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...exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from Intel Corporation by going to deviate from published specifications. Intel Desktop Board DP55KG may cause undesired operation. Current characterized errata are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries. * ... Revision -001 -002 -003 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DP55KG Product Guide Second release of the Intel® Desktop Board DP55KG Product Guide Third release of the Intel® Desktop Board DP55KG Product Guide Date July 2009 December 2009 April 2010 If an FCC...
...exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from Intel Corporation by going to deviate from published specifications. Intel Desktop Board DP55KG may cause undesired operation. Current characterized errata are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries. * ... Revision -001 -002 -003 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DP55KG Product Guide Second release of the Intel® Desktop Board DP55KG Product Guide Third release of the Intel® Desktop Board DP55KG Product Guide Date July 2009 December 2009 April 2010 If an FCC...
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...etc. 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 installation in this product for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or other hardware components 3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to important information. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board DP55KG...
...etc. 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 installation in this product for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or other hardware components 3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to important information. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board DP55KG...
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Term Description GB Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) GHz Gigahertz (one billion hertz) KB Kilobyte (1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mb Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) iv Intel Desktop Board DP55KG Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions of some common terms used in the product guide.
Term Description GB Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) GHz Gigahertz (one billion hertz) KB Kilobyte (1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mb Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) iv Intel Desktop Board DP55KG Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions of some common terms used in the product guide.
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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... 26 Processor and Voltage Regulator LEDs 27 Back to BIOS Button 28 Speaker...29 Battery ...29 Real-Time Clock 29 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 31 Installation Precautions 32 Prevent Power Supply Overload 32 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 32 v
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... 26 Processor and Voltage Regulator LEDs 27 Back to BIOS Button 28 Speaker...29 Battery ...29 Real-Time Clock 29 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 31 Installation Precautions 32 Prevent Power Supply Overload 32 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 32 v
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Intel Desktop Board DP55KG Product Guide Installing the I/O Shield 33 Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 34 Installing and Removing a Processor 35 Installing a Processor 35 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 40 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 40 Removing ...the Bluetooth Antenna 58 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 59 Clearing Passwords 60 Replacing the Battery 61 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 67 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility 68 Obtaining the...
Intel Desktop Board DP55KG Product Guide Installing the I/O Shield 33 Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 34 Installing and Removing a Processor 35 Installing a Processor 35 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 40 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 40 Removing ...the Bluetooth Antenna 58 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 59 Clearing Passwords 60 Replacing the Battery 61 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 67 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility 68 Obtaining the...
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Location of the Processor and Voltage Regulator LEDs 27 7. Intel Desktop Board DP55KG Mounting Screw Hole Locations 34 10. Lift the Load Plate 36 12. Secure ...(RoHS 85 EU RoHS 85 China RoHS 86 EMC Regulations 88 Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance 89 Product Certifications 90 Board-Level Certification Markings 90 Chassis and Component Certifications 91 Figures 1. Installing the I/O Shield 33 9. Internal Headers 50 vii...Processor Fan Header 40 18. Installing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card 46 24. Intel Desktop Board DP55KG Components 12 2.
Location of the Processor and Voltage Regulator LEDs 27 7. Intel Desktop Board DP55KG Mounting Screw Hole Locations 34 10. Lift the Load Plate 36 12. Secure ...(RoHS 85 EU RoHS 85 China RoHS 86 EMC Regulations 88 Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance 89 Product Certifications 90 Board-Level Certification Markings 90 Chassis and Component Certifications 91 Figures 1. Installing the I/O Shield 33 9. Internal Headers 50 vii...Processor Fan Header 40 18. Installing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card 46 24. Intel Desktop Board DP55KG Components 12 2.
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...9. Port 80h POST Codes 76 18. Connecting Power Supply Cables 57 31. POST Code LED Display 75 35. Intel Desktop Board DP55KG Components 13 3. Front Panel CIR Receiver (Input) Header Signal Names 52 7. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header...RoHS Environmentally Friendly Use Period Mark 86 21. LAN Connector LEDs 17 4. Feature Summary 9 2. Front Panel Intel HD Audio Header Signal Names 51 6. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 59 33. Front-panel Power ...Chassis Fan Headers 56 30. Removing the Battery 66 34. Intel Desktop Board DP55KG Product Guide 28.
...9. Port 80h POST Codes 76 18. Connecting Power Supply Cables 57 31. POST Code LED Display 75 35. Intel Desktop Board DP55KG Components 13 3. Front Panel CIR Receiver (Input) Header Signal Names 52 7. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header...RoHS Environmentally Friendly Use Period Mark 86 21. LAN Connector LEDs 17 4. Feature Summary 9 2. Front Panel Intel HD Audio Header Signal Names 51 6. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 59 33. Front-panel Power ...Chassis Fan Headers 56 30. Removing the Battery 66 34. Intel Desktop Board DP55KG Product Guide 28.
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... Support for multiple PCI Express* 2.0 graphics cards • Independent multi-streaming 8-channel (7.1) audio and 2-channel audio subsystem, featuring: ― Intel® High Definition (Intel® HD) Audio interface ― Realtek* ALC889 codec • HD Audio front panel header • Onboard 4-pin S/PDIF out connector...8226; Support for non-ECC memory • Support for up to 16 GB of system memory Chipset Intel® P55 Express Chipset consisting of the Desktop Board. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of Intel® Desktop Board DP55KG.
... Support for multiple PCI Express* 2.0 graphics cards • Independent multi-streaming 8-channel (7.1) audio and 2-channel audio subsystem, featuring: ― Intel® High Definition (Intel® HD) Audio interface ― Realtek* ALC889 codec • HD Audio front panel header • Onboard 4-pin S/PDIF out connector...8226; Support for non-ECC memory • Support for up to 16 GB of system memory Chipset Intel® P55 Express Chipset consisting of the Desktop Board. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of Intel® Desktop Board DP55KG.
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...; Platform Innovation Framework for extensible firmware interface • 16 Mb symmetrical flash memory device • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Suspend to RAM (...; ENERGY STAR* capable 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.
...; Platform Innovation Framework for extensible firmware interface • 16 Mb symmetrical flash memory device • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Suspend to RAM (...; ENERGY STAR* capable 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-...
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-...
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Intel Desktop Board DP55KG Components 12 Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board DP55KG Product Guide Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DP55KG.
Intel Desktop Board DP55KG Components 12 Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board DP55KG Product Guide Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DP55KG.
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Desktop Board Features Table 2. Intel Desktop Board DP55KG Components Label A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z AA BB CC DD EE FF GG HH II JJ KK LL MM Description PCI bus connector PCI Express 2.0 x4 connector (x4 electrical; ...
Desktop Board Features Table 2. Intel Desktop Board DP55KG Components Label A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z AA BB CC DD EE FF GG HH II JJ KK LL MM Description PCI bus connector PCI Express 2.0 x4 connector (x4 electrical; ...
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... must be purchased separately. The processor connects to the Desktop Board through the LGA1156 socket. For information on 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...
... must be purchased separately. The processor connects to the Desktop Board through the LGA1156 socket. For information on 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...
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...or higher memory support on this effect on the screen at power up. Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with a voltage rating higher than 4 GB because of ...memory. These operating systems will attempt to this desktop board requires compatible XMP-enabled memory or advanced knowledge of ...
...or higher memory support on this effect on the screen at power up. Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with a voltage rating higher than 4 GB because of ...memory. These operating systems will attempt to this desktop board requires compatible XMP-enabled memory or advanced knowledge of ...
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...audio connectors) and 2-channel audio (using the High Definition Audio front panel header) LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem includes: • Intel PCH • Intel 82578DM Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller • RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs The subsystem features: ... panel header that provides mic in Table 3. 16 These LEDs indicate the status of the Intel P55 Platform Controller Hub (PCH). Intel Desktop Board DP55KG Product Guide Intel® P55 Express Chipset The Intel P55 Express Chipset consists of the LAN as shown in and line out signals for the...
...audio connectors) and 2-channel audio (using the High Definition Audio front panel header) LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem includes: • Intel PCH • Intel 82578DM Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller • RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs The subsystem features: ... panel header that provides mic in Table 3. 16 These LEDs indicate the status of the Intel P55 Platform Controller Hub (PCH). Intel Desktop Board DP55KG Product Guide Intel® P55 Express Chipset The Intel P55 Express Chipset consists of the LAN as shown in and line out signals for the...
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... USB 2.0 ports to connect with a variety of Bluetooth-enabled devices. Desktop Board Features Figure 2. The Bluetooth module plus the included external antenna enables you to USB 1.1 operation. USB 2.0 Support The Desktop Board provides 13 USB 2.0 ports (eight ports routed to back panel connectors,...Table 3. USB 2.0 ports are backward compatible with the board to an onboard vertical connector). Driver support is occurring 10 Mb/s data rate 100 Mb/s data rate 1000 Mb/s data rate Bluetooth* Technology Support The Desktop Board includes an integrated Bluetooth* module (Figure 1, JJ).
... USB 2.0 ports to connect with a variety of Bluetooth-enabled devices. Desktop Board Features Figure 2. The Bluetooth module plus the included external antenna enables you to USB 1.1 operation. USB 2.0 Support The Desktop Board provides 13 USB 2.0 ports (eight ports routed to back panel connectors,...Table 3. USB 2.0 ports are backward compatible with the board to an onboard vertical connector). Driver support is occurring 10 Mb/s data rate 100 Mb/s data rate 1000 Mb/s data rate Bluetooth* Technology Support The Desktop Board includes an integrated Bluetooth* module (Figure 1, JJ).
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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. Figure 3. SATA Drive Activity LED The six onboard SATA channels (black connectors) provided by the PCH support the following Intel Matrix Storage RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Drives) levels...
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. Figure 3. SATA Drive Activity LED The six onboard SATA channels (black connectors) provided by the PCH support the following Intel Matrix Storage RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Drives) levels...
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... an eSATA drive. x16 compatible) • Two PCI Express 2.0 x1 ports • Two PCI bus connectors 19 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-...
... an eSATA drive. x16 compatible) • Two PCI Express 2.0 x1 ports • Two PCI bus connectors 19 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-...
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.... If both the supervisor and user passwords are then available for a password. Related Links: For instructions on resetting the password, go to boot the computer. Intel Desktop Board DP55KG Product Guide BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, and the PCI/PCI Express and SATA auto-configuration...
.... If both the supervisor and user passwords are then available for a password. Related Links: For instructions on resetting the password, go to boot the computer. Intel Desktop Board DP55KG Product Guide BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, and the PCI/PCI Express and SATA auto-configuration...
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... processor fan speed based on the processor temperature and adjusts chassis fan speeds based on the internal system temperature. Desktop Board Features Hardware Management The hardware management features 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-
... processor fan speed based on the processor temperature and adjusts chassis fan speeds based on the internal system temperature. Desktop Board Features Hardware Management The hardware management features 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-