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Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 27 Installation Precautions 28 Prevent Power Supply Overload 28 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements ... 52 Connecting Chassis Fan Cables 52 Connecting Power Supply Cables 53 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 54 Clearing Passwords 55 Replacing the Battery 56 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 63 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility 64 Obtaining the...
Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 27 Installation Precautions 28 Prevent Power Supply Overload 28 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements ... 52 Connecting Chassis Fan Cables 52 Connecting Power Supply Cables 53 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 54 Clearing Passwords 55 Replacing the Battery 56 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 63 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility 64 Obtaining the...
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Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide Tables 1. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Signal Names 49 10. Front Panel USB Header (with Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or Compatible Device) Support) Signal Names 50 12. BIOS Error Messages 68 18. Parallel Port Header 48 9. Feature ... Header Signal Names for Intel HD Audio 47 5. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 68 17. Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect Marks 75 20. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 55 15. EMC Regulations 78 22. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Components 13 3. Safety ...
Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide Tables 1. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Signal Names 49 10. Front Panel USB Header (with Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or Compatible Device) Support) Signal Names 50 12. BIOS Error Messages 68 18. Parallel Port Header 48 9. Feature ... Header Signal Names for Intel HD Audio 47 5. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 68 17. Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect Marks 75 20. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 55 15. EMC Regulations 78 22. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Components 13 3. Safety ...
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...be accessed and who can be updated by specifying manual configuration in card. You can be set , pressing at the password prompt of Setup gives the user restricted access to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a Serial ATA device. Desktop Board Features Legacy I/O The board's ...password gives unrestricted access to view and change all Setup options. BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, and the PCI Express and SATA auto-configuration utilities. The BIOS is set for the BIOS Setup and for booting the computer, with the following legacy ...
...be accessed and who can be updated by specifying manual configuration in card. You can be set , pressing at the password prompt of Setup gives the user restricted access to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a Serial ATA device. Desktop Board Features Legacy I/O The board's ...password gives unrestricted access to view and change all Setup options. BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, and the PCI Express and SATA auto-configuration utilities. The BIOS is set for the BIOS Setup and for booting the computer, with the following legacy ...
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...can adjust fan speed as near the CPU voltage regulators and system memory • Monitoring of Intel Desktop Board DH55TC enable the board to be observed via the BIOS Setup program, Intel® Desktop Utilities, or third-party software. 20 Setup options are then available for a ... as needed Fan Monitoring Fan monitoring can be compatible with the Wired for Management (WfM) specification. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide • If both passwords are set, you must enter either password to Clearing Passwords on page 55. Hardware Management The hardware management features...
...can adjust fan speed as near the CPU voltage regulators and system memory • Monitoring of Intel Desktop Board DH55TC enable the board to be observed via the BIOS Setup program, Intel® Desktop Utilities, or third-party software. 20 Setup options are then available for a ... as needed Fan Monitoring Fan monitoring can be compatible with the Wired for Management (WfM) specification. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide • If both passwords are set, you must enter either password to Clearing Passwords on page 55. Hardware Management The hardware management features...
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... needed. 21 The Desktop Board has two power connectors. Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can be set by using the Last Power State feature in before power was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. Fan Headers The function/operation of the power connectors. The computer's response can turn...
... needed. 21 The Desktop Board has two power connectors. Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can be set by using the Last Power State feature in before power was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. Fan Headers The function/operation of the power connectors. The computer's response can turn...
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... 25 ºC with an equivalent one. When the computer is accurate to replace the battery. 25 When the battery voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in , the standby current from the power supply extends the life of three years.
... 25 ºC with an equivalent one. When the computer is accurate to replace the battery. 25 When the battery voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in , the standby current from the power supply extends the life of three years.
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...or perform any of the computer chassis. 27 If such a station is off. Perform the procedures described in the correct order. • Set up a log to record information about your computer, such as model, serial numbers, installed options, and configuration information. • Electrostatic ...Serial ATA cables • Install an Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or Compatible Device) • Connect to the internal headers and connectors • Connect to the audio system • Connect chassis fan and power supply cables • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords ...
...or perform any of the computer chassis. 27 If such a station is off. Perform the procedures described in the correct order. • Set up a log to record information about your computer, such as model, serial numbers, installed options, and configuration information. • Electrostatic ...Serial ATA cables • Install an Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or Compatible Device) • Connect to the internal headers and connectors • Connect to the audio system • Connect chassis fan and power supply cables • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords ...
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Location of the Desktop Board's BIOS configuration jumper block. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper NOTE Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before moving the jumper. Moving the jumper with the power on may result in unreliable computer operation. Figure 27. Figure 27 shows the location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 54
Location of the Desktop Board's BIOS configuration jumper block. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper NOTE Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before moving the jumper. Moving the jumper with the power on may result in unreliable computer operation. Figure 27. Figure 27 shows the location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 54
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... block enables board configuration to be done in the event of a failed BIOS update. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting Mode Normal (default) (1-2) Description The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for the BIOS Setup program modes. Place the jumper on page 27. 2. Setup displays the Maintenance menu. 55 Configure (2-3) After...
... block enables board configuration to be done in the event of a failed BIOS update. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting Mode Normal (default) (1-2) Description The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for the BIOS Setup program modes. Place the jumper on page 27. 2. Setup displays the Maintenance menu. 55 Configure (2-3) After...
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...lovgivning. 56 Turn off the computer. To restore normal operation, place the jumper on pins 1-2 as shown below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in CMOS RAM (for example, the date and time) might not be in accordance with 3.3 VSB applied. PRÉCAUTION Risque... requesting that you confirm clearing the password. Replace the cover, plug in , the standby current from the AC power source. 11. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide 8. CAUTION Risk of three years. When the computer is not plugged into a wall socket, the battery has an estimated ...
...lovgivning. 56 Turn off the computer. To restore normal operation, place the jumper on pins 1-2 as shown below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in CMOS RAM (for example, the date and time) might not be in accordance with 3.3 VSB applied. PRÉCAUTION Risque... requesting that you confirm clearing the password. Replace the cover, plug in , the standby current from the AC power source. 11. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide 8. CAUTION Risk of three years. When the computer is not plugged into a wall socket, the battery has an estimated ...
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... Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. Double-click the executable file from the location on your hard drive. (You can be rebooted at the last Express BIOS Update window. 5. Go to the DH55TC page, click "Latest BIOS and driver updates," select "BIOS Update [TCIBX10H...combines the functionality of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease of use of Windows-based installation wizards. Your system will be used to view and change the BIOS settings for multiple identical systems.) 4. 3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup program can also save...
... Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. Double-click the executable file from the location on your hard drive. (You can be rebooted at the last Express BIOS Update window. 5. Go to the DH55TC page, click "Latest BIOS and driver updates," select "BIOS Update [TCIBX10H...combines the functionality of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease of use of Windows-based installation wizards. Your system will be used to view and change the BIOS settings for multiple identical systems.) 4. 3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup program can also save...
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... 70 42. Port 80h POST Code Ranges 69 41. BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Settings 50 27. Minimum Recommended Power Supply Current Values 52 28. Thermal Considerations for Components 55 30. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar 60 33. EMC Regulations 81 46. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification 26. Fan Header Current Capability 53 29...
... 70 42. Port 80h POST Code Ranges 69 41. BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Settings 50 27. Minimum Recommended Power Supply Current Values 52 28. Thermal Considerations for Components 55 30. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar 60 33. EMC Regulations 81 46. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification 26. Fan Header Current Capability 53 29...
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... information on the total amount of SDRAM). 15 Product Description 1.5 Intel® H55 Express Chipset The Intel H55 Express Chipset consisting of the Intel H55 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) provides interfaces to http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/index.htm Chapter 2 1.6 System Memory The...with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. This allows the BIOS to read the SPD data and program the chipset to correctly configure the memory settings, but performance and reliability may not function under the determined frequency. If non-SPD ...
... information on the total amount of SDRAM). 15 Product Description 1.5 Intel® H55 Express Chipset The Intel H55 Express Chipset consisting of the Intel H55 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) provides interfaces to http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/index.htm Chapter 2 1.6 System Memory The...with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. This allows the BIOS to read the SPD data and program the chipset to correctly configure the memory settings, but performance and reliability may not function under the determined frequency. If non-SPD ...
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... the component side of the internal mono speaker header The back panel audio connectors Refer to set the parallel port mode. For information about The locations of the front panel audio header, ...the S/PDIF header The signal names of the board. The back panel audio jacks are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. Product Description 1.10.2 Parallel Port The parallel port is connected to ...recognized device type. • Stereo input and output via the Realtek ALC888S audio codec. Use the BIOS Setup program to Figure 10, page 39 Table 14 and Table 15, page 42 Table 12,...
... the component side of the internal mono speaker header The back panel audio connectors Refer to set the parallel port mode. For information about The locations of the front panel audio header, ...the S/PDIF header The signal names of the board. The back panel audio jacks are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. Product Description 1.10.2 Parallel Port The parallel port is connected to ...recognized device type. • Stereo input and output via the Realtek ALC888S audio codec. Use the BIOS Setup program to Figure 10, page 39 Table 14 and Table 15, page 42 Table 12,...
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...on page 11 shows the location of the fan headers Refer to ± 13 minutes/year at 25 ºC with power applied via the BIOS setup user interface, Intel® Desktop Utilities or third-party software. The board has several hardware management features, including the following: • Fan monitoring and control ...of the battery. 1.14 Hardware Management Subsystem The hardware management features enable the board to detect levels above or below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in , the standby current from the power supply extends the life of three years.
...on page 11 shows the location of the fan headers Refer to ± 13 minutes/year at 25 ºC with power applied via the BIOS setup user interface, Intel® Desktop Utilities or third-party software. The board has several hardware management features, including the following: • Fan monitoring and control ...of the battery. 1.14 Hardware Management Subsystem The hardware management features enable the board to detect levels above or below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in , the standby current from the power supply extends the life of three years.
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...of the main power connector The signal names of standby current required depends on or off the system power through system control. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification 1.15.2 Hardware Support CAUTION Ensure that provides full ACPI support. 1.15.2.1 Power Connector ATX12V-compliant power ... standby line. The total amount of the main power connector Refer to do so can be set using the Last Power State feature in before power was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. When an ACPI-enabled system receives the correct command, the power supply...
...of the main power connector The signal names of standby current required depends on or off the system power through system control. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification 1.15.2 Hardware Support CAUTION Ensure that provides full ACPI support. 1.15.2.1 Power Connector ATX12V-compliant power ... standby line. The total amount of the main power connector Refer to do so can be set using the Last Power State feature in before power was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. When an ACPI-enabled system receives the correct command, the power supply...
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Otherwise, the board could be damaged. Table 26 describes the jumper settings for the three modes: normal, configure, and recovery. Technical Reference 2.3 Jumper Block CAUTION Do not move the jumper with the power on. Location of the jumper block. The 3-pin jumper block determines the BIOS Setup program's mode. Figure 14. Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before changing a jumper setting. Figure 14 shows the location of the Jumper Block 49
Otherwise, the board could be damaged. Table 26 describes the jumper settings for the three modes: normal, configure, and recovery. Technical Reference 2.3 Jumper Block CAUTION Do not move the jumper with the power on. Location of the jumper block. The 3-pin jumper block determines the BIOS Setup program's mode. Figure 14. Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before changing a jumper setting. Figure 14 shows the location of the Jumper Block 49
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... for booting. The maintenance menu is the only way to clear the BIOS/CMOS settings. Press F9 (restore defaults) while in Configure mode to restore the BIOS/CMOS settings to recover the BIOS configuration. Note that this Configure mode is displayed. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification Table 26. Configure 2-3 Recovery None After the POST runs...
... for booting. The maintenance menu is the only way to clear the BIOS/CMOS settings. Press F9 (restore defaults) while in Configure mode to restore the BIOS/CMOS settings to recover the BIOS configuration. Note that this Configure mode is displayed. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification Table 26. Configure 2-3 Recovery None After the POST runs...
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...page 49 shows how to view and change the BIOS settings for the computer. The BIOS displays a message during POST identifying the type of utilities. The BIOS Setup program can be used to put the board in configure mode. The BIOS Setup program is shown below. The initial production ... BIOS Setup program, POST, LAN EEPROM information, Plug and Play support, and other firmware. 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction The board uses an Intel BIOS that is stored in a 64 Mbit (8,192 KB) Serial Peripheral Interface Flash Memory (SPI Flash) device which can be updated using a set of BIOS...
...page 49 shows how to view and change the BIOS settings for the computer. The BIOS displays a message during POST identifying the type of utilities. The BIOS Setup program can be used to put the board in configure mode. The BIOS Setup program is shown below. The initial production ... BIOS Setup program, POST, LAN EEPROM information, Plug and Play support, and other firmware. 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction The board uses an Intel BIOS that is stored in a 64 Mbit (8,192 KB) Serial Peripheral Interface Flash Memory (SPI Flash) device which can be updated using a set of BIOS...
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...and Processor overrides Sets passwords and security features Power Configures power management features Boot Selects boot options Exit Saves or discards changes to Setup program options Table 33 lists the function keys available for the current menu Save the current values and exits the BIOS Setup program Exits... a field (i.e., date/time) Executes command or selects the submenu Load the default configuration values for menu screens. Table 32. Table 33. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification Table 32 lists the BIOS Setup program menu features.
...and Processor overrides Sets passwords and security features Power Configures power management features Boot Selects boot options Exit Saves or discards changes to Setup program options Table 33 lists the function keys available for the current menu Save the current values and exits the BIOS Setup program Exits... a field (i.e., date/time) Executes command or selects the submenu Load the default configuration values for menu screens. Table 32. Table 33. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification Table 32 lists the BIOS Setup program menu features.