Smart Response Technology User Guide
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...multiple HDD's in BIOS Setup 1. 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 the LGA1155 package • System BIOS with... Accelerate 8. no additional drive letter is required for maximum storage capacity while delivering an SSD-like overall system performance experience. Intel ® Smart Response Technology User Guide Note: This feature requires that improves computer system performance. It allows a user to...
...multiple HDD's in BIOS Setup 1. 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 the LGA1155 package • System BIOS with... Accelerate 8. no additional drive letter is required for maximum storage capacity while delivering an SSD-like overall system performance experience. Intel ® Smart Response Technology User Guide Note: This feature requires that improves computer system performance. It allows a user to...
Technical Product Specification
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Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board DH77DF Specification Update. Intel® Desktop Board DH77DF Technical Product Specification April 2012 Part Number: G54939-001 The Intel Desktop Board DH77DF 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 DH77DF Specification Update. Intel® Desktop Board DH77DF Technical Product Specification April 2012 Part Number: G54939-001 The Intel Desktop Board DH77DF may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications.
Technical Product Specification
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... not be claimed as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. Revision History Revision -001 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DH77DF Technical Product Specification Date April 2012 This product specification applies to obtain the latest specifications before placing your product order. Current characterized errata are evaluated ...
... not be claimed as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. Revision History Revision -001 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DH77DF Technical Product Specification Date April 2012 This product specification applies to obtain the latest specifications before placing your product order. Current characterized errata are evaluated ...
Technical Product Specification
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The AA number is found on a small label on this AA revision consists of the board. 2. Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DH77DF Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes G40293 KCH7710H.86A.0069 1,2 Notes: 1. See http://developer.intel.com/products/desktop/motherboard/index.htm for the latest documentation. iii The H77 processor used on the component side...
The AA number is found on a small label on this AA revision consists of the board. 2. Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DH77DF Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes G40293 KCH7710H.86A.0069 1,2 Notes: 1. See http://developer.intel.com/products/desktop/motherboard/index.htm for the latest documentation. iii The H77 processor used on the component side...
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...Audience The TPS is specifically not intended for Intel® Desktop Board DH77DF. What This Document Contains Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 Description A description of the hardware used on Intel Desktop Board DH77DF A map of the resources of the Intel Desktop Board The features supported by the BIOS Setup program... codes, and POST codes Regulatory compliance and battery disposal information Typographical Conventions This section contains information about Intel Desktop Board DH77DF and its components to provide detailed, technical information about the conventions used in all of these symbols ...
...Audience The TPS is specifically not intended for Intel® Desktop Board DH77DF. What This Document Contains Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 Description A description of the hardware used on Intel Desktop Board DH77DF A map of the resources of the Intel Desktop Board The features supported by the BIOS Setup program... codes, and POST codes Regulatory compliance and battery disposal information Typographical Conventions This section contains information about Intel Desktop Board DH77DF and its components to provide detailed, technical information about the conventions used in all of these symbols ...
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vi Intel Desktop Board DH77DF Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # GB GB/s Gb/s KB Kb kb/s MB MB/s Mb Mb/s TDP xxh x.x V * Used after a signal name to indicate third-...
vi Intel Desktop Board DH77DF Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # GB GB/s Gb/s KB Kb kb/s MB MB/s Mb Mb/s TDP xxh x.x V * Used after a signal name to indicate third-...
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Intel Desktop Board DH77DF Technical Product Specification 2.3 Jumper Block 59 2.4 Mechanical Considerations 61 2.4.1 Form Factor 61 2.5 Electrical Considerations 62 2.5.1 Power Supply Considerations 62 2.5.2 Power Supervisor 63 2.5.3 Fan Header Current Capability 63 2.5.4 Add-in Board Considerations 63 2.6 Thermal Considerations 64 2.7 Reliability 67 2.8 Environmental 67 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction 69 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 70 3.3 Resource Configuration...
Intel Desktop Board DH77DF Technical Product Specification 2.3 Jumper Block 59 2.4 Mechanical Considerations 61 2.4.1 Form Factor 61 2.5 Electrical Considerations 62 2.5.1 Power Supply Considerations 62 2.5.2 Power Supervisor 63 2.5.3 Fan Header Current Capability 63 2.5.4 Add-in Board Considerations 63 2.6 Thermal Considerations 64 2.7 Reliability 67 2.8 Environmental 67 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction 69 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 70 3.3 Resource Configuration...
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Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration 22 5. Back Panel Connectors 46 11. Intel Desktop Board DH77DF China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 92 Tables 1. Supported Memory Configurations 20 5. Audio Formats Supported by the HDMI and DisplayPort Interfaces.......... 25 9. Effects of ...38 14. Front Panel Audio Header for Front Panel Header 56 14. Location of Pressing the Power Switch 36 12. Connection Diagram for Intel HD Audio 50 18. Board Dimensions 61 17. Component-side Connectors and Headers Shown in Figure 2 49 17. Components Shown in Figure 11 48 16. Back Panel...
Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration 22 5. Back Panel Connectors 46 11. Intel Desktop Board DH77DF China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 92 Tables 1. Supported Memory Configurations 20 5. Audio Formats Supported by the HDMI and DisplayPort Interfaces.......... 25 9. Effects of ...38 14. Front Panel Audio Header for Front Panel Header 56 14. Location of Pressing the Power Switch 36 12. Connection Diagram for Intel HD Audio 50 18. Board Dimensions 61 17. Component-side Connectors and Headers Shown in Figure 2 49 17. Components Shown in Figure 11 48 16. Back Panel...
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... 87 55. BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Settings 60 37. Recommended Power Supply Current Values (Low Power 62 39. Supervisor and User Password Functions 76 48. Intel Desktop Board DH77DF Technical Product Specification 19. Front Panel USB 3.0 Connector 51 21. PCI Express Full-/Half-Mini Card Connector 53 28. SATA Connectors 51 22.
... 87 55. BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Settings 60 37. Recommended Power Supply Current Values (Low Power 62 39. Supervisor and User Password Functions 76 48. Intel Desktop Board DH77DF Technical Product Specification 19. Front Panel USB 3.0 Connector 51 21. PCI Express Full-/Half-Mini Card Connector 53 28. SATA Connectors 51 22.
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Intel Desktop Board DH77DF Technical Product Specification Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral Interfaces Expansion Capabilities BIOS Instantly Available PC Technology • Four USB 3.0 ports: ― Two USB 3.0 ports ...8226; Wake on PCI Express, LAN, front panel, Consumer Infrared (CIR), and USB ports LAN Support Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) LAN subsystem using the Intel® 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller Legacy I/O Control Hardware Monitor Subsystem Nuvoton NCT67760 I/O controller for CIR and hardware management support • Hardware monitoring through the Nuvoton...
Intel Desktop Board DH77DF Technical Product Specification Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral Interfaces Expansion Capabilities BIOS Instantly Available PC Technology • Four USB 3.0 ports: ― Two USB 3.0 ports ...8226; Wake on PCI Express, LAN, front panel, Consumer Infrared (CIR), and USB ports LAN Support Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) LAN subsystem using the Intel® 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller Legacy I/O Control Hardware Monitor Subsystem Nuvoton NCT67760 I/O controller for CIR and hardware management support • Hardware monitoring through the Nuvoton...
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Figure 1. Major Board Components 13 Product Description 1.1.2 Board Layout (Top) Figure 1 shows the location of the major components on the top-side of the Intel Desktop Board DH77DF.
Figure 1. Major Board Components 13 Product Description 1.1.2 Board Layout (Top) Figure 1 shows the location of the major components on the top-side of the Intel Desktop Board DH77DF.
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... E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z AA BB CC Description Back panel connectors Battery Intel H77 Express Chipset BIOS configuration jumper block IEEE 1394a front panel header (blue) SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (black) SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (blue) Front panel header ...white) Consumer IR receiver (input) header (white) S/PDIF out header (yellow) PCI Express x16 bus add-in Figure 1. Table 2. Intel Desktop Board DH77DF Technical Product Specification Table 2 lists the components identified in card connector 12 V processor core voltage connector (2 x 2) Chassis intrusion header System...
... E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z AA BB CC Description Back panel connectors Battery Intel H77 Express Chipset BIOS configuration jumper block IEEE 1394a front panel header (blue) SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (black) SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (blue) Front panel header ...white) Consumer IR receiver (input) header (white) S/PDIF out header (yellow) PCI Express x16 bus add-in Figure 1. Table 2. Intel Desktop Board DH77DF Technical Product Specification Table 2 lists the components identified in card connector 12 V processor core voltage connector (2 x 2) Chassis intrusion header System...
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Block Diagram 16 Intel Desktop Board DH77DF Technical Product Specification 1.1.4 Block Diagram Figure 3 is a block diagram of the major functional areas of the board. Figure 3.
Block Diagram 16 Intel Desktop Board DH77DF Technical Product Specification 1.1.4 Block Diagram Figure 3 is a block diagram of the major functional areas of the board. Figure 3.
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... to : http://processormatch.intel.com CAUTION Use only the processors listed on power supply requirements for Intel Desktop Board DH77DF Visit this board. NOTE Use of unsupported processors can damage the board, the processor, and the power supply. NOTE This board has specific requirements for ...that your thermal solution and chassis will cause the processor to -date list of Intel Desktop Board DH77DF. Product Description 1.2 Online Support To find information about ... See the Intel web site listed below are only supported when falling within the wattage requirements of ...
... to : http://processormatch.intel.com CAUTION Use only the processors listed on power supply requirements for Intel Desktop Board DH77DF Visit this board. NOTE Use of unsupported processors can damage the board, the processor, and the power supply. NOTE This board has specific requirements for ...that your thermal solution and chassis will cause the processor to -date list of Intel Desktop Board DH77DF. Product Description 1.2 Online Support To find information about ... See the Intel web site listed below are only supported when falling within the wattage requirements of ...
Technical Product Specification
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... with 4 GB and above system memory configuration 18 NOTE If using a processor with integrated graphics, the board will not output to the DisplayPort if DVI-I , HDMI. Intel Desktop Board DH77DF Technical Product Specification 1.3.1 Graphics Subsystem The board supports graphics through either the processor Intel HD Graphics or a PCI Express x16 add-in graphics card. 1.3.1.1 Processor Graphics The...
... with 4 GB and above system memory configuration 18 NOTE If using a processor with integrated graphics, the board will not output to the DisplayPort if DVI-I , HDMI. Intel Desktop Board DH77DF Technical Product Specification 1.3.1 Graphics Subsystem The board supports graphics through either the processor Intel HD Graphics or a PCI Express x16 add-in graphics card. 1.3.1.1 Processor Graphics The...
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... installed, the BIOS will attempt to correctly configure the memory settings, but performance and reliability may not function under the determined frequency. Intel Desktop Board DH77DF Technical Product Specification 1.4 System Memory The board has two DIMM sockets and supports the following memory features: • 1.5 V DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs with gold plated contacts, with the option to...
... installed, the BIOS will attempt to correctly configure the memory settings, but performance and reliability may not function under the determined frequency. Intel Desktop Board DH77DF Technical Product Specification 1.4 System Memory The board has two DIMM sockets and supports the following memory features: • 1.5 V DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs with gold plated contacts, with the option to...
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Intel Desktop Board DH77DF Technical Product Specification Figure 4 illustrates the memory channel and DIMM configuration. Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration 22 Figure 4.
Intel Desktop Board DH77DF Technical Product Specification Figure 4 illustrates the memory channel and DIMM configuration. Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration 22 Figure 4.
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... menu changes. 1.5.2.4 High Definition Multimedia Interface* (HDMI*) The HDMI port supports standard, enhanced, or high definition video, plus multichannel digital audio on a single cable. Table 6. Intel Desktop Board DH77DF Technical Product Specification 1.5.2.3 Digital Visual Interface (DVI-I) The DVI-I connector status. The maximum supported resolution is 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA). DVI analog output can also be...
... menu changes. 1.5.2.4 High Definition Multimedia Interface* (HDMI*) The HDMI port supports standard, enhanced, or high definition video, plus multichannel digital audio on a single cable. Table 6. Intel Desktop Board DH77DF Technical Product Specification 1.5.2.3 Digital Visual Interface (DVI-I) The DVI-I connector status. The maximum supported resolution is 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA). DVI analog output can also be...
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...are implemented in the PCI Express Full-/Half-Mini Card slot NOTE Computer systems that support USB high-speed signaling. The Intel H77 Express Chipset provides the USB controller for full-speed devices. For information about The location of the front panel USB ... 2.0 allows data transfers up to 5 Gb/s. This controller allows data transfers up to 480 Mb/s. The board supports up to four USB 3.0 ports and ten USB 2.0 ports. Intel Desktop Board DH77DF Technical Product Specification 1.5.3 USB The PCH contains up to two Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI) host controllers that...
...are implemented in the PCI Express Full-/Half-Mini Card slot NOTE Computer systems that support USB high-speed signaling. The Intel H77 Express Chipset provides the USB controller for full-speed devices. For information about The location of the front panel USB ... 2.0 allows data transfers up to 5 Gb/s. This controller allows data transfers up to 480 Mb/s. The board supports up to four USB 3.0 ports and ten USB 2.0 ports. Intel Desktop Board DH77DF Technical Product Specification 1.5.3 USB The PCH contains up to two Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI) host controllers that...
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.../support/chipsets/sb/CS-032826.htm NOTE In order to use supported RAID and Intel Smart Response Technology features, you must first enable RAID in the operating system installation process. 28 Intel Desktop Board DH77DF Technical Product Specification 1.5.4.1 SATA RAID The board supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology which provides the following RAID (Redundant Array of having HDDs...
.../support/chipsets/sb/CS-032826.htm NOTE In order to use supported RAID and Intel Smart Response Technology features, you must first enable RAID in the operating system installation process. 28 Intel Desktop Board DH77DF Technical Product Specification 1.5.4.1 SATA RAID The board supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology which provides the following RAID (Redundant Array of having HDDs...