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Table 3. HDMI Port Status Conditions
PCI Express x16 Connector Status HDMI Port Status
No add-in card installed Enabled
PCI Express x16 add-in card installed
Note: May require BIOS setup menu changes.
1.3.1.3 High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)
HDCP is the technology for protecting high definition content against unauthorized
copy or interception between a source (computer, digital set top boxes, etc.) and the
sink (panels, monitor, and TVs). The PCH supports HDCP 1.4 for content protection
over wired displays (HDMI).
1.3.1.4 Integrated Audio Provided by the HDMI Interface
The HDMI interface from the PCH supports audio. The processor supports two High
Definition audio streams on two digital ports simultaneously.
Table 4 shows the specific audio technologies supported by the PCH.
Table 4. Audio Formats Supported by the HDMI Interface
Audio Formats HDMI
AC-3 - Dolby* Digital Yes
Dolby Digital Plus Yes
DTS-HD* Yes
LPCM, 192 kHz/24 bit, 8 Channel Yes
Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master
Audio* (Lossless Blu-ray Disc
Audio Format)
Yes
1.3.1.5 Multiple Display Configurations
The following multiple display configuration modes are supported (with appropriate
driver software):
• Single Display is a mode with one display port activated to display the output to
one display device.
• Intel
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Display Clone is a mode with up to three display ports activated to drive the
display content of same color depth setting but potentially different refresh rate
and resolution settings to all the active display devices connected.
• Extended Desktop is a mode with up to three display ports activated to drive the
content with potentially different color depth, refresh rate, and resolution settings
on each of the active display devices connected.