Smart Response Technology User Guide
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... 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. Install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology software version 10.5... or later Enabling Intel Smart Response Technology Note: The Intel RST software denotes Intel Smart ...
... 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. Install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology software version 10.5... or later Enabling Intel Smart Response Technology Note: The Intel RST software denotes Intel Smart ...
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. 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...
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. 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...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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1 Product Description 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features of the Intel® H77 Express Platform Controller Hub (PCH) • Integrated graphics support for processors with four DIMMs using 4 Gb memory technology • ...8226; Support for a PCI Express* 3.0 x16 add-in graphics card Note: PCI Express 3.0 is only supported by 3rd generation Intel Core processor family processors Intel® H77 Express Chipset consisting of the board. Table 1. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Memory Chipset Graphics Audio MicroATX (9.60 inches by 9.60 ...
1 Product Description 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features of the Intel® H77 Express Platform Controller Hub (PCH) • Integrated graphics support for processors with four DIMMs using 4 Gb memory technology • ...8226; Support for a PCI Express* 3.0 x16 add-in graphics card Note: PCI Express 3.0 is only supported by 3rd generation Intel Core processor family processors Intel® H77 Express Chipset consisting of the board. Table 1. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Memory Chipset Graphics Audio MicroATX (9.60 inches by 9.60 ...
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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...
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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 power connector (2 x 2) J LGA1155 processor socket...output) header U Piezoelectric speaker V Main power connector (2 x 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 Gb...
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 power connector (2 x 2) J LGA1155 processor socket...output) header U Piezoelectric speaker V Main power connector (2 x 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 Gb...
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... (computer, digital set top boxes, etc.) and the sink (panels, monitor, and TVs). Intel Desktop Board DH77EB Technical Product Specification 1.5 Intel® H77 Express Chipset Intel H77 Express Chipset with the display interfaces on the PCH. This high-speed interface integrates advanced priority-based...and DisplayPort). 22 The PCH supports HDCP 1.4 for the board's I/O paths. For information about The Intel H77 chipset Resources used by the chipset Refer to http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/index.htm Chapter 2 1.5.1 Direct Media Interface (DMI) Direct Media Interface (...
... (computer, digital set top boxes, etc.) and the sink (panels, monitor, and TVs). Intel Desktop Board DH77EB Technical Product Specification 1.5 Intel® H77 Express Chipset Intel H77 Express Chipset with the display interfaces on the PCH. This high-speed interface integrates advanced priority-based...and DisplayPort). 22 The PCH supports HDCP 1.4 for the board's I/O paths. For information about The Intel H77 chipset Resources used by the chipset Refer to http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/index.htm Chapter 2 1.5.1 Direct Media Interface (DMI) Direct Media Interface (...
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... 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 ...transfer rate of 6.0 Gb/s for two ports and 3.0 Gb/s for four ports. The board supports up to 5 Gb/s. The Intel H77 Express Chipset provides the USB controller for full-speed devices. The PCH supports the Serial ATA Specification, Revision 3.0. This controller allows data ...
... 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 ...transfer rate of 6.0 Gb/s for two ports and 3.0 Gb/s for four ports. The board supports up to 5 Gb/s. The Intel H77 Express Chipset provides the USB controller for full-speed devices. The PCH supports the Serial ATA Specification, Revision 3.0. This controller allows data ...
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...; RAID 5 - See your Microsoft Windows XP documentation for maximum storage capacity with the advantage of Independent Drives) levels via the Intel H77 Express Chipset: • RAID 0 - Native mode is the preferred mode for both legacy and native modes. For more information ...Windows 7 includes the necessary RAID drivers for configurations using the F6 switch in the operating system installation process. 26 Intel Desktop Board DH77EB Technical Product Specification The underlying SATA functionality is transparent to install separate RAID drivers using the Windows* XP and Windows...
...; RAID 5 - See your Microsoft Windows XP documentation for maximum storage capacity with the advantage of Independent Drives) levels via the Intel H77 Express Chipset: • RAID 0 - Native mode is the preferred mode for both legacy and native modes. For more information ...Windows 7 includes the necessary RAID drivers for configurations using the F6 switch in the operating system installation process. 26 Intel Desktop Board DH77EB Technical Product Specification The underlying SATA functionality is transparent to install separate RAID drivers using the Windows* XP and Windows...
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The audio subsystem supports the following components: • Intel H77 Express Chipset • Realtek ALC892 audio codec • Front panel audio header that supports Intel HD audio and AC '97 audio (a 2 x 5- Audio Jack Support Audio Jack Microphone Headphones FP ... provides mic in and line out signals for voice applications. • Windows 7 Ultimate certification. Intel Desktop Board DH77EB Technical Product Specification 1.8 Audio Subsystem The board supports Intel HD Audio via the Realtek ALC892 audio codec. For information about Obtaining audio software and drivers Refer...
The audio subsystem supports the following components: • Intel H77 Express Chipset • Realtek ALC892 audio codec • Front panel audio header that supports Intel HD audio and AC '97 audio (a 2 x 5- Audio Jack Support Audio Jack Microphone Headphones FP ... provides mic in and line out signals for voice applications. • Windows 7 Ultimate certification. Intel Desktop Board DH77EB Technical Product Specification 1.8 Audio Subsystem The board supports Intel HD Audio via the Realtek ALC892 audio codec. For information about Obtaining audio software and drivers Refer...
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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 ...capabilities • 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 802.3...
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 ...capabilities • 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 802.3...
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Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers 33 Product Description 1.10.4 Thermal Monitoring Figure 6 shows the locations of the thermal sensors and fan headers. Item A B C D E F G Description Thermal diode, located on the VR zone Thermal diode, located on the processor die Front chassis fan header Thermal diode, located on the memory zone Processor fan header Thermal diode, located on the Intel H77 PCH Rear chassis fan header Figure 6.
Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers 33 Product Description 1.10.4 Thermal Monitoring Figure 6 shows the locations of the thermal sensors and fan headers. Item A B C D E F G Description Thermal diode, located on the VR zone Thermal diode, located on the processor die Front chassis fan header Thermal diode, located on the memory zone Processor fan header Thermal diode, located on the Intel H77 PCH Rear chassis fan header Figure 6.
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Item A B C Description Processor voltage regulator area Processor Intel H77 Express Chipset Figure 15. Intel Desktop Board DH77EB Technical Product Specification CAUTION Ensure that proper airflow is maintained in the processor voltage regulator circuit. Failure to do so could cause components to the ...
Item A B C Description Processor voltage regulator area Processor Intel H77 Express Chipset Figure 15. Intel Desktop Board DH77EB Technical Product Specification CAUTION Ensure that proper airflow is maintained in the processor voltage regulator circuit. Failure to do so could cause components to the ...
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...Case Temperature For processor case temperature, see processor datasheets and processor specification updates Intel H77 Express Chipset 104 oC For information about Processor datasheets and specification updates Intel H77 Express Chipset Refer to thermal changes. When the component is dissipating less than... 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 sustained power dissipation equal to ...
...Case Temperature For processor case temperature, see processor datasheets and processor specification updates Intel H77 Express Chipset 104 oC For information about Processor datasheets and specification updates Intel H77 Express Chipset Refer to thermal changes. When the component is dissipating less than... 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 sustained power dissipation equal to ...