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Intel® Desktop Board DP55WB Technical Product Specification September 2009 Order Number: E70716-001US The Intel® Desktop Board DP55WB may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications. Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board DP55WB Specification Update.
Intel® Desktop Board DP55WB Technical Product Specification September 2009 Order Number: E70716-001US The Intel® Desktop Board DP55WB may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications. Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board DP55WB Specification Update.
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... Intel, Core i7, and Core i5 are evaluated as errata, which have an ordering number and are available on the absence or characteristics of any features or instructions marked "reserved" or "undefined." Revision History Revision -001 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DP55WB ... installation in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. Contact your local Intel sales office or your distributor to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board DP55WB with BIOS identifier WBIBX10J.86A. Changes to this product for other PC or embedded non...
... Intel, Core i7, and Core i5 are evaluated as errata, which have an ordering number and are available on the absence or characteristics of any features or instructions marked "reserved" or "undefined." Revision History Revision -001 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DP55WB ... installation in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. Contact your local Intel sales office or your distributor to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board DP55WB with BIOS identifier WBIBX10J.86A. Changes to this product for other PC or embedded non...
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...information. It is intended to provide detailed, technical information about the conventions used on the Intel Desktop Board DP55WB A map of the resources of the Intel Desktop Board The features supported by the BIOS Setup program A description of information. Intended Audience The TPS... codes, and POST codes Regulatory compliance and battery disposal information Typographical Conventions This section contains information about the Intel Desktop Board DP55WB and its components to the vendors, system integrators, and other engineers and technicians who need this specification. Preface...
...information. It is intended to provide detailed, technical information about the conventions used on the Intel Desktop Board DP55WB A map of the resources of the Intel Desktop Board The features supported by the BIOS Setup program A description of information. Intended Audience The TPS... codes, and POST codes Regulatory compliance and battery disposal information Typographical Conventions This section contains information about the Intel Desktop Board DP55WB and its components to the vendors, system integrators, and other engineers and technicians who need this specification. Preface...
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... Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Megabytes per second Megabit (1,048,576 bits) Megabits per second An address or data value ending with a lowercase h indicates a hexadecimal value. Intel Desktop Board DP55WB Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # GB GB/s Gb/s KB Kbit kbits/s MB MB/s Mbit Mbits/s xxh x.x V * Used after a signal name to indicate third-party...
... Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Megabytes per second Megabit (1,048,576 bits) Megabits per second An address or data value ending with a lowercase h indicates a hexadecimal value. Intel Desktop Board DP55WB Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # GB GB/s Gb/s KB Kbit kbits/s MB MB/s Mbit Mbits/s xxh x.x V * Used after a signal name to indicate third-party...
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Contents 1 Product Description 1.1 Overview 9 1.1.1 Feature Summary 9 1.1.2 Board Layout 11 1.1.3 Block Diagram 13 1.2 Legacy Considerations 13 1.3 Online Support 14 1.4 Processor 14 1.5 System Memory 15 1.5.1 Memory Configurations 16 1.6 Intel® P55 Express Chipset 18 1.6.1 USB 18 1.6.2 SATA Interfaces 19 1.7 Real-Time Clock Subsystem 20 1.8 Audio Subsystem 20 1.8.1 Audio Subsystem Software 21 1.8.2 Audio Connectors and Headers 21...
Contents 1 Product Description 1.1 Overview 9 1.1.1 Feature Summary 9 1.1.2 Board Layout 11 1.1.3 Block Diagram 13 1.2 Legacy Considerations 13 1.3 Online Support 14 1.4 Processor 14 1.5 System Memory 15 1.5.1 Memory Configurations 16 1.6 Intel® P55 Express Chipset 18 1.6.1 USB 18 1.6.2 SATA Interfaces 19 1.7 Real-Time Clock Subsystem 20 1.8 Audio Subsystem 20 1.8.1 Audio Subsystem Software 21 1.8.2 Audio Connectors and Headers 21...
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Intel Desktop Board DP55WB Technical Product Specification 2.5 Electrical Considerations 52 2.5.1 Power Supply Considerations 52 2.5.2 Fan Header Current Capability 53 2.5.3 Add-in Board Considerations 53 2.6 Thermal Considerations 53 2.7 Reliability 56 2.8 Environmental 56 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction 57 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization ... Standards 75 5.1.2 European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement 76 5.1.3 Product Ecology Statements 77 5.1.4 EMC Regulations 81 5.1.5 Product Certification Markings (Board Level 82 5.2 Battery Disposal Information 83 vi
Intel Desktop Board DP55WB Technical Product Specification 2.5 Electrical Considerations 52 2.5.1 Power Supply Considerations 52 2.5.2 Fan Header Current Capability 53 2.5.3 Add-in Board Considerations 53 2.6 Thermal Considerations 53 2.7 Reliability 56 2.8 Environmental 56 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction 57 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization ... Standards 75 5.1.2 European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement 76 5.1.3 Product Ecology Statements 77 5.1.4 EMC Regulations 81 5.1.5 Product Certification Markings (Board Level 82 5.2 Battery Disposal Information 83 vi
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... 49 16 Board Dimensions 51 17 Localized High Temperature Zones 54 Tables 1. Component-side Connectors and Headers Shown in Figure 1 12 3. SATA Connectors 42 15. Processor Core Power Connector 43 19. Wake-up Devices and Events 28 9. Front Panel Audio Header for Intel HD Audio 41...Configurations 15 4. IEEE 1394a Header 41 12. Power States and Targeted System Power 27 8. Main Power Connector 44 20. Contents Figures 1 Major Board Components 11 2 Block Diagram 13 3 Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration 17 4 Back Panel Audio Connectors 21 5 LAN Connector LED Locations 23 6...
... 49 16 Board Dimensions 51 17 Localized High Temperature Zones 54 Tables 1. Component-side Connectors and Headers Shown in Figure 1 12 3. SATA Connectors 42 15. Processor Core Power Connector 43 19. Wake-up Devices and Events 28 9. Front Panel Audio Header for Intel HD Audio 41...Configurations 15 4. IEEE 1394a Header 41 12. Power States and Targeted System Power 27 8. Main Power Connector 44 20. Contents Figures 1 Major Board Components 11 2 Block Diagram 13 3 Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration 17 4 Back Panel Audio Connectors 21 5 LAN Connector LED Locations 23 6...
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... 34. Product Certification Markings 82 viii Thermal Considerations for BIOS Recovery 61 31. Acceptable Drives/Media Types for Components 55 27. Port 80h POST Code Ranges 69 37. Port 80h POST Codes 70 38. Lead-Free Board Markings 80 41. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar 58 29. Safety Standards 75 40. BIOS... 62 32. Typical Port 80h POST Sequence 73 39. Environmental Specifications 56 28. EMC Regulations 81 42. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 68 35. Intel Desktop Board DP55WB Technical Product Specification 26. Supervisor and User Password Functions 64 33.
... 34. Product Certification Markings 82 viii Thermal Considerations for BIOS Recovery 61 31. Acceptable Drives/Media Types for Components 55 27. Port 80h POST Code Ranges 69 37. Port 80h POST Codes 70 38. Lead-Free Board Markings 80 41. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar 58 29. Safety Standards 75 40. BIOS... 62 32. Typical Port 80h POST Sequence 73 39. Environmental Specifications 56 28. EMC Regulations 81 42. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 68 35. Intel Desktop Board DP55WB Technical Product Specification 26. Supervisor and User Password Functions 64 33.
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...Chipset Audio Peripheral Interfaces BIOS Instantly Available PC Technology LAN Support • Intel® Core™ i7 and Core i5 processors in the SPI Flash device • Support for Advanced Configuration ...; One port via an internal header for front panel cabling • Intel® BIOS resident in an LGA1156 socket ― One PCI Express* 2.0 x16 Graphics interface ― ... technology • Support for 1.35 V low voltage JEDEC memory Intel® P55 Express Chipset consisting of the board. one header supports an Intel® Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or compatible device) ...
...Chipset Audio Peripheral Interfaces BIOS Instantly Available PC Technology LAN Support • Intel® Core™ i7 and Core i5 processors in the SPI Flash device • Support for Advanced Configuration ...; One port via an internal header for front panel cabling • Intel® BIOS resident in an LGA1156 socket ― One PCI Express* 2.0 x16 Graphics interface ― ... technology • Support for 1.35 V low voltage JEDEC memory Intel® P55 Express Chipset consisting of the board. one header supports an Intel® Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or compatible device) ...
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... control (4-pin fan headers front, rear, and processor) with selectable support in BIOS for 3 wire fans • Support for Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI) 10 Intel Desktop Board DP55WB Technical Product Specification Table 1.
... control (4-pin fan headers front, rear, and processor) with selectable support in BIOS for 3 wire fans • Support for Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI) 10 Intel Desktop Board DP55WB Technical Product Specification Table 1.
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Major Board Components 11 Figure 1. Product Description 1.1.2 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DP55WB.
Major Board Components 11 Figure 1. Product Description 1.1.2 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DP55WB.
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...Intel Desktop Board DP55WB Technical Product Specification Table 2 lists the components identified in card connector Back panel connectors Rear chassis fan header Processor fan header Processor core power connector (2 x 2) LGA1156... processor socket DIMM Channel A sockets (2) DIMM Channel B sockets (2) +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED Main power connector (2 x 12) Front panel header Front chassis fan header Battery Alternate front panel power LED header BIOS Setup configuration jumper block Piezo Speaker SATA connectors Front panel USB headers (3) Intel P55...
...Intel Desktop Board DP55WB Technical Product Specification Table 2 lists the components identified in card connector Back panel connectors Rear chassis fan header Processor fan header Processor core power connector (2 x 2) LGA1156... processor socket DIMM Channel A sockets (2) DIMM Channel B sockets (2) +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED Main power connector (2 x 12) Front panel header Front chassis fan header Battery Alternate front panel power LED header BIOS Setup configuration jumper block Piezo Speaker SATA connectors Front panel USB headers (3) Intel P55...
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Figure 2. Block Diagram 1.2 Legacy Considerations This board differs from other Intel Desktop Board products, with specific changes including (but not limited to) the following: • No parallel port connector • No floppy drive connector • No serial port connector or header • No PS/2 connectors • No PATA connector 13 Product Description 1.1.3 Block Diagram Figure 2 is a block diagram of the major functional areas of the board.
Figure 2. Block Diagram 1.2 Legacy Considerations This board differs from other Intel Desktop Board products, with specific changes including (but not limited to) the following: • No parallel port connector • No floppy drive connector • No serial port connector or header • No PS/2 connectors • No PATA connector 13 Product Description 1.1.3 Block Diagram Figure 2 is a block diagram of the major functional areas of the board.
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... support the Intel Core i7 and Core i5 processors in an LGA1156 socket Other processors may be supported in the future. Intel Desktop Board DP55WB Technical Product Specification 1.3 Online Support To find information about ... NOTE This board has specific requirements for this World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/DP55WB/index.htm http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/DP55WB/index...
... support the Intel Core i7 and Core i5 processors in an LGA1156 socket Other processors may be supported in the future. Intel Desktop Board DP55WB Technical Product Specification 1.3 Online Support To find information about ... NOTE This board has specific requirements for this World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/DP55WB/index.htm http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/DP55WB/index...
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... performance. This allows the BIOS to read the SPD data and program the chipset to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/ CS-025414.htm 15 Product Description 1.5 System Memory The board has four DIMM sockets and supports the following memory features: • 1.5 V DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs with gold... x16 organization are not supported. • 16 GB maximum total system memory (with all applicable DDR SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be impacted or the DIMMs may be populated with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure.
... performance. This allows the BIOS to read the SPD data and program the chipset to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/ CS-025414.htm 15 Product Description 1.5 System Memory The board has four DIMM sockets and supports the following memory features: • 1.5 V DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs with gold... x16 organization are not supported. • 16 GB maximum total system memory (with all applicable DDR SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be impacted or the DIMMs may be populated with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure.
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... Memory Configuration Examples Refer to single channel bandwidth operation for real world applications. Intel Desktop Board DP55WB Technical Product Specification 1.5.1 Memory Configurations The Intel Core i7 and Core i5 processors in the LGA1156 socket support the following types of both DIMM channels are equal. This mode offers..., the slowest memory timing will be equal. Dual channel mode is equivalent to : http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/cs011965.htm 16 This mode is enabled when the installed memory capacities of memory organization: • Dual ...
... Memory Configuration Examples Refer to single channel bandwidth operation for real world applications. Intel Desktop Board DP55WB Technical Product Specification 1.5.1 Memory Configurations The Intel Core i7 and Core i5 processors in the LGA1156 socket support the following types of both DIMM channels are equal. This mode offers..., the slowest memory timing will be equal. Dual channel mode is equivalent to : http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/cs011965.htm 16 This mode is enabled when the installed memory capacities of memory organization: • Dual ...
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...device is attached to 480 Mb/s which is 40 times faster than full-speed USB. The Intel P55 Express Chipset is as follows: • Eight ports are implemented with Direct Media Interface (DMI) interconnect provides interfaces to the processor and the USB, SATA, LPC, LAN...on the back panel The location of the front panel USB headers supports an Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or compatible device). Intel Desktop Board DP55WB Technical Product Specification 1.6 Intel® P55 Express Chipset Intel P55 Express Chipset with stacked back panel connectors • Six front panel ports ...
...device is attached to 480 Mb/s which is 40 times faster than full-speed USB. The Intel P55 Express Chipset is as follows: • Eight ports are implemented with Direct Media Interface (DMI) interconnect provides interfaces to the processor and the USB, SATA, LPC, LAN...on the back panel The location of the front panel USB headers supports an Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or compatible device). Intel Desktop Board DP55WB Technical Product Specification 1.6 Intel® P55 Express Chipset Intel P55 Express Chipset with stacked back panel connectors • Six front panel ports ...
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...a maximum of the SATA connectors Refer to install the RAID drivers. data striping and mirroring • RAID 5 - The Intel P55 Express Chipset provides independent SATA ports with low-voltage power connectors. In legacy mode, standard IDE I/O and IRQ resources are ... more information, see: http://www.serialata.org/. Also, during installation. Product Description 1.6.2 SATA Interfaces The board provides six internal SATA connectors through the Intel P55 Express Chipset, which provides the following RAID (Redundant Array of 3 Gb/s per port. The SATA controller...
...a maximum of the SATA connectors Refer to install the RAID drivers. data striping and mirroring • RAID 5 - The Intel P55 Express Chipset provides independent SATA ports with low-voltage power connectors. In legacy mode, standard IDE I/O and IRQ resources are ... more information, see: http://www.serialata.org/. Also, during installation. Product Description 1.6.2 SATA Interfaces The board provides six internal SATA connectors through the Intel P55 Express Chipset, which provides the following RAID (Redundant Array of 3 Gb/s per port. The SATA controller...
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... in, the standby current from the power supply extends the life of the battery. 1.8 Audio Subsystem The board supports the Intel High Definition Audio subsystem based on page 11 shows the location of the battery. Intel Desktop Board DP55WB Technical Product Specification 1.7 Real-Time Clock Subsystem A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and...
... in, the standby current from the power supply extends the life of the battery. 1.8 Audio Subsystem The board supports the Intel High Definition Audio subsystem based on page 11 shows the location of the battery. Intel Desktop Board DP55WB Technical Product Specification 1.7 Real-Time Clock Subsystem A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and...
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... audio header (1 x 4-pin header) 1.8.3 6-Channel (5.1) Audio Subsystem The 6-channel (5.1) audio subsystem includes the following: • Intel P55 Express Chipset • Realtek ALC888-VC2-GR audio codec • A signal-to Section 1.3, page 14 1.8.2 Audio Connectors and Headers The board contains audio connectors and headers on both the back panel and the component side of...
... audio header (1 x 4-pin header) 1.8.3 6-Channel (5.1) Audio Subsystem The 6-channel (5.1) audio subsystem includes the following: • Intel P55 Express Chipset • Realtek ALC888-VC2-GR audio codec • A signal-to Section 1.3, page 14 1.8.2 Audio Connectors and Headers The board contains audio connectors and headers on both the back panel and the component side of...