Intel Desktop Board DP55WG Technical Product Specification

Product Description
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1.9 Audio Subsystem
The board supports the Intel High Definition Audio subsystem based on the Realtek
ALC889 audio codec. The audio subsystem supports the following features:
• Advanced jack sense for the back panel audio jacks that enables the audio codec to
recognize the device that is connected to an audio port. The back panel audio
jacks are capable of retasking according to the user’s definition, or can be
automatically switched depending on the recognized device type.
• Stereo input and output for all back panel jacks
• Line out and Mic in functions for front panel audio jacks
• A signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio of 90 dB
1.9.1 Audio Subsystem Software
Audio software and drivers are available from Intel’s World Wide Web site.
For information about Refer to
Obtaining audio software and drivers Section 1.3, page 14
1.9.2 Audio Connectors and Headers
The board contains audio connectors and headers on both the back panel and the
component side of the board. The component-side audio headers include the
following:
• Front panel audio (a 2 x 5-pin header that provides mic in and line out signals for
front panel audio connectors) (yellow)
• S/PDIF audio header (1 x 4-pin header) (yellow)
For information about Refer to
The locations of the front panel audio header and S/PDIF audio header Figure 11, page 41
The signal names of the front panel audio header and S/PDIF header Section 2.2, page 39
The back panel audio connectors Section 2.2.1, page 40