Smart Response Technology User Guide
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...Response Technology is implemented as cache. System 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 • Intel Rapid Storage Technology software 10.5 version release ...
...Response Technology is implemented as cache. System 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 • Intel Rapid Storage Technology software 10.5 version release ...
Technical Product Specification
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.../products/desktop/motherboard/index.htm for the latest documentation. The H77 processor used on the component side of the following component: Device Intel H77 Express Chipset Stepping C1 S-Spec Numbers SLJ88 Errata Current characterized errata, if any, are documented in a ...separate Specification Update. The AA number is found on a small label on this AA revision consists of the board. 2. iii Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DH77KC...
.../products/desktop/motherboard/index.htm for the latest documentation. The H77 processor used on the component side of the following component: Device Intel H77 Express Chipset Stepping C1 S-Spec Numbers SLJ88 Errata Current characterized errata, if any, are documented in a ...separate Specification Update. The AA number is found on a small label on this AA revision consists of the board. 2. iii Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DH77KC...
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... 11 1.1.1 Feature Summary 11 1.1.2 Board Layout 13 1.1.3 Block Diagram 15 1.2 Online Support 16 1.3 Processor 16 1.3.1 Graphics Subsystem 17 1.4 System Memory 19 1.4.1 Memory Configurations 20 1.5 Intel® H77 Express Chipset 22 1.5.1 Direct Media Interface (DMI 22 1.5.2 Display Interfaces 22 1.5.3 USB 25 1.5.4 SATA Interfaces 25 1.6 Real-Time Clock Subsystem 27 1.7 Legacy I/O Controller 27 1.7.1 Consumer...
... 11 1.1.1 Feature Summary 11 1.1.2 Board Layout 13 1.1.3 Block Diagram 15 1.2 Online Support 16 1.3 Processor 16 1.3.1 Graphics Subsystem 17 1.4 System Memory 19 1.4.1 Memory Configurations 20 1.5 Intel® H77 Express Chipset 22 1.5.1 Direct Media Interface (DMI 22 1.5.2 Display Interfaces 22 1.5.3 USB 25 1.5.4 SATA Interfaces 25 1.6 Real-Time Clock Subsystem 27 1.7 Legacy I/O Controller 27 1.7.1 Consumer...
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1 Product Description 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features of the Intel® H77 Express Platform Controller Hub (PCH) • Integrated graphics support for processors with Intel® HD Graphics: ― High Definition Multimedia Interface* (HDMI*) v1.4a ― DVI-I v1.0... • Support for XMP memory Note: DDR3 1600 MHz DIMMs are only supported by 3rd generation Intel Core processor family processors Intel® H77 Express Chipset consisting of the board. Table 1. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Memory Chipset Graphics Audio ATX...
1 Product Description 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features of the Intel® H77 Express Platform Controller Hub (PCH) • Integrated graphics support for processors with Intel® HD Graphics: ― High Definition Multimedia Interface* (HDMI*) v1.4a ― DVI-I v1.0... • Support for XMP memory Note: DDR3 1600 MHz DIMMs are only supported by 3rd generation Intel Core processor family processors Intel® H77 Express Chipset consisting of the board. Table 1. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Memory Chipset Graphics Audio ATX...
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... headers • Seven Serial ATA (SATA) ports: ― Two SATA 6.0 Gb/s interfaces through the Intel H77 Express Chipset with Intel® Rapid Storage Technology RAID support (blue) ― Two internal SATA 3.0 Gb/s interfaces through Intel H77 Express Chipset with Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID support (black) ― One internal SATA connector (multiplexed with an mSATA... out of range thermal values • Three fan headers • Two fan sense inputs used to monitor fan activity • Fan speed control 12 Intel Desktop Board DH77KC Technical Product Specification Table 1.
... headers • Seven Serial ATA (SATA) ports: ― Two SATA 6.0 Gb/s interfaces through the Intel H77 Express Chipset with Intel® Rapid Storage Technology RAID support (blue) ― Two internal SATA 3.0 Gb/s interfaces through Intel H77 Express Chipset with Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID support (black) ― One internal SATA connector (multiplexed with an mSATA... out of range thermal values • Three fan headers • Two fan sense inputs used to monitor fan 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 fan ... 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 mSATA port, routed...
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 fan ... 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 mSATA port, routed...
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... over wired displays (HDMI, DVI, and DisplayPort). 22 The PCH supports HDCP 1.4 for the board's I/O paths. Intel Desktop Board DH77KC Technical Product Specification 1.5 Intel® H77 Express Chipset Intel H77 Express Chipset with the display interfaces on the PCH. The Intel H77 Express Chipset is the chip-to the display monitor. 1.5.2.2 High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) HDCP...
... over wired displays (HDMI, DVI, and DisplayPort). 22 The PCH supports HDCP 1.4 for the board's I/O paths. Intel Desktop Board DH77KC Technical Product Specification 1.5 Intel® H77 Express Chipset Intel H77 Express Chipset with the display interfaces on the PCH. The Intel H77 Express Chipset is the chip-to the display monitor. 1.5.2.2 High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) HDCP...
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... each: • Two SATA 6.0 Gb/s interfaces through the Intel H77 Express Chipset with Intel® Rapid Storage Technology RAID support (blue) • Two internal Serial ATA (SATA) 3.0 Gb/s interfaces through the Intel H77 Express Chipset with Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID support (black) • One internal SATA...speed (FS), and low-speed (LS) traffic on the back panel The location of the USB connectors on the bus. The Intel H77 Express Chipset provides the USB controller for full-speed devices. Use a shielded cable that support USB high-speed signaling. For information ...
... each: • Two SATA 6.0 Gb/s interfaces through the Intel H77 Express Chipset with Intel® Rapid Storage Technology RAID support (blue) • Two internal Serial ATA (SATA) 3.0 Gb/s interfaces through the Intel H77 Express Chipset with Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID support (black) • One internal SATA...speed (FS), and low-speed (LS) traffic on the back panel The location of the USB connectors on the bus. The Intel H77 Express Chipset provides the USB controller for full-speed devices. Use a shielded cable that support USB high-speed signaling. For information ...
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... 1.5.4.1 SATA RAID The board supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology which provides the following RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Drives) levels via the Intel H77 Express Chipset: • RAID 0... - For information about installing drivers during Microsoft Windows XP installation, you must press F6 to Serial ATA 1.0 Specification, Revision 1.0 (AHCI support is used. See your Microsoft Windows XP documentation for maximum storage capacity with improved power savings. data striping and mirroring • RAID 5 - Intel Desktop Board DH77KC...
... 1.5.4.1 SATA RAID The board supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology which provides the following RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Drives) levels via the Intel H77 Express Chipset: • RAID 0... - For information about installing drivers during Microsoft Windows XP installation, you must press F6 to Serial ATA 1.0 Specification, Revision 1.0 (AHCI support is used. See your Microsoft Windows XP documentation for maximum storage capacity with improved power savings. data striping and mirroring • RAID 5 - Intel Desktop Board DH77KC...
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... through the audio device drivers. Product Description 1.8.2 Audio Subsystem Components The audio subsystem includes the following components: • Intel H77 Express Chipset • Realtek ALC892 audio codec • Front panel audio header that supports Intel HD audio and AC '97 audio (a 2 x 5-pin header that provides mic in and line out signals for front...
... through the audio device drivers. Product Description 1.8.2 Audio Subsystem Components The audio subsystem includes the following components: • Intel H77 Express Chipset • Realtek ALC892 audio codec • Front panel audio header that supports Intel HD audio and AC '97 audio (a 2 x 5-pin header that provides mic in and line out signals for front...
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Intel Desktop Board DH77KC Technical Product Specification 1.9 LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem consists of the following: • Intel 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000 Mb/s) • Intel H77 Express Chipset • RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs Additional ...capabilities • LAN subsystem software For information about LAN software and drivers Refer to http://downloadcenter.intel.com 1.9.1 Intel® 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller The Intel 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller supports the following features: • 10/100/1000 BASE-T IEEE 802.3...
Intel Desktop Board DH77KC Technical Product Specification 1.9 LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem consists of the following: • Intel 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000 Mb/s) • Intel H77 Express Chipset • RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs Additional ...capabilities • LAN subsystem software For information about LAN software and drivers Refer to http://downloadcenter.intel.com 1.9.1 Intel® 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller The Intel 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller supports the following features: • 10/100/1000 BASE-T IEEE 802.3...
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Product Description 1.10.4 Thermal Monitoring Figure 6 shows the locations of the thermal sensors and fan headers. Item A B C D E Description Rear chassis fan header Thermal diode, located on the processor die Processor fan header Front chassis fan header Thermal diode, located on the Intel H77 PCH Figure 6. Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers 33
Product Description 1.10.4 Thermal Monitoring Figure 6 shows the locations of the thermal sensors and fan headers. Item A B C D E Description Rear chassis fan header Thermal diode, located on the processor die Processor fan header Front chassis fan header Thermal diode, located on the Intel H77 PCH Figure 6. Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers 33
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Failure to do so could cause components to the voltage regulator circuit. Item A B C Description Processor voltage regulator area Processor Intel H77 Express Chipset Figure 15. Failure to do so may result in Section 2.8. Localized High Temperature Zones 63 Technical Reference CAUTION Ensure that proper airflow is ...
Failure to do so could cause components to the voltage regulator circuit. Item A B C Description Processor voltage regulator area Processor Intel H77 Express Chipset Figure 15. Failure to do so may result in Section 2.8. Localized High Temperature Zones 63 Technical Reference CAUTION Ensure that proper airflow is ...
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... dissipated by embedded thermal sensors in the components and does not directly correspond to cool the board. Intel Desktop Board DH77KC Technical Product Specification Table 39 provides maximum case temperatures for the components that the temperature measurement in Table... 39. Tcontrol Values for Components Component Tcontrol Processor For processor case temperature, see processor datasheets and processor specification updates Intel H77 ...
... dissipated by embedded thermal sensors in the components and does not directly correspond to cool the board. Intel Desktop Board DH77KC Technical Product Specification Table 39 provides maximum case temperatures for the components that the temperature measurement in Table... 39. Tcontrol Values for Components Component Tcontrol Processor For processor case temperature, see processor datasheets and processor specification updates Intel H77 ...