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Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Specification Update. Intel® Desktop Board DH61SA Technical Product Specification June 2012 Part Number: G38750-003 The Intel® Desktop Board DH61SA may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications.
Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Specification Update. Intel® Desktop Board DH61SA Technical Product Specification June 2012 Part Number: G38750-003 The Intel® Desktop Board DH61SA may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications.
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...implied, by Intel. Intel may make changes to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board DH61SA with BIOS identifier BEH6110H.86A. Intel desktop boards may contain design defects or errors known as the property of others. Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation in...rights that relate to them. Copyright 2011, 2012, Intel Corporation. Revision History Revision -001 -002 -003 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DH61SA Technical Product Specification Updated maximum memory supported from published specifications. ...
...implied, by Intel. Intel may make changes to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board DH61SA with BIOS identifier BEH6110H.86A. Intel desktop boards may contain design defects or errors known as the property of others. Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation in...rights that relate to them. Copyright 2011, 2012, Intel Corporation. Revision History Revision -001 -002 -003 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DH61SA Technical Product Specification Updated maximum memory supported from published specifications. ...
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... Updated maximum memory supported from 8 GB to 16 GB Added additional supported memory to the Intel® Desktop Board DH61BE. The AA number is found on a small label on this AA revision consists of the board. 2. Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DH61SA Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes G38870-201 BEH6110H.86A.0020 1,2 Notes: 1. Errata Current...
... Updated maximum memory supported from 8 GB to 16 GB Added additional supported memory to the Intel® Desktop Board DH61BE. The AA number is found on a small label on this AA revision consists of the board. 2. Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DH61SA Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes G38870-201 BEH6110H.86A.0020 1,2 Notes: 1. Errata Current...
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..., beep codes, and POST codes Regulatory compliance and battery disposal information Typographical Conventions This section contains information about the Intel Desktop Board DH61SA and its components to important information. v It is intended to provide detailed, technical information about the conventions used ...need this level of this specification. Intended Audience The TPS is specifically not intended for the Intel® Desktop Board DH61SA. CAUTION Cautions are included to help you avoid damaging hardware or losing data. Preface This Technical Product Specification (...
..., beep codes, and POST codes Regulatory compliance and battery disposal information Typographical Conventions This section contains information about the Intel Desktop Board DH61SA and its components to important information. v It is intended to provide detailed, technical information about the conventions used ...need this level of this specification. Intended Audience The TPS is specifically not intended for the Intel® Desktop Board DH61SA. CAUTION Cautions are included to help you avoid damaging hardware or losing data. Preface This Technical Product Specification (...
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...,576 bits) Megabits per second An address or data value ending with a lowercase h indicates a hexadecimal value. vi Voltages are the property of their respective owners. Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # GB GB/s Gb/s KB Kbit kbits/s MB MB/s Mbit Mbits/s xxh x.x V * Used after a signal name to indicate third-party...
...,576 bits) Megabits per second An address or data value ending with a lowercase h indicates a hexadecimal value. vi Voltages are the property of their respective owners. Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # GB GB/s Gb/s KB Kbit kbits/s MB MB/s Mbit Mbits/s xxh x.x V * Used after a signal name to indicate third-party...
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Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Technical Product Specification 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Memory Resources 37 2.1.1 Addressable Memory 37 2.1.2 Memory Map 39 2.2 Connectors and Headers 39 2.2.1 Back ... Jumper Block 50 2.4 Mechanical Considerations 52 2.4.1 Form Factor 52 2.5 Electrical Considerations 53 2.5.1 Power Supply Considerations 53 2.5.2 Fan Header Current Capability 54 2.5.3 Add-in Board Considerations 54 2.6 Thermal Considerations 55 2.7 Reliability 57 2.8 Environmental 57 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction 59 3.2 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 61 3.3 Legacy USB...
Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Technical Product Specification 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Memory Resources 37 2.1.1 Addressable Memory 37 2.1.2 Memory Map 39 2.2 Connectors and Headers 39 2.2.1 Back ... Jumper Block 50 2.4 Mechanical Considerations 52 2.4.1 Form Factor 52 2.5 Electrical Considerations 53 2.5.1 Power Supply Considerations 53 2.5.2 Fan Header Current Capability 54 2.5.3 Add-in Board Considerations 54 2.6 Thermal Considerations 55 2.7 Reliability 57 2.8 Environmental 57 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction 59 3.2 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 61 3.3 Legacy USB...
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... 68 39. Safety Standards 73 41. Recommended Power Supply Current Values 53 27. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys 60 32. BIOS Error Messages 66 37. Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Technical Product Specification 24. Environmental Specifications 57 30. Boot Device Menu Options 64 34. Typical Port 80h POST Sequence 72 40. Regulatory Compliance Marks 81...
... 68 39. Safety Standards 73 41. Recommended Power Supply Current Values 53 27. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys 60 32. BIOS Error Messages 66 37. Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Technical Product Specification 24. Environmental Specifications 57 30. Boot Device Menu Options 64 34. Typical Port 80h POST Sequence 72 40. Regulatory Compliance Marks 81...
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...Nuvoton* W83677HG-i Super I/O controller for hardware management and serial port, parallel port, and PS/2 support • Intel® BIOS resident in the SPI Flash device • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Plug...panel, serial, PS/2, and USB ports LAN Support Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbits/s) LAN subsystem using the Intel® 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller Expansion Capabilities • One PCI Express 2.0 x1 add-in card connector ... monitor fan activity • Fan speed control 12 Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Technical Product Specification Table 1.
...Nuvoton* W83677HG-i Super I/O controller for hardware management and serial port, parallel port, and PS/2 support • Intel® BIOS resident in the SPI Flash device • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Plug...panel, serial, PS/2, and USB ports LAN Support Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbits/s) LAN subsystem using the Intel® 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller Expansion Capabilities • One PCI Express 2.0 x1 add-in card connector ... monitor fan activity • Fan speed control 12 Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Technical Product Specification Table 1.
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Product Description 1.1.2 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DH61SA. Figure 1. Major Board Components Table 2 lists the components identified in Figure 1. 13
Product Description 1.1.2 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DH61SA. Figure 1. Major Board Components Table 2 lists the components identified in Figure 1. 13
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... (PATA) IDE drive connector 1.3 Online Support To find information about ... Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Technical Product Specification 1.2 Legacy Considerations This board differs from other Intel Desktop Board products, with specific changes including (but not limited to support processors with ... NOTE This board has specific requirements for the Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Visit this board. 16 Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Desktop Board Support Available configurations for providing power to support the Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i3, and Intel Pentium processors in...
... (PATA) IDE drive connector 1.3 Online Support To find information about ... Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Technical Product Specification 1.2 Legacy Considerations This board differs from other Intel Desktop Board products, with specific changes including (but not limited to support processors with ... NOTE This board has specific requirements for the Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Visit this board. 16 Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Desktop Board Support Available configurations for providing power to support the Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i3, and Intel Pentium processors in...
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...when only a single DIMM is equivalent to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS025414.htm 1.6.1 Memory Configurations The Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i3, and Intel Pentium processors support the following types of SDRAM). Check with altered... This mode offers the highest throughput for warranty terms and additional details. Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Technical Product Specification Intel assumes no responsibility that the memory installed on the desktop board, if used with the memory manufacturer for real world applications. Technology and ...
...when only a single DIMM is equivalent to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS025414.htm 1.6.1 Memory Configurations The Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i3, and Intel Pentium processors support the following types of SDRAM). Check with altered... This mode offers the highest throughput for warranty terms and additional details. Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Technical Product Specification Intel assumes no responsibility that the memory installed on the desktop board, if used with the memory manufacturer for real world applications. Technology and ...
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... USB 2.0 front panel ports are high-speed, full-speed, and low-speed capable. Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Technical Product Specification 1.7 Graphics Subsystem The board supports system graphics through either Intel Graphics Technology or a PCI Express 2.0 x1 add-in graphics card. 1.7.1 Integrated Graphics The board supports integrated graphics through one dual-port internal header All six USB ports...
... USB 2.0 front panel ports are high-speed, full-speed, and low-speed capable. Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Technical Product Specification 1.7 Graphics Subsystem The board supports system graphics through either Intel Graphics Technology or a PCI Express 2.0 x1 add-in graphics card. 1.7.1 Integrated Graphics The board supports integrated graphics through one dual-port internal header All six USB ports...
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... Microphone Default Headphones Default Ctrl panel Line Out (Front Speakers) Default Line In (Surround) Mic In (Center/Sub) Default Default 22 Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Technical Product Specification 1.11 Audio Subsystem The board supports Intel High Definition Audio through back panel jacks • Headphone and Mic in functions for the back panel audio jacks that enables...
... Microphone Default Headphones Default Ctrl panel Line Out (Front Speakers) Default Line In (Surround) Mic In (Center/Sub) Default Default 22 Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Technical Product Specification 1.11 Audio Subsystem The board supports Intel High Definition Audio through back panel jacks • Headphone and Mic in functions for the back panel audio jacks that enables...
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... Audio Connector Options The back panel audio connectors are shown in /side surround Figure 4. Item A B C Description Line in Line out/front speakers Mic in Figure 4. Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Technical Product Specification 1.11.2.1 Analog Audio Connectors The available configurable back panel audio connectors are configurable through back panel speakers and a front panel headset, respectively...
... Audio Connector Options The back panel audio connectors are shown in /side surround Figure 4. Item A B C Description Line in Line out/front speakers Mic in Figure 4. Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Technical Product Specification 1.11.2.1 Analog Audio Connectors The available configurable back panel audio connectors are configurable through back panel speakers and a front panel headset, respectively...
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LAN Connector LED Locations Table 5 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the LAN subsystem is not established. Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Technical Product Specification 1.12.3 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector (shown in Figure 5). Item A B ...
LAN Connector LED Locations Table 5 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the LAN subsystem is not established. Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Technical Product Specification 1.12.3 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector (shown in Figure 5). Item A B ...
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Item A B C D Description Rear chassis fan header Thermal diode, located on processor die Processor fan header Thermal diode, located on the Intel H61 PCH Figure 6. Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers 28 Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Technical Product Specification 1.14 Thermal Monitoring Figure 6 shows the locations of the thermal sensors and fan headers.
Item A B C D Description Rear chassis fan header Thermal diode, located on processor die Processor fan header Thermal diode, located on the Intel H61 PCH Figure 6. Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers 28 Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Technical Product Specification 1.14 Thermal Monitoring Figure 6 shows the locations of the thermal sensors and fan headers.
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... Fan monitoring can be compatible with the Wired for Management (WfM) specification. Product Description 1.15 Platform Management and Security Intel DH61SA Desktop Board integrates several hardware management features, including the following: • Fan monitoring and control • Thermal and voltage monitoring ...external microcontroller. 1.15.1 Hardware Management Subsystem The hardware management features enable the board to be observed through the BIOS setup user interface, Intel® Desktop Utilities or third-party software. These system management functions are designed to report...
... Fan monitoring can be compatible with the Wired for Management (WfM) specification. Product Description 1.15 Platform Management and Security Intel DH61SA Desktop Board integrates several hardware management features, including the following: • Fan monitoring and control • Thermal and voltage monitoring ...external microcontroller. 1.15.1 Hardware Management Subsystem The hardware management features enable the board to be observed through the BIOS setup user interface, Intel® Desktop Utilities or third-party software. These system management functions are designed to report...
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...: • Plug and Play (including bus and device enumeration) • Power management control of individual devices, add-in boards (some add-in boards may require an ACPI-aware driver), video displays, and hard disk drives • Methods for achieving less than four seconds...system that enables the operating system to power-off feature that provides full ACPI support. Soft off /Standby (note) (ACPI G1 - Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Technical Product Specification 1.16 Power Management Power management is pressed, depending on (ACPI G0 - working state) More than six seconds Power-off...
...: • Plug and Play (including bus and device enumeration) • Power management control of individual devices, add-in boards (some add-in boards may require an ACPI-aware driver), video displays, and hard disk drives • Methods for achieving less than four seconds...system that enables the operating system to power-off feature that provides full ACPI support. Soft off /Standby (note) (ACPI G1 - Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Technical Product Specification 1.16 Power Management Power management is pressed, depending on (ACPI G0 - working state) More than six seconds Power-off...
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... Events These devices/events can wake the computer from specific states. In addition, software, drivers, and peripherals must fully support ACPI wake events. 32 Table 8. Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Technical Product Specification 1.16.1.2 Wake-up Devices and Events Table 8 lists the devices or specific events that provides full ACPI support.
... Events These devices/events can wake the computer from specific states. In addition, software, drivers, and peripherals must fully support ACPI wake events. 32 Table 8. Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Technical Product Specification 1.16.1.2 Wake-up Devices and Events Table 8 lists the devices or specific events that provides full ACPI support.
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Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Technical Product Specification 1.16.2.2 Fan Headers The function/operation of the fan headers is as follows: • The fans are on when the board is in the S0 state • The fans are controlled by Pulse Width Modulation • The rear fan header also supports linear fan control on 3-... or switch the fan on or off as needed • All fan headers have a +12 V DC connection • 4-pin fan headers are off when the board is in the S3, S4, or S5 state • Each fan header is wired to a fan tachometer input of the hardware monitoring and fan control...
Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Technical Product Specification 1.16.2.2 Fan Headers The function/operation of the fan headers is as follows: • The fans are on when the board is in the S0 state • The fans are controlled by Pulse Width Modulation • The rear fan header also supports linear fan control on 3-... or switch the fan on or off as needed • All fan headers have a +12 V DC connection • 4-pin fan headers are off when the board is in the S3, S4, or S5 state • Each fan header is wired to a fan tachometer input of the hardware monitoring and fan control...