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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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...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...; Support for DDR3 1333 MHz and DDR3 1066 MHz DIMMs • Support for 1 Gb and 2 Gb memory technology • Support for up to 16 GB of the Desktop Board. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of Intel® Desktop Board DH55TC.
...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...; Support for DDR3 1333 MHz and DDR3 1066 MHz DIMMs • Support for 1 Gb and 2 Gb memory technology • Support for up to 16 GB of the Desktop Board. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of Intel® Desktop Board DH55TC.
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Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide Table 1. one header supports an Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or compatible device) • Six Serial ATA (SATA) 3.0 Gb/s ports, two ports compatible with eSATA adapters • One serial port header • One parallel port header • One PS/2 back panel connector Intel... values • Three 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 Product Guide Table 1. one header supports an Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or compatible device) • Six Serial ATA (SATA) 3.0 Gb/s ports, two ports compatible with eSATA adapters • One serial port header • One parallel port header • One PS/2 back panel connector Intel... values • Three 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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... 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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... memory (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. Integrated Graphics The board supports integrated graphics through the Intel Flexible Display Interface (FDI) for processors with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Analog Display (VGA) The VGA...
... memory (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. Integrated Graphics The board supports integrated graphics through the Intel Flexible Display Interface (FDI) for processors with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Analog Display (VGA) The VGA...
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... in x16 mode. • PCI Express GEN1 frequency of the VGA and DVI connector status. 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 type. ... HDMI port is 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz refresh (WUXGA). 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 in x16 mode....
... in x16 mode. • PCI Express GEN1 frequency of the VGA and DVI connector status. 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 type. ... HDMI port is 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz refresh (WUXGA). 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 in x16 mode....
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...is off and the front panel power LED will appear to wake the computer. The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. 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. The... known wake state. When signaled by Pulse Width Modulation. • The front and rear chassis fans support Linear Fan Control on 3-wire fans. The use of the computer through a network. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide • All fan headers have a +12 V DC connection (up to 12 V DC...
...is off and the front panel power LED will appear to wake the computer. The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. 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. The... known wake state. When signaled by Pulse Width Modulation. • The front and rear chassis fans support Linear Fan Control on 3-wire fans. The use of the computer through a network. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide • All fan headers have a +12 V DC connection (up to 12 V DC...
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... Configuration Before installing DIMMs, read and follow these guidelines for dual channel memory configuration. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with a processor that does not support Intel Graphics Technology. NOTE A DIMM must be present in at least one of channels A and B. Two or Four DIMMs Install...Figure 14) in both Channel A and Channel B. Figure 14. 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 the DIMM ...
... Configuration Before installing DIMMs, read and follow these guidelines for dual channel memory configuration. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with a processor that does not support Intel Graphics Technology. NOTE A DIMM must be present in at least one of channels A and B. Two or Four DIMMs Install...Figure 14) in both Channel A and Channel B. Figure 14. 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 the DIMM ...
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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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...AC '97 Audio 42 16. Wake-up Devices and Events 29 8. Front Panel USB Header (with Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive, or Compatible Device, Support 48 14. Processor Core Power Connector 44 22. Contents Figures 1. Components Shown in Figure 10 40 10. Board Dimensions... 51 16. Supported Memory Configurations 15 4. Connection Diagram for Intel HD Audio 42 15. Block Diagram 13 3. Power ...
...AC '97 Audio 42 16. Wake-up Devices and Events 29 8. Front Panel USB Header (with Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive, or Compatible Device, Support 48 14. Processor Core Power Connector 44 22. Contents Figures 1. Components Shown in Figure 10 40 10. Board Dimensions... 51 16. Supported Memory Configurations 15 4. Connection Diagram for Intel HD Audio 42 15. Block Diagram 13 3. Power ...
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... of system 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 graphics card Intel® High Definition Audio via the Realtek* ALC888S audio codec and...
... of system 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 graphics card Intel® High Definition Audio via the Realtek* ALC888S audio codec and...
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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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Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification Table 2. Components Shown in Figure 1 Item/callout from Figure 1 Description A Conventional PCI bus add-in card connector B PCI Express x1 add... 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 ...
Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification Table 2. Components Shown in Figure 1 Item/callout from Figure 1 Description A Conventional PCI bus add-in card connector B PCI Express x1 add... 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 ...
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Use of supported processors. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification 1.2 Legacy Considerations This board differs from other Intel Desktop Board products, with a maximum TDP of 95 W. See the Intel web site listed below for the most up-to : http://processormatch.intel.com CAUTION Use only the processors listed on power supply requirements for this World Wide Web site...
Use of supported processors. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification 1.2 Legacy Considerations This board differs from other Intel Desktop Board products, with a maximum TDP of 95 W. See the Intel web site listed below for the most up-to : http://processormatch.intel.com CAUTION Use only the processors listed on power supply requirements for this World Wide Web site...
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The PCH is installed, the BIOS will attempt to the processor and the USB, SATA, LPC, audio, network, display, Conventional PCI, and PCI Express x1 interfaces. Table 3 lists the supported DIMM configurations. Refer to single-sided memory modules (containing one row of addressable memory. • Minimum ...allows the BIOS to read the SPD data and program the chipset to http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/index.htm Chapter 2 1.6 System Memory The board has four DIMM sockets and supports the following memory features: • Two independent memory channels with 2 Gb memory ...
The PCH is installed, the BIOS will attempt to the processor and the USB, SATA, LPC, audio, network, display, Conventional PCI, and PCI Express x1 interfaces. Table 3 lists the supported DIMM configurations. Refer to single-sided memory modules (containing one row of addressable memory. • Minimum ...allows the BIOS to read the SPD data and program the chipset to http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/index.htm Chapter 2 1.6 System Memory The board has four DIMM sockets and supports the following memory features: • Two independent memory channels with 2 Gb memory ...
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.... This mode offers the highest throughput for each channel must be used . • Single channel (Asymmetric) mode. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification For information about ... This mode is enabled when the installed memory capacities of memory organization: •...device width can vary from one channel to : http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS025414.htm 1.6.1 Memory 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...
.... This mode offers the highest throughput for each channel must be used . • Single channel (Asymmetric) mode. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification For information about ... This mode is enabled when the installed memory capacities of memory organization: •...device width can vary from one channel to : http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS025414.htm 1.6.1 Memory 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...
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... 60 Hz refresh (WUXGA).The HDMI port is enabled for processors with Intel Graphics Technology. Environments not supported by the supplied Windows graphics drivers allows mirrored or extended-desktop configurations using any of up 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...
... 60 Hz refresh (WUXGA).The HDMI port is enabled for processors with Intel Graphics Technology. Environments not supported by the supplied Windows graphics drivers allows mirrored or extended-desktop configurations using any of up 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...
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... 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 graphics cards via three dual-port internal headers; The DVI-D port is as follows: • Six...
... 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 graphics cards via three dual-port internal headers; The DVI-D port is as follows: • Six...
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...intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/C S-026472.htm 52 The total amount of standby current required depends on configurations chosen by the integrator. The power supply must be capable of a 95 W processor (see Section 1.4 on page 14 for a typical system configuration of providing adequate +5 V standby current. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC... of the +5 VSB line • All timing parameters • All voltage tolerances For example, for information on supported processors), up to 16 GB DDR3 memory, integrated graphics, one hard disk drive, one optical drive, and all board peripherals...
...intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/C S-026472.htm 52 The total amount of standby current required depends on configurations chosen by the integrator. The power supply must be capable of a 95 W processor (see Section 1.4 on page 14 for a typical system configuration of providing adequate +5 V standby current. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC... of the +5 VSB line • All timing parameters • All voltage tolerances For example, for information on supported processors), up to 16 GB DDR3 memory, integrated graphics, one hard disk drive, one optical drive, and all board peripherals...
DH55TC Specification Update
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... Number: 322166) as well as to the Intel® Core™ i5-600, Intel® Core™ i3-500 Desktop Processor Series and Intel® Pentium® Processor G6950 Series Specification Update (Order Number: 322911) for specification updates concerning supported processors that stepping. Specification Update for the Intel® Desktop Board DH55TC This document is intended for hardware system...
... Number: 322166) as well as to the Intel® Core™ i5-600, Intel® Core™ i3-500 Desktop Processor Series and Intel® Pentium® Processor G6950 Series Specification Update (Order Number: 322911) for specification updates concerning supported processors that stepping. Specification Update for the Intel® Desktop Board DH55TC This document is intended for hardware system...