Smart Response Technology User Guide
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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 BIOS Setup 1. Go to save settings and restart the system Operating System ...drive (or a RAID volume) for the SSD device used as a single drive letter solution; Install all required device drivers 7. Intel® Smart Response Technology caching is required for maximum storage capacity while delivering an SSD-like overall system performance experience. Press the...
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 BIOS Setup 1. Go to save settings and restart the system Operating System ...drive (or a RAID volume) for the SSD device used as a single drive letter solution; Install all required device drivers 7. Intel® Smart Response Technology caching is required for maximum storage capacity while delivering an SSD-like overall system performance experience. Press the...
Technical Product Specification
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...not provide any features or instructions marked "reserved" or "undefined." Intel Corporation may cause the product to deviate from future changes to any time, without notice. Intel may be supported without further evaluation by estoppel or otherwise, to them. Designers must ... personal computers (PC) for conflicts or incompatibilities arising from published specifications. The suitability of the Intel® Desktop Board DH61AGL Technical Product Specification Date September 2012 This product specification applies to obtain the latest specifications before placing your product...
...not provide any features or instructions marked "reserved" or "undefined." Intel Corporation may cause the product to deviate from future changes to any time, without notice. Intel may be supported without further evaluation by estoppel or otherwise, to them. Designers must ... personal computers (PC) for conflicts or incompatibilities arising from published specifications. The suitability of the Intel® Desktop Board DH61AGL Technical Product Specification Date September 2012 This product specification applies to obtain the latest specifications before placing your product...
Technical Product Specification
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..., beep codes, and POST codes Regulatory compliance and battery disposal information Typographical Conventions This section contains information about Intel Desktop Board DH61AGL and its components to help you avoid damaging hardware or losing data. It is intended to provide detailed,... technical information about the conventions used on Intel Desktop Board DH61AGL A map of the resources of the Intel Desktop Board The features supported by the BIOS Setup program A description of information. What This Document Contains Chapter 1 2 3...
..., beep codes, and POST codes Regulatory compliance and battery disposal information Typographical Conventions This section contains information about Intel Desktop Board DH61AGL and its components to help you avoid damaging hardware or losing data. It is intended to provide detailed,... technical information about the conventions used on Intel Desktop Board DH61AGL A map of the resources of the Intel Desktop Board The features supported by the BIOS Setup program A description of information. What This Document Contains Chapter 1 2 3...
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...1.1 Overview 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 18 1.4.1 Memory Configurations 19 1.5 Intel® H61 Express Chipset 21 1.5.1 Direct Media Interface (DMI 21 1.5.2 Display Interfaces 21 ...Controller 25 1.8 Audio Subsystem 26 1.8.1 Audio Subsystem Software 26 1.8.2 Audio Connectors and Headers 27 1.9 LAN Subsystem 29 1.9.1 Intel® 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller 29 1.9.2 LAN Subsystem Software 30 1.9.3 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs 30 1....
...1.1 Overview 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 18 1.4.1 Memory Configurations 19 1.5 Intel® H61 Express Chipset 21 1.5.1 Direct Media Interface (DMI 21 1.5.2 Display Interfaces 21 ...Controller 25 1.8 Audio Subsystem 26 1.8.1 Audio Subsystem Software 26 1.8.2 Audio Connectors and Headers 27 1.9 LAN Subsystem 29 1.9.1 Intel® 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller 29 1.9.2 LAN Subsystem Software 30 1.9.3 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs 30 1....
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Intel Desktop Board DH61AGL Technical Product Specification 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Memory Resources 39 2.1.1 Addressable Memory 39 2.1.2 Memory Map 41 2.2 Connectors and Headers 41 2.2.1 Back Panel Connectors... 67 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 68 3.3 Resource Configuration 68 3.3.1 PCI Express Autoconfiguration 68 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 69 3.5 Legacy USB Support 69 3.6 BIOS Updates 70 3.6.1 Language Support 70 3.6.2 Custom Splash Screen 71 3.7 BIOS Recovery 71 3.8 Boot Options 72 3.8.1 Optical Drive Boot 72 3.8.2 Network Boot 72 3.8.3 Booting Without...
Intel Desktop Board DH61AGL Technical Product Specification 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Memory Resources 39 2.1.1 Addressable Memory 39 2.1.2 Memory Map 41 2.2 Connectors and Headers 41 2.2.1 Back Panel Connectors... 67 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 68 3.3 Resource Configuration 68 3.3.1 PCI Express Autoconfiguration 68 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 69 3.5 Legacy USB Support 69 3.6 BIOS Updates 70 3.6.1 Language Support 70 3.6.2 Custom Splash Screen 71 3.7 BIOS Recovery 71 3.8 Boot Options 72 3.8.1 Optical Drive Boot 72 3.8.2 Network Boot 72 3.8.3 Booting Without...
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...Support 26 5. Wake-up Devices and Events 35 9. System Memory Map 41 10. Contents 5 Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information 5.1 Regulatory Compliance 85 5.1.1 Safety Standards 85 5.1.2 European Union Declaration of Intel Desktop Board DH61AGL 59 18. Back Panel Connectors 42 12. I/O Shield Reference Diagram 54 15. Intel Desktop Board DH61AGL...DIMM Configuration 20 4. LAN Connector LED Locations 30 8. Detailed System Memory Address Map 40 11. Supported Memory Configurations 18 4. Components Shown in Figure 12 44 ix Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers 32...
...Support 26 5. Wake-up Devices and Events 35 9. System Memory Map 41 10. Contents 5 Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information 5.1 Regulatory Compliance 85 5.1.1 Safety Standards 85 5.1.2 European Union Declaration of Intel Desktop Board DH61AGL 59 18. Back Panel Connectors 42 12. I/O Shield Reference Diagram 54 15. Intel Desktop Board DH61AGL...DIMM Configuration 20 4. LAN Connector LED Locations 30 8. Detailed System Memory Address Map 40 11. Supported Memory Configurations 18 4. Components Shown in Figure 12 44 ix Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers 32...
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...Multimedia Interface* (HDMI*) ― Internal flat panel display (LVDS) • 2+2 Intel® High Definition (Intel® HD) audio via the Realtek* ALC662 audio codec ― In-chassis stereo speakers support (3 W/4 Ω via the HDMI interface continued 11 Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Memory...) ― Analog line-in an LGA1155 socket ― Integrated memory controller with dual channel DDR3 memory support ― Integrated graphics processing (processors with Intel® HD Graphics) • Two 204-pin DDR3 SDRAM Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (SODIMM) sockets ...
...Multimedia Interface* (HDMI*) ― Internal flat panel display (LVDS) • 2+2 Intel® High Definition (Intel® HD) audio via the Realtek* ALC662 audio codec ― In-chassis stereo speakers support (3 W/4 Ω via the HDMI interface continued 11 Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Memory...) ― Analog line-in an LGA1155 socket ― Integrated memory controller with dual channel DDR3 memory support ― Integrated graphics processing (processors with Intel® HD Graphics) • Two 204-pin DDR3 SDRAM Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (SODIMM) sockets ...
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Intel Desktop Board DH61AGL Technical Product Specification Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral Interfaces Expansion Capabilities BIOS Instantly Available PC Technology LAN Support Legacy I/O Control Hardware Monitor Subsystem • USB 2.0 ports: ― Four ports implemented with ...LAN, front panel, and USB ports Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) LAN subsystem using the Intel® 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller Nuvoton NCT6776D I/O controller for hardware management support • Hardware monitoring through the Nuvoton I/O controller • Voltage sense to detect out ...
Intel Desktop Board DH61AGL Technical Product Specification Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral Interfaces Expansion Capabilities BIOS Instantly Available PC Technology LAN Support Legacy I/O Control Hardware Monitor Subsystem • USB 2.0 ports: ― Four ports implemented with ...LAN, front panel, and USB ports Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) LAN subsystem using the Intel® 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller Nuvoton NCT6776D I/O controller for hardware management support • Hardware monitoring through the Nuvoton I/O controller • Voltage sense to detect out ...
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... Tested memory Integration information Thin Mini-ITX-based Computing Visit this board. 16 The processors listed above . Intel Desktop Board DH61AGL Desktop Board Support Available configurations for providing power to -date list of Intel Desktop Board DH61AGL. This board supports processors with a maximum wattage of unsupported processors can damage the board, the processor, and the power...
... Tested memory Integration information Thin Mini-ITX-based Computing Visit this board. 16 The processors listed above . Intel Desktop Board DH61AGL Desktop Board Support Available configurations for providing power to -date list of Intel Desktop Board DH61AGL. This board supports processors with a maximum wattage of unsupported processors can damage the board, the processor, and the power...
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Product Description 1.3.1 Graphics Subsystem The board supports graphics through the processor Intel HD Graphics. 1.3.1.1 Processor Graphics The board supports integrated graphics through the Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) for processors with Intel HD Graphics. 1.3.1.1.1 Intel® High Definition (Intel® HD) Graphics The Intel HD graphics controller features the following: • 3D Features DirectX* 10.1, 10...
Product Description 1.3.1 Graphics Subsystem The board supports graphics through the processor Intel HD Graphics. 1.3.1.1 Processor Graphics The board supports integrated graphics through the Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) for processors with Intel HD Graphics. 1.3.1.1.1 Intel® High Definition (Intel® HD) Graphics The Intel HD graphics controller features the following: • 3D Features DirectX* 10.1, 10...
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... configure memory settings for information on availability and are subject to change. 18 Table 3 lists the supported SO-DIMM configurations. Intel Desktop Board DH61AGL Technical Product Specification 1.4 System Memory The board has two SO-DIMM sockets and supports the following memory features: • 1.5 V DDR3 SDRAM SO-DIMMs with gold plated contacts, with the option...
... configure memory settings for information on availability and are subject to change. 18 Table 3 lists the supported SO-DIMM configurations. Intel Desktop Board DH61AGL Technical Product Specification 1.4 System Memory The board has two SO-DIMM sockets and supports the following memory features: • 1.5 V DDR3 SDRAM SO-DIMMs with gold plated contacts, with the option...
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...operation. Memory Configuration Examples Refer to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb /CS-025414.htm 1.4.1 Memory Configurations The 3rd generation Intel Core processor family and 2nd generation Intel Core processor family processors support the following types of DRAM memory. Tested ...Memory Refer to : http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/cs011965.htm 19 ...
...operation. Memory Configuration Examples Refer to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb /CS-025414.htm 1.4.1 Memory Configurations The 3rd generation Intel Core processor family and 2nd generation Intel Core processor family processors support the following types of DRAM memory. Tested ...Memory Refer to : http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/cs011965.htm 19 ...
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... Interface (HDMI) The HDMI port supports standard, enhanced, or high definition video, plus multichannel digital audio on the PCH. The Intel H61 Express Chipset is divided between the processor and PCH. Product Description 1.5 Intel® H61 Express Chipset Intel H61 Express Chipset with all ATSC and... DVB HDTV standards and supports eight full range channels at 24-bit/...
... Interface (HDMI) The HDMI port supports standard, enhanced, or high definition video, plus multichannel digital audio on the PCH. The Intel H61 Express Chipset is divided between the processor and PCH. Product Description 1.5 Intel® H61 Express Chipset Intel H61 Express Chipset with all ATSC and... DVB HDTV standards and supports eight full range channels at 24-bit/...
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Item A B C Description FPD brightness connector LVDS connector Monitor-off and mute header Figure 4. Figure 4 shows the flat panel interfaces. Flat Panel Interfaces 22 Intel Desktop Board DH61AGL Technical Product Specification 1.5.2.3 Flat Panel Display Interfaces The board supports flat panel display via the LVDS connector.
Item A B C Description FPD brightness connector LVDS connector Monitor-off and mute header Figure 4. Figure 4 shows the flat panel interfaces. Flat Panel Interfaces 22 Intel Desktop Board DH61AGL Technical Product Specification 1.5.2.3 Flat Panel Display Interfaces The board supports flat panel display via the LVDS connector.
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... A current • Backlight inverter signal redundancy on dedicated header as well as LVDS connector (for discrete inverter or panel-integrated inverter support using a single cable) • Flat panel brightness control via Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) for panels with up to 3 ...A current • 19 V backlight inverter voltage with onboard EDID support • Panel selection from common predefined panel types (without onboard EDID) • Custom EDID payload installation for ultimate parameter flexibility,...
... A current • Backlight inverter signal redundancy on dedicated header as well as LVDS connector (for discrete inverter or panel-integrated inverter support using a single cable) • Flat panel brightness control via Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) for panels with up to 3 ...A current • 19 V backlight inverter voltage with onboard EDID support • Panel selection from common predefined panel types (without onboard EDID) • Custom EDID payload installation for ultimate parameter flexibility,...
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Intel Desktop Board DH61AGL Technical Product Specification • Panel Power Sequencing: allows the system integrator to adjust...device is as follows: • Four ports are high-speed, full-speed, and low-speed capable. The Intel H61 Express Chipset provides the USB controller. For information about The location of the USB connectors on the back ...updates. 1.5.3 USB The PCH contains up to Figure 11, page 42 Figure 12, page 43 24 NOTE Support for flat panel display configuration complies with stacked back panel connectors • Five front panel ports implemented through three...
Intel Desktop Board DH61AGL Technical Product Specification • Panel Power Sequencing: allows the system integrator to adjust...device is as follows: • Four ports are high-speed, full-speed, and low-speed capable. The Intel H61 Express Chipset provides the USB controller. For information about The location of the USB connectors on the back ...updates. 1.5.3 USB The PCH contains up to Figure 11, page 42 Figure 12, page 43 24 NOTE Support for flat panel display configuration complies with stacked back panel connectors • Five front panel ports implemented through three...
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... the real-time clock and CMOS memory. In native mode, standard PCI Conventional bus resource steering is used . The PCH also supports several optional sections of the battery. When the voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in both ...location of the SATA connectors Refer to -device connections. Product Description 1.5.4 SATA Interfaces The board provides two SATA connectors, through the PCH, which support one . In legacy mode, standard IDE I /O controller. 25 Native mode is not plugged into a wall socket, the battery has an estimated...
... the real-time clock and CMOS memory. In native mode, standard PCI Conventional bus resource steering is used . The PCH also supports several optional sections of the battery. When the voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in both ...location of the SATA connectors Refer to -device connections. Product Description 1.5.4 SATA Interfaces The board provides two SATA connectors, through the PCH, which support one . In legacy mode, standard IDE I /O controller. 25 Native mode is not plugged into a wall socket, the battery has an estimated...
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... the connected device • Microphone input jack that enables the audio codec to Section 1.2, page 16 26 Intel Desktop Board DH61AGL Technical Product Specification 1.8 Audio Subsystem The board supports Intel HD Audio via internal connector) • Support for 44.1 kHz/48 kHz/96 kHz sample rates on all analog inputs and outputs • DMIC interface...
... the connected device • Microphone input jack that enables the audio codec to Section 1.2, page 16 26 Intel Desktop Board DH61AGL Technical Product Specification 1.8 Audio Subsystem The board supports Intel HD Audio via internal connector) • Support for 44.1 kHz/48 kHz/96 kHz sample rates on all analog inputs and outputs • DMIC interface...
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... software For information about LAN software and drivers Refer to http://downloadcenter.intel.com 1.9.1 Intel® 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller The Ethernet controller supports the following features: • 10/100/1000 BASE-T IEEE 802.3 compliant • Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) IEEE802.3az support (Low Power Idle [LPI] mode) • Dual interconnect between the Integrated...
... software For information about LAN software and drivers Refer to http://downloadcenter.intel.com 1.9.1 Intel® 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller The Ethernet controller supports the following features: • 10/100/1000 BASE-T IEEE 802.3 compliant • Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) IEEE802.3az support (Low Power Idle [LPI] mode) • Dual interconnect between the Integrated...
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...intrusion detection 1.10.1 Hardware Monitoring The hardware monitoring and fan control subsystem is based on the Nuvoton NCT6776D device, which supports the following: • Processor and system ambient temperature monitoring • Chassis fan speed monitoring • Power monitoring ...of the fan headers Refer to be implemented using Intel® Desktop Utilities or third-party software. For information about The functions of +12 V, +5 V, +3.3 V, 3.3 Vstandby, V_SM, +...
...intrusion detection 1.10.1 Hardware Monitoring The hardware monitoring and fan control subsystem is based on the Nuvoton NCT6776D device, which supports the following: • Processor and system ambient temperature monitoring • Chassis fan speed monitoring • Power monitoring ...of the fan headers Refer to be implemented using Intel® Desktop Utilities or third-party software. For information about The functions of +12 V, +5 V, +3.3 V, 3.3 Vstandby, V_SM, +...