Smart Response Technology User Guide
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... acceleration" either under "Status" or "Accelerate". 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. Intel ® Smart Response Technology User Guide Note: This feature requires that improves...
... acceleration" either under "Status" or "Accelerate". 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. Intel ® Smart Response Technology User Guide Note: This feature requires that improves...
Technical Product Specification
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Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DH77EB Identification Information AA Revision G39073-303 G39073-304 G39073-400 BIOS Revision EBH7710H.86A.0041 EBH7710H.86A.0053 EBH7710H.86A.0053 Notes 1,2 1,2 1,2 Notes: 1. iii See http://developer.intel.com/products/desktop/motherboard/index.htm for the latest ...consists of the board. 2. The H77 processor used on the component side of the following component: Device Intel H77 Express Chipset Stepping C1 S-Spec Numbers SLJ88 Errata Current characterized errata, if any, are documented in a separate Specification Update.
Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DH77EB Identification Information AA Revision G39073-303 G39073-304 G39073-400 BIOS Revision EBH7710H.86A.0041 EBH7710H.86A.0053 EBH7710H.86A.0053 Notes 1,2 1,2 1,2 Notes: 1. iii See http://developer.intel.com/products/desktop/motherboard/index.htm for the latest ...consists of the board. 2. The H77 processor used on the component side of the following component: Device Intel H77 Express Chipset Stepping C1 S-Spec Numbers SLJ88 Errata Current characterized errata, if any, are documented in a separate Specification Update.
Technical Product Specification
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... 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 19 1.4.1 Memory Configurations 20 1.5 Intel® H77 Express Chipset 22 1.5.1 Direct Media Interface (DMI 22 1.5.2 Display Interfaces 22 1.5.3 USB 25 1.5.4 SATA Interfaces 25 1.6 Real-Time Clock Subsystem 27 1.7 Legacy I/O Controller 27 1.7.1 Consumer Infrared...
... 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 19 1.4.1 Memory Configurations 20 1.5 Intel® H77 Express Chipset 22 1.5.1 Direct Media Interface (DMI 22 1.5.2 Display Interfaces 22 1.5.3 USB 25 1.5.4 SATA Interfaces 25 1.6 Real-Time Clock Subsystem 27 1.7 Legacy I/O Controller 27 1.7.1 Consumer Infrared...
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Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Memory Chipset Graphics Audio MicroATX (9.60 inches by 9.60 inches [243.84 millimeters by 243.84 millimeters]) • 3rd generation Intel® Core processor family and 2nd generation Intel® Core processor family processors with up to 95 W TDP in an... Intel HD Graphics: ― High Definition Multimedia Interface* (HDMI*) v1.4a ― DVI-I v1.0 ― DisplayPort* v1.1a • Support for XMP memory Note: DDR3 1600 MHz DIMMs are only supported by 3rd generation Intel Core processor family processors Intel® H77 Express Chipset consisting...
Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Memory Chipset Graphics Audio MicroATX (9.60 inches by 9.60 inches [243.84 millimeters by 243.84 millimeters]) • 3rd generation Intel® Core processor family and 2nd generation Intel® Core processor family processors with up to 95 W TDP in an... Intel HD Graphics: ― High Definition Multimedia Interface* (HDMI*) v1.4a ― DVI-I v1.0 ― DisplayPort* v1.1a • Support for XMP memory Note: DDR3 1600 MHz DIMMs are only supported by 3rd generation Intel Core processor family processors Intel® H77 Express Chipset consisting...
Technical Product Specification
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Intel Desktop Board DH77EB Technical Product Specification Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral Interfaces Expansion Capabilities BIOS • Four USB 3.0 ports: ― Two USB 3.0 ports are implemented with ... • Six Serial ATA (SATA) ports: ― Two SATA 6.0 Gb/s interfaces through the Intel H77 Express Chipset with Intel® Rapid Storage Technology RAID support (blue) ― Two internal SATA 3.0 Gb/s interfaces through Intel H77 Express Chipset with Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID support (black) ― One internal SATA connector (multiplexed with an mSATA...
Intel Desktop Board DH77EB Technical Product Specification Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral Interfaces Expansion Capabilities BIOS • Four USB 3.0 ports: ― Two USB 3.0 ports are implemented with ... • Six Serial ATA (SATA) ports: ― Two SATA 6.0 Gb/s interfaces through the Intel H77 Express Chipset with Intel® Rapid Storage Technology RAID support (blue) ― Two internal SATA 3.0 Gb/s interfaces through Intel H77 Express Chipset with Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID support (black) ― One internal SATA connector (multiplexed with an mSATA...
Technical Product Specification
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... x1 add-in card connector D PCI Express x16 add-in card connector E Battery F PCI Express x1 add-in Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board DH77EB Technical Product Specification Table 2 lists the components identified in card connector G Back panel connectors H Parallel port header I Processor core ... 12) W Standby power LED X BIOS Setup configuration jumper block Y Front panel USB 3.0 connector Z S/PDIF out header AA Intel H77 Express Chipset BB PCI Express Full-/Half-Mini Card slot CC Alternate front panel power/sleep LED header DD Front panel header EE SATA 6.0 ...
... x1 add-in card connector D PCI Express x16 add-in card connector E Battery F PCI Express x1 add-in Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board DH77EB Technical Product Specification Table 2 lists the components identified in card connector G Back panel connectors H Parallel port header I Processor core ... 12) W Standby power LED X BIOS Setup configuration jumper block Y Front panel USB 3.0 connector Z S/PDIF out header AA Intel H77 Express Chipset BB PCI Express Full-/Half-Mini Card slot CC Alternate front panel power/sleep LED header DD Front panel header EE SATA 6.0 ...
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... listed on power supply requirements for Intel Desktop Board DH77EB Visit this board. 16 Intel Desktop Board DH77EB Desktop Board Support Available configurations for this World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support?iid=hdr+support http://ark.intel.com Supported processors Chipset information BIOS and driver updates...
... listed on power supply requirements for Intel Desktop Board DH77EB Visit this board. 16 Intel Desktop Board DH77EB Desktop Board Support Available configurations for this World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support?iid=hdr+support http://ark.intel.com Supported processors Chipset information BIOS and driver updates...
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..., single-sided or double-sided DIMMs with the following restriction: Double-sided DIMMs with x16 organization are only supported by 3rd generation Intel Core processor family processors • XMP version 1.3 performance profile support for memory speeds up to 1600 MHz NOTE To be fully...may not function under the determined frequency. Table 3. This allows the BIOS to read the SPD data and program the chipset to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb /CS-025414.htm 19 For information about... Supported Memory Configurations DIMM Capacity Configuration (Note) SDRAM...
..., single-sided or double-sided DIMMs with the following restriction: Double-sided DIMMs with x16 organization are only supported by 3rd generation Intel Core processor family processors • XMP version 1.3 performance profile support for memory speeds up to 1600 MHz NOTE To be fully...may not function under the determined frequency. Table 3. This allows the BIOS to read the SPD data and program the chipset to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb /CS-025414.htm 19 For information about... Supported Memory Configurations DIMM Capacity Configuration (Note) SDRAM...
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... interfaces. This high-speed interface integrates advanced priority-based servicing allowing for content protection over the Intel FDI where it is transcoded as per the display protocol and driven to -chip connection between ...Intel H77 Express Chipset is the technology for the board's I/O paths. Intel Desktop Board DH77EB Technical Product Specification 1.5 Intel® H77 Express Chipset Intel H77 Express Chipset with the display interfaces on the PCH. For information about The Intel H77 chipset Resources used by the chipset Refer to http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets...
... interfaces. This high-speed interface integrates advanced priority-based servicing allowing for content protection over the Intel FDI where it is transcoded as per the display protocol and driven to -chip connection between ...Intel H77 Express Chipset is the technology for the board's I/O paths. Intel Desktop Board DH77EB Technical Product Specification 1.5 Intel® H77 Express Chipset Intel H77 Express Chipset with the display interfaces on the PCH. For information about The Intel H77 chipset Resources used by the chipset Refer to http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets...
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...no device is used for host to device connections. High-speed USB 2.0 allows data transfers up to the cable. The Intel H77 Express Chipset provides the USB controller for four ports. The PCH also contains an integrated eXtensible Host Controller Interface (xHCI) host controller...each: • Two SATA 6.0 Gb/s interfaces through the Intel H77 Express Chipset with Intel® Rapid Storage Technology RAID support (blue) • Two internal Serial ATA (SATA) 3.0 Gb/s interfaces through the Intel H77 Express Chipset with Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID support (black) • One internal ...
...no device is used for host to device connections. High-speed USB 2.0 allows data transfers up to the cable. The Intel H77 Express Chipset provides the USB controller for four ports. The PCH also contains an integrated eXtensible Host Controller Interface (xHCI) host controller...each: • Two SATA 6.0 Gb/s interfaces through the Intel H77 Express Chipset with Intel® Rapid Storage Technology RAID support (blue) • Two internal Serial ATA (SATA) 3.0 Gb/s interfaces through the Intel H77 Express Chipset with Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID support (black) • One internal ...
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...caching solution that can operate in the BIOS. For more information on Intel Smart Response Technology, go to http://www.intel.com/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 both AHCI...mirroring • RAID 0+1 (or RAID 10) - Native mode is the preferred mode for maximum storage capacity with improved power savings. Intel Desktop Board DH77EB Technical Product Specification The underlying SATA functionality is transparent to Figure 10, page 45 1.5.4.1 SATA RAID The board supports...
...caching solution that can operate in the BIOS. For more information on Intel Smart Response Technology, go to http://www.intel.com/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 both AHCI...mirroring • RAID 0+1 (or RAID 10) - Native mode is the preferred mode for maximum storage capacity with improved power savings. Intel Desktop Board DH77EB Technical Product Specification The underlying SATA functionality is transparent to Figure 10, page 45 1.5.4.1 SATA RAID The board supports...
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...) (yellow) • S/PDIF digital audio out header (1 x 4-pin header) (yellow) 28 Intel Desktop Board DH77EB Technical Product Specification 1.8 Audio Subsystem The board supports Intel HD Audio via the Realtek ALC892 audio codec. Table 8. Audio Jack Support Audio Jack Microphone Headphones FP.... • Digital-to Section 1.2, page 16 1.8.2 Audio Subsystem Components The audio subsystem includes the following components: • Intel H77 Express Chipset • Realtek ALC892 audio codec • Front panel audio header that provides mic in and line out signals for 7.1 channel...
...) (yellow) • S/PDIF digital audio out header (1 x 4-pin header) (yellow) 28 Intel Desktop Board DH77EB Technical Product Specification 1.8 Audio Subsystem The board supports Intel HD Audio via the Realtek ALC892 audio codec. Table 8. Audio Jack Support Audio Jack Microphone Headphones FP.... • Digital-to Section 1.2, page 16 1.8.2 Audio Subsystem Components The audio subsystem includes the following components: • Intel H77 Express Chipset • Realtek ALC892 audio codec • Front panel audio header that provides mic in and line out signals for 7.1 channel...
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Intel Desktop Board DH77EB Technical Product Specification 1.9 LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem consists of the following: • Intel 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000 Mb/s) • Intel H77 Express Chipset • RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs Additional features ... • LAN subsystem software For information about LAN software and drivers Refer to http://downloadcenter.intel.com 1.9.1 Intel® 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller The Intel 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller supports the following features: • 10/100/1000 BASE-T IEEE 802...
Intel Desktop Board DH77EB Technical Product Specification 1.9 LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem consists of the following: • Intel 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000 Mb/s) • Intel H77 Express Chipset • RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs Additional features ... • LAN subsystem software For information about LAN software and drivers Refer to http://downloadcenter.intel.com 1.9.1 Intel® 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller The Intel 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller supports the following features: • 10/100/1000 BASE-T IEEE 802...
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Typically the address space that is dynamically allocated for PCI Express add-in cards, PCI Express configuration space, BIOS (SPI Flash device), and chipset overhead resides above the 4 GB boundary. Figure 8 shows a schematic of usable DRAM boundary to the 4 GB boundary to an equivalent sized logical address range located ...
Typically the address space that is dynamically allocated for PCI Express add-in cards, PCI Express configuration space, BIOS (SPI Flash device), and chipset overhead resides above the 4 GB boundary. Figure 8 shows a schematic of usable DRAM boundary to the 4 GB boundary to an equivalent sized logical address range located ...
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...to do so could cause components to do so may result in Section 2.8. Item A B C Description Processor voltage regulator area Processor Intel H77 Express Chipset Figure 15. For information about the maximum operating temperature, see the environmental specifications in damage to 120 oC in the processor voltage ... circuit. The processor voltage regulator area (shown in Figure 15) can reach a temperature of the localized high temperature zones. Intel Desktop Board DH77EB Technical Product Specification CAUTION Ensure that proper airflow is maintained in an open chassis.
...to do so could cause components to do so may result in Section 2.8. Item A B C Description Processor voltage regulator area Processor Intel H77 Express Chipset Figure 15. For information about the maximum operating temperature, see the environmental specifications in damage to 120 oC in the processor voltage ... circuit. The processor voltage regulator area (shown in Figure 15) can reach a temperature of the localized high temperature zones. Intel Desktop Board DH77EB Technical Product Specification CAUTION Ensure that proper airflow is maintained in an open chassis.
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... and does not directly correspond to thermal changes. It is important to Section 1.2, page 16 http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/ chipsets/ 63 Table 37. Thermal Considerations for Components Component Processor Maximum Case Temperature For processor case temperature, see ... Tcontrol Values for Components Component Tcontrol Processor For processor case temperature, see processor datasheets and processor specification updates Intel H77 Express Chipset 104 oC To ensure functionality and reliability, the component is specified for proper operation when Case Temperature is ...
... and does not directly correspond to thermal changes. It is important to Section 1.2, page 16 http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/ chipsets/ 63 Table 37. Thermal Considerations for Components Component Processor Maximum Case Temperature For processor case temperature, see ... Tcontrol Values for Components Component Tcontrol Processor For processor case temperature, see processor datasheets and processor specification updates Intel H77 Express Chipset 104 oC To ensure functionality and reliability, the component is specified for proper operation when Case Temperature is ...
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... system after adding a PCI Express card, the BIOS automatically configures interrupts, the I/O space, and other system resources. Intel Desktop Board DH77EB Technical Product Specification Table 40 lists the BIOS Setup program menu features. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys BIOS Setup Program Function...onboard or add-in Setup are considered to configure the system. tion Performance Configures advanced features available through the chipset Configures Memory, Bus and Processor overrides Security Sets passwords and security features Power Configures power management features and power...
... system after adding a PCI Express card, the BIOS automatically configures interrupts, the I/O space, and other system resources. Intel Desktop Board DH77EB Technical Product Specification Table 40 lists the BIOS Setup program menu features. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys BIOS Setup Program Function...onboard or add-in Setup are considered to configure the system. tion Performance Configures advanced features available through the chipset Configures Memory, Bus and Processor overrides Security Sets passwords and security features Power Configures power management features and power...
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Intel Desktop Board DH77EB Technical Product Specification Table 49. Port 80h POST Codes Port 80 Code Progress Code Enumeration 0x00,0x01,0x02,0x03,0x04,0x05 ACPI S States Entering S0, ... Initialize NEM 0x0F Pass entry point of the PEI core 0x11 0x12 0x13 0x14 PEI before MRC PEI Platform driver Set bootmode, GPIO init Early chipset register programming including graphics init Basic PCH init, discrete device init (1394, SATA) LAN init 0x15 Exit early platform init driver PEI SMBUS 0x16 SMBUSriver...
Intel Desktop Board DH77EB Technical Product Specification Table 49. Port 80h POST Codes Port 80 Code Progress Code Enumeration 0x00,0x01,0x02,0x03,0x04,0x05 ACPI S States Entering S0, ... Initialize NEM 0x0F Pass entry point of the PEI core 0x11 0x12 0x13 0x14 PEI before MRC PEI Platform driver Set bootmode, GPIO init Early chipset register programming including graphics init Basic PCH init, discrete device init (1394, SATA) LAN init 0x15 Exit early platform init driver PEI SMBUS 0x16 SMBUSriver...
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Intel Desktop Board DH77EB Technical Product Specification Table 50. Typical Port 80h POST Sequence POST Code 21 22 Description Initializing a chipset component Reading SPD from memory DIMMs 23 Detecting presence of memory DIMMs 25 Configuring memory 28 Testing memory 34 Loading recovery capsule E4 Entered DXE ...
Intel Desktop Board DH77EB Technical Product Specification Table 50. Typical Port 80h POST Sequence POST Code 21 22 Description Initializing a chipset component Reading SPD from memory DIMMs 23 Detecting presence of memory DIMMs 25 Configuring memory 28 Testing memory 34 Loading recovery capsule E4 Entered DXE ...