product brief

Intel® Desktop Board DP55WG

Media Series

ATX Form Factor

Intel® Desktop Board DP55WG

Media Series
Equipping the creator Board DP55WG has a revolutionary two- from crashes by restoring previous safe
This year the Intel® Desktop Boards Media chip layout that enables lower power values. If the watchdog timer fails, the
Series only gets better. The Intel® Desktop consumption, more advanced performance easy-to-access Back-to-BIOS switch goes
Board DP55WG is breaking barriers when tuning1, and multiple platform capabilities. into maintenance mode without having
it comes to the performance and bandwidth A flexible PCI Express* 2.0 x16 slot, which to open the system chassis.
that digital media creators and multitaskers is switchable to two PCI Express 2.0 x8
need most. Advanced audio places you in slots, takes computing to the next level in Intel® Desktop Boards Media Series—
the middle of the action with a powerful creating and sharing high-definition content the clear choice
set of tools that delivers a cinema-style quickly and easily. Whether its digital photography or video
experience in vivid surround sound. With editing, super-sized entertainment today
incredible support for up to eight threads Media Series with a Touch of Extreme demands breakthrough technology. The
of processing power, dual-channel DDR3 The Intel Desktop Board DP55WG has Intel Desktop Board DP55WG delivers
memory, and support for ATI* CrossfireX* everything you need for great multimedia great performance and the Intel® P55
technology and NVIDIA* SLI* technology, creation and sharing, plus extra features Express Chipset series of boards is ideal
the Intel Desktop Board DP55WG offers for the beginner enthusiasts. Build systems for mid-level, high-performance desktops.
the best tools for any application. quickly with 90-degree rotated SATA ports
and easy-to-locate, aligned front panel
Multitasking never looked so good headers at the edge of the board. Six
Developed for the latest generation of SATA ports provide more data flexibility.
multimedia applications and delivering An onboard LED post code decoder cycles
incredible performance, the Intel Desktop through post codes while booting. The
third-generation watchdog timer recovers
 Intel® Desktop Board DP55WG Media Series

The boxed Intel® Desktop Board DP55WG solution includes:

• ATX 2.2 compliant I/O shield
• SATA cables
• Board and back panel I/O layout stickers
• Quick reference guide
• Intel® Express Installer driver and software DVD
• NVIDIA* SLI* two-way connector
• Post code information card

Software included:
• Intel® Desktop Utilities: Monitors system temperatures, voltages, fan speeds, and
hard drive health; provides detailed system information; and tests system hardware
for common errors.

• Intel® Integrator Assistant (Internet download): Streamlines board integration.

• DivX* Pro for Windows*: Provides everything you need to burn, post, e-mail, store,
or watch DivX* videos.

• Dolby* Control Center: A powerful set of easy-to-use home theater configuration tools
delivers a cinema-style experience in vivid surround sound.

• Norton Internet Security* 2009 (90-day trial): Removes viruses automatically, blocks
certain Internet worm attacks, and protects e-mail and instant messages.
• Additional free software: Helps get your system up and running.

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Intel® Desktop Board DP55WG Media Series
Features and Benefits

1 Support for the Intel® Core™ i7 and 8 Consumer infrared receiver and 13 12 11 10
Intel® Core™ i5 processors in the transmitter: Supports receiving,
LGA1156 package: Features Intel® learning, and emitting capabilities,
Turbo Boost Technology2 and Intel® controls up to two additional CE
Hyper-Threading Technology3 for devices with your PC, and eliminates
exceptional performance and scalability, the need for a USB CIR dongle. 5 4
and 8 MB Shared Intel® Smart Cache,
9 Post code decoder: Allows for display
enabling dynamic and efficient
of post codes for debug along with the
allocation of cache.
included post code quick reference card
2 Intel® P55 Express Chipset: displaying critical areas to help trouble-

9.6” (24.38 cm)

Revolutionary new single chip increases shoot performance-increase roadblocks. 1
routing space for additional onboard 9
10 Back-to-BIOS switch: New feature 12
features and lowers power consumption.
allows easy system recovery with all the
3 Dual-Channel DDR3 1600+1 / 1333 / BIOS settings kept intact after pushing
1066 MHz memory support: Four the performance envelope too far.
DIMM slots support up to 16 GB4 memory
11 One IEEE 1394a port with one
connected directly to the processor via 3
additional port via internal header;
the Integrated Memory Controller.
eight Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports with 2
4 One PCI Express* 2.0 x16 slot: six additional ports via two internal
Graphics with the ability to scale headers: Provides for the most flex-
to dual x8 graphics supporting ATI* ible connectivity options for front and
CrossFireX* and NVIDIA* SLI*. back panels. 14
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5 One PCI Express 2.0 x4 slot, two PCI 12 Intel® PRO 10/100/1000 Network 15
Express 2.0 x1 slots, and two PCI Connection: Uses a new low-power 12” (30.48 cm)
expansion slots: Flexibility to support design and can meet Energy Star* 5.0
PCI Express and legacy PCI devices. specifications. 14 Lead-free: Meets all worldwide
6 Six SATA 3.0 GB/s ports: Facilitates 13 Dolby* Home Theater with regulatory requirements for lead-free
high-speed storage and data transfers. 10-Channel Intel® High Definition manufacturing.
Audio5 (7.1) and S/PDIF In and Out: 15 ATX (9.6” x 12”) Form Factor:
7 Intel® Matrix Storage Technology:
Enables high-quality integrated audio MicroATX board supports smaller
RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 with Intel® Rapid
that rivals the performance of high-end towers and systems.
Recover Technology for higher
discrete solutions.
performance data access and/or
data protection.

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 Intel® Desktop Board DP55WG Media Series Memory Modes
• Dual- or single-channel operation support
EMC regulations (tested in representative chassis)
United States
Technical Specifications Memory Voltage
• 1.35 V low voltage
FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B
Canada
• 1.5 V standard JEDEC voltage ICES-003 Class B
Processor Hardware Management Features • Support for Intel® XMP extended voltage profiles
Processor Support • Processor fan speed control Europe
• Intel® Core™ i7 and Intel® Core™ i5 processors in the • System chassis fan speed control Jumpers and Front-Panel Connectors (EMC Directive 2004/108/EC)
LGA1156 package • Voltage and temperature sensing Jumpers EN 55022:2006 and EN 55024:1998
• Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2 • Fan sensor inputs used to monitor fan activity • Single configuration jumper design
• Jumper access for BIOS maintenance mode Australia/New Zealand
• Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology3 • Power management support for ACPI 3.0b
EN 55022:2006 Class B
• Integrated Memory Controller with support for up Intel® PRO 10/100/1000 Network Connection Front-Panel Connectors
to 16 GB4 of system memory DDR3 1600+1 / 1333 / • New low-power design can meet Energy Star* 5.0 • Reset, HD LED, Power LEDs, power on/off Japan
1066 MHz SDRAM specifications • Two front-panel Hi-Speed USB 2.0 headers VCCI V-3/04.04, V-4/03.04, Class B
• Intel® Fast Memory Access • Front-panel audio header
• Supports Intel® 64 architecture6 Expansion Capabilities South Korea
• One IEEE 1394a header KN-22:2005 and KN-24:2005
• One PCI Express* 2.0 x16 slot, switchable to two
Chipset PCI Express 2.0 x8 slots Mechanical
New Intel® P55 Express Chipset Taiwan
• Two PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots Board Style
• Intel® 82P55 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) CNS 13438:2006 Class B
• ATX
• Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (RAID 0, 1, 5, 10) Audio International
• 10-channel Intel® High Definition Audio5 codec Board Size
Intel® Platform Controller Hub • 9.6” x 12” (24.38 cm x 30.48 cm) CISPR 22:2005 +A1:2005 +A2:2006 Class B
• 8-channel via the back panel
• Six onboard SATA ports Environmental Compliance
• 2-channel via the front panel Baseboard Power Requirements
USB 2.0 • Back panel support for both input and output • ATX 12 V Europe
Integrated Intel® PCH controllers via optical cable Europe RoHS (Directive 2002/95/EC)
• Eight Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports Environment
• One internal header for S/PDIF output for HDMI* China
• Six additional ports via two internal headers Operating Temperature
support China RoHS (MII Order # 39)
• 0° C to +55° C
System BIOS System Memory
Storage Temperature Lead-Free: The symbol is used to identify
• 16 Mb Flash EEPROM with Intel® Platform Innovation Memory Capacity
• -20° C to +70° C electrical and electronic assemblies and com-
Framework for EFI Plug and Play, IDE drive auto- • Four 240-pin DIMM connectors supporting up to ponents in which the lead (Pb) concentration
configure two double-sided DIMMs Regulations and Safety Standards
level in any of the raw materials and the end product
• Advanced configuration and power interface • Maximum system memory up to 16 GB 4 using 4 GB United States and Canada
is not greater than 0.1% by weight (1000 ppm). This
V3.0b, DMI 2.5 double-sided DIMMs CSA/UL 60950-1, First Edition (Binational Standard)
symbol is also used to indicate conformance to lead-
Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot Memory Types Europe free requirements and definitions adopted under
• Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 SDRAM memory (Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC) the European Union’s Restriction on Hazardous
• Intel® Express BIOS update support: BIOS update support EN 60950-1:2006 Substances (RoHS) directive, 2002/95/EC.
via new F7 function key • Non-ECC Memory International
IEC 60950-1:2001, First Edition For ordering information, visit

DDR3 1600 or higher memory support requires compatible Intel® XMP-enabled memory or advanced knowledge of BIOS and memory tuning; individual results may vary. Altering PC memory frequency and/or
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voltage may (i) reduce system stability and use life of the system, memory and processor; (ii) cause the processor and other system components to fail; (iii) cause reductions in system performance; (iv)
cause additional heat or other damage; and (v) affect system data integrity. Intel assumes no responsibility that the memory, included if used with altered clock frequencies and/or voltages, will be fit for For the most current product information,
any particular purpose. Check with memory manufacturer for warranty and additional details. For specific supported memory for this motherboard, please visit www.intel.com/go/idb for more details.
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Intel® Turbo Boost Technology requires a PC with a processor with Intel Turbo Boost Technology capability. Intel Turbo Boost Technology performance varies depending on hardware, software, and overall visit www.intel.com/go/idb
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system configuration. Check with your PC manufacturer on whether your system delivers Intel Turbo Boost Technology. See www.intel.com/technology/turboboost for more information.
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology requires a computer system with a processor supporting HT Technology and an HT Technology-enabled chipset, BIOS, and operating system. Performance will vary
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depending on the specific hardware and software you use. For more information including details on which processors support HT Technology, see www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading.
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System resources and hardware (such as PCI and PCI Express*) require physical memory address locations that can reduce available addressable system memory. This could result in a reduction of as much For specific CPU compatibility, visit
as 1 GB or more of physical addressable memory being available to the operating system and applications, depending on the system configuration and operating system.
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Intel® High Definition Audio requires a system with an appropriate Intel® chipset and a motherboard with an appropriate codec and the necessary drivers installed. System sound quality will vary depending http://processormatch.intel.com
on actual implementation, controller, codec, drivers, and speakers. For more information about Intel® HD Audio, refer to www.intel.com/design/chipsets/hdaudio.htm
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64-bit computing on Intel® architecture requires a computer system with a processor, chipset, BIOS, operating system, device drivers, and applications enabled for Intel® 64 architecture. Processors will not
operate (including 32-bit operation) without an Intel 64 architecture-enabled BIOS. Performance will vary depending on your hardware and software configurations. See http://developer.intel.com/technology/
intel64/index.htm for more information.
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