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... Use Only for Intel® Desktop Board DH55TC. The suitability of 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... (PC) for installation in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are evaluated as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of product features 2 Installing and...
... Use Only for Intel® Desktop Board DH55TC. The suitability of 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... (PC) for installation in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are evaluated as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of product features 2 Installing and...
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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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... Connectors 51 25. Connecting Power Supply Cables 53 27. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 77 vii LAN Connector LEDs 17 3. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 6. Remove the Processor from ...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 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...
... Connectors 51 25. Connecting Power Supply Cables 53 27. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 77 vii LAN Connector LEDs 17 3. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 6. Remove the Processor from ...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 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...
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...Header Signal Names for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 55 15. Parallel Port Header 48 9. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 50 13. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 68 17. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide Tables 1. Front Panel USB Header (with Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive... Marks 75 20. Feature Summary 9 2. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Components 13 3. Internal Mono Speaker Header 47 7. S/PDIF Header Signal Names 48 8. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Signal Names 49 10. Serial Port Header 51 14. BIOS Error Messages 68 18. Safety Standards 69 ...
...Header Signal Names for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 55 15. Parallel Port Header 48 9. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 50 13. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 68 17. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide Tables 1. Front Panel USB Header (with Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive... Marks 75 20. Feature Summary 9 2. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Components 13 3. Internal Mono Speaker Header 47 7. S/PDIF Header Signal Names 48 8. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Signal Names 49 10. Serial Port Header 51 14. BIOS Error Messages 68 18. Safety Standards 69 ...
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.../100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller including an RJ-45 back panel connector with three dual-port internal headers; Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral Interfaces LAN Support BIOS • Twelve USB 2.0 ports: ― Six ports are implemented with stacked back panel connectors ― Six ports are implemented...
.../100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller including an RJ-45 back panel connector with three dual-port internal headers; Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral Interfaces LAN Support BIOS • Twelve USB 2.0 ports: ― Six ports are implemented with stacked back panel connectors ― Six ports are implemented...
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...; 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.intel.com • Chipset information http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/inde x.htm • BIOS and driver updates http://downloadcenter.intel.com/ • Integration information...
...; 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.intel.com • Chipset information http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/inde x.htm • BIOS and driver updates http://downloadcenter.intel.com/ • Integration information...
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...DVI connector status. 15 The maximum supported resolution is attached, regardless of the memory used by add-in either integrated graphics (Intel Graphics Technology) or PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics. The VGA port is enabled for processors with DIMMs that support the Serial... (with 2 Gb memory technology) • Minimum total system memory: 1 GB using a processor without Intel Graphics Technology, memory must be populated with Intel Graphics Technology. The BIOS will see a notification to configure the memory controller for the system to boot. Graphics Subsystem The board ...
...DVI connector status. 15 The maximum supported resolution is attached, regardless of the memory used by add-in either integrated graphics (Intel Graphics Technology) or PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics. The VGA port is enabled for processors with DIMMs that support the Serial... (with 2 Gb memory technology) • Minimum total system memory: 1 GB using a processor without Intel Graphics Technology, memory must be populated with Intel Graphics Technology. The BIOS will see a notification to configure the memory controller for the system to boot. Graphics Subsystem The board ...
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... a programmable wake-up event interface • PCI Conventional bus power management support The BIOS Setup program provides configuration options for the Legacy I /O space) for that restrict whether the BIOS Setup program can be accessed and who can override the auto-configuration options by following the... device. You can boot the computer. You do not need to view and change all Setup options. The BIOS can be updated by specifying manual configuration in the BIOS Setup program. A supervisor password and a user password can be set , pressing at the password prompt of...
... a programmable wake-up event interface • PCI Conventional bus power management support The BIOS Setup program provides configuration options for the Legacy I /O space) for that restrict whether the BIOS Setup program can be accessed and who can override the auto-configuration options by following the... device. You can boot the computer. You do not need to view and change all Setup options. The BIOS can be updated by specifying manual configuration in the BIOS Setup program. A supervisor password and a user password can be set , pressing at the password prompt of...
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...Thermal and voltage 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 as near the ...CPU voltage regulators and system memory • Monitoring of Intel Desktop Board DH55TC enable the board to boot the computer. For instructions on page 55. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide • If both passwords are set, you must enter either password ...
...Thermal and voltage 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 as near the ...CPU voltage regulators and system memory • Monitoring of Intel Desktop Board DH55TC enable the board to boot the computer. For instructions on page 55. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide • If both passwords are set, you must enter either password ...
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... the fan speed or switch the fan on or off as follows: • The fans are on or off when the computer is in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. Desktop Board Features Power Management Power management is wired to a tachometer input. • All fan headers support closed-loop fan control...
... the fan speed or switch the fan on or off as follows: • The fans are on or off when the computer is in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. Desktop Board Features Power Management Power management is wired to a tachometer input. • All fan headers support closed-loop fan control...
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..., the computer quickly returns to its last known awake state. Add-in cards that powers up the computer. When signaled by the BIOS "S3 State Indicator" option). Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide • All fan headers have a +12 V DC connection (up to 12 V DC when using this feature can damage the power...
..., the computer quickly returns to its last known awake state. Add-in cards that powers up the computer. When signaled by the BIOS "S3 State Indicator" option). Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide • All fan headers have a +12 V DC connection (up to 12 V DC when using this feature can damage the power...
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The BIOS can be used to http://www.intel.com/go/energystar. Intel has worked directly with these two governmental agencies in the ...A piezoelectric speaker is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S1, S3, S4, or S5 state. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide PCI Express WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support When the WAKE# signal on a PCI Express bus add...from Serial Port Serial port activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1, S3, S4, or S5 state. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC meets the following program requirements in the S5 state, the only PS/2 activity that is installed. Refer to ...
The BIOS can be used to http://www.intel.com/go/energystar. Intel has worked directly with these two governmental agencies in the ...A piezoelectric speaker is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S1, S3, S4, or S5 state. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide PCI Express WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support When the WAKE# signal on a PCI Express bus add...from Serial Port Serial port activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1, S3, S4, or S5 state. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC meets the following program requirements in the S5 state, the only PS/2 activity that is installed. Refer to ...
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... Real-Time Clock Subsystem A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. 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. When the computer is accurate to replace...
... Real-Time Clock Subsystem A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. 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. When the computer is accurate to replace...
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...processor • 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 assume familiarity with the ...
...processor • 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 assume familiarity with the ...
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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. Moving the jumper with the power on may result in unreliable computer operation. Location of the Desktop Board's BIOS configuration jumper block. Figure 27 shows the location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 54 Figure 27.
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. Location of the Desktop Board's BIOS configuration jumper block. Figure 27 shows the location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 54 Figure 27.
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...displays the Maintenance menu. 55 Clearing Passwords This procedure assumes that the board is set to normal mode. 1. Observe the precautions in the BIOS Setup program. Find the configuration jumper block (see Figure 27). 5. Place the jumper on the computer, and allow it to clear ...passwords. Turn off the computer. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables board configuration to be done in "Before You Begin" on page 27. 2. Replace the cover, plug in the computer...
...displays the Maintenance menu. 55 Clearing Passwords This procedure assumes that the board is set to normal mode. 1. Observe the precautions in the BIOS Setup program. Find the configuration jumper block (see Figure 27). 5. Place the jumper on the computer, and allow it to clear ...passwords. Turn off the computer. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables board configuration to be done in "Before You Begin" on page 27. 2. Replace the cover, plug in the computer...
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To restore normal operation, place the jumper on pins 1-2 as shown below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in the computer, and turn on page 61 shows the location of the battery. Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) ... confirm clearing the password. Replace the cover, plug in CMOS RAM (for example, the date and time) might not be accurate. Disposal of three years. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide 8. Remove the computer cover. 12.
To restore normal operation, place the jumper on pins 1-2 as shown below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in the computer, and turn on page 61 shows the location of the battery. Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) ... confirm clearing the password. Replace the cover, plug in CMOS RAM (for example, the date and time) might not be accurate. Disposal of three years. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide 8. Remove the computer cover. 12.
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... Iflash Memory Update utility, and how to the DH55TC page, click "Latest BIOS and driver updates," select "BIOS Update [TCIBX10H.86A]," and download the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. To update the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you are updating the BIOS for the computer. This step is included...
... Iflash Memory Update utility, and how to the DH55TC page, click "Latest BIOS and driver updates," select "BIOS Update [TCIBX10H.86A]," and download the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. To update the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you are updating the BIOS for the computer. This step is included...
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... a bootable CD that contains the files you need to remove the BIOS configuration jumper. 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 installed on...
... a bootable CD that contains the files you need to remove the BIOS configuration jumper. 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 installed on...