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1.5.2.5 DisplayPort*
DisplayPort is a digital communication interface that utilizes differential signaling to
achieve a high bandwidth bus interface designed to support connections between PCs
and monitors, projectors, and TV displays. DisplayPort is suitable for display
connections between consumer electronics devices such as high definition optical disc
players, set top boxes, and TV displays. DisplayPort output can also be converted to
HDMI using a DisplayPort-HDMI converter. The DisplayPort interface supports the 1.1a
specification.
DisplayPort’s maximum supported display resolution is 2560 x 1600 at 60 Hz at 10bpc
refresh with a 16:10 aspect ratio (WQXGA). The maximum bandwidth is 8.64 Gb/s.
Table 7. DisplayPort Status Conditions
PCI Express x16 Connector Status DisplayPort Status
No add-in card installed Enabled
PCI Express x16 add-in card installed Enabled
(Note)
Note: May require BIOS setup menu changes.
For information about Refer to
DisplayPort technology http://www.displayport.org
1.5.2.6 Integrated Audio Provided by the HDMI and DisplayPort
Interfaces
The HDMI and DisplayPort interfaces from the PCH support audio. Table 8 shows the
specific audio technologies supported by the PCH.
Table 8. Audio Formats Supported by the HDMI and DisplayPort Interfaces
Audio Formats HDMI 1.4a DisplayPort 1.1a
AC-3 - Dolby* Digital Yes No
Dolby Digital Plus Yes No
DTS-HD* Yes No
LPCM, 192 kHz/24 bit, 8 Channel Yes Yes