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...installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for technically qualified personnel. It is intended for Intel® Desktop Board DH55TC. The suitability of data. NOTE Notes call attention to safety standards and EMC regulations... and its product certifications Conventions The following conventions are evaluated as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel...
...installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for technically qualified personnel. It is intended for Intel® Desktop Board DH55TC. The suitability of data. NOTE Notes call attention to safety standards and EMC regulations... and its product certifications Conventions The following conventions are evaluated as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel...
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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 18 ...
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 18 ...
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... Header 47 7. Front Panel USB Header (with Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or Compatible Device) Support) Signal Names 50 12. Serial Port Header 51 14. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 68 17. Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect Marks 75 20. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Components 13 3. BIOS Error Messages 68 18. EMC...
... Header 47 7. Front Panel USB Header (with Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or Compatible Device) Support) Signal Names 50 12. Serial Port Header 51 14. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 68 17. Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect Marks 75 20. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Components 13 3. BIOS Error Messages 68 18. EMC...
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...; Pentium processors in an LGA1156 socket: ― Integrated graphics processing (processors with Intel Graphics Technology: ― VGA ― High-Definition Multimedia Interface* (HDMI*) ― DVI-D • Discrete graphics support for up to 16 GB of Intel® Desktop Board DH55TC. Table 1. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of system memory with...
...; Pentium processors in an LGA1156 socket: ― Integrated graphics processing (processors with Intel Graphics Technology: ― VGA ― High-Definition Multimedia Interface* (HDMI*) ― DVI-D • Discrete graphics support for up to 16 GB of Intel® Desktop Board DH55TC. Table 1. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of system memory with...
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...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 Solid-State Drive (or compatible device) • Six Serial ATA (SATA) 3.0... port header • One parallel port header • One PS/2 back panel connector Intel® 82578DC Gigabit (10/100/1000 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.
...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 Solid-State Drive (or compatible device) • Six Serial ATA (SATA) 3.0... port header • One parallel port header • One PS/2 back panel connector Intel® 82578DC Gigabit (10/100/1000 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.
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Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems The Desktop Board supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows* 7 Ultimate 64-bit edition • Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit edition • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit ...
Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems The Desktop Board supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows* 7 Ultimate 64-bit edition • Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit edition • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit ...
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... 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 http://www.intel.com...
... 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 http://www.intel.com...
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... systems will report less than 4 GB because of the memory used by add-in either integrated graphics (Intel Graphics Technology) or PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics. Graphics Subsystem The board supports either or both of the DIMM 0 (blue) memory sockets for the POST whenever a monitor is enabled... GB of the HDMI and DVI connector status. 15 Analog Display (VGA) The VGA port supports analog displays. Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be installed in graphics cards and other system ...
... systems will report less than 4 GB because of the memory used by add-in either integrated graphics (Intel Graphics Technology) or PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics. Graphics Subsystem The board supports either or both of the DIMM 0 (blue) memory sockets for the POST whenever a monitor is enabled... GB of the HDMI and DVI connector status. 15 Analog Display (VGA) The VGA port supports analog displays. Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be installed in graphics cards and other system ...
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...that enables the audio codec to recognize the device that is connected to the VGA or HDMI connectors. Audio Subsystem The board supports Intel High Definition Audio through a Realtek ALC888S audio codec as well as through the HDMI interface. The Realtek ALC888S-based audio ...is attached, regardless of 90 dB The board provides onboard audio headers and back panel connectors. 16 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 interface is 4 GB/s ...
...that enables the audio codec to recognize the device that is connected to the VGA or HDMI connectors. Audio Subsystem The board supports Intel High Definition Audio through a Realtek ALC888S audio codec as well as through the HDMI interface. The Realtek ALC888S-based audio ...is attached, regardless of 90 dB The board provides onboard audio headers and back panel connectors. 16 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 interface is 4 GB/s ...
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...; S/PDIF audio header (1 x 4 pin header) • Internal mono speaker header (1 x 2 pin header) Front panel headphone output is supported by a separate audio channel pair, allowing multi-streaming audio configurations such as simultaneous 6-channel (5.1) surround sound playback and stereo audio conferencing (through the... a headset connected to coaxial or optical adapters for basic system sound capability. 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...
...; S/PDIF audio header (1 x 4 pin header) • Internal mono speaker header (1 x 2 pin header) Front panel headphone output is supported by a separate audio channel pair, allowing multi-streaming audio configurations such as simultaneous 6-channel (5.1) surround sound playback and stereo audio conferencing (through the... a headset connected to coaxial or optical adapters for basic system sound capability. 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...
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... Mb/s data rate 1000 Mb/s data rate USB 2.0 Support The board supports up to twelve USB 2.0 ports provided by two EHCI host controllers in the PCH that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. Expandability Intel Desktop Board DH55TC provides the following expansion capability: • One PCI Express...• Six front panel ports via three dual-port internal headers; Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide Table 3. 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...
... Mb/s data rate 1000 Mb/s data rate USB 2.0 Support The board supports up to twelve USB 2.0 ports provided by two EHCI host controllers in the PCH that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. Expandability Intel Desktop Board DH55TC provides the following expansion capability: • One PCI Express...• Six front panel ports via three dual-port internal headers; Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide Table 3. 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...
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...Express and SATA auto-configuration utilities. 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, including a programmable wake-up... event interface • PCI Conventional bus power management support The BIOS Setup program provides configuration options for that restrict whether the BIOS Setup program can be set , pressing at the password...
...Express and SATA auto-configuration utilities. 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, including a programmable wake-up... event interface • PCI Conventional bus power management support The BIOS Setup program provides configuration options for that restrict whether the BIOS Setup program can be set , pressing at the password...
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...off). The computer's response can turn off the computer power through the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the following hardware support: • Power connectors • Fan headers • LAN wake capabilities • Instantly Available PC technology (Suspend to the power... Desktop Board Features Power Management Power management is wired to a tachometer input. • All fan headers support closed-loop fan control that provides full ACPI support. The Desktop Board has two power connectors. When an ACPI-enabled computer receives the correct command, the ...
...off). The computer's response can turn off the computer power through the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the following hardware support: • Power connectors • Fan headers • LAN wake capabilities • Instantly Available PC technology (Suspend to the power... Desktop Board Features Power Management Power management is wired to a tachometer input. • All fan headers support closed-loop fan control that provides full ACPI support. The Desktop Board has two power connectors. When an ACPI-enabled computer receives the correct command, the ...
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... known wake state. When signaled by Pulse Width Modulation. • The front and rear chassis fans support Linear Fan Control on 3-wire fans. The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. LAN wakeup capabilities enable remote wake-up of Instantly Available PC... LAN subsystem monitors 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 Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide • All fan headers have a +12 V DC connection (up to 12 V DC when ...
... known wake state. When signaled by Pulse Width Modulation. • The front and rear chassis fans support Linear Fan Control on 3-wire fans. The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. LAN wakeup capabilities enable remote wake-up of Instantly Available PC... LAN subsystem monitors 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 Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide • All fan headers have a +12 V DC connection (up to 12 V DC when ...
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Desktop Board Features +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED CAUTION If the AC power has been switched off . PCI PME# Signal Wake-up Support When the PME# signal on the PCI bus is standby power still present on standby current requirements for the Desktop Board, refer to the Technical... this green LED is lit, standby power is still present at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from USB and an operating system that supports Wake from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. Location of the Standby ...
Desktop Board Features +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED CAUTION If the AC power has been switched off . PCI PME# Signal Wake-up Support When the PME# signal on the PCI bus is standby power still present on standby current requirements for the Desktop Board, refer to the Technical... this green LED is lit, standby power is still present at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from USB and an operating system that supports Wake from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. Location of the Standby ...
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Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide PCI Express WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support When the WAKE# signal on a PCI Express bus add-in card is available on the Desktop Board. When the computer is in the definition of ... Power-On Self-Test (POST). Wake 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 S4 state, any key can wake the computer from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. Refer to...
Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide PCI Express WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support When the WAKE# signal on a PCI Express bus add-in card is available on the Desktop Board. When the computer is in the definition of ... Power-On Self-Test (POST). Wake 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 S4 state, any key can wake the computer from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. Refer to...
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Figure 14. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with a processor that does not support Intel Graphics Technology. Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory Configuration Before installing DIMMs, read and follow these guidelines for dual channel memory configuration. Two or Four ... in speed and size (see Figure 14) in both Channel A and Channel B. 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 the DIMM 0 (blue) sockets of channels A and B. NOTE A DIMM must be...
Figure 14. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with a processor that does not support Intel Graphics Technology. Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory Configuration Before installing DIMMs, read and follow these guidelines for dual channel memory configuration. Two or Four ... in speed and size (see Figure 14) in both Channel A and Channel B. 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 the DIMM 0 (blue) sockets of channels A and B. NOTE A DIMM must be...
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Connecting a Serial ATA Cable 44 Attach one end of the cable to the Desktop Board. Figure 21. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on the board (Figure 21, A) and attach the other end of the SATA cable to one internal SATA drive to the SATA drive (Figure 21, B). For correct cable function: 1. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide Connecting Serial ATA (SATA) Cables SATA cables support the Serial ATA protocol. Each cable can be used to connect one of the SATA connectors on page 27. 2.
Connecting a Serial ATA Cable 44 Attach one end of the cable to the Desktop Board. Figure 21. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on the board (Figure 21, A) and attach the other end of the SATA cable to one internal SATA drive to the SATA drive (Figure 21, B). For correct cable function: 1. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide Connecting Serial ATA (SATA) Cables SATA cables support the Serial ATA protocol. Each cable can be used to connect one of the SATA connectors on page 27. 2.
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...; Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or Compatible Device) An Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or compatible device) can be installed on the Desktop Board by using the onboard USB 2.0 header indicated in Figure 22. 3. This header provides support for the solid state drive. The connectors are keyed and will mate correctly...
...; Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or Compatible Device) An Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or compatible device) can be installed on the Desktop Board by using the onboard USB 2.0 header indicated in Figure 22. 3. This header provides support for the solid state drive. The connectors are keyed and will mate correctly...
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... shown in Figure 23, B. Table 4 shows the pin assignments and signal names for HD Audio and Table 5 shows the pin assignments and signal names for Intel HD Audio Pin Signal Name 1 PORT 1L (Microphone) 3 PORT 1R (Microphone) Pin Signal Name 2 GND 4 PRESENCE# 5 PORT 2R (Headphone) 6 SENSE1_RETURN 7 SENSE_SEND 9 PORT 2L (...Headphone) 8 KEY (no pin) 10 FP_RETURN_L Internal Mono Speaker Header The internal mono speaker header is shown in Figure 23, A supports both Intel High Definition (HD) Audio and AC '97 Audio.
... shown in Figure 23, B. Table 4 shows the pin assignments and signal names for HD Audio and Table 5 shows the pin assignments and signal names for Intel HD Audio Pin Signal Name 1 PORT 1L (Microphone) 3 PORT 1R (Microphone) Pin Signal Name 2 GND 4 PRESENCE# 5 PORT 2R (Headphone) 6 SENSE1_RETURN 7 SENSE_SEND 9 PORT 2L (...Headphone) 8 KEY (no pin) 10 FP_RETURN_L Internal Mono Speaker Header The internal mono speaker header is shown in Figure 23, A supports both Intel High Definition (HD) Audio and AC '97 Audio.