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...Compliance Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for help. Intel Desktop Board DP55KG may contain design defects or errors known as the property of others. Intel and Pentium are designed to the equipment not expressly approved by calling 1-800-548-...History 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 ...
...Compliance Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for help. Intel Desktop Board DP55KG may contain design defects or errors known as the property of others. Intel and Pentium are designed to the equipment not expressly approved by calling 1-800-548-...History 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. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are used in this product for general audiences. Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory ...technically qualified personnel. NOTE Notes call attention to install the Desktop Board and other environments, such as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for Intel® Desktop Board DP55KG. The suitability of this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the ...
...etc. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are used in this product for general audiences. Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory ...technically qualified personnel. NOTE Notes call attention to install the Desktop Board and other environments, such as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for Intel® Desktop Board DP55KG. The suitability of this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the ...
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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. 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
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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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... Power Cable to BIOS Button 28 8. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Three DIMMs 42 21. Internal Headers 50 vii Intel Desktop Board DP55KG Mounting Screw Hole Locations 34 10. Location of Hazardous Substances (RoHS 85 EU RoHS 85 China RoHS 86 EMC Regulations 88... Conformity Statement 80 Product Ecology Statements 81 Recycling Considerations 81 Lead-free 2LI/Pb-free 2LI Board 84 Restriction of the Back to the Processor Fan Header 40 18. Intel Desktop Board DP55KG Components 12 2. Installing the I/O Shield 33 9. Lift the Load Plate 36 12. Install...
... Power Cable to BIOS Button 28 8. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Three DIMMs 42 21. Internal Headers 50 vii Intel Desktop Board DP55KG Mounting Screw Hole Locations 34 10. Location of Hazardous Substances (RoHS 85 EU RoHS 85 China RoHS 86 EMC Regulations 88... Conformity Statement 80 Product Ecology Statements 81 Recycling Considerations 81 Lead-free 2LI/Pb-free 2LI Board 84 Restriction of the Back to the Processor Fan Header 40 18. Intel Desktop Board DP55KG Components 12 2. Installing the I/O Shield 33 9. Lift the Load Plate 36 12. Install...
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... Signal Names 51 6. BIOS Beep Codes 73 15. EMC Regulations 88 22. Connecting the Bluetooth Antenna 58 32. Intel Desktop Board DP55KG Components 13 3. Front Panel CIR Receiver (Input) Header Signal Names 52 7. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Signal... Jumper Block 59 33. LAN Connector LEDs 17 4. BIOS Error Messages 74 17. Intel Desktop Board DP55KG China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 87 Tables 1. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 53 11. Intel Desktop Board DP55KG Product Guide 28. IEEE 1394a Header Signal Names 54 12. Back Panel Audio Connectors ...
... Signal Names 51 6. BIOS Beep Codes 73 15. EMC Regulations 88 22. Connecting the Bluetooth Antenna 58 32. Intel Desktop Board DP55KG Components 13 3. Front Panel CIR Receiver (Input) Header Signal Names 52 7. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Signal... Jumper Block 59 33. LAN Connector LEDs 17 4. BIOS Error Messages 74 17. Intel Desktop Board DP55KG China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 87 Tables 1. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 53 11. Intel Desktop Board DP55KG Product Guide 28. IEEE 1394a Header Signal Names 54 12. Back Panel Audio Connectors ...
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... • Support for non-ECC memory • Support for up to 16 GB of system memory Chipset Intel® P55 Express Chipset consisting of Intel® Desktop Board DP55KG. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of the Intel P55 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities Support for multiple PCI Express* 2.0 graphics cards •...
... • Support for non-ECC memory • Support for up to 16 GB of system memory Chipset Intel® P55 Express Chipset consisting of Intel® Desktop Board DP55KG. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of the Intel P55 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities Support for multiple PCI Express* 2.0 graphics cards •...
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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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... Chassis intrusion header BlueTooth* module Speaker Auxiliary PCI Express graphics power connector (SATA-style) Auxiliary chassis fan header 13 Desktop Board Features Table 2. x16 compatible) PCI bus connector PCI Express 2.0 x8 connector (x8 electrical; 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...
... Chassis intrusion header BlueTooth* module Speaker Auxiliary PCI Express graphics power connector (SATA-style) Auxiliary chassis fan header 13 Desktop Board Features Table 2. x16 compatible) PCI bus connector PCI Express 2.0 x8 connector (x8 electrical; 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...
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...: • 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 processor...
...: • 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 processor...
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...Detect (SPD) memory only • Up to 16 GB maximum total system memory NOTE 32-bit operating systems are limited to this desktop board requires compatible XMP-enabled memory or advanced knowledge of memory. or double-sided DIMMs with a voltage rating of the memory used by ... The BIOS will report less than 1.65 V may vary. • Support for normal operation. 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 1.65 V or less ...
...Detect (SPD) memory only • Up to 16 GB maximum total system memory NOTE 32-bit operating systems are limited to this desktop board requires compatible XMP-enabled memory or advanced knowledge of memory. or double-sided DIMMs with a voltage rating of the memory used by ... The BIOS will report less than 1.65 V may vary. • Support for normal operation. 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 1.65 V or less ...
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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: ...including S/PDIF in and out optical ports • High Definition Audio front panel header that provides mic in Table 3. 16 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: ...including S/PDIF in and out optical ports • High Definition Audio front panel header that provides mic in Table 3. 16 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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... LAN link is established LAN activity is provided by Microsoft operating systems such as Microsoft Windows Vista and the Microsoft Windows 7. 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 USB... 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 are backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices...
... LAN link is established LAN activity is provided by Microsoft operating systems such as Microsoft Windows Vista and the Microsoft Windows 7. 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 USB... 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 are backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices...
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... 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: • RAID 0 - 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...
... 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: • RAID 0 - 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...
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The red eSATA connectors on each of the eSATA ports. They can be used to connect an eSATA drive. 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 ...
The red eSATA connectors on each of the eSATA ports. They can be used to connect an eSATA drive. 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 ...
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... to Clearing Passwords on page 67. A supervisor password and a user password can be set , you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card in your 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...
... to Clearing Passwords on page 67. A supervisor password and a user password can be set , you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card in your 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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... that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. 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- The board has several hardware management features including the following: •...
... that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. 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- The board has several hardware management features including the following: •...