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... du Canada. Revision History Revision -001 -002 -003 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DP55WG Product Guide Second release of the Intel® Desktop Board DP55WG Product Guide Third release of the Intel® Desktop Board DP55WG Product Guide Date July 2009 December 2009 April 2010 If an FCC declaration of conformity...
... du Canada. Revision History Revision -001 -002 -003 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DP55WG Product Guide Second release of the Intel® Desktop Board DP55WG Product Guide Third release of the Intel® Desktop Board DP55WG Product Guide Date July 2009 December 2009 April 2010 If an FCC declaration of conformity...
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...Intel® Desktop Board DP55WG. The suitability of data. Document Organization The chapters in this Product Guide are evaluated as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. iii may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. NOTE Notes call attention to update the BIOS 4 Configuring for RAID Using Intel... about configuring your system for installation in this product for general audiences. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are arranged as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of product features 2 Installing and...
...Intel® Desktop Board DP55WG. The suitability of data. Document Organization The chapters in this Product Guide are evaluated as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. iii may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. NOTE Notes call attention to update the BIOS 4 Configuring for RAID Using Intel... about configuring your system for installation in this product for general audiences. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are arranged as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of product features 2 Installing and...
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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 DP55WG 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 DP55WG Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions of some common terms used in the product guide.
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Intel Desktop Board DP55WG Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 32 Installing and Removing a Processor 33...45 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cables 47 Connecting to the Internal Headers 48 S/PDIF Header 49 Front Panel Intel HD Audio Header 49 Consumer IR (CIR) Headers 49 Front Panel Header 50 Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header 51...BIOS Configuration Jumper 56 Clearing Passwords 57 Replacing the Battery 58 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 65 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash...
Intel Desktop Board DP55WG Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 32 Installing and Removing a Processor 33...45 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cables 47 Connecting to the Internal Headers 48 S/PDIF Header 49 Front Panel Intel HD Audio Header 49 Consumer IR (CIR) Headers 49 Front Panel Header 50 Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header 51...BIOS Configuration Jumper 56 Clearing Passwords 57 Replacing the Battery 58 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 65 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash...
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...Cable to BIOS Button 27 8. Use DDR3 DIMMs 41 22. Installing Linked PCI Express Graphics Cards 46 26. Internal Headers 48 vii Intel Desktop Board DP55WG Components 12 2. Installing the I/O Shield 31 9. Secure the Load Plate in Place 37 17. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with ...21. Location of the Back to the Processor Fan Header 38 18. Location of the Processor and Voltage Regulator LEDs 26 7. Intel Desktop Board DP55WG Mounting Screw Hole Locations 32 10. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Two DIMMs 39 19. Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics...
...Cable to BIOS Button 27 8. Use DDR3 DIMMs 41 22. Installing Linked PCI Express Graphics Cards 46 26. Internal Headers 48 vii Intel Desktop Board DP55WG Components 12 2. Installing the I/O Shield 31 9. Secure the Load Plate in Place 37 17. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with ...21. Location of the Back to the Processor Fan Header 38 18. Location of the Processor and Voltage Regulator LEDs 26 7. Intel Desktop Board DP55WG Mounting Screw Hole Locations 32 10. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Two DIMMs 39 19. Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics...
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...Level Interconnect Marks 83 20. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 71 16. Intel Desktop Board DP55WG China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 85 Tables 1. S/PDIF Header Signal Names 49 5. Front Panel Intel HD Audio Header Signal Names 49 6. Location of the Chassis Fan Headers 54... Header Signal Names 52 13. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 51 11. Safety Standards 77 19. Intel Desktop Board DP55WG Product Guide 28. BIOS Error Messages 72 17. Intel Desktop Board DP55WG Components 13 3. Back Panel Audio Connectors 53 29. LAN Connector LEDs 17 4. IEEE 1394a Header Signal...
...Level Interconnect Marks 83 20. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 71 16. Intel Desktop Board DP55WG China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 85 Tables 1. S/PDIF Header Signal Names 49 5. Front Panel Intel HD Audio Header Signal Names 49 6. Location of the Chassis Fan Headers 54... Header Signal Names 52 13. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 51 11. Safety Standards 77 19. Intel Desktop Board DP55WG Product Guide 28. BIOS Error Messages 72 17. Intel Desktop Board DP55WG Components 13 3. Back Panel Audio Connectors 53 29. LAN Connector LEDs 17 4. IEEE 1394a Header Signal...
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... Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities Support for multiple PCI Express* 2.0 graphics cards • Independent multi-streaming 8-channel (7.1) audio and 2-channel audio subsystem, featuring: ― Intel® High Definition (Intel® HD) Audio interface ― Realtek* ALC889 codec • HD Audio front panel header • Onboard 4-pin S/PDIF out connector • Back panel... 1394a header • Six Serial ATA (SATA) channels (3.0 Gb/s) via the PCH continued 9 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of Intel® Desktop Board DP55WG. Table 1.
... Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities Support for multiple PCI Express* 2.0 graphics cards • Independent multi-streaming 8-channel (7.1) audio and 2-channel audio subsystem, featuring: ― Intel® High Definition (Intel® HD) Audio interface ― Realtek* ALC889 codec • HD Audio front panel header • Onboard 4-pin S/PDIF out connector • Back panel... 1394a header • Six Serial ATA (SATA) channels (3.0 Gb/s) via the PCH continued 9 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of Intel® Desktop Board DP55WG. Table 1.
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Intel Desktop Board DP55WG Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) RAID Intel® Matrix Storage Technology for Serial ATA LAN Support Intel 82578DM Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller including an RJ-45 back panel connector with integrated status LEDs BIOS • Intel®...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...
Intel Desktop Board DP55WG Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) RAID Intel® Matrix Storage Technology for Serial ATA LAN Support Intel 82578DM Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller including an RJ-45 back panel connector with integrated status LEDs BIOS • Intel®...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...
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Intel Desktop Board DP55WG Components 12 Intel Desktop Board DP55WG Product Guide Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DP55WG. Figure 1.
Intel Desktop Board DP55WG Components 12 Intel Desktop Board DP55WG Product Guide Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DP55WG. Figure 1.
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Intel Desktop Board DP55WG 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 Description PCI bus connector PCI Express 2.0 x4 connector (x4 electrical; x16 compatible) ...
Intel Desktop Board DP55WG 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 Description PCI bus connector PCI Express 2.0 x4 connector (x4 electrical; x16 compatible) ...
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... result in the LGA1156 package. For information on Intel Desktop Board DP55WG consult the following online resources: • Intel Desktop Board DP55WG http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/DP55WG /index.htm • Desktop Board Support http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/deskt op/DP55WG • Available configurations for Intel Desktop Board DP55WG, go /buildit Processor CAUTION Failure to use an...
... result in the LGA1156 package. For information on Intel Desktop Board DP55WG consult the following online resources: • Intel Desktop Board DP55WG http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/DP55WG /index.htm • Desktop Board Support http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/deskt op/DP55WG • Available configurations for Intel Desktop Board DP55WG, go /buildit Processor CAUTION Failure to use an...
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Intel Desktop Board DP55WG Product Guide Intel® P55 Express Chipset The Intel P55 Express Chipset consists of the LAN as shown in and line out signals for the board's I/O paths. The PCH is the centralized controller for ... (using the back panel 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: • CSMA/CD...
Intel Desktop Board DP55WG Product Guide Intel® P55 Express Chipset The Intel P55 Express Chipset consists of the LAN as shown in and line out signals for the board's I/O paths. The PCH is the centralized controller for ... (using the back panel 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: • CSMA/CD...
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... 2.0 ports are backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices. This may be required to accommodate operating systems that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. Serial ATA Support Intel Desktop Board DP55WG supports six onboard 3.0 Gb/s Serial ATA (SATA) channels via the PCH. LAN Connector LEDs LED A B LED Color Green N/A Green Yellow LED State Off On...
... 2.0 ports are backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices. This may be required to accommodate operating systems that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. Serial ATA Support Intel Desktop Board DP55WG supports six onboard 3.0 Gb/s Serial ATA (SATA) channels via the PCH. LAN Connector LEDs LED A B LED Color Green N/A Green Yellow LED State Off On...
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SATA Drive Activity LED The six onboard SATA channels support the following Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Drives) levels: • RAID 0 - data mirroring • RAID 0+1 (or RAID 10) - Also, during installation. data striping and ... Windows XP documentation for both AHCI and RAID without the need to use supported onboard RAID features, you must first enable RAID in the BIOS. Intel Desktop Board DP55WG Product Guide Figure 3. distributed parity NOTE In order to install separate RAID drivers using the F6 key. 18
SATA Drive Activity LED The six onboard SATA channels support the following Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Drives) levels: • RAID 0 - data mirroring • RAID 0+1 (or RAID 10) - Also, during installation. data striping and ... Windows XP documentation for both AHCI and RAID without the need to use supported onboard RAID features, you must first enable RAID in the BIOS. Intel Desktop Board DP55WG Product Guide Figure 3. distributed parity NOTE In order to install separate RAID drivers using the F6 key. 18
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Desktop Board Features Legacy I/O Intel Desktop Board DP55WG includes an I/O controller that provides the following legacy I /O space) for your computer. x16 compatible) • One PCI Express 2.0 x4 port (x4 electrical; Serial ATA...) support • Low pin count (LPC) interface • Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake up event interface • PCI power management support Expandability Intel Desktop Board DP55WG provides the following the instructions in the BIOS Setup program. You do not need to run the BIOS Setup program after you install a PCI...
Desktop Board Features Legacy I/O Intel Desktop Board DP55WG includes an I/O controller that provides the following legacy I /O space) for your computer. x16 compatible) • One PCI Express 2.0 x4 port (x4 electrical; Serial ATA...) support • Low pin count (LPC) interface • Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake up event interface • PCI power management support Expandability Intel Desktop Board DP55WG provides the following the instructions in the BIOS Setup program. You do not need to run the BIOS Setup program after you install a PCI...
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...speed control, delivering acoustically- The password prompt is displayed before the computer is set, pressing at the password prompt of Intel Desktop Board DP55WG enable the board to view and change all onboard fans, that restrict whether the BIOS Setup program can be set ,...supervisor password or the user password to boot the computer. Intel Desktop Board DP55WG Product Guide Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that can adjust fan speed Intel® Precision Cooling Technology Intel Precision Cooling Technology automatically adjusts processor fan speed based on the...
...speed control, delivering acoustically- The password prompt is displayed before the computer is set, pressing at the password prompt of Intel Desktop Board DP55WG enable the board to view and change all onboard fans, that restrict whether the BIOS Setup program can be set ,...supervisor password or the user password to boot the computer. Intel Desktop Board DP55WG Product Guide Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that can adjust fan speed Intel® Precision Cooling Technology Intel Precision Cooling Technology automatically adjusts processor fan speed based on the...
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... the power supply and/or effect ACPI S3 sleep state functionality. If the standby current necessary to be capable of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. Intel Desktop Board DP55WG Product Guide Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as needed. • All fan headers have a +12 V DC connection. LAN wakeup capabilities...
... the power supply and/or effect ACPI S3 sleep state functionality. If the standby current necessary to be capable of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. Intel Desktop Board DP55WG Product Guide Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as needed. • All fan headers have a +12 V DC connection. LAN wakeup capabilities...
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... asserted, the computer wakes from USB. For information about ENERGY STAR requirements and recommended configurations, go to http://www.intel.com/go/energystar. Intel Desktop Board DP55WG Product Guide Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of Korea e-Standby program • European Union...5.0 Category D requirements. Wake from Consumer IR Consumer IR device activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. Intel has worked directly with these two governmental agencies in the definition of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency have continually revised the ...
... asserted, the computer wakes from USB. For information about ENERGY STAR requirements and recommended configurations, go to http://www.intel.com/go/energystar. Intel Desktop Board DP55WG Product Guide Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of Korea e-Standby program • European Union...5.0 Category D requirements. Wake from Consumer IR Consumer IR device activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. Intel has worked directly with these two governmental agencies in the definition of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency have continually revised the ...
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Figure 6. Location of the board's voltage regulation circuitry and the processor: • The Processor LED (Figure 6, A) indicates an elevated temperature on the processor that could affect performance. • The Voltage Regulator LED (Figure 6, B) indicates an elevated temperature in the processor voltage regulator circuit that indicate the status of the Processor and Voltage Regulator LEDs 26 Intel Desktop Board DP55WG Product Guide Processor and Voltage Regulator LEDs The Desktop Board contains two red LEDs (see Figure 6) that could affect performance.
Figure 6. Location of the board's voltage regulation circuitry and the processor: • The Processor LED (Figure 6, A) indicates an elevated temperature on the processor that could affect performance. • The Voltage Regulator LED (Figure 6, B) indicates an elevated temperature in the processor voltage regulator circuit that indicate the status of the Processor and Voltage Regulator LEDs 26 Intel Desktop Board DP55WG Product Guide Processor and Voltage Regulator LEDs The Desktop Board contains two red LEDs (see Figure 6) that could affect performance.
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Intel Desktop Board DP55WG Product Guide Speaker A speaker is mounted on how to replace the battery. Real-Time Clock The Desktop Board has a time-of the board's beep codes. ...
Intel Desktop Board DP55WG Product Guide Speaker A speaker is mounted on how to replace the battery. Real-Time Clock The Desktop Board has a time-of the board's beep codes. ...