Intel Desktop Board DP55SB Product Guide
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Intel
P55 Express Chipset
The Intel P55 Express Chipset consists of the Intel P55 Express Platform Controller
Hub (PCH). The PCH is the centralized controller for the board's I/O paths.
Audio Subsystem
The onboard audio subsystem consists of the following components:
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Intel
P55 PCH
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Realtek ALC889 codec
The subsystem has the following headers and connectors:
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Back panel audio connectors, including S/PDIF in and out optical ports
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High Definition Audio front panel header that provides mic in and line out signals
for front panel audio connectors
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An onboard S/PDIF header
The audio subsystem supports the following features:
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Dolby* Home Theater certification
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A signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio of 95 dB
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Independent multi-streaming 8-channel (7.1) audio (using the back panel audio
connectors) and 2-channel audio (using the High Definition Audio front panel
header)
LAN Subsystem
The LAN subsystem includes:
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Intel PCH
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Intel 82578DM Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller
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RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs
The subsystem features:
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CSMA/CD protocol engine
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LAN connect interface between PCH and the LAN controller
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PCI bus power management
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