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...may be obtained from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC may contain design defects or errors known as the property of others. Copies of documents which have an ... life sustaining applications. Revision History Revision -001 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide Date October 2009 If an FCC declaration of conformity marking is present on the board, the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. •...
...may be obtained from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC may contain design defects or errors known as the property of others. Copies of documents which have an ... life sustaining applications. Revision History Revision -001 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide Date October 2009 If an FCC declaration of conformity marking is present on the board, the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. •...
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Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board DH55TC. The suitability of this product for technically qualified personnel. iii It is intended for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or..., BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for general audiences. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. NOTE Notes call attention to important information. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are evaluated as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. Preface This Product Guide gives ...
Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board DH55TC. The suitability of this product for technically qualified personnel. iii It is intended for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or..., BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for general audiences. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. NOTE Notes call attention to important information. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are evaluated as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. Preface This Product Guide gives ...
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Term Description GB Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) GHz Gigahertz (one billion hertz) KB Kilobyte (1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mb Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) iv Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions of some common terms used in the product guide.
Term Description GB Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) GHz Gigahertz (one billion hertz) KB Kilobyte (1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mb Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) iv Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions of some common terms used in the product guide.
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... Supported Operating Systems 11 Desktop Board Components 12 Processor ...14 Intel® H55 Express Chipset 14 Main Memory...15 Graphics Subsystem 15 Integrated Graphics 15 Analog Display (VGA 15 High-Definition Multimedia Interface* (HDMI 16 Digital ...
... Supported Operating Systems 11 Desktop Board Components 12 Processor ...14 Intel® H55 Express Chipset 14 Main Memory...15 Graphics Subsystem 15 Integrated Graphics 15 Analog Display (VGA 15 High-Definition Multimedia Interface* (HDMI 16 Digital ...
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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 28 Installing the I/O Shield 29 Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 30 Installing and Removing a Processor 31 ...Express x16 Graphics Card 41 Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card 42 Connecting Serial ATA (SATA) Cables 44 Installing an Intel® Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or Compatible Device 45 Connecting to the Internal Headers 46 Front Panel Audio Header...
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 28 Installing the I/O Shield 29 Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 30 Installing and Removing a Processor 31 ...Express x16 Graphics Card 41 Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card 42 Connecting Serial ATA (SATA) Cables 44 Installing an Intel® Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or Compatible Device 45 Connecting to the Internal Headers 46 Front Panel Audio Header...
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...Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card 43 21. Location of the Chassis Fan Headers 52 26. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 77 vii Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 6. Remove the Processor from the Protective Cover 34 10. Lower the...of Conformity Statement 70 Product Ecology Statements 71 Recycling Considerations 71 Lead-free 2LI/Pb-free 2LI Board 74 Restriction of the Standby Power Indicator 23 4. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Components 12 2. Location of Hazardous Substances (RoHS 75 EU RoHS 75 China RoHS 76 EMC...
...Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card 43 21. Location of the Chassis Fan Headers 52 26. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 77 vii Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 6. Remove the Processor from the Protective Cover 34 10. Lower the...of Conformity Statement 70 Product Ecology Statements 71 Recycling Considerations 71 Lead-free 2LI/Pb-free 2LI Board 74 Restriction of the Standby Power Indicator 23 4. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Components 12 2. Location of Hazardous Substances (RoHS 75 EU RoHS 75 China RoHS 76 EMC...
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...Device) Support) Signal Names 50 12. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 68 17. Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect Marks 75 20. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide Tables 1. LAN Connector LEDs 18 4. Front Panel Audio Signal Names for AC '97 Audio 47 6. USB 2.0 Header ...Signal Names 50 13. Feature Summary 9 2. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Components 13 3. BIOS Error Messages 68 18. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Signal Names 49 10. EMC Regulations 78 22. Internal ...
...Device) Support) Signal Names 50 12. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 68 17. Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect Marks 75 20. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide Tables 1. LAN Connector LEDs 18 4. Front Panel Audio Signal Names for AC '97 Audio 47 6. USB 2.0 Header ...Signal Names 50 13. Feature Summary 9 2. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Components 13 3. BIOS Error Messages 68 18. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Signal Names 49 10. EMC Regulations 78 22. Internal ...
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... for non-ECC memory • Integrated graphics support for processors with Intel Graphics Technology: ― VGA ― High-Definition Multimedia Interface* (HDMI...Intel® H55 Express Platform Controller Hub (PCH) • Four 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets • Support for DDR3 1333 MHz and DDR3 1066 MHz DIMMs • Support for 1 Gb and 2 Gb memory technology • Support for up to 16 GB of the Desktop Board. 1 Desktop Board... Features This chapter briefly describes the features of Intel® Desktop Board DH55TC. Table 1.
... for non-ECC memory • Integrated graphics support for processors with Intel Graphics Technology: ― VGA ― High-Definition Multimedia Interface* (HDMI...Intel® H55 Express Platform Controller Hub (PCH) • Four 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets • Support for DDR3 1333 MHz and DDR3 1066 MHz DIMMs • Support for 1 Gb and 2 Gb memory technology • Support for up to 16 GB of the Desktop Board. 1 Desktop Board... Features This chapter briefly describes the features of Intel® Desktop Board DH55TC. Table 1.
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... BIOS • Twelve USB 2.0 ports: ― Six ports are implemented with stacked back panel connectors ― Six ports are implemented with integrated status LEDs • Intel® BIOS resident in an SPI Flash device • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Plug and Play, and SMBIOS Instantly Available PC... rear fans • 4-wire and 3-wire (linear) fan speed control support for front and rear fans • Support for Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI) 10 Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide Table 1.
... BIOS • Twelve USB 2.0 ports: ― Six ports are implemented with stacked back panel connectors ― Six ports are implemented with integrated status LEDs • Intel® BIOS resident in an SPI Flash device • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Plug and Play, and SMBIOS Instantly Available PC... rear fans • 4-wire and 3-wire (linear) fan speed control support for front and rear fans • Support for Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI) 10 Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide Table 1.
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... Supported Operating Systems The Desktop Board supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows* 7 Ultimate 64-bit edition • Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit edition • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-...
... Supported Operating Systems The Desktop Board supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows* 7 Ultimate 64-bit edition • Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit edition • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-...
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Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Components 12 Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DH55TC.
Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Components 12 Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DH55TC.
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..., and PCI Express x1 interfaces. For information on Intel Desktop Board DH55TC consult the following online resources: • Intel Desktop Board DH55TC http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/DH55TC/ index.htm • Desktop Board Support http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/deskt op/DH55TC • Available configurations for Intel Desktop Board DH55TC http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/DH55TC/ index.htm • Supported processors http://processormatch...
..., and PCI Express x1 interfaces. For information on Intel Desktop Board DH55TC consult the following online resources: • Intel Desktop Board DH55TC http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/DH55TC/ index.htm • Desktop Board Support http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/deskt op/DH55TC • Available configurations for Intel Desktop Board DH55TC http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/DH55TC/ index.htm • Supported processors http://processormatch...
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... DDR3 1333 MHz and DDR3 1066 MHz SDRAM DIMMs NOTE 32-bit operating systems are limited to boot. Integrated Graphics The board supports integrated graphics through the Intel Flexible Display Interface (FDI) for the POST whenever a monitor is 2048 x 1536 (QXGA) at power up. These...VGA port is enabled for processors with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be installed in graphics cards and other system resources.
... DDR3 1333 MHz and DDR3 1066 MHz SDRAM DIMMs NOTE 32-bit operating systems are limited to boot. Integrated Graphics The board supports integrated graphics through the Intel Flexible Display Interface (FDI) for the POST whenever a monitor is 2048 x 1536 (QXGA) at power up. These...VGA port is enabled for processors with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be installed in graphics cards and other system resources.
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...1200 at 60 Hz refresh (WUXGA). The maximum supported resolution is 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz refresh (WUXGA). Audio Subsystem The board supports Intel High Definition Audio through a Realtek ALC888S audio codec as well as through the HDMI interface. The DVI-D port is 8 GB/s in... there are capable of 2.5 GHz which results in 5.0 Gb/s in card connector. The maximum theoretical bandwidth on a single cable. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide High-Definition Multimedia Interface* (HDMI*) The HDMI port supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multichannel digital audio...
...1200 at 60 Hz refresh (WUXGA). The maximum supported resolution is 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz refresh (WUXGA). Audio Subsystem The board supports Intel High Definition Audio through a Realtek ALC888S audio codec as well as through the HDMI interface. The DVI-D port is 8 GB/s in... there are capable of 2.5 GHz which results in 5.0 Gb/s in card connector. The maximum theoretical bandwidth on a single cable. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide High-Definition Multimedia Interface* (HDMI*) The HDMI port supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multichannel digital audio...
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...front panel audio connectors). These LEDs indicate the status of 8 Ω at 1 W (rms) or 4 Ω at http://downloadcenter.intel.com/. The subsystem is supported by a separate audio channel pair, allowing multi-streaming audio configurations such as shown in signals for basic system... sound capability. Figure 2. Desktop Board Features The onboard audio headers include the following: • Front panel audio (a 2 x 5 pin header that provides headphone and mic ...
...front panel audio connectors). These LEDs indicate the status of 8 Ω at 1 W (rms) or 4 Ω at http://downloadcenter.intel.com/. The subsystem is supported by a separate audio channel pair, allowing multi-streaming audio configurations such as shown in signals for basic system... sound capability. Figure 2. Desktop Board Features The onboard audio headers include the following: • Front panel audio (a 2 x 5 pin header that provides headphone and mic ...
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Expandability Intel Desktop Board DH55TC provides the following expansion capability: • One PCI Express 2.0 x16 port • ... requires both an operating system and drivers that allow the use of EHCI-compatible drivers. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide Table 3. Serial ATA Support The board provides six internal SATA connectors through the PCH, four for internal storage (black connectors)...Mb/s data rate 100 Mb/s data rate 1000 Mb/s data rate USB 2.0 Support The board supports up to twelve USB 2.0 ports provided by two EHCI host controllers in the PCH that fully support USB 2.0...
Expandability Intel Desktop Board DH55TC provides the following expansion capability: • One PCI Express 2.0 x16 port • ... requires both an operating system and drivers that allow the use of EHCI-compatible drivers. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide Table 3. Serial ATA Support The board provides six internal SATA connectors through the PCH, four for internal storage (black connectors)...Mb/s data rate 100 Mb/s data rate 1000 Mb/s data rate USB 2.0 Support The board supports up to twelve USB 2.0 ports provided by two EHCI host controllers in the PCH that fully support USB 2.0...
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... BIOS includes security features that add-in card. If only the supervisor password is stored in the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device. Desktop Board Features Legacy I/O The board's Legacy I/O Controller provides the following legacy features: • One serial port header • One parallel port header with Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) and...
... BIOS includes security features that add-in card. If only the supervisor password is stored in the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device. Desktop Board Features Legacy I/O The board's Legacy I/O Controller provides the following legacy features: • One serial port header • One parallel port header with Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) and...
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... 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 The board has several hardware management features including the following: • Fan speed monitoring... The password prompt is displayed before the computer is set, the computer boots without asking for Management (WfM) specification. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide • If both passwords are set, you must enter either password to boot the computer.
... 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 The board has several hardware management features including the following: • Fan speed monitoring... The password prompt is displayed before the computer is set, the computer boots without asking for Management (WfM) specification. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide • If both passwords are set, you must enter either password to boot the computer.
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...receives the correct command, the power supply removes all non-standby voltages. The use of the fans is as needed. 21 The Desktop Board has two power connectors. When resuming from serial port Software Support ACPI ACPI gives the operating system direct control over the power management and... by using the Last Power State feature in before power was interrupted (either on page 53 for the location of the power connectors. Desktop Board Features Power Management Power management is wired to a tachometer input. • All fan headers support closed-loop fan control that provides full ACPI...
...receives the correct command, the power supply removes all non-standby voltages. The use of the fans is as needed. 21 The Desktop Board has two power connectors. When resuming from serial port Software Support ACPI ACPI gives the operating system direct control over the power management and... by using the Last Power State feature in before power was interrupted (either on page 53 for the location of the power connectors. Desktop Board Features Power Management Power management is wired to a tachometer input. • All fan headers support closed-loop fan control that provides full ACPI...
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... the 5 V standby line for the power supply must be capable of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-toRAM) sleep state. Failure to its last known wake state. When ...when using this feature can damage the power supply. Add-in cards, and drivers. 22 Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide • All fan headers have a +12 V DC connection (up the computer. The Desktop Board has a 4-pin processor fan header and two 4-pin chassis fan headers compatible with 4-wire ...
... the 5 V standby line for the power supply must be capable of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-toRAM) sleep state. Failure to its last known wake state. When ...when using this feature can damage the power supply. Add-in cards, and drivers. 22 Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide • All fan headers have a +12 V DC connection (up the computer. The Desktop Board has a 4-pin processor fan header and two 4-pin chassis fan headers compatible with 4-wire ...