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Update the Bios
- Pros: Very nice looking mobo right out of the box. Great layout with fan & USB Headers (especially with HTPC case) Optical S/PDIF In/Out was a plus too.
- Cons: I was very dissapointed with OS install. Like others in previous reviews, I couldn't get Vista-64bit to install without either the BSOD or some sort of missing dll. error. Finally after turning off RAID and reboot a few more times, it took. Very unstable at first, until I updated the BIOS. Now, everything is working great. Hopefully this will help some that are having these problems too.
- Other Thoughts: Intel being such a large Corp. should be able to get 13M of Desktop Manager on the Driver disc. But, instead installs a link to download on there website. Hmm...didn't understand that one. Other than that it's working like a charm now.
Carefull
- Pros: Raid, Lots of USB
- Cons: Bluetooth has been intermittent. Finally, a few weeks ago, stopped showing up in device manager. USB bus became somewhat unpredictable. Also, Windows 7 now bluescreens on a regular basis.
After many calls to Intel, refused to replace board-insist it must be tested by me out of the chassis.
For $200, I would not buy this board. I am actually re-thinking a long loyalty to intel boards based on how problematic the support has been from Intel.
Make sure you have the right memory
- Pros: Good quality board, good BIOS menu, no legacy connectors, nice set up. Easy to flash BIOS with a USB key
- Cons: can't get any OS to install because the memory I have (OCZ Platinum 2x2gb 7-7-7-20 @1.9V) is not compatible with the new low voltage requirements. Also there is no manual with the board, had to go to Intel website to download it, no biggy but annoying
- Other Thoughts: Hopefully I can rate this board higher once I get my compatible memory in, should have read up on the P55 board a little more, didn't know that they dropped the memory voltage requirements to 1.6v
| Model |
| Brand |
Intel |
| Model |
BOXDP55KG |
| Supported CPU |
| CPU Socket Type |
LGA 1156 |
| CPU Type |
Core i7 (LGA1156)/i5 (LGA1156) |
| Chipsets |
| North Bridge |
Intel P55 |
| Memory |
| Number of Memory Slots |
4×240pin |
| Memory Standard |
DDR3 1600/1333/1066
XMP Supports overclocking beyond 1333 MHz |
| Maximum Memory Supported |
16GB |
| Channel Supported |
Dual Channel |
| Expansion Slots |
| PCI Express 2.0 x16 |
1 |
| PCI Express x8 |
1 |
| PCI Express x4 |
1 |
| PCI Express x1 |
2 |
| PCI Slots |
2 |
| Storage Devices |
| SATA 3Gb/s |
8 |
| SATA RAID |
0/1/5/10 Matrix RAID |
| Onboard Video |
| Onboard Video Chipset |
None |
| Onboard Audio |
| Audio Chipset |
Realtek ALC889 |
| Audio Channels |
10-channel (7.1+ 2 independent multi-streaming) |
| Onboard LAN |
| LAN Chipset |
Intel PRO 82578DC |
| Max LAN Speed |
10/100/1000Mbps |
| Rear Panel Ports |
| USB 1.1/2.0 |
8 x USB 2.0 |
| IEEE 1394 |
1 x IEEE 1394a |
| eSATA |
2 x eSATA 3Gb/s |
| S/PDIF Out |
1 x Optical |
| S/PDIF In |
1 x Optical |
| Audio Ports |
6 Ports |
| Onboard USB |
| Onboard USB |
5 x USB 2.0 (1 on board, 4 via internal headers) |
| Onboard 1394 |
| Onboard 1394 |
1x 1394a |
| Physical Spec |
| Form Factor |
ATX |
| Dimensions |
12.0" x 9.6" |
| Power Pin |
24 Pin |
| Features |
| Features |
Intel Turbo Boost Technology
Dolby Home Theater (Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Virtual Speaker, Dolby Digital Live, Dolby Headphones)
Integrated Bluetooth Technology Module
Windows Vista Premium WHQL certified
Consumer Infrared receiver and emitter (Vista MCE compliant)
Back to BIOS switch
On Board LED post decoder |
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Reviewed By: on 1/31/2010
Tech Level: average - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
