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Intel® Desktop Boards DH55PJ

Classic Series

MicroATX Form Factor

Intel® Desktop Boards DH55PJ

Classic Series
Embrace the Era of HD Powered by the latest Intel® Core™ The Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ also
The Intel® Desktop Board DH55PJ processors with Intel HD Graphics, the Intel supports legacy features such as PCI
(microATX) is based on the Intel® H55 Desktop Board DH55PJ delivers superb connector, a parallel header, a serial header,
Express Chipset. The board supports the visual performance for sharper images, and a back panel PS/2 connector.
Intel® Core™ i7 and Intel® Core™ i5 processors richer color, and lifelike video and audio. You
in the LGA1156 package, which feature can enjoy movies and Internet videos in high Fun to Tune
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology1 and Intel® definition and play popular games with full Designed with memory overvoltage and
Hyper-Threading Technology2, for excep- graphics and media support built in. The memory overclocking support6, memory
tional performance and scalability. The board offers premium features such as the parameters can be finely tuned to improve
board supports the Intel® Core™ i3 and Intel® support of dual-channel DDR3 1333 MHz memory compatibility and boost system
Pentium® processors in the LGA1156 memory with two connectors (8 GB4 max), performance.
package as well. Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ Intel® High Definition Audio5 with 5.1
features VGA and DVI-D connectors and surround sound, and an integrated Intel®
supports dual independent display for PRO 10/100/1000 Network Connection in a
processors with Intel® HD Graphics. new low-power design.

DH55PJ board shown

Intel® Desktop Boards DH55PJ
Classic Series

The boxed Intel® Desktop Board DH55PJ solution includes:

• ATX / MicroATX compliant I/O shield
• SATA cables
• Board and back panel I/O layout labels
• Quick reference guide
• Intel® Express Installer driver and software DVD

Software included:
CAPABILITY SOFTWARE INCLUDED:

Utilities • Intel® Desktop Utilities, Intel® Integrator Assistant,

Manageability • Intel® Remote PC Assist Technology Client Agent
Productivity • Laplink* PCmover* Express
Entertainment • DivX* for Windows*
Antivirus • ESET* Smart Security (45-day license)
Intel® Desktop Boards DH55PJ
Classic Series
Features and Benefits

1 Supports the Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® 8 Twelve Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports: Six
10 9 8 11 12
Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i3, and Intel® back panel ports and six additional
Pentium® processors in the LGA1156 ports via three internal headers.
package: Select processors feature
9 Integrated Intel® PRO 10/100/1000
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology1 and
Network Connection
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology2 for
exceptional performance and scalability. 10 Eight-channel Intel® High Definition 6 5 4
Audio5: Features internal S/PDIF
2 Intel® H55 Express Chipset PCH
header, front panel audio header, and
3 Dual-channel DDR3 with two internal speaker header.
connectors for 1333 / 1066 MHz
11 VGA + DVI-D3: Supports dual indepen-
memory support (8 GB4 max): 1

9.6” (24.38 cm)

dent display for Intel® Core™ processors
Supports memory overvoltage and
with Intel® HD Graphics.
memory overclocking.6
12 PS/2 port: Supports keyboard or
4 PCI Express* 2.0 x16 graphics
mouse
connector
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13 MicroATX Form Factor
5 Two PCI Express* x1 connectors
3
6 One PCI connector
7 Four SATA ports

13
9.6” (24.38 cm)

DH55PJ board shown

Intel® Desktop Boards DH55PJ Classic Series Technical Specifications
PROCESSOR Expansion Capabilities Front-Panel Connectors International
Processor Support • One PCI Express* 2.0 x16 connector • Reset, HD LED, Power LEDs, power on/off IEC 60950-1
• Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i3, and • Two PCI Express 2.0 x1 connectors • Front-panel audio header EMC Regulations
Intel® Pentium® processors in the LGA1156 package • One PCI connector United States
Other Connectors
• Supports Intel® 64 architecture7 Audio • One serial port header FCC CFR Title 47 – Chapter I - Part 15 – Subparts A/B
CHIPSET • 5.1 + 2 multi-streaming Intel® High Definition Audio5 • One parallel port header Canada
Intel® H55 Express Chipset • Internal S/PDIF header and speaker header • Chassis Intrusion Detect header ICES-003 Class B
• Intel® 82H55 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) MECHANICAI
Video Europe
Peripheral Connectivity • VGA + DVI-D3: supports dual independent Form Factor (EMC Directive 2004/108/EC)
• Four SATA ports (3.0 Gb/s) display for Intel® Core™ processors with Intel® HD • MicroATX EN 55022 Class B
• Twelve Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports (six back panel Graphics Board Size EN 55024 Class B
ports and six additional ports via three internal
SYSTEM MEMORY • 9.6” x 9.6” (24.38 cm x 24.38 cm) Australia/New Zealand
headers)
Memory Capacity Baseboard Power Requirements EN 55022 Class B
System BIOS • Two 240-pin DIMM connectors supporting up to • ATX 12 V
• 64 Mb Flash EEPROM with Intel® Platform two double-sided DIMMs Japan
Innovation Framework for EFI Plug and Play • Maximum system memory up to 8 GB4 ENVIRONMENT VCCI V-3 Class B
• Advanced configuration and power interface Operating Temperature South Korea
Memory Types • 0° C to +40° C
V3.0b, DMI 2.5 KN-22 Class B
• DDR3 1333 / 1066 SDRAM memory support
• Intel® Express BIOS update support Storage Temperature KN-24 Class B
• Non-ECC Memory
Hardware Management Features • Supports memory overvoltage and • -40° C to +60° C Taiwan
• Processor fan speed control memory overclocking6 REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS CNS 13438 Class B
• Front and rear system chassis fan speed control Safety Regulations
Memory Modes International
• Voltage and temperature sensing United States
• Dual- or single-channel operation support CISPR 22 Class B
• Fan sensor inputs used to monitor fan activity UL 60950-1
• ACPI-compliant power management support Memory Voltage Environmental Compliance
• Memory overvoltage to 1.60 V and 1.65 V Canada Europe RoHS (Directive 2002/95/EC)
Intel® PRO 10/100/1000 Network Connection CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1
• 1.5 V standard JEDEC voltage China RoHS (MII Order # 39)
• New low-power design
JUMPERS AND FRONT-PANEL CONNECTORS Europe
Jumpers (Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC)
• Jumper access for BIOS maintenance mode EN 60950-1

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
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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.
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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 www.intel.com
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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Requires a processor with Intel® HD Graphics.
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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 the most current product information,
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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.
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
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on actual implementation, controller, codec, drivers, and speakers. For more information about Intel® HD Audio, refer to www.intel.com/design/chipsets/hdaudio.htm. or http://ark.intel.com
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WARNING: Altering PC memory frequency, voltage, and/or latency may: (i) reduce system stability and useful 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 has not tested, and does not warranty, the operation of the
memory beyond its specifications. Intel assumes no responsibility that the memory, including if used with altered clock frequencies and/or voltages, will be fit for any particular purpose. Check with memory For specific processor compatibility, visit
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manufacturer for warranty and additional details.
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
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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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