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...conventions are used in this product for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or other hardware components 3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to update the BIOS A Error Messages and Indicators: information about BIOS error messages and beep codes B Regulatory Compliance: ... (I.T.E.) for use in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. It is intended for Intel® Desktop Board DH55TC. Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for technically qualified personnel.
...conventions are used in this product for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or other hardware components 3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to update the BIOS A Error Messages and Indicators: information about BIOS error messages and beep codes B Regulatory Compliance: ... (I.T.E.) for use in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. It is intended for Intel® Desktop Board DH55TC. Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for technically qualified personnel.
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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 ... 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 BIOS Update File 64 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File 64 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory...
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 ... 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 BIOS Update File 64 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File 64 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory...
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.... The PCH is a centralized controller for Intel Desktop Board DH55TC http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/DH55TC/ index.htm • Supported processors http://processormatch.intel.com • Chipset information http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/inde x.htm • BIOS and driver updates http://downloadcenter.intel.com/ • Integration information http://www.intel.com/support/go to the board...
.... The PCH is a centralized controller for Intel Desktop Board DH55TC http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/DH55TC/ index.htm • Supported processors http://processormatch.intel.com • Chipset information http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/inde x.htm • BIOS and driver updates http://downloadcenter.intel.com/ • Integration information http://www.intel.com/support/go to the board...
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... interface • PCI Conventional bus power management support The BIOS Setup program provides configuration options for that restrict whether the BIOS Setup program can be updated by specifying manual configuration in the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device. You can boot the computer.
... interface • PCI Conventional bus power management support The BIOS Setup program provides configuration options for that restrict whether the BIOS Setup program can be updated by specifying manual configuration in the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device. You can boot the computer.
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... Setup program modes. Recovery (None) The BIOS recovers data in "Before You Begin" on page 27. 2. Observe the precautions in the event of a failed BIOS update. Place the jumper on the computer, and allow it to clear passwords. Configure (2-3) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the...
... Setup program modes. Recovery (None) The BIOS recovers data in "Before You Begin" on page 27. 2. Observe the precautions in the event of a failed BIOS update. Place the jumper on the computer, and allow it to clear passwords. Configure (2-3) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the...
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... dialog boxes to the DH55TC page, click "Latest BIOS and driver updates," select "BIOS Update [TCIBX10H.86A]," and download the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. Close all other applications. This step is required. This runs the update program. 6. To update the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you how to...
... dialog boxes to the DH55TC page, click "Latest BIOS and driver updates," select "BIOS Update [TCIBX10H.86A]," and download the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. Close all other applications. This step is required. This runs the update program. 6. To update the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you how to...
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... site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to the DH55TC page, click "Latest BIOS and driver updates," select "BIOS Update [TCIBX10H.86A]," and download the ISO Image BIOS Update or Iflash BIOS Update utility file. The Iflash BIOS update file is a compressed file that will update the BIOS. The Iflash BIOS update file contains: • New...
... site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to the DH55TC page, click "Latest BIOS and driver updates," select "BIOS Update [TCIBX10H.86A]," and download the ISO Image BIOS Update or Iflash BIOS Update utility file. The Iflash BIOS update file is a compressed file that will update the BIOS. The Iflash BIOS update file contains: • New...
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... allows you can also be upgraded and boot the system. 4. NOTE Copying the ISO Image BIOS file to update the BIOS and Intel Management Engine in the CD-ROM drive of writing an ISO image file to CD, burn the data to a bootable USB flash drive or other ... "Press ENTER to complete. Using software capable of the computer to 5 minutes. The Iflash BIOS update files can update the system BIOS from CD-ROM" prompt appears, press the Enter key. At the "Welcome to the Intel Desktop Board BIOS Upgrade CD-ROM" page, press any key to upgrade the BIOS using the...
... allows you can also be upgraded and boot the system. 4. NOTE Copying the ISO Image BIOS file to update the BIOS and Intel Management Engine in the CD-ROM drive of writing an ISO image file to CD, burn the data to a bootable USB flash drive or other ... "Press ENTER to complete. Using software capable of the computer to 5 minutes. The Iflash BIOS update files can update the system BIOS from CD-ROM" prompt appears, press the Enter key. At the "Welcome to the Intel Desktop Board BIOS Upgrade CD-ROM" page, press any key to upgrade the BIOS using the...
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...is unlikely that anything will be damaged. For more information about updating the Intel Desktop Board BIOS or recovering from the USB device and manually update the BIOS. Due to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm 66 Configure the ...BIOS or use the F10 option during POST to boot to a bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB media. 2. however, if an interruption occurs, the BIOS could be required. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC...
...is unlikely that anything will be damaged. For more information about updating the Intel Desktop Board BIOS or recovering from the USB device and manually update the BIOS. Due to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm 66 Configure the ...BIOS or use the F10 option during POST to boot to a bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB media. 2. however, if an interruption occurs, the BIOS could be required. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC...
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A Error Messages and Indicators Intel Desktop Board DH55TC reports POST errors in two ways: • By sounding a beep code and blinking the front panel power LED • By displaying an error message on ... BIOS will continue to blink an error message indicating the problem (see Table 15). BIOS Beep Codes Type F2 Setup/F10 Boot Menu Prompt BIOS update in graphics card On-off (1.0 second each) three times, then a 2.5-second pause (off), the entire pattern repeats (beeps and pause) until the system is powered...
A Error Messages and Indicators Intel Desktop Board DH55TC reports POST errors in two ways: • By sounding a beep code and blinking the front panel power LED • By displaying an error message on ... BIOS will continue to blink an error message indicating the problem (see Table 15). BIOS Beep Codes Type F2 Setup/F10 Boot Menu Prompt BIOS update in graphics card On-off (1.0 second each) three times, then a 2.5-second pause (off), the entire pattern repeats (beeps and pause) until the system is powered...
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...CMOS memory may be losing power. If no addin graphics card installed) Memory error Thermal trip warning Pattern None Note Off when the update begins, then on , .25 seconds off . BIOS Error Messages Error Message CMOS Battery Low CMOS Checksum Bad Memory Size Decreased No ... Run Setup to boot. 68 The CMOS checksum is complete. The pattern repeats until the system is powered off . Table 17. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide Table 16. For processors requiring an add-in progress Video error (no memory was removed, then memory may have been ...
...CMOS memory may be losing power. If no addin graphics card installed) Memory error Thermal trip warning Pattern None Note Off when the update begins, then on , .25 seconds off . BIOS Error Messages Error Message CMOS Battery Low CMOS Checksum Bad Memory Size Decreased No ... Run Setup to boot. 68 The CMOS checksum is complete. The pattern repeats until the system is powered off . Table 17. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide Table 16. For processors requiring an add-in progress Video error (no memory was removed, then memory may have been ...
DH55TC Technical Product Specification
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Intel® Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification January 2010 Order Number: E81940-001US The Intel® Desktop Board DH55TC may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications. Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Specification Update.
Intel® Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification January 2010 Order Number: E81940-001US The Intel® Desktop Board DH55TC may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications. Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Specification Update.
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... patents or pending patent applications, trademarks, copyrights, or other countries. * Other names and brands may be obtained from: Intel Corporation P.O. Intel, Core, and Pentium are referenced in the Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Specification Update before placing your product order. All rights reserved. All Intel® desktop boards are available on the absence or characteristics of the...
... patents or pending patent applications, trademarks, copyrights, or other countries. * Other names and brands may be obtained from: Intel Corporation P.O. Intel, Core, and Pentium are referenced in the Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Specification Update before placing your product order. All rights reserved. All Intel® desktop boards are available on the absence or characteristics of the...
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Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification 2.3 Jumper Block 49 2.4 Mechanical Considerations 51 2.4.1 Form Factor 51 2.5 Electrical Considerations 52 2.5.1 Power Supply Considerations 52 2.5.2 Fan Header... Considerations 54 2.7 Reliability 57 2.8 Environmental 57 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction 59 3.2 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 61 3.3 Legacy USB Support 61 3.4 BIOS Updates 62 3.4.1 Language Support 62 3.4.2 Custom Splash Screen 63 3.5 BIOS Recovery 63 3.6 Boot Options 64 3.6.1 Optical Drive Boot 64 3.6.2 Network Boot 64 3.6.3 Booting Without...
Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification 2.3 Jumper Block 49 2.4 Mechanical Considerations 51 2.4.1 Form Factor 51 2.5 Electrical Considerations 52 2.5.1 Power Supply Considerations 52 2.5.2 Fan Header... Considerations 54 2.7 Reliability 57 2.8 Environmental 57 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction 59 3.2 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 61 3.3 Legacy USB Support 61 3.4 BIOS Updates 62 3.4.1 Language Support 62 3.4.2 Custom Splash Screen 63 3.5 BIOS Recovery 63 3.6 Boot Options 64 3.6.1 Optical Drive Boot 64 3.6.2 Network Boot 64 3.6.3 Booting Without...
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... Board DH55TC Desktop Board Support Available configurations for information on the web site above. Other processors may be supported in an LGA1156 socket. This board is designed to Section 2.5.1 on page 52 for the Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Supported processors Chipset information BIOS and driver updates Tested memory Integration information Visit this board. 14...
... Board DH55TC Desktop Board Support Available configurations for information on the web site above. Other processors may be supported in an LGA1156 socket. This board is designed to Section 2.5.1 on page 52 for the Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Supported processors Chipset information BIOS and driver updates Tested memory Integration information Visit this board. 14...
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...maximum case temperatures for Components Component Maximum Case Temperature Processor For processor case temperature, see processor datasheets and processor specification updates Intel H55 Express Chipset 111 oC 55 Thermal Considerations for the components that are important when considering proper airflow to thermal changes... are sensitive to cool the board. Table 29. Item A B C Description Processor voltage regulator area Processor Intel H55 Express Chipset Figure 16. The operating temperature, current load, or operating frequency could affect case temperatures.
...maximum case temperatures for Components Component Maximum Case Temperature Processor For processor case temperature, see processor datasheets and processor specification updates Intel H55 Express Chipset 111 oC 55 Thermal Considerations for the components that are important when considering proper airflow to thermal changes... are sensitive to cool the board. Table 29. Item A B C Description Processor voltage regulator area Processor Intel H55 Express Chipset Figure 16. The operating temperature, current load, or operating frequency could affect case temperatures.
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... for Components Component Tcontrol Processor For processor case temperature, see processor datasheets and processor specification updates Intel H55 Express Chipset 107 oC For information about Processor datasheets and specification updates Refer to the Maximum Case Temperature. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification To ensure functionality and reliability, the component is specified for proper operation...
... for Components Component Tcontrol Processor For processor case temperature, see processor datasheets and processor specification updates Intel H55 Express Chipset 107 oC For information about Processor datasheets and specification updates Refer to the Maximum Case Temperature. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification To ensure functionality and reliability, the component is specified for proper operation...
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... the BIOS settings for the computer. 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 and a revision code. The initial production BIOSs are identified as TCIBX10H...
... the BIOS settings for the computer. 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 and a revision code. The initial production BIOSs are identified as TCIBX10H...
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...; F7 switch allows a user to select where the BIOS .bio file is located and perform the update from DOS. Both utilities verify that location/device. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification 3.4 BIOS Updates The BIOS can be updated from a file on a hard disk, a USB drive (a flash drive or a USB drive), or an optical drive...
...; F7 switch allows a user to select where the BIOS .bio file is located and perform the update from DOS. Both utilities verify that location/device. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification 3.4 BIOS Updates The BIOS can be updated from a file on a hard disk, a USB drive (a flash drive or a USB drive), or an optical drive...
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... recovery. For information about BIOS recovery Refer to http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/software/itk/ http://developer.intel.com/products/motherboard/DH55TC/ tools.htm and http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/software.htm 3.5 BIOS Recovery It is displayed... by default. Table 34 lists the drives and media types that anything will interrupt a BIOS update; Overview of BIOS Features 3.4.2 Custom Splash Screen During POST, an Intel...
... recovery. For information about BIOS recovery Refer to http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/software/itk/ http://developer.intel.com/products/motherboard/DH55TC/ tools.htm and http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/software.htm 3.5 BIOS Recovery It is displayed... by default. Table 34 lists the drives and media types that anything will interrupt a BIOS update; Overview of BIOS Features 3.4.2 Custom Splash Screen During POST, an Intel...