Intel X58 Express Chipset; Audio Subsystem - Intel WX58BP - Workstation Board Motherboard Product Manual

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Intel X58 Express Chipset
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The Intel X58 Express Chipset consists of the following devices:
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 Intel X58 Express Chipset I/O Hub (IOH)
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 Intel 82801IJR I/O Controller Hub (ICH10R)
The IOH provides interfaces to the processor and the PCI Express* bus. ICH10R is the
centralized controller for the board's I/O paths.
Related Links:
For more information about the Intel
http://developer.intel.com/products/chipsets/index.htm

Audio Subsystem

The onboard audio subsystem consists of the following components:
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 Intel ICH10R I/O controller hub
 RealTek ALC889 codec
The subsystem has the following headers and connectors:
 Back panel audio connectors, including an S/PDIF optical port
 High Definition (HD) Audio front panel header that provides mic (microphone) in
and line out signals for front panel audio connectors
 HD Audio Link header used for HDMI video cards
 S/PDIF connector that can be used for HDMI video cards that do not work with the
HD Audio Link header
The audio subsystem supports the following features:
 Dolby* Home Theater
 A signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio of 95 dB
 Independent multi-streaming 8-channel (7.1) audio (using the back panel audio
connectors) and 2-channel audio (using the Intel
header)
Related Links:
For more information, refer to the following links:
 Audio drivers and utilities:
 Location of the onboard audio headers: Figure 23 on page 43
 The signal names for the Intel
Audio Link header, page 44
 The back panel audio connectors, Figure 24 on page 48
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X58 Express Chipset, refer to the following link:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/
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High Definition Audio front panel header and the HD
Board Features
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High Definition Audio front panel
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