ...19 Expandability...19 BIOS ...20 Serial ATA Auto Configuration 20 PCI* and PCI Express* Auto Configuration 20 Security Passwords...
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...1333 MHz, and DDR3 1066 MHz DIMMs • Support for non-ECC memory • Support for up to 16 GB of system memory Chipset Intel® P55 Express Chipset consisting of the Desktop Board. Table 1. Table 1 summarizes the major features of the Intel P55 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) Graphics Audio Expansion ...― Six channels via the PCH ― Two channels via a discrete controller • Two external SATA (eSATA) channels via a discrete controller continued 9 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of Intel® Desktop Board DP55KG.
...1333 MHz, and DDR3 1066 MHz DIMMs • Support for non-ECC memory • Support for up to 16 GB of system memory Chipset Intel® P55 Express Chipset consisting of the Desktop Board. Table 1. Table 1 summarizes the major features of the Intel P55 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) Graphics Audio Expansion ...― Six channels via the PCH ― Two channels via a discrete controller • Two external SATA (eSATA) channels via a discrete controller continued 9 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of Intel® Desktop Board DP55KG.
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... (continued) RAID Intel® Matrix Storage Technology for Serial ATA LAN Support Intel 82578DM Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller including an RJ-45 back panel connector with integrated status LEDs Wireless Support BIOS Integrated Bluetooth* technology • Intel® Platform Innovation...Hardware Management Hardware monitor with: • Four fan sensing inputs used to monitor fan activity • Intel® Precision Cooling Technology fan speed control • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values 10 Intel Desktop Board DP55KG Product Guide Table 1.
... (continued) RAID Intel® Matrix Storage Technology for Serial ATA LAN Support Intel 82578DM Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller including an RJ-45 back panel connector with integrated status LEDs Wireless Support BIOS Integrated Bluetooth* technology • Intel® Platform Innovation...Hardware Management Hardware monitor with: • Four fan sensing inputs used to monitor fan activity • Intel® Precision Cooling Technology fan speed control • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values 10 Intel Desktop Board DP55KG Product Guide Table 1.
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Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems The Desktop Board supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows* 7 Ultimate 64-bit edition • Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit edition • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic 64-bit ...
Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems The Desktop Board supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows* 7 Ultimate 64-bit edition • Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit edition • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic 64-bit ...
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... Intel Desktop Board DP55KG consult the following online resources: • Intel Desktop Board DP55KG http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/DP55KG /index.htm • Desktop Board Support http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/deskt op/DP55KG • Available configurations for Intel Desktop Board DP55KG, go /buildit Processor CAUTION Failure to use an appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12 V (2 x 4 pin) power connector to the Desktop Board may result in the LGA1156 package. Intel Desktop Board DP55KG supports an Intel...
... Intel Desktop Board DP55KG consult the following online resources: • Intel Desktop Board DP55KG http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/DP55KG /index.htm • Desktop Board Support http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/deskt op/DP55KG • Available configurations for Intel Desktop Board DP55KG, go /buildit Processor CAUTION Failure to use an appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12 V (2 x 4 pin) power connector to the Desktop Board may result in the LGA1156 package. Intel Desktop Board DP55KG supports an Intel...
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... Data Rate 3 (DDR3) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) connectors with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with gold-plated contacts arranged in graphics cards and other system...
... Data Rate 3 (DDR3) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) connectors with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with gold-plated contacts arranged in graphics cards and other system...
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...supports the following headers and connectors: • Back panel audio connectors, including S/PDIF in and out optical ports • High Definition Audio front panel header that provides mic in and line out signals for the board's I/O paths. Intel Desktop Board DP55KG Product Guide Intel® P55 Express Chipset The Intel... P55 Express Chipset consists of the Intel P55 Platform Controller Hub (PCH).
...supports the following headers and connectors: • Back panel audio connectors, including S/PDIF in and out optical ports • High Definition Audio front panel header that provides mic in and line out signals for the board's I/O paths. Intel Desktop Board DP55KG Product Guide Intel® P55 Express Chipset The Intel... P55 Express Chipset consists of the Intel P55 Platform Controller Hub (PCH).
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... an integrated Bluetooth* module (Figure 1, JJ). USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. This may be required to an onboard vertical connector). USB 2.0 Support The Desktop Board provides 13 USB 2.0 ports (eight ports routed to back panel connectors, four ports routed to two onboard headers, and one port routed to accommodate operating...
... an integrated Bluetooth* module (Figure 1, JJ). USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. This may be required to an onboard vertical connector). USB 2.0 Support The Desktop Board provides 13 USB 2.0 ports (eight ports routed to back panel connectors, four ports routed to two onboard headers, and one port routed to accommodate operating...
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... Array of Independent Drives) levels: • RAID 0 - data striping and data mirroring • RAID 5 - distributed parity 18 Figure 3. data mirroring • RAID 0+1 (or RAID 10) - Intel Desktop Board DP55KG Product Guide Serial ATA Support Intel Desktop Board DP55KG supports eight onboard 3.0 Gb/s Serial ATA (SATA) channels (six via the PCH and two via the discrete controller. data striping • RAID 1 -
... Array of Independent Drives) levels: • RAID 0 - data striping and data mirroring • RAID 5 - distributed parity 18 Figure 3. data mirroring • RAID 0+1 (or RAID 10) - Intel Desktop Board DP55KG Product Guide Serial ATA Support Intel Desktop Board DP55KG supports eight onboard 3.0 Gb/s Serial ATA (SATA) channels (six via the PCH and two via the discrete controller. data striping • RAID 1 -
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... The red eSATA connectors on each of the eSATA ports. Legacy I/O Intel Desktop Board DP55KG includes an I/O controller that provides the following legacy I/O features: • Consumer Infrared (CIR) support • Low pin count (LPC) interface • Intelligent power management...including a programmable wake up event interface • PCI power management support Expandability Intel Desktop Board DP55KG provides the following RAID levels: • RAID 0 • RAID 1 NOTE The Marvell 88SE6145 controller supports single drive non-RAID configurations as well as RAID configurations. x16 ...
... The red eSATA connectors on each of the eSATA ports. Legacy I/O Intel Desktop Board DP55KG includes an I/O controller that provides the following legacy I/O features: • Consumer Infrared (CIR) support • Low pin count (LPC) interface • Intelligent power management...including a programmable wake up event interface • PCI power management support Expandability Intel Desktop Board DP55KG provides the following RAID levels: • RAID 0 • RAID 1 NOTE The Marvell 88SE6145 controller supports single drive non-RAID configurations as well as RAID configurations. x16 ...
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... the Wired for the location of Intel Desktop Board DP55KG enable the board to be connected to detect levels above and below acceptable values • Intel® Precision Cooling Technology fan speed control, delivering acoustically- Chassis Intrusion The board supports a chassis security feature that can adjust fan speed Intel® Precision Cooling Technology Intel Precision Cooling Technology automatically adjusts processor...
... the Wired for the location of Intel Desktop Board DP55KG enable the board to be connected to detect levels above and below acceptable values • Intel® Precision Cooling Technology fan speed control, delivering acoustically- Chassis Intrusion The board supports a chassis security feature that can adjust fan speed Intel® Precision Cooling Technology Intel Precision Cooling Technology automatically adjusts processor...
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... (either on page 57 for the location of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support. The use of the power connectors. 22 Intel Desktop Board DP55KG Product Guide Power Management Power management is implemented at several levels, including software support through system control. See Figure 30 on or off the computer...
... (either on page 57 for the location of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support. The use of the power connectors. 22 Intel Desktop Board DP55KG Product Guide Power Management Power management is implemented at several levels, including software support through system control. See Figure 30 on or off the computer...
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...-loop fan control that powers up of the computer through a network. If the standby current necessary to support multiple wake events from the PCI and/or USB buses exceeds power supply capacity, the Desktop Board may lose register settings stored in the ACPI S3, S4, or S5 state. • Each fan... header is wired to support the standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. When signaled by the ...
...-loop fan control that powers up of the computer through a network. If the standby current necessary to support multiple wake events from the PCI and/or USB buses exceeds power supply capacity, the Desktop Board may lose register settings stored in the ACPI S3, S4, or S5 state. • Each fan... header is wired to support the standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. When signaled by the ...
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... is still present at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 24 Figure 4. Intel Desktop Board DP55KG Product Guide The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. For example, when this specification can be off and the standby power indicator is standby power still present on standby current requirements for the Desktop Board, refer to the board. Failure to do so could...
... is still present at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 24 Figure 4. Intel Desktop Board DP55KG Product Guide The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. For example, when this specification can be off and the standby power indicator is standby power still present on standby current requirements for the Desktop Board, refer to the board. Failure to do so could...
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... ENERGY STAR requirements and recommended configurations, go to http://www.intel.com/go/energystar. The Desktop Board also meets the following international requirements: • Republic of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency have continually revised the ENERGY STAR requirements. PME# Signal Wake-up Support When the WAKE# signal on the PCI bus is...
... ENERGY STAR requirements and recommended configurations, go to http://www.intel.com/go/energystar. The Desktop Board also meets the following international requirements: • Republic of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency have continually revised the ENERGY STAR requirements. PME# Signal Wake-up Support When the WAKE# signal on the PCI bus is...
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...Make sure you to install linked PCI Express graphics cards such as NVIDIA* SLI* (Scalable Link Interface) cards. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card Follow these instructions to remove a PCI Express x16 graphics card from the connector (C). ...24, A) that allows you use the connector included with the Desktop Board to connect the two graphics cards together. Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card Installing Linked PCI Express Graphics Cards The Desktop Board supports technology that secures the card's metal bracket to remove it....
...Make sure you to install linked PCI Express graphics cards such as NVIDIA* SLI* (Scalable Link Interface) cards. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card Follow these instructions to remove a PCI Express x16 graphics card from the connector (C). ...24, A) that allows you use the connector included with the Desktop Board to connect the two graphics cards together. Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card Installing Linked PCI Express Graphics Cards The Desktop Board supports technology that secures the card's metal bracket to remove it....
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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cables SATA cables support the Serial ATA protocol. Each cable can be used to connect one of the SATA connectors on page 31. 2. For correct cable function: 1. Attach one end of the cable to the Desktop Board. Connecting the Serial ATA Cables 49 Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on the board (Figure 26, A) and attach the other end of the SATA cable to one internal SATA drive to the SATA drive (Figure 26, B). Figure 26.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cables SATA cables support the Serial ATA protocol. Each cable can be used to connect one of the SATA connectors on page 31. 2. For correct cable function: 1. Attach one end of the cable to the Desktop Board. Connecting the Serial ATA Cables 49 Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on the board (Figure 26, A) and attach the other end of the SATA cable to one internal SATA drive to the SATA drive (Figure 26, B). Figure 26.
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... the Windows environment. You can update the system BIOS while in the dialog boxes to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. Navigate to the DP55KG page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. Close all...
... the Windows environment. You can update the system BIOS while in the dialog boxes to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. Navigate to the DP55KG page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. Close all...
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... update allows for the update of an Intel® Desktop Board BIOS to the latest production release regardless of these files through your computer supplier or by using either of the operating system installed on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to the DP55KG page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and...
... update allows for the update of an Intel® Desktop Board BIOS to the latest production release regardless of these files through your computer supplier or by using either of the operating system installed on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to the DP55KG page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and...