Intel Desktop Board DP55KG Technical Product Specification

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...................................................................... 14

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 Discrete SATA Controller .................................................................. 20

1.7.1 eSATA Support .................................................................... 20

1.8 Real-Time Clock Subsystem .............................................................. 20

1.9 Legacy I/O Controller....................................................................... 21

1.9.1 Consumer Infrared (CIR)....................................................... 21

1.10 Audio Subsystem............................................................................. 22

1.10.1 Audio Subsystem Software .................................................... 22

1.10.2 Audio Connectors and Headers ............................................... 22

1.10.3 8-Channel (7.1) Audio Subsystem........................................... 23

1.11 LAN Subsystem............................................................................... 24

1.11.1 Intel

82578DC Gigabit Ethernet Controller.............................. 24

1.11.2 LAN Subsystem Software....................................................... 25

1.11.3 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs .............................. 25

1.12 Bluetooth* Technology Support ......................................................... 26

1.13 Hardware Management Subsystem .................................................... 26

1.13.1 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Control...................................... 26

1.13.2 Fan Monitoring..................................................................... 27

1.13.3 Chassis Intrusion and Detection.............................................. 27

1.13.4 Thermal Monitoring .............................................................. 28

1.14 Power Management ......................................................................... 29

1.14.1 ACPI................................................................................... 29

1.14.2 Hardware Support ................................................................ 32

1.15 Onboard Power Button ..................................................................... 37

1.15.1 ENERGY STAR* 4.0 and 5.0, E-Standby, and

ErP Compliance.................................................................... 38