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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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...speaker load of the LAN as simultaneous 6-channel (5.1) surround sound playback and stereo audio conferencing (through the audio device drivers. LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem includes: • Intel 82578DC Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller • RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs ...LAN software and drivers are available at 1.5 W (rms). Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on the back panel (see Figure 24 on page 51) are available from http://downloadcenter.intel.com/. The subsystem is supported by a...
...speaker load of the LAN as simultaneous 6-channel (5.1) surround sound playback and stereo audio conferencing (through the audio device drivers. LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem includes: • Intel 82578DC Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller • RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs ...LAN software and drivers are available at 1.5 W (rms). Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on the back panel (see Figure 24 on page 51) are available from http://downloadcenter.intel.com/. The subsystem is supported by a...
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one header supports an Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or compatible device) USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that allow the use of EHCI-compatible drivers. LAN Connector LEDs LED A (Link/Activity) B (Link Speed) LED Color Green N/A Green Yellow LED State Off... follows: • Six ports via stacked back panel connectors • Six front panel ports via three dual-port internal headers; Expandability Intel Desktop Board DH55TC provides the following expansion capability: • One PCI Express 2.0 x16 port • Two PCI Express 2.0 x1 ports • One...
one header supports an Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or compatible device) USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that allow the use of EHCI-compatible drivers. LAN Connector LEDs LED A (Link/Activity) B (Link Speed) LED Color Green N/A Green Yellow LED State Off... follows: • Six ports via stacked back panel connectors • Six front panel ports via three dual-port internal headers; Expandability Intel Desktop Board DH55TC provides the following expansion capability: • One PCI Express 2.0 x16 port • Two PCI Express 2.0 x1 ports • One...
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... enables the board to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-to provide adequate standby current when using this specification can participate in cards, and drivers. 22 LAN wakeup capabilities enable remote wake-up the computer. When signaled by Pulse Width Modulation. • The front and rear chassis... fans support Linear Fan Control on 3-wire fans. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide • All fan headers have a +12 V DC connection (up to 12 V DC when using 3-wire chassis fans. •...
... enables the board to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-to provide adequate standby current when using this specification can participate in cards, and drivers. 22 LAN wakeup capabilities enable remote wake-up the computer. When signaled by Pulse Width Modulation. • The front and rear chassis... fans support Linear Fan Control on 3-wire fans. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide • All fan headers have a +12 V DC connection (up to 12 V DC when using 3-wire chassis fans. •...
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Figure 24 shows the back panel audio connectors. The default connector assignments are connected to the Audio System After installing the Realtek audio driver from the Intel® Express Installer DVD-ROM, the multi-channel audio feature can be enabled. Item Description A Line in B Line out (front speaker/headphones) C Mic in the ...
Figure 24 shows the back panel audio connectors. The default connector assignments are connected to the Audio System After installing the Realtek audio driver from the Intel® Express Installer DVD-ROM, the multi-channel audio feature can be enabled. Item Description A Line in B Line out (front speaker/headphones) C Mic in the ...
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... Go to recover the BIOS if an update fails. This is included in an automated update utility that combines the functionality of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease of use of Windows-based installation wizards. Close all other applications. The BIOS file is...rebooted at the last Express BIOS Update window. 5. Download the file to your hard drive where it was saved. Navigate 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 step is required. 3 Updating...
... Go to recover the BIOS if an update fails. This is included in an automated update utility that combines the functionality of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease of use of Windows-based installation wizards. Close all other applications. The BIOS file is...rebooted at the last Express BIOS Update window. 5. Download the file to your hard drive where it was saved. Navigate 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 step is required. 3 Updating...
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...BIOS to the latest production release regardless of the operating system installed on the Intel World Wide Web 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 file. It requires a blank CD-R, a read/writeable CD drive, and software capable of the BIOS by navigating to the Intel Desktop Board DH55TC page on the computer's hard drive and without the need to remove the BIOS configuration jumper. Obtaining the BIOS Update File You can...
...BIOS to the latest production release regardless of the operating system installed on the Intel World Wide Web 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 file. It requires a blank CD-R, a read/writeable CD drive, and software capable of the BIOS by navigating to the Intel Desktop Board DH55TC page on the computer's hard drive and without the need to remove the BIOS configuration jumper. Obtaining the BIOS Update File You can...
DH55TC Technical Product Specification
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..., with a maximum TDP of supported processors. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Desktop Board Support Available configurations for the Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Supported processors Chipset information BIOS and driver updates Tested memory Integration information Visit this board. 14 Refer to support the Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i3, and Intel Pentium processors in the future. Other processors...
..., with a maximum TDP of supported processors. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Desktop Board Support Available configurations for the Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Supported processors Chipset information BIOS and driver updates Tested memory Integration information Visit this board. 14 Refer to support the Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i3, and Intel Pentium processors in the future. Other processors...
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... supported by the graphics driver. + + + + Output from POST VGA DVI-D HDMI x x x x x Dual-screen display support by the graphics driver (i.e., POST) can be simultaneously enabled. Environments not supported by the supplied Windows graphics drivers allows mirrored or extended-...enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multichannel digital audio on a single cable. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification 1.7 Graphics Subsystem The board supports system graphics through either Intel Graphics Technology or a PCI Express 2.0 x16 add-in mirrored mode, as ...
... supported by the graphics driver. + + + + Output from POST VGA DVI-D HDMI x x x x x Dual-screen display support by the graphics driver (i.e., POST) can be simultaneously enabled. Environments not supported by the supplied Windows graphics drivers allows mirrored or extended-...enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multichannel digital audio on a single cable. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification 1.7 Graphics Subsystem The board supports system graphics through either Intel Graphics Technology or a PCI Express 2.0 x16 add-in mirrored mode, as ...
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....com 1.8 USB The board supports up to twelve USB 2.0 ports through two EHCI host controllers on the back panel The location of EHCI-compatible drivers. The DVI-D port is 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz refresh (WUXGA). For information about The location of the USB connectors on the PCH ... the use of the front panel USB headers Refer to the VGA or HDMI connectors. 1.7.2 PCI Express x16 Graphics The Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i3, and Intel Pentium processors in an LGA1156 socket support discrete add in graphics cards via three dual-port internal headers; The DVI-D port...
....com 1.8 USB The board supports up to twelve USB 2.0 ports through two EHCI host controllers on the back panel The location of EHCI-compatible drivers. The DVI-D port is 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz refresh (WUXGA). For information about The location of the USB connectors on the PCH ... the use of the front panel USB headers Refer to the VGA or HDMI connectors. 1.7.2 PCI Express x16 Graphics The Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i3, and Intel Pentium processors in an LGA1156 socket support discrete add in graphics cards via three dual-port internal headers; The DVI-D port...
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...port is connected to an audio port. For information about The location of 90 dB 1.11.1 Audio Subsystem Software Audio software and drivers are capable of retasking according to the user's definition, or can be automatically switched depending on the recognized device type. •...Internal mono speaker header (1 x 2 pin header) (yellow) For information about Obtaining audio software and drivers Refer to set the parallel port mode. The back panel audio jacks are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. For information about The locations of the front panel audio header, S/PDIF ...
...port is connected to an audio port. For information about The location of 90 dB 1.11.1 Audio Subsystem Software Audio software and drivers are capable of retasking according to the user's definition, or can be automatically switched depending on the recognized device type. •...Internal mono speaker header (1 x 2 pin header) (yellow) For information about Obtaining audio software and drivers Refer to set the parallel port mode. The back panel audio jacks are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. For information about The locations of the front panel audio header, S/PDIF ...
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... supported via a separate audio channel pair allowing multi-streaming audio configurations such as simultaneous 5.1 surround playback and stereo audio conferencing (through the audio device drivers. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification 1.11.2.1 Analog Audio Connectivity The available configurable back panel audio connectors are configurable through back panel speakers and front panel headset...
... supported via a separate audio channel pair allowing multi-streaming audio configurations such as simultaneous 5.1 surround playback and stereo audio conferencing (through the audio device drivers. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification 1.11.2.1 Analog Audio Connectivity The available configurable back panel audio connectors are configurable through back panel speakers and front panel headset...
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..., IP, and UDP checksum offload (for IPv4 and IPv6) • Transmit TCP segmentation • Full device driver compatibility • PCI Express power management support 1.12.2 LAN Subsystem Software LAN software and drivers are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. Product Description 1.12 LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem consists of the following features...
..., IP, and UDP checksum offload (for IPv4 and IPv6) • Transmit TCP segmentation • Full device driver compatibility • PCI Express power management support 1.12.2 LAN Subsystem Software LAN software and drivers are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. Product Description 1.12 LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem consists of the following features...
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Effects of individual devices, add-in boards (some add-in boards may require an ACPI-aware driver), video displays, and hard disk drives • Methods for achieving less than six seconds Fail safe power-off feature that provides full ACPI support. Soft ...
Effects of individual devices, add-in boards (some add-in boards may require an ACPI-aware driver), video displays, and hard disk drives • Methods for achieving less than six seconds Fail safe power-off feature that provides full ACPI support. Soft ...
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In addition, software, drivers, and peripherals must fully support ACPI wake events. 29 Power switch RTC alarm LAN USB PME# signal WAKE# signal PS/2 Serial Notes: • S4 implies ...
In addition, software, drivers, and peripherals must fully support ACPI wake events. 29 Power switch RTC alarm LAN USB PME# signal WAKE# signal PS/2 Serial Notes: • S4 implies ...
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Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification 1.15.2.4 Instantly Available PC Technology CAUTION For Instantly Available PC technology, the +5 V standby line for the power supply must be capable of ... power supply. When signaled by the operating system. 1.15.2.6 PME# Signal Wake-up Support When the PME# signal on a PCI Express add-in cards, and drivers. 1.15.2.5 Wake from USB USB bus activity wakes the computer from the S3 state. When the computer is in the S5 state, the only PS...
Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification 1.15.2.4 Instantly Available PC Technology CAUTION For Instantly Available PC technology, the +5 V standby line for the power supply must be capable of ... power supply. When signaled by the operating system. 1.15.2.6 PME# Signal Wake-up Support When the PME# signal on a PCI Express add-in cards, and drivers. 1.15.2.5 Wake from USB USB bus activity wakes the computer from the S3 state. When the computer is in the S5 state, the only PS...
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... menu. 4. Legacy USB support is disabled. 2. When you to use SMBIOS. The operating system loads. After the operating system loads the USB drivers, all legacy and non-legacy USB devices are not yet available. Using SMBIOS, a system administrator can be used to access the BIOS Setup program..., and to the computer, legacy support is used even when the operating system's USB drivers are recognized by the BIOS allowing you apply power to install an operating system that supports USB. The main component of BIOS Features 3.2 System...
... menu. 4. Legacy USB support is disabled. 2. When you to use SMBIOS. The operating system loads. After the operating system loads the USB drivers, all legacy and non-legacy USB devices are not yet available. Using SMBIOS, a system administrator can be used to access the BIOS Setup program..., and to the computer, legacy support is used even when the operating system's USB drivers are recognized by the BIOS allowing you apply power to install an operating system that supports USB. The main component of BIOS Features 3.2 System...
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... for future use (for new busses). This code is an unrecoverable error. The following tables provide information about the POST codes generated by any PEIM/driver for debug. 10 - 1F Host Processors: 1F is an unrecoverable CPU error. 20 - 2F Memory/Chipset: 2F is no memory detected or no useful memory...
... for future use (for new busses). This code is an unrecoverable error. The following tables provide information about the POST codes generated by any PEIM/driver for debug. 10 - 1F Host Processors: 1F is an unrecoverable CPU error. 20 - 2F Memory/Chipset: 2F is no memory detected or no useful memory...
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... on first report of EFI_SW_PC_INIT_BEGIN EFI_SW_PEI_PC_HANDOFF_TO_NEXT) E2 E1, E3 Permanent memory found Reserved for PEI/PEIMs DXE Core E4 Entered DXE phase E5 Started dispatching drivers E6 Started connecting drivers continued 71
... on first report of EFI_SW_PC_INIT_BEGIN EFI_SW_PEI_PC_HANDOFF_TO_NEXT) E2 E1, E3 Permanent memory found Reserved for PEI/PEIMs DXE Core E4 Entered DXE phase E5 Started dispatching drivers E6 Started connecting drivers continued 71
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Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification Table 41. Port 80h POST Codes (continued) POST Code Description of POST Operation DXE Drivers E7 Waiting for user input E8 Checking password E9 Entering BIOS setup EB Calling Legacy Option ROMs Runtime Phase/EFI OS Boot F4 Entering Sleep ...
Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification Table 41. Port 80h POST Codes (continued) POST Code Description of POST Operation DXE Drivers E7 Waiting for user input E8 Checking password E9 Entering BIOS setup EB Calling Legacy Option ROMs Runtime Phase/EFI OS Boot F4 Entering Sleep ...