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... test equipment, etc. Revision History Revision -001 -002 -003 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DH61SA Technical Product Specification Updated maximum memory supported from 8 GB to 16 GB Specification clarification Date August 2011 March 2012 June 2012..."reserved" or "undefined." Intel reserves these for conflicts or incompatibilities arising from published specifications. Contact your local Intel sales office or your distributor to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board DH61SA with BIOS identifier BEH6110H.86A. Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are ...
... test equipment, etc. Revision History Revision -001 -002 -003 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DH61SA Technical Product Specification Updated maximum memory supported from 8 GB to 16 GB Specification clarification Date August 2011 March 2012 June 2012..."reserved" or "undefined." Intel reserves these for conflicts or incompatibilities arising from published specifications. Contact your local Intel sales office or your distributor to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board DH61SA with BIOS identifier BEH6110H.86A. Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are ...
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... Change or Clarification March 2012 June 2012 Spec Clarification Spec Clarification Updated maximum memory supported from 8 GB to 16 GB Added additional supported memory to the Intel® Desktop Board DH61BE. Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DH61SA Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes G38870-201 BEH6110H.86A.0020 1,2 Notes: 1. See http://developer...
... Change or Clarification March 2012 June 2012 Spec Clarification Spec Clarification Updated maximum memory supported from 8 GB to 16 GB Added additional supported memory to the Intel® Desktop Board DH61BE. Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DH61SA Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes G38870-201 BEH6110H.86A.0020 1,2 Notes: 1. See http://developer...
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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 Panel Connectors 40 2.2.2 Component-side Connectors and Headers 41 2.3 BIOS Configuration Jumper Block ... 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 Support 61 3.4 BIOS Updates 62 3.4.1 Language Support 62 3.4.2 Custom Splash Screen 63 3.5 BIOS Recovery 63 3.6 Boot Options 64 3.6.1 Optical Drive...
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 Panel Connectors 40 2.2.2 Component-side Connectors and Headers 41 2.3 BIOS Configuration Jumper Block ... 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 Support 61 3.4 BIOS Updates 62 3.4.1 Language Support 62 3.4.2 Custom Splash Screen 63 3.5 BIOS Recovery 63 3.6 Boot Options 64 3.6.1 Optical Drive...
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... Board Support Available configurations for the Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Visit this board. 16 Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Technical Product Specification 1.2 Legacy Considerations This board differs from other Intel Desktop Board products, with a maximum TDP of 95 W. ...intel.com Supported processors Chipset information BIOS and driver updates Tested memory Integration information http://processormatch.intel.com http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/index.htm http://downloadcenter.intel.com http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS025414.htm http://www.intel...
... Board Support Available configurations for the Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Visit this board. 16 Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Technical Product Specification 1.2 Legacy Considerations This board differs from other Intel Desktop Board products, with a maximum TDP of 95 W. ...intel.com Supported processors Chipset information BIOS and driver updates Tested memory Integration information http://processormatch.intel.com http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/index.htm http://downloadcenter.intel.com http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS025414.htm http://www.intel...
Technical Product Specification
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... Flash) device which can be updated using a set of utilities. The BIOS displays a message during POST identifying the type of BIOS and a revision code. The menu bar is stored in configure mode. 59 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction The board uses an Intel BIOS that is shown below. The SPI... Flash contains the BIOS Setup program, POST, LAN EEPROM information, Plug and Play support, and other firmware. The initial ...
... Flash) device which can be updated using a set of utilities. The BIOS displays a message during POST identifying the type of BIOS and a revision code. The menu bar is stored in configure mode. 59 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction The board uses an Intel BIOS that is shown below. The SPI... Flash contains the BIOS Setup program, POST, LAN EEPROM information, Plug and Play support, and other firmware. The initial ...
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...: • Intel® Express BIOS Update utility, which requires booting from DOS. Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Technical Product Specification 3.4 BIOS Updates The BIOS can be updated using either of the following utilities, which are supported in the Windows environment. For information about BIOS update utilities Refer to select where the BIOS .bio file is located and perform the update from that the updated BIOS matches the...
...: • Intel® Express BIOS Update utility, which requires booting from DOS. Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Technical Product Specification 3.4 BIOS Updates The BIOS can be updated using either of the following utilities, which are supported in the Windows environment. For information about BIOS update utilities Refer to select where the BIOS .bio file is located and perform the update from that the updated BIOS matches the...
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.../desktop/sb/ cs-023360.htm 63 Overview of BIOS Features 3.4.2 Custom Splash Screen During POST, an Intel® splash screen is unlikely that anything will interrupt a BIOS update; Optical drive connected to the SATA interface Yes USB removable drive (a USB Flash Drive, for BIOS recovery? For information about BIOS recovery Refer to create a custom splash screen...
.../desktop/sb/ cs-023360.htm 63 Overview of BIOS Features 3.4.2 Custom Splash Screen During POST, an Intel® splash screen is unlikely that anything will interrupt a BIOS update; Optical drive connected to the SATA interface Yes USB removable drive (a USB Flash Drive, for BIOS recovery? For information about BIOS recovery Refer to create a custom splash screen...
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... (1.0 second each ) two times, then 2.5-second pause (off . BIOS Beep Codes Type Pattern F2 Setup/F10 Boot Menu One 0.5 second beep when BIOS is powered off ), entire pattern repeats (beeps and pause) once and the BIOS will continue to boot. Frequency/Comments 932 Hz 932 Hz For processors requiring...a recoverable error occurs during POST. Table 34. For information about The location of the onboard speaker Refer to Prompt accept keyboard input BIOS update in progress None Video error (no add-in graphics card 932 Hz High beep 2000 Hz Low beep 1500 Hz 65 Thermal trip ...
... (1.0 second each ) two times, then 2.5-second pause (off . BIOS Beep Codes Type Pattern F2 Setup/F10 Boot Menu One 0.5 second beep when BIOS is powered off ), entire pattern repeats (beeps and pause) once and the BIOS will continue to boot. Frequency/Comments 932 Hz 932 Hz For processors requiring...a recoverable error occurs during POST. Table 34. For information about The location of the onboard speaker Refer to Prompt accept keyboard input BIOS update in progress None Video error (no add-in graphics card 932 Hz High beep 2000 Hz Low beep 1500 Hz 65 Thermal trip ...
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Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Technical Product Specification 4.3 Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, the BIOS causes the board's front panel power LED to reset values. Video error (no memory was removed, then memory may have been ... message describing the problem (see Table 35). Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes Type Pattern F2 Setup/F10 Boot Menu None Prompt BIOS update in graphics card 4.4 BIOS Error Messages Table 36 lists the error messages and provides a brief description of 16 blinks. System did not find a device to...
Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Technical Product Specification 4.3 Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, the BIOS causes the board's front panel power LED to reset values. Video error (no memory was removed, then memory may have been ... message describing the problem (see Table 35). Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes Type Pattern F2 Setup/F10 Boot Menu None Prompt BIOS update in graphics card 4.4 BIOS Error Messages Table 36 lists the error messages and provides a brief description of 16 blinks. System did not find a device to...
DH61SA Specification Update
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... B3 S-Spec Numbers SLJ4B Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Specification Update 5 The Intel® H61 PCH Express Chipset used with any given Altered Assembly (AA) and BIOS revision level must assume that all errata documented for that AA and BIOS revision level are present on...2. Hardware and software designed to a complex design situation. General Information Basic Desktop Board DH61SA Identification Information AA Revision G38870-201 G38870-202 G38870-203 G44435-200 G44435-201 BIOS Revision BEH6110H.86A.0028 BEH6110H.86A.0028 BEH6110H.86A.0034 BEH6110H.86A.0028 BEH6110H.86A....
... B3 S-Spec Numbers SLJ4B Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Specification Update 5 The Intel® H61 PCH Express Chipset used with any given Altered Assembly (AA) and BIOS revision level must assume that all errata documented for that AA and BIOS revision level are present on...2. Hardware and software designed to a complex design situation. General Information Basic Desktop Board DH61SA Identification Information AA Revision G38870-201 G38870-202 G38870-203 G44435-200 G44435-201 BIOS Revision BEH6110H.86A.0028 BEH6110H.86A.0028 BEH6110H.86A.0034 BEH6110H.86A.0028 BEH6110H.86A....
DH61SA Specification Update
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... modified from the previous version of the desktop board, driver, or BIOS. PCI cards that utilize a PCI Express* to PCI bridge component may not work with Intel® Desktop Boards based on future releases of these Intel Desktop Board products. 6 Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Specification Update PCI cards that utilize a PCI Express to PCI bridge component...
... modified from the previous version of the desktop board, driver, or BIOS. PCI cards that utilize a PCI Express* to PCI bridge component may not work with Intel® Desktop Boards based on future releases of these Intel Desktop Board products. 6 Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Specification Update PCI cards that utilize a PCI Express to PCI bridge component...
English Product Guide
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... environments, such as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board DH61SA. iii It is intended for installation in personal computers (PC) for technically qualified personnel. Document Organization The chapters in this product for...
... environments, such as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board DH61SA. iii It is intended for installation in personal computers (PC) for technically qualified personnel. Document Organization The chapters in this product for...
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and Component-Level Certifications 73 ENERGY STAR*, e-Standby, and ErP Compliance 73 vi Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Product Guide TPM Header 43 Front Panel Header 44 Serial Port Header 44 Front Panel USB 2.0 Header 45 Connecting... in the BIOS Setup Program 50 Replacing the Battery 51 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 57 Updating the BIOS Using the F7 Function Key 58 Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility 58 Recovering the BIOS 59 A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Error Codes 61 BIOS Error Messages ...
and Component-Level Certifications 73 ENERGY STAR*, e-Standby, and ErP Compliance 73 vi Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Product Guide TPM Header 43 Front Panel Header 44 Serial Port Header 44 Front Panel USB 2.0 Header 45 Connecting... in the BIOS Setup Program 50 Replacing the Battery 51 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 57 Updating the BIOS Using the F7 Function Key 58 Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility 58 Recovering the BIOS 59 A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Error Codes 61 BIOS Error Messages ...
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.... Intel Desktop Board DH61SA supports Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i3, and Intel Pentium processors in damage to the board, or the system may result in the LGA1155 package. Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Product Guide Online Support For more information on supported processors for Intel Desktop Board DH61SA • Supported processors • Chipset information • BIOS and driver updates...
.... Intel Desktop Board DH61SA supports Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i3, and Intel Pentium processors in damage to the board, or the system may result in the LGA1155 package. Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Product Guide Online Support For more information on supported processors for Intel Desktop Board DH61SA • Supported processors • Chipset information • BIOS and driver updates...
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Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Product Guide The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables board configuration to be done in the computer and the configuration jumper block is installed in the BIOS Setup program. Table 12 shows the jumper settings for booting. Clearing Passwords in the BIOS Setup Program...Table 12. Disconnect the computer's power cord from the AC power source. 11. Replace the cover, plug in the event of a failed BIOS update. The computer starts the Setup program. Turn off the computer. Observe the precautions in the computer, and turn on the computer, and ...
Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Product Guide The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables board configuration to be done in the computer and the configuration jumper block is installed in the BIOS Setup program. Table 12 shows the jumper settings for booting. Clearing Passwords in the BIOS Setup Program...Table 12. Disconnect the computer's power cord from the AC power source. 11. Replace the cover, plug in the event of a failed BIOS update. The computer starts the Setup program. Turn off the computer. Observe the precautions in the computer, and turn on the computer, and ...
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...-based installation wizards. This runs the update program. 6. This chapter tells you can access the BIOS Setup program by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility, and how to the DH61SA page. Navigate to recover the BIOS if an update fails. You can update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment. This...
...-based installation wizards. This runs the update program. 6. This chapter tells you can access the BIOS Setup program by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility, and how to the DH61SA page. Navigate to recover the BIOS if an update fails. You can update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment. This...
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... Update Utility. The Intel Flash Memory BIOS update file is displayed, press the F7 key to update the BIOS. With the Intel Flash Memory Update Utility you need to enter the BIOS Flash Update tool. 7. b. Press the F10 key to Update BIOS e. Enable the F7 prompt display: a. Enable Display F7 to save the Recovery BIOS (.BIO) file to the Intel Desktop Board DH61SA page on the "BIOS Update...
... Update Utility. The Intel Flash Memory BIOS update file is displayed, press the F7 key to update the BIOS. With the Intel Flash Memory Update Utility you need to enter the BIOS Flash Update tool. 7. b. Press the F10 key to Update BIOS e. Enable the F7 prompt display: a. Enable Display F7 to save the Recovery BIOS (.BIO) file to the Intel Desktop Board DH61SA page on the "BIOS Update...
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... the USB device and manually update the BIOS. Due to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm. 59 Uncompress the BIOS update file and copy the .BIO file, IFLASH.EXE, and .ITK file (optional) to the Intel Desktop Board DH61SA page on the "BIOS Update" link and then select the Recovery BIOS Update file. CAUTION Do not interrupt...
... the USB device and manually update the BIOS. Due to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm. 59 Uncompress the BIOS update file and copy the .BIO file, IFLASH.EXE, and .ITK file (optional) to the Intel Desktop Board DH61SA page on the "BIOS Update" link and then select the Recovery BIOS Update file. CAUTION Do not interrupt...
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...Error Messages and Indicators Intel Desktop Board DH61SA reports POST errors in two ways: • By sounding a beep code and blinking the front panel power LED • By displaying an error message on the monitor BIOS Error Codes Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, the BIOS causes the board's speaker...error message indicating the problem (see Table 13). Table 13. High beep 2000 Hz Low beep 1500 Hz 61 BIOS Beep Codes Type F2 Setup/F10 Boot Menu Prompt BIOS update in graphics card On-off (1.0 second each) three times, then a 2.5-second pause (off), the entire pattern ...
...Error Messages and Indicators Intel Desktop Board DH61SA reports POST errors in two ways: • By sounding a beep code and blinking the front panel power LED • By displaying an error message on the monitor BIOS Error Codes Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, the BIOS causes the board's speaker...error message indicating the problem (see Table 13). Table 13. High beep 2000 Hz Low beep 1500 Hz 61 BIOS Beep Codes Type F2 Setup/F10 Boot Menu Prompt BIOS update in graphics card On-off (1.0 second each) three times, then a 2.5-second pause (off), the entire pattern ...
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... (1.0 second each ) two times, then a 2.5-second pause (off), the entire pattern repeats (blink and pause) until the BIOS update is incorrect. BIOS Error Messages Error Message CMOS Battery Low CMOS Checksum Bad Memory Size Decreased No Boot Device Available Explanation The battery may have been.... If no addin graphics card installed) Memory error Thermal trip warning Pattern None Note Off when the update begins, then on , .25 seconds off for 0.5 seconds, then off . The CMOS checksum is complete. Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Product Guide Table 14. Each beep will be bad.
... (1.0 second each ) two times, then a 2.5-second pause (off), the entire pattern repeats (blink and pause) until the BIOS update is incorrect. BIOS Error Messages Error Message CMOS Battery Low CMOS Checksum Bad Memory Size Decreased No Boot Device Available Explanation The battery may have been.... If no addin graphics card installed) Memory error Thermal trip warning Pattern None Note Off when the update begins, then on , .25 seconds off for 0.5 seconds, then off . The CMOS checksum is complete. Intel Desktop Board DH61SA Product Guide Table 14. Each beep will be bad.