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... SPD, you will attempt to boot. These operating systems will report less than 4 GB because of the DIMM 0 (blue) memory sockets for processors with 2 Gb memory technology) • Minimum total system memory: 1 GB using a processor without Intel Graphics Technology, memory must be ...displays. The maximum supported resolution is 2048 x 1536 (QXGA) at power up. Integrated Graphics The board supports integrated graphics through the Intel Flexible Display Interface (FDI) for the system to configure the memory controller for normal operation. NOTE When using 1 Gb x8 module...
... SPD, you will attempt to boot. These operating systems will report less than 4 GB because of the DIMM 0 (blue) memory sockets for processors with 2 Gb memory technology) • Minimum total system memory: 1 GB using a processor without Intel Graphics Technology, memory must be ...displays. The maximum supported resolution is 2048 x 1536 (QXGA) at power up. Integrated Graphics The board supports integrated graphics through the Intel Flexible Display Interface (FDI) for the system to configure the memory controller for normal operation. NOTE When using 1 Gb x8 module...
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...computer, the autoconfiguration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for that restrict whether the BIOS Setup program can boot the computer. If only the supervisor password is stored in the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS can be accessed and who ... device. Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that add-in your computer. The BIOS is set for the BIOS Setup and for booting the computer, with serialized IRQ support for PCI Conventional bus systems • PS/2-style keyboard/mouse interface • Intelligent power management, ...
...computer, the autoconfiguration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for that restrict whether the BIOS Setup program can boot the computer. If only the supervisor password is stored in the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS can be accessed and who ... device. Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that add-in your computer. The BIOS is set for the BIOS Setup and for booting the computer, with serialized IRQ support for PCI Conventional bus systems • PS/2-style keyboard/mouse interface • Intelligent power management, ...
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... displayed before the computer is set , you must enter either password to boot the computer. Hardware Management The hardware management features of system voltages to access Setup. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide • If both passwords are set , the computer boots without asking for a password. If both the supervisor and user passwords are...
... displayed before the computer is set , you must enter either password to boot the computer. Hardware Management The hardware management features of system voltages to access Setup. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide • If both passwords are set , the computer boots without asking for a password. If both the supervisor and user passwords are...
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... power connectors. Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can be set by using the Last Power State feature in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu.
... power connectors. Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can be set by using the Last Power State feature in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu.
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.... Find the configuration jumper block (see Figure 27). 5. Replace the cover, plug in the computer and the configuration jumper block is set to boot. 7. Configure (2-3) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Remove the computer cover. 4. Clearing ...Disconnect the computer's power cord from the AC power source (wall outlet or power adapter). 3. Table 14 shows the jumper settings for booting. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables board configuration to be done in the event of a failed...
.... Find the configuration jumper block (see Figure 27). 5. Replace the cover, plug in the computer and the configuration jumper block is set to boot. 7. Configure (2-3) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Remove the computer cover. 4. Clearing ...Disconnect the computer's power cord from the AC power source (wall outlet or power adapter). 3. Table 14 shows the jumper settings for booting. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables board configuration to be done in the event of a failed...
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.... This runs the update program. 6. You can access the BIOS Setup program by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the 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. This chapter tells you how to update the BIOS by pressing the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot...
.... This runs the update program. 6. You can access the BIOS Setup program by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the 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. This chapter tells you how to update the BIOS by pressing the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot...
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... writing an ISO image file to CD, burn the data to a blank CD. The Iflash Memory update utility allows you can also be upgraded and boot the system. 4. Insert the CD that will automatically update your hard drive and copied to a bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB media. The... update may not function properly. Download the ISO Image BIOS file. 2. The system will not work. At the "Welcome to the Intel Desktop Board BIOS Upgrade CD-ROM" page, press any key to upgrade the BIOS using the ISO Image BIOS file: 1. The utility available on the...
... writing an ISO image file to CD, burn the data to a blank CD. The Iflash Memory update utility allows you can also be upgraded and boot the system. 4. Insert the CD that will automatically update your hard drive and copied to a bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB media. The... update may not function properly. Download the ISO Image BIOS file. 2. The system will not work. At the "Welcome to the Intel Desktop Board BIOS Upgrade CD-ROM" page, press any key to upgrade the BIOS using the ISO Image BIOS file: 1. The utility available on the...
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...and .ITK file (optional) to the USB device. 3. For more information about updating the Intel Desktop Board BIOS or recovering from the USB device and manually update the BIOS. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide CAUTION Do not interrupt the process or the system may not function properly. 1. Manually... http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm 66 Recovering the BIOS It is unlikely that anything will be damaged. however, if an interruption occurs, the BIOS could be required. Configure the BIOS or use the F10 option during POST to boot to a ...
...and .ITK file (optional) to the USB device. 3. For more information about updating the Intel Desktop Board BIOS or recovering from the USB device and manually update the BIOS. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide CAUTION Do not interrupt the process or the system may not function properly. 1. Manually... http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm 66 Recovering the BIOS It is unlikely that anything will be damaged. however, if an interruption occurs, the BIOS could be required. Configure the BIOS or use the F10 option during POST to boot to a ...
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...Hz 67 A Error Messages and Indicators Intel Desktop Board DH55TC reports POST errors in graphics card On-off (1.0 second each) three times, then a 2.5-second pause (off (1.0 second each ) for eight beeps followed by system shut down. BIOS Beep Codes Type F2 Setup/F10 Boot Menu Prompt BIOS update in progress ... (1.0 second each ) two times, then a 2.5-second pause (off), the entire pattern repeats (beeps and pause) once and the BIOS will continue to boot. 932 Hz For processors requiring an add-in two ways: • By sounding a beep code and blinking the front panel power LED • By ...
...Hz 67 A Error Messages and Indicators Intel Desktop Board DH55TC reports POST errors in graphics card On-off (1.0 second each) three times, then a 2.5-second pause (off (1.0 second each ) for eight beeps followed by system shut down. BIOS Beep Codes Type F2 Setup/F10 Boot Menu Prompt BIOS update in progress ... (1.0 second each ) two times, then a 2.5-second pause (off), the entire pattern repeats (beeps and pause) once and the BIOS will continue to boot. 932 Hz For processors requiring an add-in two ways: • By sounding a beep code and blinking the front panel power LED • By ...
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...until the BIOS update is powered off . Table 17. BIOS Error Messages Error Message CMOS Battery Low CMOS Checksum Bad Memory Size Decreased No Boot Device Available Explanation The battery may be bad. System did not find a device to reset values. The CMOS checksum is powered off ....may have been corrupted. Table 17 gives an explanation of 16 blinks. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide Table 16. CMOS memory may be losing power. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes Type F2 Setup/F10 Boot Menu Prompt BIOS update in a total of the BIOS error messages. ...
...until the BIOS update is powered off . Table 17. BIOS Error Messages Error Message CMOS Battery Low CMOS Checksum Bad Memory Size Decreased No Boot Device Available Explanation The battery may be bad. System did not find a device to reset values. The CMOS checksum is powered off ....may have been corrupted. Table 17 gives an explanation of 16 blinks. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide Table 16. CMOS memory may be losing power. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes Type F2 Setup/F10 Boot Menu Prompt BIOS update in a total of the BIOS error messages. ...
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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 ... 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 Attached Devices 64 3.6.4 Changing the Default Boot Device During POST 64 3.7 BIOS Security Features 65 4 Error Messages and Beep Codes 4.1 Speaker 67 4.2 BIOS ...
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 ... 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 Attached Devices 64 3.6.4 Changing the Default Boot Device During POST 64 3.7 BIOS Security Features 65 4 Error Messages and Beep Codes 4.1 Speaker 67 4.2 BIOS ...
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... for Components 55 30. Boot Device Menu Options 64 36. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 68 39. Port 80h POST Codes 70 42. EMC Regulations 81 46. Minimum Recommended Power Supply Current Values 52 28. BIOS Error Messages 68 40. Safety Standards 75 44. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification 26...
... for Components 55 30. Boot Device Menu Options 64 36. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 68 39. Port 80h POST Codes 70 42. EMC Regulations 81 46. Minimum Recommended Power Supply Current Values 52 28. BIOS Error Messages 68 40. Safety Standards 75 44. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification 26...
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Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration NOTE When using a processor without Intel Graphics Technology: there must always be memory installed into any or both of the DIMM 0 (blue) memory slots for the system to boot. 17 Figure 3. Product Description Figure 3 illustrates the memory channel and DIMM configuration.
Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration NOTE When using a processor without Intel Graphics Technology: there must always be memory installed into any or both of the DIMM 0 (blue) memory slots for the system to boot. 17 Figure 3. Product Description Figure 3 illustrates the memory channel and DIMM configuration.
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... specification for wake-up logic. Table 6. working state. working state S0 - Context saved to RAM. D3 - Context not saved. Cold boot is disconnected from applications and user settings to disk. no power except for wake-up logic. Power < 5 W (Note 2) G3 -... Targeted System Power Global States Sleeping States Processor States Device States Targeted System Power (Note 1) G0 - working D0 - Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification 1.15.1.1 System States and Power States Under ACPI, the operating system directs all system and device power state...
... specification for wake-up logic. Table 6. working state. working state S0 - Context saved to RAM. D3 - Context not saved. Cold boot is disconnected from applications and user settings to disk. no power except for wake-up logic. Power < 5 W (Note 2) G3 -... Targeted System Power Global States Sleeping States Processor States Device States Targeted System Power (Note 1) G0 - working D0 - Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification 1.15.1.1 System States and Power States Under ACPI, the operating system directs all system and device power state...
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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 supplies can turn off ). The computer's ... failure, the computer returns 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 removes all non-standby voltages. The board provides several power management hardware...
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 supplies can turn off ). The computer's ... failure, the computer returns 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 removes all non-standby voltages. The board provides several power management hardware...
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Failure to do so will prevent the board from booting. Table 21. This enables Conventional PCI bus add-in card. The board supports the use of peak bandwidth per direction. • One Conventional PCI (rev 2.3 ... per direction. • Two PCI Express 2.0 x1: each of these connectors support simultaneous transfer speeds of up to the Conventional PCI bus connector. a 2 x 2 connector. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification 2.2.2.2 Add-in Card Connectors The board has the following power supply connectors: • Main power - CAUTION If a high power (75 W or...
Failure to do so will prevent the board from booting. Table 21. This enables Conventional PCI bus add-in card. The board supports the use of peak bandwidth per direction. • One Conventional PCI (rev 2.3 ... per direction. • Two PCI Express 2.0 x1: each of these connectors support simultaneous transfer speeds of up to the Conventional PCI bus connector. a 2 x 2 connector. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification 2.2.2.2 Add-in Card Connectors The board has the following power supply connectors: • Main power - CAUTION If a high power (75 W or...
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BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Settings Function/Mode Normal Jumper Setting 1-2 Configuration The BIOS uses current configuration information and passwords for booting. Note that this Configure mode is the only way to their default values. Configure 2-3 Recovery None After the POST runs, Setup runs automatically. Press F9 (... BIOS/CMOS settings. A recovery CD or USB flash drive is displayed. The BIOS attempts to recover the BIOS configuration. The maintenance menu is required. 50 Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification Table 26.
BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Settings Function/Mode Normal Jumper Setting 1-2 Configuration The BIOS uses current configuration information and passwords for booting. Note that this Configure mode is the only way to their default values. Configure 2-3 Recovery None After the POST runs, Setup runs automatically. Press F9 (... BIOS/CMOS settings. A recovery CD or USB flash drive is displayed. The BIOS attempts to recover the BIOS configuration. The maintenance menu is required. 50 Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification Table 26.
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...below. The menu bar is accessed by pressing the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. Section 2.3 on page 49 shows how to put the board in a 64 Mbit (8,192 KB) Serial Peripheral Interface Flash Memory (SPI ...) device which can be updated using a set of utilities. 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction The board uses an Intel BIOS that is stored in configure mode. 59 Maintenance Main Advanced Performance Security Power Boot Exit NOTE The maintenance menu is displayed only when the board is in configure mode.
...below. The menu bar is accessed by pressing the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. Section 2.3 on page 49 shows how to put the board in a 64 Mbit (8,192 KB) Serial Peripheral Interface Flash Memory (SPI ...) device which can be updated using a set of utilities. 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction The board uses an Intel BIOS that is stored in configure mode. 59 Maintenance Main Advanced Performance Security Power Boot Exit NOTE The maintenance menu is displayed only when the board is in configure mode.
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... advanced features available through the chipset Configures Memory 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 ...field (i.e., date/time) Executes command or selects the submenu Load the default configuration values for menu screens. Table 33. Table 32. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification Table 32 lists the BIOS Setup program menu features.
... advanced features available through the chipset Configures Memory 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 ...field (i.e., date/time) Executes command or selects the submenu Load the default configuration values for menu screens. Table 33. Table 32. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification Table 32 lists the BIOS Setup program menu features.
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... while in US English. 62 Both utilities verify that location/device. For information about BIOS update utilities Refer to http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/C S-022312.htm. 3.4.1 Language Support The BIOS Setup program and help messages are available on a...), or an optical drive. • Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility, which requires booting from that the updated BIOS matches the target system to performing a BIOS Recovery without removing the BIOS configuration jumper. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification 3.4 BIOS Updates The ...
... while in US English. 62 Both utilities verify that location/device. For information about BIOS update utilities Refer to http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/C S-022312.htm. 3.4.1 Language Support The BIOS Setup program and help messages are available on a...), or an optical drive. • Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility, which requires booting from that the updated BIOS matches the target system to performing a BIOS Recovery without removing the BIOS configuration jumper. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification 3.4 BIOS Updates The ...