Smart Response Technology User Guide
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... Requirements: For a system to support Intel Smart Response Technology it must have the following: • Intel® Z68/Z77/H77/Q77 Express Chipset-based desktop board • Intel® Core™ Processor in the LGA1155 package • System BIOS with SATA mode set to RAID mode... implemented as cache. Press the F10 key to enter the BIOS setup menu 2. Intel ® Smart Response Technology User Guide Note: This feature requires that improves computer system performance. It allows a user to RAID • Intel Rapid Storage Technology software 10.5 version release or later •...
... Requirements: For a system to support Intel Smart Response Technology it must have the following: • Intel® Z68/Z77/H77/Q77 Express Chipset-based desktop board • Intel® Core™ Processor in the LGA1155 package • System BIOS with SATA mode set to RAID mode... implemented as cache. Press the F10 key to enter the BIOS setup menu 2. Intel ® Smart Response Technology User Guide Note: This feature requires that improves computer system performance. It allows a user to RAID • Intel Rapid Storage Technology software 10.5 version release or later •...
Technical Product Specification
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...Revision -001 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DH77KC Technical Product Specification Date April 2012 This product specification applies to the presented subject matter. Intel Corporation may cause the product to any such ...patents, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property rights that relate to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board with BIOS...
...Revision -001 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DH77KC Technical Product Specification Date April 2012 This product specification applies to the presented subject matter. Intel Corporation may cause the product to any such ...patents, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property rights that relate to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board with BIOS...
Technical Product Specification
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Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DH77KC Identification Information AA Revision G39641-xxx BIOS Revision KCH7710H.86A.0069 Notes 1,2 Notes: 1. iii See http://developer.intel.com/products/desktop/motherboard/index.htm for the latest documentation. The AA number is found on a small label on this AA revision consists of the ...
Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DH77KC Identification Information AA Revision G39641-xxx BIOS Revision KCH7710H.86A.0069 Notes 1,2 Notes: 1. iii See http://developer.intel.com/products/desktop/motherboard/index.htm for the latest documentation. The AA number is found on a small label on this AA revision consists of the ...
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... 1 2 3 4 5 Description A description of the hardware used in all specifications of this level of the BIOS error messages, beep codes, and POST codes Regulatory compliance and battery disposal information Typographical Conventions This section contains information about Intel Desktop Board DH77KC and its components to the vendors, system integrators, and other engineers and technicians who...
... 1 2 3 4 5 Description A description of the hardware used in all specifications of this level of the BIOS error messages, beep codes, and POST codes Regulatory compliance and battery disposal information Typographical Conventions This section contains information about Intel Desktop Board DH77KC and its components to the vendors, system integrators, and other engineers and technicians who...
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Intel Desktop Board DH77KC Technical Product Specification 2.4 Mechanical Considerations 60 2.4.1 Form Factor 60 2.5 Electrical Considerations 61 2.5.1 Power Supply Considerations 61 2.5.2 Fan Header Current Capability 62 2.5.3 Add-in Board Considerations 62 2.6 Thermal Considerations 62 2.7 Reliability 65 2.8 Environmental 65 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction 67 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 68 3.3 Resource Configuration 68 3.3.1 PCI Express Autoconfiguration 68...
Intel Desktop Board DH77KC Technical Product Specification 2.4 Mechanical Considerations 60 2.4.1 Form Factor 60 2.5 Electrical Considerations 61 2.5.1 Power Supply Considerations 61 2.5.2 Fan Header Current Capability 62 2.5.3 Add-in Board Considerations 62 2.6 Thermal Considerations 62 2.7 Reliability 65 2.8 Environmental 65 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction 67 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 68 3.3 Resource Configuration 68 3.3.1 PCI Express Autoconfiguration 68...
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...Panel Header 55 32. Recommended Power Supply Current Values (Low Power 61 38. Thermal Considerations for a Two-Color Power LED 56 34. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar 68 43. Boot Device Menu Options 72 46. Typical Port 80h POST Sequence 84 53. LPC Debug Header 52... for Components 64 41. Supervisor and User Password Functions 74 47. Acceptable Drives/Media Types for BIOS Recovery 71 45. Front Panel CIR Receiver (Input) Header 49 25. Intel Desktop Board DH77KC Technical Product Specification 22. Processor, Front, and Rear Chassis (4-Pin) Fan Headers 49 23. Environmental...
...Panel Header 55 32. Recommended Power Supply Current Values (Low Power 61 38. Thermal Considerations for a Two-Color Power LED 56 34. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar 68 43. Boot Device Menu Options 72 46. Typical Port 80h POST Sequence 84 53. LPC Debug Header 52... for Components 64 41. Supervisor and User Password Functions 74 47. Acceptable Drives/Media Types for BIOS Recovery 71 45. Front Panel CIR Receiver (Input) Header 49 25. Intel Desktop Board DH77KC Technical Product Specification 22. Processor, Front, and Rear Chassis (4-Pin) Fan Headers 49 23. Environmental...
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... with support for mSATA Note: PCI Express 3.0 is only supported by 3rd generation Intel Core processor family processors • Intel® BIOS resident in the SPI Flash device • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface...Infrared (CIR), PS/2, and USB ports LAN Support Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) LAN subsystem using the Intel® 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller Legacy I/O Control Hardware Monitor Subsystem Nuvoton NCT6776D I/O controller for CIR, serial port... activity • Fan speed control 12 Intel Desktop Board DH77KC Technical Product Specification Table 1.
... with support for mSATA Note: PCI Express 3.0 is only supported by 3rd generation Intel Core processor family processors • Intel® BIOS resident in the SPI Flash device • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface...Infrared (CIR), PS/2, and USB ports LAN Support Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) LAN subsystem using the Intel® 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller Legacy I/O Control Hardware Monitor Subsystem Nuvoton NCT6776D I/O controller for CIR, serial port... activity • Fan speed control 12 Intel Desktop Board DH77KC Technical Product Specification Table 1.
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Intel Desktop Board DH77KC Technical Product Specification Table 2 lists the components identified in card connector Back panel connectors 12 V processor core voltage connector (2 x 2 pin) LGA1155 processor socket Processor ... DIMM 2 (Channel B DIMM 1) Front chassis fan header Consumer IR receiver (input) header (white) Consumer IR emitter (output) header (white) Main power connector (2 x 12) BIOS Setup configuration jumper block Intel H77 Express Chipset SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector through the PCH (blue) SATA 3.0 Gb/s connector through the PCH (black) SATA 3.0 Gb/s connector (multiplexed with an...
Intel Desktop Board DH77KC Technical Product Specification Table 2 lists the components identified in card connector Back panel connectors 12 V processor core voltage connector (2 x 2 pin) LGA1155 processor socket Processor ... DIMM 2 (Channel B DIMM 1) Front chassis fan header Consumer IR receiver (input) header (white) Consumer IR emitter (output) header (white) Main power connector (2 x 12) BIOS Setup configuration jumper block Intel H77 Express Chipset SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector through the PCH (blue) SATA 3.0 Gb/s connector through the PCH (black) SATA 3.0 Gb/s connector (multiplexed with an...
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... on power supply requirements for Intel Desktop Board DH77KC Visit this board. 16 Intel Desktop Board DH77KC Desktop Board Support Available configurations for this World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support?iid=hdr+support http://ark.intel.com Supported processors Chipset information BIOS and driver updates Tested...
... on power supply requirements for Intel Desktop Board DH77KC Visit this board. 16 Intel Desktop Board DH77KC Desktop Board Support Available configurations for this World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support?iid=hdr+support http://ark.intel.com Supported processors Chipset information BIOS and driver updates Tested...
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...following restriction: Double-sided DIMMs with x16 organization are only supported by 3rd generation Intel Core processor family processors • XMP version 1.3 performance profile support for optimum performance. This allows the BIOS to read the SPD data and program the chipset to accurately configure memory settings ..., the board should be impacted or the DIMMs may not function under the determined frequency. If non-SPD memory is installed, the BIOS will attempt to Section 2.1.1 on page 41 for information on the total amount of SDRAM). 19 Refer to correctly configure the memory ...
...following restriction: Double-sided DIMMs with x16 organization are only supported by 3rd generation Intel Core processor family processors • XMP version 1.3 performance profile support for optimum performance. This allows the BIOS to read the SPD data and program the chipset to accurately configure memory settings ..., the board should be impacted or the DIMMs may not function under the determined frequency. If non-SPD memory is installed, the BIOS will attempt to Section 2.1.1 on page 41 for information on the total amount of SDRAM). 19 Refer to correctly configure the memory ...
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The DVI port is 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA). DVI analog output can also be converted to VGA using a DVIVGA converter. May require BIOS setup menu changes. 1.5.2.4 High Definition Multimedia Interface* (HDMI*) The HDMI port supports standard, enhanced, or high definition video, plus multichannel ...: 1. DVI Port Status Conditions PCI Express x16 Connector Status No add-in card installed PCI Express x16 add-in card installed Note: May require BIOS setup menu changes. Depending on a single cable. DVI analog output can also be converted to VGA with a DVI-VGA converter. 2. Depending on...
The DVI port is 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA). DVI analog output can also be converted to VGA using a DVIVGA converter. May require BIOS setup menu changes. 1.5.2.4 High Definition Multimedia Interface* (HDMI*) The HDMI port supports standard, enhanced, or high definition video, plus multichannel ...: 1. DVI Port Status Conditions PCI Express x16 Connector Status No add-in card installed PCI Express x16 add-in card installed Note: May require BIOS setup menu changes. Depending on a single cable. DVI analog output can also be converted to VGA with a DVI-VGA converter. 2. Depending on...
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.... DisplayPort Status Conditions PCI Express x16 Connector Status No add-in card installed PCI Express x16 add-in card installed Note: May require BIOS setup menu changes. Intel Desktop Board DH77KC Technical Product Specification 1.5.2.5 DisplayPort* DisplayPort is suitable for display connections between PCs and monitors, projectors, and TV displays. Dolby* Digital Yes No...
.... DisplayPort Status Conditions PCI Express x16 Connector Status No add-in card installed PCI Express x16 add-in card installed Note: May require BIOS setup menu changes. Intel Desktop Board DH77KC Technical Product Specification 1.5.2.5 DisplayPort* DisplayPort is suitable for display connections between PCs and monitors, projectors, and TV displays. Dolby* Digital Yes No...
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... For more information on Intel Smart Response Technology, go to http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/sb...RAID The board supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology which ...Intel H77 Express Chipset: • RAID 0 - data striping and mirroring • RAID 5 - distributed parity 1.5.4.2 Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel... systems. NOTE Many SATA drives use supported RAID and Intel Smart Response Technology features, you must first enable RAID ...Serial ATA II: Extensions to the operating system. Intel Desktop Board DH77KC Technical Product Specification The PCH supports the Serial ...
... For more information on Intel Smart Response Technology, go to http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/sb...RAID The board supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology which ...Intel H77 Express Chipset: • RAID 0 - data striping and mirroring • RAID 5 - distributed parity 1.5.4.2 Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel... systems. NOTE Many SATA drives use supported RAID and Intel Smart Response Technology features, you must first enable RAID ...Serial ATA II: Extensions to the operating system. Intel Desktop Board DH77KC Technical Product Specification The PCH supports the Serial ...
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...interface modules to connect to control external electronic hardware. When the voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in order to Intel Desktop Boards for example, the date and time) might not be notified during the POST. The CIR... systems • Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake-up event interface • Conventional PCI bus power management support The BIOS Setup program provides configuration options for the I/O controller. 1.7.1 Consumer Infrared (CIR) The Consumer Infrared (CIR) feature is made up of ...
...interface modules to connect to control external electronic hardware. When the voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in order to Intel Desktop Boards for example, the date and time) might not be notified during the POST. The CIR... systems • Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake-up event interface • Conventional PCI bus power management support The BIOS Setup program provides configuration options for the I/O controller. 1.7.1 Consumer Infrared (CIR) The Consumer Infrared (CIR) feature is made up of ...
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... • Power Management Event signal (PME#) wake-up events from S5 has a selection in the BIOS to do so can wake up Devices and Events These devices/events can damage the power supply. Intel Desktop Board DH77KC Technical Product Specification 1.11.1.2 Wake-up Devices and Events Table 12 lists the devices or specific...
... • Power Management Event signal (PME#) wake-up events from S5 has a selection in the BIOS to do so can wake up Devices and Events These devices/events can damage the power supply. Intel Desktop Board DH77KC Technical Product Specification 1.11.1.2 Wake-up Devices and Events Table 12 lists the devices or specific...
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... monitoring Refer to Figure 10, page 45 Figure 6, page 33 37 The computer's response can be set using the Last Power State feature in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. Product Description • Wake from S5 • Power Supervisor • +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED LAN wake capabilities and Instantly Available PC...
... monitoring Refer to Figure 10, page 45 Figure 6, page 33 37 The computer's response can be set using the Last Power State feature in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. Product Description • Wake from S5 • Power Supervisor • +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED LAN wake capabilities and Instantly Available PC...
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... on the Conventional PCI bus is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S3, S4, or S5 state (with Wake on PME enabled in the BIOS, the computer will be powered down immediately to protect circuits from an ACPI S3, S4, or S5 state. A red warning LED (see Figure 1, II) on... the PCI Express bus is set in the BIOS). 1.11.2.7 WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support When the WAKE# signal on the board will activate if it detects the power supply voltage rails have deviated...
... on the Conventional PCI bus is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S3, S4, or S5 state (with Wake on PME enabled in the BIOS, the computer will be powered down immediately to protect circuits from an ACPI S3, S4, or S5 state. A red warning LED (see Figure 1, II) on... the PCI Express bus is set in the BIOS). 1.11.2.7 WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support When the WAKE# signal on the board will activate if it detects the power supply voltage rails have deviated...
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Figure 7. A message will be added to the BIOS Event Log for each event that takes place until the BIOS Event Log is cleared. 1.11.2.13 +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED The +5 V standby power indicator LED shows that the power supply voltage rails have ...deviated outside the current ATX power supply specification and safe operating levels. 4. Figure 7 shows the location of the Standby Power LED 40 Intel Desktop Board DH77KC ...
Figure 7. A message will be added to the BIOS Event Log for each event that takes place until the BIOS Event Log is cleared. 1.11.2.13 +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED The +5 V standby power indicator LED shows that the power supply voltage rails have ...deviated outside the current ATX power supply specification and safe operating levels. 4. Figure 7 shows the location of the Standby Power LED 40 Intel Desktop Board DH77KC ...
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...the installed memory due to system address space being allocated for Conventional PCI and PCI Express add-in cards, PCI Express configuration space, BIOS (SPI Flash device), and chipset overhead resides above the 4 GB boundary. The board remaps physical memory from the top of usable... Memory The board utilizes 32 GB of the system memory map. Figure 8 shows a schematic of addressable system memory. These functions include the following: • BIOS/SPI Flash device (32 Mbit) • Local APIC (19 MB) • Direct Media Interface (40 MB) • PCI Express configuration space (256 ...
...the installed memory due to system address space being allocated for Conventional PCI and PCI Express add-in cards, PCI Express configuration space, BIOS (SPI Flash device), and chipset overhead resides above the 4 GB boundary. The board remaps physical memory from the top of usable... Memory The board utilizes 32 GB of the system memory map. Figure 8 shows a schematic of addressable system memory. These functions include the following: • BIOS/SPI Flash device (32 Mbit) • Local APIC (19 MB) • Direct Media Interface (40 MB) • PCI Express configuration space (256 ...
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Video memory and BIOS Extended BIOS data (movable by the external devices could cause damage to the computer, the power cable, and the external devices themselves. FFFFF E0000 - The other internal ... - 9FFFF 80000 - 9FBFF 00000 - 7FFFF Size Description 32764 MB 64 KB 64 KB 96 KB 160 KB 1 KB 127 KB 512 KB Extended memory Runtime BIOS Reserved Potential available high DOS memory (open to the computer's chassis.
Video memory and BIOS Extended BIOS data (movable by the external devices could cause damage to the computer, the power cable, and the external devices themselves. FFFFF E0000 - The other internal ... - 9FFFF 80000 - 9FBFF 00000 - 7FFFF Size Description 32764 MB 64 KB 64 KB 96 KB 160 KB 1 KB 127 KB 512 KB Extended memory Runtime BIOS Reserved Potential available high DOS memory (open to the computer's chassis.