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... 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 http://processormatch.intel.com. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product...
... 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 http://processormatch.intel.com. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product...
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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 configurable through speakers connected to the back panel audio connectors and a headset connected to front panel audio connectors). The onboard S/PDIF header...
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 configurable through speakers connected to the back panel audio connectors and a headset connected to front panel audio connectors). The onboard S/PDIF header...
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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 PCI bus interface 18 The port ... 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. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide Table 3. Serial ATA Support The board provides six internal SATA connectors through the PCH, four for internal storage (black connectors) and two for ...
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 PCI bus interface 18 The port ... 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. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide Table 3. Serial ATA Support The board provides six internal SATA connectors through the PCH, four for internal storage (black connectors) and two for ...
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...can damage the power supply. When signaled by a wake-up device or event, the computer quickly returns to its last known wake state. 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...network traffic and upon detecting a Magic Packet* frame, it asserts a wake-up signal that support this specification can participate in cards, and drivers. 22 Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to -RAM) sleep-state. Add-in cards that powers up of Instantly Available PC technology ...
...can damage the power supply. When signaled by a wake-up device or event, the computer quickly returns to its last known wake state. 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...network traffic and upon detecting a Magic Packet* frame, it asserts a wake-up signal that support this specification can participate in cards, and drivers. 22 Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to -RAM) sleep-state. Add-in cards that powers up of Instantly Available PC technology ...
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... serial header. Back Panel Audio Connectors NOTE The back panel line out connector is designed 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. Table 13. Serial Port Header Pin Signal Name 1 DCD (Data Carrier...
... serial header. Back Panel Audio Connectors NOTE The back panel line out connector is designed 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. Table 13. Serial Port Header Pin Signal Name 1 DCD (Data Carrier...
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... tells 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 complete the BIOS update. 63 Go to the DH55TC page, click "Latest BIOS and driver updates," select "BIOS Update [TCIBX10H.86A]," and download the Express BIOS Update...
... tells 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 complete the BIOS update. 63 Go to the DH55TC page, click "Latest BIOS and driver updates," select "BIOS Update [TCIBX10H.86A]," and download the Express BIOS Update...
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... be used 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 ISO Image BIOS update file is a standardized image of the BIOS by navigating to the Intel Desktop Board DH55TC page on the computer...
... be used 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 ISO Image BIOS update file is a standardized image of the BIOS by navigating to the Intel Desktop Board DH55TC page on the computer...
DH55TC Technical Product Specification
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... Product Specification 1.2 Legacy Considerations This board differs from other Intel Desktop Board products, with a maximum TDP of 95 W. 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 Use of supported processors. Refer to Section...
... Product Specification 1.2 Legacy Considerations This board differs from other Intel Desktop Board products, with a maximum TDP of 95 W. 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 Use of supported processors. Refer to Section...
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...screen display support by the graphics driver (i.e., POST) can be simultaneously enabled. The maximum supported resolution is 2048 x 1536 (QXGA) at 60 Hz refresh (WUXGA).The HDMI port is connected to the analog (VGA) port. NOTE The Intel Desktop Board DH55TC supports connectivity of the three ...monitor interfaces. 1.7.1.1 Analog Display (VGA) The VGA port supports analog displays. Environments not supported by the supplied Windows graphics drivers allows mirrored or extended-desktop configurations...
...screen display support by the graphics driver (i.e., POST) can be simultaneously enabled. The maximum supported resolution is 2048 x 1536 (QXGA) at 60 Hz refresh (WUXGA).The HDMI port is connected to the analog (VGA) port. NOTE The Intel Desktop Board DH55TC supports connectivity of the three ...monitor interfaces. 1.7.1.1 Analog Display (VGA) The VGA port supports analog displays. Environments not supported by the supplied Windows graphics drivers allows mirrored or extended-desktop configurations...
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... the front panel USB headers Refer to twelve USB 2.0 ports through two EHCI host controllers on the PCH that allow the use of EHCI-compatible drivers. The DVI-D port is 4 GB/s in each direction (250 MB/s) per lane. Maximum theoretical bandwidth on interface is only enabled for POST when there... are no monitors attached 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 x16 mode. The DVI-D port is 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz...
... the front panel USB headers Refer to twelve USB 2.0 ports through two EHCI host controllers on the PCH that allow the use of EHCI-compatible drivers. The DVI-D port is 4 GB/s in each direction (250 MB/s) per lane. Maximum theoretical bandwidth on interface is only enabled for POST when there... are no monitors attached 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 x16 mode. The DVI-D port is 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz...
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... Refer to Figure 10, page 39 1.11 Audio Subsystem The board supports Intel High Definition Audio via the Realtek ALC888S audio codec. The back panel audio jacks are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. For information about The locations of the front ... header (1 x 4-pin header) (yellow) • Internal mono speaker header (1 x 2 pin header) (yellow) For information about Obtaining audio software and drivers Refer to Section 1.3, page 14 1.11.2 Audio Connectors and Headers The board contains audio connectors and headers on the recognized device type. • Stereo input...
... Refer to Figure 10, page 39 1.11 Audio Subsystem The board supports Intel High Definition Audio via the Realtek ALC888S audio codec. The back panel audio jacks are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. For information about The locations of the front ... header (1 x 4-pin header) (yellow) • Internal mono speaker header (1 x 2 pin header) (yellow) For information about Obtaining audio software and drivers Refer to Section 1.3, page 14 1.11.2 Audio Connectors and Headers The board contains audio connectors and headers on the recognized device type. • Stereo input...
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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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... 802.3 compliant • PCI Express link • Compliant to http://downloadcenter.intel.com 23 For information about LAN software and drivers Refer to http://downloadcenter.intel.com 1.12.1 Intel® 82578DC Gigabit Ethernet Controller The Intel 82578DC Gigabit Ethernet Controller supports the following : • Intel 82578DC Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000 Mbits/s) • RJ-45...
... 802.3 compliant • PCI Express link • Compliant to http://downloadcenter.intel.com 23 For information about LAN software and drivers Refer to http://downloadcenter.intel.com 1.12.1 Intel® 82578DC Gigabit Ethernet Controller The Intel 82578DC Gigabit Ethernet Controller supports the following : • Intel 82578DC Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000 Mbits/s) • RJ-45...
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... (note) (ACPI G1 - sleeping state) On (ACPI G0 - The use 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 four seconds Power-on how ACPI is configured with this board requires an...
... (note) (ACPI G1 - sleeping state) On (ACPI G0 - The use 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 four seconds Power-on how ACPI is configured with this board requires an...
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... Events These devices/events can wake the computer from an ACPI state requires an operating system that can wake up the computer... 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...
... Events These devices/events can wake the computer from an ACPI state requires an operating system that can wake up the computer... 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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When the computer is 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 power management and can wake the ..., or S5 state. 1.15.2.7 WAKE# Signal Wake-up device or event, the system quickly returns to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-toRAM) sleep-state. 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 used...
When the computer is 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 power management and can wake the ..., or S5 state. 1.15.2.7 WAKE# Signal Wake-up device or event, the system quickly returns to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-toRAM) sleep-state. 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 used...
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...under the Main BIOS page. 3.3 Legacy USB Support Legacy USB support enables USB devices to be used even when the operating system's USB drivers are not yet available. Using SMBIOS, a system administrator can obtain the SMBIOS information. The BIOS supports an SMBIOS table interface for such ...Overview of SMBIOS is set to Disabled in the BIOS Setup program.) 6. The operating system loads. After the operating system loads the USB drivers, all legacy and non-legacy USB devices are not recognized during this information. The BIOS stores and reports the following SMBIOS information: •...
...under the Main BIOS page. 3.3 Legacy USB Support Legacy USB support enables USB devices to be used even when the operating system's USB drivers are not yet available. Using SMBIOS, a system administrator can obtain the SMBIOS information. The BIOS supports an SMBIOS table interface for such ...Overview of SMBIOS is set to Disabled in the BIOS Setup program.) 6. The operating system loads. After the operating system loads the USB drivers, all legacy and non-legacy USB devices are not recognized during this information. The BIOS stores and reports the following SMBIOS information: •...
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... recovery failure. 40 - 4F Reserved for future use . 50 - 5F I /O port 80h. 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 useful for future use (new input console...
... recovery failure. 40 - 4F Reserved for future use . 50 - 5F I /O port 80h. 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 useful for future use (new input console...
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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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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 ... Crisis Recovery has initiated by software (corrupt flash) 34 Loading recovery capsule 35 Handing off control to the recovery capsule 3F Unable to recover 72 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 ... Crisis Recovery has initiated by software (corrupt flash) 34 Loading recovery capsule 35 Handing off control to the recovery capsule 3F Unable to recover 72 Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification Table 41.