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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* (HDMI 16 Digital Visual Interface (DVI-D 16 PCI Express* x16 Graphics 16 Audio Subsystem 16 LAN Subsystem 17 USB 2.0 Support 18 Serial ATA Support ...
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* (HDMI 16 Digital Visual Interface (DVI-D 16 PCI Express* x16 Graphics 16 Audio Subsystem 16 LAN Subsystem 17 USB 2.0 Support 18 Serial ATA Support ...
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... memory with four DIMMs using 2 Gb memory technology • Support for non-ECC memory • Integrated graphics support for processors with Intel Graphics Technology: ― VGA ― High-Definition Multimedia Interface* (HDMI*) ― DVI-D • Discrete graphics support for PCI Express* 2.0 x16 add-in graphics card Intel® High Definition Audio via the Realtek* ALC888S audio...
... memory with four DIMMs using 2 Gb memory technology • Support for non-ECC memory • Integrated graphics support for processors with Intel Graphics Technology: ― VGA ― High-Definition Multimedia Interface* (HDMI*) ― DVI-D • Discrete graphics support for PCI Express* 2.0 x16 add-in graphics card Intel® High Definition Audio via the Realtek* ALC888S audio...
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...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 with integrated status LEDs • Intel® BIOS resident in an SPI Flash device • Support...pin headers for processor, front, and rear fans • 4-wire and 3-wire (linear) fan speed control support for front and rear fans • Support for Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI) 10 one header supports an Intel Z-U130 USB...
...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 with integrated status LEDs • Intel® BIOS resident in an SPI Flash device • Support...pin headers for processor, front, and rear fans • 4-wire and 3-wire (linear) fan speed control support for front and rear fans • Support for Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI) 10 one header supports an Intel Z-U130 USB...
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... x1 interfaces. For information on Intel Desktop Board DH55TC consult the following online resources: • Intel Desktop Board DH55TC http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/DH55TC/ index.htm • 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...
... x1 interfaces. For information on Intel Desktop Board DH55TC consult the following online resources: • Intel Desktop Board DH55TC http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/DH55TC/ index.htm • 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...
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... (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. Graphics Subsystem The board supports either or both of the HDMI and DVI connector status. 15 The maximum supported resolution is attached, regardless of the DIMM 0 (blue) memory sockets for the...
... (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. Graphics Subsystem The board supports either or both of the HDMI and DVI connector status. 15 The maximum supported resolution is attached, regardless of the DIMM 0 (blue) memory sockets for the...
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... direction (500 MB/s) per lane. Digital Visual Interface (DVI-D) The DVI-D port supports digital DVI displays. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide High-Definition Multimedia Interface* (HDMI*) The HDMI port supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multichannel digital audio on the recognized device...are capable of the VGA and DVI connector status. 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 back panel connectors • Headphone and Mic ...
... direction (500 MB/s) per lane. Digital Visual Interface (DVI-D) The DVI-D port supports digital DVI displays. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide High-Definition Multimedia Interface* (HDMI*) The HDMI port supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multichannel digital audio on the recognized device...are capable of the VGA and DVI connector status. 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 back panel connectors • Headphone and Mic ...
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... PC technology enables the board to -RAM) sleep-state. 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. ... that powers up device or event, the computer quickly returns to its last known awake state. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide • All fan headers have a +12 V DC connection (up of the ...line for the power supply must be capable of Instantly Available PC technology requires operating system support and PCI 2.2 compliant add-in cards, PCI Express add-in power management and can damage...
... PC technology enables the board to -RAM) sleep-state. 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. ... that powers up device or event, the computer quickly returns to its last known awake state. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide • All fan headers have a +12 V DC connection (up of the ...line for the power supply must be capable of Instantly Available PC technology requires operating system support and PCI 2.2 compliant add-in cards, PCI Express add-in power management and can damage...
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... (see Figure 14) in at least one of channels A and B. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with a processor that does not support Intel Graphics Technology. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing and Removing System Memory Desktop board DH55TC has four 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets arranged as DIMM 0 and DIMM 1 in both Channel A and...
... (see Figure 14) in at least one of channels A and B. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with a processor that does not support Intel Graphics Technology. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing and Removing System Memory Desktop board DH55TC has four 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets arranged as DIMM 0 and DIMM 1 in both Channel A and...
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... 1.1 Overview 9 1.1.1 Feature Summary 9 1.1.2 Board Layout 11 1.1.3 Block Diagram 13 1.2 Legacy Considerations 14 1.3 Online Support 14 1.4 Processor 14 1.5 Intel® H55 Express Chipset 15 1.6 System Memory 15 1.6.1 Memory Configurations 16 1.7 Graphics Subsystem 18 1.7.1 Integrated Graphics 18...and Fan Control 25 1.14.2 Fan Monitoring 25 1.14.3 Thermal Monitoring 26 1.15 Power Management 27 1.15.1 ACPI 27 1.15.2 Hardware Support 30 1.15.3 ENERGY STAR* 5.0, e-Standby, and ErP Compliance 34 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Memory Resources 35 2.1.1 Addressable Memory 35 2.1.2 ...
... 1.1 Overview 9 1.1.1 Feature Summary 9 1.1.2 Board Layout 11 1.1.3 Block Diagram 13 1.2 Legacy Considerations 14 1.3 Online Support 14 1.4 Processor 14 1.5 Intel® H55 Express Chipset 15 1.6 System Memory 15 1.6.1 Memory Configurations 16 1.7 Graphics Subsystem 18 1.7.1 Integrated Graphics 18...and Fan Control 25 1.14.2 Fan Monitoring 25 1.14.3 Thermal Monitoring 26 1.15 Power Management 27 1.15.1 ACPI 27 1.15.2 Hardware Support 30 1.15.3 ENERGY STAR* 5.0, e-Standby, and ErP Compliance 34 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Memory Resources 35 2.1.1 Addressable Memory 35 2.1.2 ...
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... Rear Chassis Fan Headers 43 21. Board Dimensions 51 16. SATA Connectors 43 19. Processor (4-Pin) Fan Header 43 20. Detailed System Memory Address Map 36 9. Connection Diagram for Intel HD Audio 42 15. Power States and Targeted System Power 28 7. Memory Channel and DIMM...the Jumper Block 49 15. Back Panel Audio Connector Options 22 5. Connection Diagram for Front Panel USB Header (with Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive, or Compatible Device, Support 43 18. Location of the Standby Power LED 33 8. Component-side Connectors and Headers Shown in Figure 1 12...
... Rear Chassis Fan Headers 43 21. Board Dimensions 51 16. SATA Connectors 43 19. Processor (4-Pin) Fan Header 43 20. Detailed System Memory Address Map 36 9. Connection Diagram for Intel HD Audio 42 15. Power States and Targeted System Power 28 7. Memory Channel and DIMM...the Jumper Block 49 15. Back Panel Audio Connector Options 22 5. Connection Diagram for Front Panel USB Header (with Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive, or Compatible Device, Support 43 18. Location of the Standby Power LED 33 8. Component-side Connectors and Headers Shown in Figure 1 12...
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... memory with four DIMMs using 2 Gb memory technology • Support for non-ECC memory • Integrated graphics support for processors with Intel Graphics Technology: ― VGA ― HDMI ― DVI-D • Discrete graphics support for PCI Express 2.0 x16 add-in the SPI Flash device • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Plug and Play...
... memory with four DIMMs using 2 Gb memory technology • Support for non-ECC memory • Integrated graphics support for processors with Intel Graphics Technology: ― VGA ― HDMI ― DVI-D • Discrete graphics support for PCI Express 2.0 x16 add-in the SPI Flash device • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Plug and Play...
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Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Instantly Available PC Technology • Support for PCI* Local Bus Specification Revision 2.3 • Support for PCI Express* • Suspend to RAM support • Wake on PCI, PCI Express, LAN, front panel, PS/2, serial and USB ports LAN Support... fan headers using PWM control • 4-pin headers for processor, front, and rear fans • 4-wire and 3-wire (linear) fan speed control support for front and rear fans • Support for Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI) 10
Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Instantly Available PC Technology • Support for PCI* Local Bus Specification Revision 2.3 • Support for PCI Express* • Suspend to RAM support • Wake on PCI, PCI Express, LAN, front panel, PS/2, serial and USB ports LAN Support... fan headers using PWM control • 4-pin headers for processor, front, and rear fans • 4-wire and 3-wire (linear) fan speed control support for front and rear fans • Support for Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI) 10
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... H Rear chassis fan header I LGA1156 processor socket J Processor fan header K DIMM Channel A sockets ...(2) L DIMM Channel B sockets (2) M Front chassis fan header N Main power connector (2 x 12) O SATA connectors P BIOS setup configuration jumper block Q Alternate front panel power LED header R Front panel header S Standby power LED T Front panel USB header with support for an Intel... Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or compatible device) U Front panel USB headers (2) V Parallel port header W Intel...
... H Rear chassis fan header I LGA1156 processor socket J Processor fan header K DIMM Channel A sockets ...(2) L DIMM Channel B sockets (2) M Front chassis fan header N Main power connector (2 x 12) O SATA connectors P BIOS setup configuration jumper block Q Alternate front panel power LED header R Front panel header S Standby power LED T Front panel USB header with support for an Intel... Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or compatible device) U Front panel USB headers (2) V Parallel port header W Intel...
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... a maximum TDP of supported processors. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Desktop Board Support Available configurations for providing power to support processors with specific changes including (but not limited to support the Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i3, and Intel Pentium processors in the future. For information about ... NOTE This board has specific requirements for the Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Supported processors Chipset information BIOS and...
... a maximum TDP of supported processors. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Desktop Board Support Available configurations for providing power to support processors with specific changes including (but not limited to support the Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i3, and Intel Pentium processors in the future. For information about ... NOTE This board has specific requirements for the Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Supported processors Chipset information BIOS and...
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.../2 Gb x8 16 Note: "DS" refers to double-sided memory modules (containing two rows of SDRAM) and "SS" refers to the processor and the USB, SATA, LPC, audio, network, display, Conventional PCI, and PCI Express x1 interfaces. Table 3. Refer to accurately configure ...impacted or the DIMMs may be populated with interleaved mode support • Support for optimum performance. Table 3 lists the supported DIMM configurations. Product Description 1.5 Intel® H55 Express Chipset The Intel H55 Express Chipset consisting of the Intel H55 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) provides interfaces to ...
.../2 Gb x8 16 Note: "DS" refers to double-sided memory modules (containing two rows of SDRAM) and "SS" refers to the processor and the USB, SATA, LPC, audio, network, display, Conventional PCI, and PCI Express x1 interfaces. Table 3. Refer to accurately configure ...impacted or the DIMMs may be populated with interleaved mode support • Support for optimum performance. Table 3 lists the supported DIMM configurations. Product Description 1.5 Intel® H55 Express Chipset The Intel H55 Express Chipset consisting of the Intel H55 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) provides interfaces to ...
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...applications. If different speed DIMMs are unequal. Technology and device width can vary from one channel to : http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/cs011965.htm 16 This mode offers the highest throughput for each channel must be used when only ... Configurations The Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i3, and Intel Pentium processors support the following types of both DIMM channels are used between channels, the slowest memory timing will be used. • Single channel (Asymmetric) mode. This mode is used . Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product ...
...applications. If different speed DIMMs are unequal. Technology and device width can vary from one channel to : http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/cs011965.htm 16 This mode offers the highest throughput for each channel must be used when only ... Configurations The Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i3, and Intel Pentium processors support the following types of both DIMM channels are used between channels, the slowest memory timing will be used. • Single channel (Asymmetric) mode. This mode is used . Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product ...
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... regardless of the three monitor interfaces. 1.7.1.1 Analog Display (VGA) The VGA port supports analog displays. The maximum supported resolution is 1920 x 1200 at a 75 Hz refresh rate. NOTE The Intel Desktop Board DH55TC supports connectivity of the HDMI and DVI-D connector status. 1.7.1.2 High-Definition Multimedia Interface* ... mode, as long as one monitor is connected to three monitors through the Intel® Flexible Display Interface (FDI) for processors with all ATSC and DVB HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio. The VGA port is enabled for POST whenever a monitor...
... regardless of the three monitor interfaces. 1.7.1.1 Analog Display (VGA) The VGA port supports analog displays. The maximum supported resolution is 1920 x 1200 at a 75 Hz refresh rate. NOTE The Intel Desktop Board DH55TC supports connectivity of the HDMI and DVI-D connector status. 1.7.1.2 High-Definition Multimedia Interface* ... mode, as long as one monitor is connected to three monitors through the Intel® Flexible Display Interface (FDI) for processors with all ATSC and DVB HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio. The VGA port is enabled for POST whenever a monitor...
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... 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 each direction (250 MB/s) per lane. For information about The location of the...on the back panel The location of EHCI-compatible drivers. The port arrangement is compliant with the DVI 1.0 specification. one header supports an Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or compatible device) For information about PCI Express technology Refer to http://www.pcisig.com 1.8 USB ...
... 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 each direction (250 MB/s) per lane. For information about The location of the...on the back panel The location of EHCI-compatible drivers. The port arrangement is compliant with the DVI 1.0 specification. one header supports an Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or compatible device) For information about PCI Express technology Refer to http://www.pcisig.com 1.8 USB ...
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...on the standby power consumption of how devices are not being used by battery or external source. Table 6 lists the power states supported by the system chassis' power supply. 2. working state. working D0 - Suspend to disk. Context saved to RAM. Power <...The operating system uses information from the computer. Processor stopped C1 - device specification specific. 5 W < power < 52.5 W G1 - Context saved to put the system as a whole into a low-power state. Full power > 30 W G1 - Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification 1.15.1.1 System States and ...
...on the standby power consumption of how devices are not being used by battery or external source. Table 6 lists the power states supported by the system chassis' power supply. 2. working state. working D0 - Suspend to disk. Context saved to RAM. Power <...The operating system uses information from the computer. Processor stopped C1 - device specification specific. 5 W < power < 52.5 W G1 - Context saved to put the system as a whole into a low-power state. Full power > 30 W G1 - Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification 1.15.1.1 System States and ...
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Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification Table 9. Component-side Connectors and Headers Shown in Figure 10 Item/callout from Figure 10 A B C D E F G H I J K L Description PCI Conventional bus add-in card ...-in card connector 12 V internal power connector (ATX12V) Rear chassis fan header Processor fan header Front chassis fan header Main power connector (2 x 12) SATA connectors Alternate front panel power LED header Front panel header M USB header with support for an Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or compatible device) N USB headers (2) O Parallel port...
Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification Table 9. Component-side Connectors and Headers Shown in Figure 10 Item/callout from Figure 10 A B C D E F G H I J K L Description PCI Conventional bus add-in card ...-in card connector 12 V internal power connector (ATX12V) Rear chassis fan header Processor fan header Front chassis fan header Main power connector (2 x 12) SATA connectors Alternate front panel power LED header Front panel header M USB header with support for an Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or compatible device) N USB headers (2) O Parallel port...