Intel® Desktop Board D955XBK is optimized to deliver new levels of performance that are essential for the needs of the advanced gamer and power-user. Based on the Intel® 955X Express Chipset, this board brings extreme performance to the desktop by combining support for dual-core processing, Intel® EM64TΦ, Intel® Memory Pipeline Technology, and a 1066 MHz system bus among other features. Enhanced connectively is provided via eight hi-speed USB2.0 ports, 1394a and 1394b (up to 800 Mbs), and Intel® PRO 10/100/1000 Network Connection.