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Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 27 Installation Precautions 28 Prevent Power Supply Overload 28 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements ... 52 Connecting Chassis Fan Cables 52 Connecting Power Supply Cables 53 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 54 Clearing Passwords 55 Replacing the Battery 56 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 63 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility 64 Obtaining the...
Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 27 Installation Precautions 28 Prevent Power Supply Overload 28 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements ... 52 Connecting Chassis Fan Cables 52 Connecting Power Supply Cables 53 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 54 Clearing Passwords 55 Replacing the Battery 56 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 63 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility 64 Obtaining the...
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... Panel Power LED Header Signal Names 49 10. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 50 13. BIOS Error Messages 68 18. Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect Marks 75 20. Front Panel Audio Signal Names for AC '97 Audio 47 6. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Components 13 3. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 55 15. Feature Summary 9 2.
... Panel Power LED Header Signal Names 49 10. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 50 13. BIOS Error Messages 68 18. Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect Marks 75 20. Front Panel Audio Signal Names for AC '97 Audio 47 6. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Components 13 3. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 55 15. Feature Summary 9 2.
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... unrestricted access to run the BIOS Setup program after you install a PCI or PCI Express add-in card. Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that add-in the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS is set for the BIOS Setup and for your computer. BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-...Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, and the PCI Express and SATA auto-...
... unrestricted access to run the BIOS Setup program after you install a PCI or PCI Express add-in card. Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that add-in the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS is set for the BIOS Setup and for your computer. BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-...Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, and the PCI Express and SATA auto-...
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... needed Fan Monitoring Fan monitoring can be compatible with the Wired for Management (WfM) specification. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide • If both passwords are set, you must enter either password to be observed via the BIOS Setup program, Intel® Desktop Utilities, or third-party software. 20 The password prompt is displayed before...
... needed Fan Monitoring Fan monitoring can be compatible with the Wired for Management (WfM) specification. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide • If both passwords are set, you must enter either password to be observed via the BIOS Setup program, Intel® Desktop Utilities, or third-party software. 20 The password prompt is displayed before...
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Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can be set by using the Last Power State feature in before power was interrupted (either on or off the computer power through the Advanced Configuration and Power ... the computer is in the ACPI S3, S4, or S5 state. • Each fan header is wired to the power state it was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. The Desktop Board has two power connectors. The use of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that can...
Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can be set by using the Last Power State feature in before power was interrupted (either on or off the computer power through the Advanced Configuration and Power ... the computer is in the ACPI S3, S4, or S5 state. • Each fan header is wired to the power state it was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. The Desktop Board has two power connectors. The use of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that can...
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When the battery voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in , the standby current from the power supply extends the life of three years. NOTE If the battery and AC power fail, date and ...
When the battery voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in , the standby current from the power supply extends the life of three years. NOTE If the battery and AC power fail, date and ...
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... Serial ATA cables • Install an Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or Compatible Device) • Connect to the internal headers and connectors • Connect to the audio system • Connect chassis fan and power supply cables • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords •...protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the procedures described in the correct order. • Set up a log to disconnect power, telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you begin: • Always follow the steps in each ...
... Serial ATA cables • Install an Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or Compatible Device) • Connect to the internal headers and connectors • Connect to the audio system • Connect chassis fan and power supply cables • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords •...protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the procedures described in the correct order. • Set up a log to disconnect power, telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you begin: • Always follow the steps in each ...
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Moving the jumper with the power on may result in unreliable computer operation. Figure 27 shows the location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 54 Figure 27. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper NOTE Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before moving the jumper. Location of the Desktop Board's BIOS configuration jumper block.
Moving the jumper with the power on may result in unreliable computer operation. Figure 27 shows the location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 54 Figure 27. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper NOTE Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before moving the jumper. Location of the Desktop Board's BIOS configuration jumper block.
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... this menu to the computer. Observe the precautions in the event of a failed BIOS update. Table 14. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting Mode Normal (default) (1-2) Description The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for the BIOS Setup program modes. Setup displays the Maintenance menu. 55 Turn off all peripheral devices...
... this menu to the computer. Observe the precautions in the event of a failed BIOS update. Table 14. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting Mode Normal (default) (1-2) Description The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for the BIOS Setup program modes. Setup displays the Maintenance menu. 55 Turn off all peripheral devices...
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Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide 8. Press and Setup displays a pop-up screen requesting that you confirm clearing the password. CAUTION Risk of the battery. Les piles usagé... type. Setup displays the maintenance menu again. 9. Replace the cover, plug in the computer, and turn on pins 1-2 as shown below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in CMOS RAM (for example, the date and time) might not be accurate. When the computer is not plugged into a wall socket, the...
Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide 8. Press and Setup displays a pop-up screen requesting that you confirm clearing the password. CAUTION Risk of the battery. Les piles usagé... type. Setup displays the maintenance menu again. 9. Replace the cover, plug in the computer, and turn on pins 1-2 as shown below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in CMOS RAM (for example, the date and time) might not be accurate. When the computer is not plugged into a wall socket, the...
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...Your system will be used to recover the BIOS if an update fails. You can access the BIOS Setup program by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Iflash Memory Update utility, and how to view and change the BIOS settings for multiple identical systems.) 4. Double-click ...(POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. Go to the DH55TC page, click "Latest BIOS and driver updates," select "BIOS Update [TCIBX10H.86A]," and download the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. 3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup program can be rebooted at the last Express...
...Your system will be used to recover the BIOS if an update fails. You can access the BIOS Setup program by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Iflash Memory Update utility, and how to view and change the BIOS settings for multiple identical systems.) 4. Double-click ...(POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. Go to the DH55TC page, click "Latest BIOS and driver updates," select "BIOS Update [TCIBX10H.86A]," and download the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. 3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup program can be rebooted at the last Express...
DH55TC Technical Product Specification
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... Password Functions 65 37. Port 80h POST Code Ranges 69 41. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification 26. Environmental Specifications 57 32. Typical Port 80h POST Sequence 73 43. BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Settings 50 27. Minimum Recommended Power Supply Current Values 52 28. BIOS Error Messages 68 40. Product Certification Markings 82 viii
... Password Functions 65 37. Port 80h POST Code Ranges 69 41. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification 26. Environmental Specifications 57 32. Typical Port 80h POST Sequence 73 43. BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Settings 50 27. Minimum Recommended Power Supply Current Values 52 28. BIOS Error Messages 68 40. Product Certification Markings 82 viii
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...For information about The Intel H55 Express Chipset Resources used by the chipset Refer to Section 2.1.1 on page 35 for optimum performance. This allows the BIOS to read the SPD data and program the chipset to correctly configure the memory settings, but performance and ...reliability may not function under the determined frequency. Table 3 lists the supported DIMM configurations. The PCH is installed, the BIOS will attempt to accurately configure memory settings for information on the total amount of addressable memory. • Minimum total system memory: 1 GB using 1 Gb...
...For information about The Intel H55 Express Chipset Resources used by the chipset Refer to Section 2.1.1 on page 35 for optimum performance. This allows the BIOS to read the SPD data and program the chipset to correctly configure the memory settings, but performance and ...reliability may not function under the determined frequency. Table 3 lists the supported DIMM configurations. The PCH is installed, the BIOS will attempt to accurately configure memory settings for information on the total amount of addressable memory. • Minimum total system memory: 1 GB using 1 Gb...
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The back panel audio jacks are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. The ALC888S-based audio subsystem supports the following : • Front panel audio (a 2 x 5-pin header that provides headphone and mic in signals ... signal names of the S/PDIF header The signal names of the internal mono speaker header The back panel audio connectors Refer to set the parallel port mode. Use the BIOS Setup program to Figure 10, page 39 Table 14 and Table 15, page 42 Table 12, page 42 Table 13, page 42...
The back panel audio jacks are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. The ALC888S-based audio subsystem supports the following : • Front panel audio (a 2 x 5-pin header that provides headphone and mic in signals ... signal names of the S/PDIF header The signal names of the internal mono speaker header The back panel audio connectors Refer to set the parallel port mode. Use the BIOS Setup program to Figure 10, page 39 Table 14 and Table 15, page 42 Table 12, page 42 Table 13, page 42...
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...; Thermal and voltage monitoring 1.14.1 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Control The features of the hardware monitoring and fan control include: • Intel Quiet System Technology, delivering acoustically-optimized thermal management • Thermal sensors in the processor and PCH, as well as needed 1.14.2 ... 1.14 Hardware Management Subsystem The hardware management features enable the board to detect levels above or below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in , the standby current from the power supply extends the life of the fan headers Refer to ± 13 minutes...
...; Thermal and voltage monitoring 1.14.1 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Control The features of the hardware monitoring and fan control include: • Intel Quiet System Technology, delivering acoustically-optimized thermal management • Thermal sensors in the processor and PCH, as well as needed 1.14.2 ... 1.14 Hardware Management Subsystem The hardware management features enable the board to detect levels above or below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in , the standby current from the power supply extends the life of the fan headers Refer to ± 13 minutes...
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... be set using the Last Power State feature in before power was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. When resuming from an AC power failure, the computer returns to Figure 10, page 39 Table 22, page 45 30 NOTE The use of Wake from USB from the +5 V standby line. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC...
... be set using the Last Power State feature in before power was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. When resuming from an AC power failure, the computer returns to Figure 10, page 39 Table 22, page 45 30 NOTE The use of Wake from USB from the +5 V standby line. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC...
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The 3-pin jumper block determines the BIOS Setup program's mode. Figure 14. Location of the jumper block. Technical Reference 2.3 Jumper Block CAUTION Do not move the jumper with the power on. Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before changing a jumper setting. Figure 14 shows the location of the Jumper Block 49 Table 26 describes the jumper settings for the three modes: normal, configure, and recovery. Otherwise, the board could be damaged.
The 3-pin jumper block determines the BIOS Setup program's mode. Figure 14. Location of the jumper block. Technical Reference 2.3 Jumper Block CAUTION Do not move the jumper with the power on. Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before changing a jumper setting. Figure 14 shows the location of the Jumper Block 49 Table 26 describes the jumper settings for the three modes: normal, configure, and recovery. Otherwise, the board could be damaged.
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... the POST runs, Setup runs automatically. The maintenance menu is required. 50 The BIOS attempts to recover the BIOS configuration. A recovery CD or USB flash drive is displayed. BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Settings Function/Mode Normal Jumper Setting 1-2 Configuration The BIOS uses current configuration information and passwords for booting. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification Table 26.
... the POST runs, Setup runs automatically. The maintenance menu is required. 50 The BIOS attempts to recover the BIOS configuration. A recovery CD or USB flash drive is displayed. BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Settings Function/Mode Normal Jumper Setting 1-2 Configuration The BIOS uses current configuration information and passwords for booting. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification Table 26.
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...begins. The initial production BIOSs are identified as TCIBX10H.86A. The BIOS Setup program is shown below. Section 2.3 on page 49 shows how to view and change the BIOS settings for the computer. The BIOS Setup program can be used to put the board in configure mode...Peripheral Interface Flash Memory (SPI Flash) device which can be updated using a set of utilities. The SPI Flash contains the BIOS Setup program, POST, LAN EEPROM information, Plug and Play support, and other firmware. 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction The board uses an Intel BIOS that is in configure mode.
...begins. The initial production BIOSs are identified as TCIBX10H.86A. The BIOS Setup program is shown below. Section 2.3 on page 49 shows how to view and change the BIOS settings for the computer. The BIOS Setup program can be used to put the board in configure mode...Peripheral Interface Flash Memory (SPI Flash) device which can be updated using a set of utilities. The SPI Flash contains the BIOS Setup program, POST, LAN EEPROM information, Plug and Play support, and other firmware. 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction The board uses an Intel BIOS that is in configure mode.
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...submenu Load the default configuration values for menu screens. Table 32. Table 33. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification Table 32 lists the BIOS Setup program menu features. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar Maintenance Main Advanced Performance Security Clears passwords and displays processor ...Sets passwords and security features Power Configures power management features Boot Selects boot options Exit Saves or discards changes to Setup program options Table 33 lists the function keys available for the current menu Save the current values and exits the BIOS...
...submenu Load the default configuration values for menu screens. Table 32. Table 33. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification Table 32 lists the BIOS Setup program menu features. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar Maintenance Main Advanced Performance Security Clears passwords and displays processor ...Sets passwords and security features Power Configures power management features Boot Selects boot options Exit Saves or discards changes to Setup program options Table 33 lists the function keys available for the current menu Save the current values and exits the BIOS...