Intel Desktop Board DP55WG Technical Product Specification
Table Of Contents
- Intel® Desktop Board DP55WG Technical Product Specification
- Revision History
- Preface
- Contents
- 1 Product Description
- 2 Technical Reference
- 3 Overview of BIOS Features
- 4 Error Messages and Beep Codes
- 5 Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information

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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...................................................................... 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 ................................................................... 18
1.7 Real-Time Clock Subsystem .............................................................. 19
1.8 Legacy I/O Controller....................................................................... 20
1.8.1 Consumer Infrared (CIR)....................................................... 20
1.9 Audio Subsystem............................................................................. 21
1.9.1 Audio Subsystem Software .................................................... 21
1.9.2 Audio Connectors and Headers ............................................... 21
1.9.3 8-Channel (7.1) Audio Subsystem........................................... 22
1.10 LAN Subsystem............................................................................... 23
1.10.1 Intel
®
82578DC Gigabit Ethernet Controller.............................. 23
1.10.2 LAN Subsystem Software....................................................... 24
1.10.3 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs .............................. 24
1.11 Hardware Management Subsystem .................................................... 25
1.11.1 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Control...................................... 25
1.11.2 Fan Monitoring..................................................................... 25
1.11.3 Chassis Intrusion and Detection.............................................. 25
1.11.4 Thermal Monitoring .............................................................. 26
1.12 Power Management ......................................................................... 27
1.12.1 ACPI................................................................................... 27
1.12.2 Hardware Support ................................................................ 30
1.13 Onboard Power Button ..................................................................... 35
1.13.1 ENERGY STAR* 4.0 and 5.0, E-Standby, and
ErP Compliance.................................................................... 36