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1.7 Graphics Subsystem
The board supports system graphics through either Intel Graphics Technology or a
PCI Express 2.0 x16 add-in graphics card.
1.7.1 Integrated Graphics
The board supports integrated graphics through the Intel
®
Flexible Display Interface
(Intel
®
FDI) for processors with Intel Graphics Technology.
NOTE
The board will support up to two integrated graphics interfaces plus one PCI Express
Graphics card simultaneously with required changes to the BIOS setup.
1.7.1.1 Analog Display (VGA)
The VGA port supports analog displays. The maximum supported resolution is 2048 x
1536 (QXGA) at a 75 Hz refresh rate. The VGA port is enabled for POST whenever a
monitor is attached, regardless of the HDMI connector status.
1.7.1.2 High Definition Multimedia Interface* (HDMI*)
The HDMI port supports standard, enhanced, or high definition video, plus multi-
channel digital audio on a single cable. It is compatible with all ATSC and DVB HDTV
standards and supports eight full range channels at 24-bit/96 kHz audio of lossless
audio formats such as Dolby* TrueHD or DTS* HD Master Audio. The maximum
supported resolution is 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA). The HDMI port is compliant with the
HDMI 1.4 specification.
Depending on the type of add-in card installed in the PCI Express x1 connector, the
HDMI port will behave as described in Table 4.
Table 4. HDMI Port Status Conditions
PCI Express x1 Connector Status HDMI Port Status
Non-video PCI Express x1 add-in card installed Enabled
Video PCI Express x1 add-in card installed Disabled
Note: Default behavior per BIOS setup option.