The HP Pavilion 550-153W Desktop Motherboard is based on the IPM87-MP (1150) chipset, designed for Intel 4th Gen Core processors in the LGA1150 socket. This microATX form factor board supports Dual Channel DDR3 memory with frequencies up to 1600MHz across 4 DIMM slots, with a maximum capacity of 32GB. Storage conNECtivity includes 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports and 1x M.2 slot for SSD expansion. Integrated graphics are provided through Intel HD Graphics with display outputs including HDMI, DVI-D, and VGA ports. Networking features include Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) and optional WiFi support. The motherboard includes PCIe x16 and PCIe x1 slots for expansion, along with legacy PCI slots. Additional features include 8-channel HD audio with optical S/PDIF output, multiple USB ports (including USB 3.0), and HP-specific conNECtors for OEM chassis integration. This reliable motherboard is designed for everyday computing and multimedia applications in HP Pavilion desktop systems.