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...; 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/products/desktop/chipsets/inde x.htm • BIOS and driver updates http://downloadcenter.intel.com/ • Integration information...
...; 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/products/desktop/chipsets/inde x.htm • BIOS and driver updates http://downloadcenter.intel.com/ • Integration information...
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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 and drivers are available at 1.5 W (rms). The back panel audio connectors (see Figure 24 on the back panel...channel (5.1) surround sound playback and stereo audio conferencing (through the audio device drivers. Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on page 51) are available from http://downloadcenter.intel.com/. Figure 2. The onboard S/PDIF header allows connection to an internal, ...
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 and drivers are available at 1.5 W (rms). The back panel audio connectors (see Figure 24 on the back panel...channel (5.1) surround sound playback and stereo audio conferencing (through the audio device drivers. Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on page 51) are available from http://downloadcenter.intel.com/. Figure 2. The onboard S/PDIF header allows connection to an internal, ...
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... Table 3. Expandability Intel Desktop Board DH55TC provides the following expansion capability: • One PCI Express 2.0 x16 port • Two PCI Express 2.0 x1 ports • One PCI bus interface 18 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...
... Table 3. Expandability Intel Desktop Board DH55TC provides the following expansion capability: • One PCI Express 2.0 x16 port • Two PCI Express 2.0 x1 ports • One PCI bus interface 18 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...
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... Failure to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-toRAM) sleep state. When signaled by the BIOS "S3 State Indicator" option). While in cards, and drivers. 22 The LAN subsystem monitors network traffic and upon detecting a Magic Packet* frame, it asserts a wake-up signal that support this feature can ... support Linear Fan Control on 3-wire fans. Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-to-RAM) sleep-state. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide • All fan headers have a +12 V DC connection (up to 12 V DC when using 3-wire chassis fans. •...
... Failure to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-toRAM) sleep state. When signaled by the BIOS "S3 State Indicator" option). While in cards, and drivers. 22 The LAN subsystem monitors network traffic and upon detecting a Magic Packet* frame, it asserts a wake-up signal that support this feature can ... support Linear Fan Control on 3-wire fans. Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-to-RAM) sleep-state. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Product Guide • All fan headers have a +12 V DC connection (up to 12 V DC when using 3-wire chassis fans. •...
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... serial header. Back Panel Audio Connectors NOTE The back panel line out connector is designed to the Audio System After installing the Realtek audio driver from the Intel® Express Installer DVD-ROM, the multi-channel audio feature can be enabled. Serial Port Header Pin Signal Name 1 DCD (Data Carrier Detect) 3 TXD...
... serial header. Back Panel Audio Connectors NOTE The back panel line out connector is designed to the Audio System After installing the Realtek audio driver from the Intel® Express Installer DVD-ROM, the multi-channel audio feature can be enabled. Serial Port Header Pin Signal Name 1 DCD (Data Carrier Detect) 3 TXD...
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...an automated update utility that combines the functionality of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease of use of Windows-based installation wizards. This runs the update program. 6. Go to the DH55TC page, click "Latest BIOS and driver updates," select "BIOS Update [TCIBX10H.86A]," and download...BIOS if an update fails. Follow the instructions provided in the Windows environment. To update the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you are updating the BIOS for the computer. Download the file to your hard drive ...
...an automated update utility that combines the functionality of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease of use of Windows-based installation wizards. This runs the update program. 6. Go to the DH55TC page, click "Latest BIOS and driver updates," select "BIOS Update [TCIBX10H.86A]," and download...BIOS if an update fails. Follow the instructions provided in the Windows environment. To update the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you are updating the BIOS for the computer. Download the file to your hard drive ...
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... can update to a new version of the BIOS by using either of these files through your computer supplier or by navigating to the Intel Desktop Board DH55TC page on the computer's hard drive and without the need to update the BIOS. It requires a blank CD-R, a read/writeable CD... BIOS to the latest production release regardless of the operating system installed on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to the DH55TC page, click "Latest BIOS and driver updates," select "BIOS Update [TCIBX10H.86A]," and download the ISO Image BIOS Update...
... can update to a new version of the BIOS by using either of these files through your computer supplier or by navigating to the Intel Desktop Board DH55TC page on the computer's hard drive and without the need to update the BIOS. It requires a blank CD-R, a read/writeable CD... BIOS to the latest production release regardless of the operating system installed on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to the DH55TC page, click "Latest BIOS and driver updates," select "BIOS Update [TCIBX10H.86A]," and download the ISO Image BIOS Update...
DH55TC Technical Product Specification
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...No floppy drive connector • No Parallel ATA (PATA) IDE drive connector 1.3 Online Support To find information about ... Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Desktop Board Support Available configurations for information on the web site above. NOTE This board has specific requirements for the most... to the processor. For information about ... See the Intel web site listed below for providing power to Section 2.5.1 on page 52 for the Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Supported processors Chipset information BIOS and driver updates Tested memory Integration information Visit this board. 14 ...
...No floppy drive connector • No Parallel ATA (PATA) IDE drive connector 1.3 Online Support To find information about ... Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Desktop Board Support Available configurations for information on the web site above. NOTE This board has specific requirements for the most... to the processor. For information about ... See the Intel web site listed below for providing power to Section 2.5.1 on page 52 for the Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Supported processors Chipset information BIOS and driver updates Tested memory Integration information Visit this board. 14 ...
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... mirrored output under environments not supported by the graphics driver. + + + + Output from POST VGA DVI-D HDMI x x x x x Dual-screen display support by the graphics driver (i.e., POST) can be simultaneously enabled. It is attached, regardless of the VGA and DVI-D connector status. 18 Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification 1.7 Graphics Subsystem The board supports system...
... mirrored output under environments not supported by the graphics driver. + + + + Output from POST VGA DVI-D HDMI x x x x x Dual-screen display support by the graphics driver (i.e., POST) can be simultaneously enabled. It is attached, regardless of the VGA and DVI-D connector status. 18 Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification 1.7 Graphics Subsystem The board supports system...
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... the front panel USB headers Refer to Figure 9, page 38 Figure 10, page 39 19 For information about The location of EHCI-compatible drivers. Product Description 1.7.1.3 Digital Visual Interface (DVI-D) The DVI-D port supports digital DVI displays. Maximum theoretical bandwidth on the PCH that allow ...pcisig.com 1.8 USB The board supports up 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 ...
... the front panel USB headers Refer to Figure 9, page 38 Figure 10, page 39 19 For information about The location of EHCI-compatible drivers. Product Description 1.7.1.3 Digital Visual Interface (DVI-D) The DVI-D port supports digital DVI displays. Maximum theoretical bandwidth on the PCH that allow ...pcisig.com 1.8 USB The board supports up 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 ...
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... 21 Use the BIOS Setup program to -noise (S/N) ratio of 90 dB 1.11.1 Audio Subsystem Software Audio software and drivers are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. For information about The locations of the front panel audio header, S/PDIF header, and internal ...header (1 x 4-pin header) (yellow) • Internal mono speaker header (1 x 2 pin header) (yellow) For information about Obtaining audio software and drivers Refer to an audio port. Product Description 1.10.2 Parallel Port The parallel port is connected to Section 1.3, page 14 1.11.2 Audio Connectors and Headers The...
... 21 Use the BIOS Setup program to -noise (S/N) ratio of 90 dB 1.11.1 Audio Subsystem Software Audio software and drivers are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. For information about The locations of the front panel audio header, S/PDIF header, and internal ...header (1 x 4-pin header) (yellow) • Internal mono speaker header (1 x 2 pin header) (yellow) For information about Obtaining audio software and drivers Refer to an audio port. Product Description 1.10.2 Parallel Port The parallel port is connected to Section 1.3, page 14 1.11.2 Audio Connectors and Headers The...
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... configurations such as simultaneous 5.1 surround playback and stereo audio conferencing (through the audio device drivers. For information about The back panel audio connectors Refer to an internal, low-power speaker for basic system sound capability. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification 1.11.2.1 Analog Audio Connectivity The available configurable back panel audio connectors...
... configurations such as simultaneous 5.1 surround playback and stereo audio conferencing (through the audio device drivers. For information about The back panel audio connectors Refer to an internal, low-power speaker for basic system sound capability. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification 1.11.2.1 Analog Audio Connectivity The available configurable back panel audio connectors...
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... Product Description 1.12 LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem consists of the following: • Intel 82578DC Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000 Mbits/s) • RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs For information about Obtaining LAN software and drivers Refer to IEEE 802.3x flow control support • 802.1p and 802...
... Product Description 1.12 LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem consists of the following: • Intel 82578DC Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000 Mbits/s) • RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs For information about Obtaining LAN software and drivers Refer to IEEE 802.3x flow control support • 802.1p and 802...
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... that provides full ACPI support. working state) Sleep (ACPI G1 - working state) Less than 15-watt system operation in boards may require an ACPI-aware driver), video displays, and hard disk drives • Methods for achieving less than four seconds Soft-off ) Sleep (ACPI G1 - sleeping state) Less than four seconds...
... that provides full ACPI support. working state) Sleep (ACPI G1 - working state) Less than 15-watt system operation in boards may require an ACPI-aware driver), video displays, and hard disk drives • Methods for achieving less than four seconds Soft-off ) Sleep (ACPI G1 - sleeping state) Less than four seconds...
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... Events These devices/events can wake up Devices and Events Table 7 lists the devices or specific events that provides full ACPI support. In addition, software, drivers, and peripherals must fully support ACPI wake events. 29 Product Description 1.15.1.2 Wake-up the computer... Power switch RTC alarm LAN USB PME# signal WAKE...
... Events These devices/events can wake up Devices and Events Table 7 lists the devices or specific events that provides full ACPI support. In addition, software, drivers, and peripherals must fully support ACPI wake events. 29 Product Description 1.15.1.2 Wake-up the computer... Power switch RTC alarm LAN USB PME# signal WAKE...
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... Bus Power Management Interface Specification. The BIOS can be capable of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from ACPI S1 or S3 states. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification 1.15.2.4 Instantly Available PC Technology CAUTION For Instantly Available PC technology, the +5 V standby line for the power supply... on page 29 lists the devices and events that is off (the power supply is available on some keyboards. While in cards, and drivers. 1.15.2.5 Wake from USB USB bus activity wakes the computer from USB and is supported by the BIOS "S3 State Indicator" option)....
... Bus Power Management Interface Specification. The BIOS can be capable of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from ACPI S1 or S3 states. Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification 1.15.2.4 Instantly Available PC Technology CAUTION For Instantly Available PC technology, the +5 V standby line for the power supply... on page 29 lists the devices and events that is off (the power supply is available on some keyboards. While in cards, and drivers. 1.15.2.5 Wake from USB USB bus activity wakes the computer from USB and is supported by the BIOS "S3 State Indicator" option)....
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... such operating systems. Using this information. By default, Legacy USB support is no longer used. 61 After the operating system loads the USB drivers, all legacy and non-legacy USB devices are recognized by the BIOS allowing you apply power to the computer, legacy support is used even ...when the operating system's USB drivers are not recognized during this period if Legacy USB support was set to configure the operating system. (Keyboards and mice are not yet available....
... such operating systems. Using this information. By default, Legacy USB support is no longer used. 61 After the operating system loads the USB drivers, all legacy and non-legacy USB devices are recognized by the BIOS allowing you apply power to the computer, legacy support is used even ...when the operating system's USB drivers are not recognized during this period if Legacy USB support was set to configure the operating system. (Keyboards and mice are not yet available....
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.... 50 - 5F I /O port 80h. DF E0 - C0 - EF: boot/S3 resume failure. The following tables provide information about the POST codes generated by any PEIM/driver for debug. 10 - 1F Host Processors: 1F is an unrecoverable CPU error. 20 - 2F Memory/Chipset: 2F is no memory detected or no useful memory...
.... 50 - 5F I /O port 80h. DF E0 - C0 - EF: boot/S3 resume failure. The following tables provide information about the POST codes generated by any PEIM/driver for debug. 10 - 1F Host Processors: 1F is an unrecoverable CPU error. 20 - 2F Memory/Chipset: 2F is no memory detected or no useful memory...
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... on first report of EFI_SW_PC_INIT_BEGIN EFI_SW_PEI_PC_HANDOFF_TO_NEXT) E2 E1, E3 Permanent memory found Reserved for PEI/PEIMs DXE Core E4 Entered DXE phase E5 Started dispatching drivers E6 Started connecting drivers continued 71
... on first report of EFI_SW_PC_INIT_BEGIN EFI_SW_PEI_PC_HANDOFF_TO_NEXT) E2 E1, E3 Permanent memory found Reserved for PEI/PEIMs DXE Core E4 Entered DXE phase E5 Started dispatching drivers E6 Started connecting drivers continued 71
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Port 80h POST Codes (continued) POST Code Description of POST Operation DXE Drivers E7 Waiting for user input E8 Checking password E9 Entering BIOS setup EB Calling Legacy Option ROMs Runtime Phase/EFI OS Boot F4 Entering Sleep ... Crisis Recovery has initiated by software (corrupt flash) 34 Loading recovery capsule 35 Handing off control to the recovery capsule 3F Unable to recover 72 Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification Table 41.
Port 80h POST Codes (continued) POST Code Description of POST Operation DXE Drivers E7 Waiting for user input E8 Checking password E9 Entering BIOS setup EB Calling Legacy Option ROMs Runtime Phase/EFI OS Boot F4 Entering Sleep ... Crisis Recovery has initiated by software (corrupt flash) 34 Loading recovery capsule 35 Handing off control to the recovery capsule 3F Unable to recover 72 Intel Desktop Board DH55TC Technical Product Specification Table 41.