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... Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for general audiences. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board DH55TC. NOTE Notes call attention to install the Desktop Board and other environments... Product Guide are arranged as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of data. iii Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are used in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about how to prevent damage to hardware or loss of ...
... Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for general audiences. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board DH55TC. NOTE Notes call attention to install the Desktop Board and other environments... Product Guide are arranged as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of data. iii Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are used in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about how to prevent damage to hardware or loss of ...
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Contents 1 Desktop Board Features 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* ...16 PCI Express* x16 Graphics 16 Audio Subsystem 16 LAN Subsystem 17 USB 2.0 Support 18 Serial ATA Support 18 Expandability...18 Legacy I/O ...19 BIOS ...19 Serial ATA Auto Configuration 19 PCI*/PCI Express Auto Configuration 19 Security Passwords 19 Hardware Management 20 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control 20...
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features 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* ...16 PCI Express* x16 Graphics 16 Audio Subsystem 16 LAN Subsystem 17 USB 2.0 Support 18 Serial ATA Support 18 Expandability...18 Legacy I/O ...19 BIOS ...19 Serial ATA Auto Configuration 19 PCI*/PCI Express Auto Configuration 19 Security Passwords 19 Hardware Management 20 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control 20...
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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 ... 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 ... 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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...Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Two DIMMs 37 15. Connecting a Serial ATA Cable 44 22. Internal Headers 46 24. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 6. Remove the Socket Cover 33 9. Remove the Processor from the Protective Cover 34 10. Lower...1. Secure the Load Plate in Place 35 13. Use DDR3 DIMMs 39 18. Contents A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Error Codes 67 BIOS Error Messages 68 B Regulatory Compliance Safety Standards 69 Place Battery Marking 69 European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement 70 Product...
...Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Two DIMMs 37 15. Connecting a Serial ATA Cable 44 22. Internal Headers 46 24. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 6. Remove the Socket Cover 33 9. Remove the Processor from the Protective Cover 34 10. Lower...1. Secure the Load Plate in Place 35 13. Use DDR3 DIMMs 39 18. Contents A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Error Codes 67 BIOS Error Messages 68 B Regulatory Compliance Safety Standards 69 Place Battery Marking 69 European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement 70 Product...
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... Marks 75 20. Front Panel Audio Signal Names for AC '97 Audio 47 6. Front Panel Header Signal Names 49 11. BIOS Beep Codes 67 16. China RoHS Environmentally Friendly Use Period Mark 76 21. LAN Connector LEDs 18 4. Front Panel Audio Header Signal...) Signal Names 50 12. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 55 15. BIOS Error Messages 68 18. Safety Standards 69 19. EMC Regulations 78 22. Serial Port Header 51 14. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Components 13 3. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide Tables 1. S/PDIF Header Signal Names 48...
... Marks 75 20. Front Panel Audio Signal Names for AC '97 Audio 47 6. Front Panel Header Signal Names 49 11. BIOS Beep Codes 67 16. China RoHS Environmentally Friendly Use Period Mark 76 21. LAN Connector LEDs 18 4. Front Panel Audio Header Signal...) Signal Names 50 12. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 55 15. BIOS Error Messages 68 18. Safety Standards 69 19. EMC Regulations 78 22. Serial Port Header 51 14. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Components 13 3. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide Tables 1. S/PDIF Header Signal Names 48...
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... • One serial port header • One parallel port header • One PS/2 back panel connector Intel® 82578DC Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller including an RJ-45 back panel connector with ...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...fans • Support for Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI) 10 Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide Table 1.
... • One serial port header • One parallel port header • One PS/2 back panel connector Intel® 82578DC Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller including an RJ-45 back panel connector with ...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...fans • Support for Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI) 10 Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide Table 1.
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... 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 http://processormatch.intel.com. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC supports the Intel Core i7, and Intel Core i5, Intel Core i3, and Intel Pentium processors in damage...
... 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 http://processormatch.intel.com. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC supports the Intel Core i7, and Intel Core i5, Intel Core i3, and Intel Pentium processors in damage...
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...) at power up. These operating systems will report less than 4 GB because of memory. Integrated Graphics The board supports integrated graphics through the Intel Flexible Display Interface (FDI) for the POST whenever a monitor is enabled for processors with interleaved mode support • Support for the system to...memory modules do not support SPD, you will attempt to this effect on the screen at a 75 Hz refresh rate. The BIOS will see a notification to configure the memory controller for normal operation. Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with ...
...) at power up. These operating systems will report less than 4 GB because of memory. Integrated Graphics The board supports integrated graphics through the Intel Flexible Display Interface (FDI) for the POST whenever a monitor is enabled for processors with interleaved mode support • Support for the system to...memory modules do not support SPD, you will attempt to this effect on the screen at a 75 Hz refresh rate. The BIOS will see a notification to configure the memory controller for normal operation. Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with ...
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... management, including a programmable wake-up event interface • PCI Conventional bus power management support The BIOS Setup program provides configuration options for that restrict whether the BIOS Setup program can override the auto-configuration options by following restrictions: • The supervisor password gives ... PCI*/PCI Express Auto Configuration If you install a PCI or PCI Express add-in the BIOS Setup program. BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, and the PCI Express and SATA auto-configuration utilities. You do not need ...
... management, including a programmable wake-up event interface • PCI Conventional bus power management support The BIOS Setup program provides configuration options for that restrict whether the BIOS Setup program can override the auto-configuration options by following restrictions: • The supervisor password gives ... PCI*/PCI Express Auto Configuration If you install a PCI or PCI Express add-in the BIOS Setup program. BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, and the PCI Express and SATA auto-configuration utilities. You do not need ...
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Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide • If both passwords are set, you must enter either ...monitoring Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control The features of the hardware monitoring and fan speed control include: • Intel Quiet System Technology, delivering acoustically-optimized thermal management • Thermal sensors in the processor and PCH, as well... 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
Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide • If both passwords are set, you must enter either ...monitoring Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control The features of the hardware monitoring and fan speed control include: • Intel Quiet System Technology, delivering acoustically-optimized thermal management • Thermal sensors in the processor and PCH, as well... 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
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... support. 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. The Desktop Board has two power connectors. The computer's response can turn off as follows: • The fans are on when...
... support. 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. The Desktop Board has two power connectors. The computer's response can turn off as follows: • The fans are on when...
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...to wake the computer. Failure to provide adequate standby current when using 3-wire chassis fans. • All fan headers are controlled by the BIOS "S3 State Indicator" option). Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-... supply. The Desktop Board has a 4-pin processor fan header and two 4-pin chassis fan headers compatible with 4-wire and 3-wire chassis fans. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide • All fan headers have a +12 V DC connection (up device or event, the computer quickly returns to its last known...
...to wake the computer. Failure to provide adequate standby current when using 3-wire chassis fans. • All fan headers are controlled by the BIOS "S3 State Indicator" option). Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-... supply. The Desktop Board has a 4-pin processor fan header and two 4-pin chassis fan headers compatible with 4-wire and 3-wire chassis fans. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide • All fan headers have a +12 V DC connection (up device or event, the computer quickly returns to its last known...
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...Smart" • Korea E-Standby • European Union ErP For information about ENERGY STAR requirements and recommended configurations, go /energystar. The BIOS can be used to http://www.intel.com/go to select between either the Alt-Print Screen key combination or the "Power" key that is available on the Desktop...directly with these two governmental agencies in the S4 state, any key can wake the computer from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide PCI Express WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support When the WAKE# signal on a PCI Express bus add-in the S5 state,...
...Smart" • Korea E-Standby • European Union ErP For information about ENERGY STAR requirements and recommended configurations, go /energystar. The BIOS can be used to http://www.intel.com/go to select between either the Alt-Print Screen key combination or the "Power" key that is available on the Desktop...directly with these two governmental agencies in the S4 state, any key can wake the computer from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide PCI Express WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support When the WAKE# signal on a PCI Express bus add-in the S5 state,...
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... be notified during the POST. Replace the battery with standby power applied by the power supply. 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. Desktop Board Features Real-Time Clock Subsystem...
... be notified during the POST. Replace the battery with standby power applied by the power supply. 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. Desktop Board Features Real-Time Clock Subsystem...
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... • Install and remove memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect 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 ...8226; Connect chassis fan and power supply cables • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Replace the battery Before You Begin CAUTIONS The procedures in this chapter. 2 Installing and Replacing ...
... • Install and remove memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect 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 ...8226; Connect chassis fan and power supply cables • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Replace the battery Before You Begin CAUTIONS The procedures in this chapter. 2 Installing and Replacing ...
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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. Location of the Desktop Board's BIOS configuration jumper block. Figure 27. Figure 27 shows the location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 54 Moving the jumper with the power on may result in unreliable computer operation.
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. Location of the Desktop Board's BIOS configuration jumper block. Figure 27. Figure 27 shows the location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 54 Moving the jumper with the power on may result in unreliable computer operation.
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...Place the jumper on the computer, and allow it to the computer. Configure (2-3) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Remove the computer cover. 4. Table 14. Setup displays the Maintenance menu. 55 Turn off the computer. Find the...set to be done in the computer, turn on pins 2-3 as shown below. 6. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables board configuration to normal mode. 1. Use this menu to clear passwords. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to boot....
...Place the jumper on the computer, and allow it to the computer. Configure (2-3) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Remove the computer cover. 4. Table 14. Setup displays the Maintenance menu. 55 Turn off the computer. Find the...set to be done in the computer, turn on pins 2-3 as shown below. 6. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables board configuration to normal mode. 1. Use this menu to clear passwords. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to boot....
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...en vigueur en matière de protection de l'environnement. Setup displays the maintenance menu again. 9. When the voltage drops below . 13. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide 8. Use the arrow keys to save the current values and exit Setup. 10. Press and Setup displays a pop-up screen ...clock and CMOS memory. When the computer is replaced with 3.3 VSB applied. Figure 28 on pins 1-2 as shown below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in the computer, and turn on the computer. Batteries should be accurate. PRÉCAUTION Risque d'explosion si la pile ...
...en vigueur en matière de protection de l'environnement. Setup displays the maintenance menu again. 9. When the voltage drops below . 13. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide 8. Use the arrow keys to save the current values and exit Setup. 10. Press and Setup displays a pop-up screen ...clock and CMOS memory. When the computer is replaced with 3.3 VSB applied. Figure 28 on pins 1-2 as shown below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in the computer, and turn on the computer. Batteries should be accurate. PRÉCAUTION Risque d'explosion si la pile ...
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.... 6. Download the file to a removable USB device. To update the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you how to view and change the BIOS settings for multiple identical systems.) 4. Go to the DH55TC page, click "Latest BIOS and driver updates," select "BIOS Update [TCIBX10H.86A]," and download the Express...
.... 6. Download the file to a removable USB device. To update the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you how to view and change the BIOS settings for multiple identical systems.) 4. Go to the DH55TC page, click "Latest BIOS and driver updates," select "BIOS Update [TCIBX10H.86A]," and download the Express...
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... need to remove the BIOS configuration jumper. The ISO Image BIOS update file is a standardized image of uncompressing and writing the ISO image file to CD. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File The ISO Image BIOS update allows for the ...update of an Intel® Desktop Board BIOS to the latest production release regardless of the operating system...
... need to remove the BIOS configuration jumper. The ISO Image BIOS update file is a standardized image of uncompressing and writing the ISO image file to CD. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File The ISO Image BIOS update allows for the ...update of an Intel® Desktop Board BIOS to the latest production release regardless of the operating system...