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... RELATING TO FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY, OR INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT, COPYRIGHT OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT. Intel Desktop Board DH55HC may contain design defects or errors known as errata which the receiver is a trademark of Intel Corporation in a residential installation. Any changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by...
... RELATING TO FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY, OR INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT, COPYRIGHT OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT. Intel Desktop Board DH55HC may contain design defects or errors known as errata which the receiver is a trademark of Intel Corporation in a residential installation. Any changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by...
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...The suitability of data. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. NOTE Notes call attention to hardware or loss of this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for general ...audiences. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board DH55HC. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are used in homes, offices...
...The suitability of data. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. NOTE Notes call attention to hardware or loss of this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for general ...audiences. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board DH55HC. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are used in homes, offices...
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Term Description GB Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) GHz Gigahertz (one billion hertz) KB Kilobyte (1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mb Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) iv Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions of some common terms used in the product guide.
Term Description GB Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) GHz Gigahertz (one billion hertz) KB Kilobyte (1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mb Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) iv Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions of some common terms used in the product guide.
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... Supported Operating Systems 11 Desktop Board Components 12 Processor ...14 Intel® H55 Express Chipset 14 Main Memory...15 Graphics Subsystem 15 Integrated Graphics 15 Analog Display (VGA 15 High-Definition Multimedia Interface* (HDMI 16 Digital ...
... Supported Operating Systems 11 Desktop Board Components 12 Processor ...14 Intel® H55 Express Chipset 14 Main Memory...15 Graphics Subsystem 15 Integrated Graphics 15 Analog Display (VGA 15 High-Definition Multimedia Interface* (HDMI 16 Digital ...
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Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Product Guide 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 27 Installation Precautions 28 Prevent Power Supply Overload 28 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 28 Installing the I/O Shield 29 Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 30 Installing and Removing a Processor 31...Express x16 Graphics Card 41 Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card 42 Connecting Serial ATA (SATA) Cables 44 Installing an Intel® Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or Compatible Device 45 Connecting to the Internal Headers 46 Front Panel Audio Header ...
Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Product Guide 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 27 Installation Precautions 28 Prevent Power Supply Overload 28 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 28 Installing the I/O Shield 29 Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 30 Installing and Removing a Processor 31...Express x16 Graphics Card 41 Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card 42 Connecting Serial ATA (SATA) Cables 44 Installing an Intel® Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or Compatible Device 45 Connecting to the Internal Headers 46 Front Panel Audio Header ...
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...EMC Regulations 78 Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance 79 Product Certifications 80 Board-Level Certification Markings 80 Chassis and Component Certifications 81 Figures 1. Removing the Battery 62 29. Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Components 12 2. Install the Processor 34 11. Use DDR3 DIMMs 39... Considerations 71 Lead-free 2LI/Pb-free 2LI Board 74 Restriction of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 55 28. Installing an Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or Compatible Device 45 23. Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 6. Lift ...
...EMC Regulations 78 Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance 79 Product Certifications 80 Board-Level Certification Markings 80 Chassis and Component Certifications 81 Figures 1. Removing the Battery 62 29. Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Components 12 2. Install the Processor 34 11. Use DDR3 DIMMs 39... Considerations 71 Lead-free 2LI/Pb-free 2LI Board 74 Restriction of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 55 28. Installing an Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or Compatible Device 45 23. Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 6. Lift ...
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.... BIOS Error Messages 68 20. Front Panel Audio Signal Names for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 56 17. Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Product Guide Tables 1. Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Components 13 3. Product Certification Markings 80 viii Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 68 19. S/PDIF Header... Signal Names 48 8. Front Panel Header Signal Names 50 13. Jumper Settings for Intel HD Audio 47 5. China RoHS ...
.... BIOS Error Messages 68 20. Front Panel Audio Signal Names for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 56 17. Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Product Guide Tables 1. Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Components 13 3. Product Certification Markings 80 viii Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 68 19. S/PDIF Header... Signal Names 48 8. Front Panel Header Signal Names 50 13. Jumper Settings for Intel HD Audio 47 5. China RoHS ...
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...; Support for non-ECC memory • Integrated graphics support for processors with Intel Graphics Technology: ― VGA ― High-Definition Multi-media Interface* (...Intel® H55 Express Platform Controller Hub (PCH) • Four 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets • Support for DDR3 1333 MHz and DDR3 1066 MHz DIMMs • Support for 1 Gb and 2 Gb memory technology • Support for up to 16 GB of the Desktop Board. 1 Desktop Board... Features This chapter briefly describes the features of Intel® Desktop Board DH55HC.
...; Support for non-ECC memory • Integrated graphics support for processors with Intel Graphics Technology: ― VGA ― High-Definition Multi-media Interface* (...Intel® H55 Express Platform Controller Hub (PCH) • Four 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets • Support for DDR3 1333 MHz and DDR3 1066 MHz DIMMs • Support for 1 Gb and 2 Gb memory technology • Support for up to 16 GB of the Desktop Board. 1 Desktop Board... Features This chapter briefly describes the features of Intel® Desktop Board DH55HC.
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... and 3-wire (linear) fan speed control support for front and rear fans • Support for Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI) 10 Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Product Guide Table 1. one header supports an Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or compatible device) • Six Serial ATA (SATA) 3.0 Gb/s ports, two ports compatible with eSATA...
... and 3-wire (linear) fan speed control support for front and rear fans • Support for Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI) 10 Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Product Guide Table 1. one header supports an Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or compatible device) • Six Serial ATA (SATA) 3.0 Gb/s ports, two ports compatible with eSATA...
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... Supported Operating Systems The Desktop Board supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows* 7 Ultimate 64-bit edition • Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit edition • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic 64-...
... Supported Operating Systems The Desktop Board supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows* 7 Ultimate 64-bit edition • Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit edition • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic 64-...
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Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Components 12 Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Product Guide Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DH55HC. Figure 1.
Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Components 12 Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Product Guide Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DH55HC. Figure 1.
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Desktop Board Features Table 2. Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Components Label A B C D 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 DD EE Description PCI bus add-in card connector PCI bus add-in connector PCI bus add-in connector ... Alternate front panel power LED header Front panel header Standby power indicator LED Front panel USB 2.0 headers (2) Front panel USB header with support for an Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or compatible device) Parallel port header Speaker Serial port header S/PDIF header Front panel audio header Internal mono speaker header...
Desktop Board Features Table 2. Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Components Label A B C D 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 DD EE Description PCI bus add-in card connector PCI bus add-in connector PCI bus add-in connector ... Alternate front panel power LED header Front panel header Standby power indicator LED Front panel USB 2.0 headers (2) Front panel USB header with support for an Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or compatible device) Parallel port header Speaker Serial port header S/PDIF header Front panel audio header Internal mono speaker header...
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.../support/go to http://processormatch.intel.com. Intel Desktop Board DH55HC supports the Intel Core i7, and Intel Core i5, Intel Core i3, and Intel Pentium processors in damage to the board, or the system may not function properly. For information on Intel Desktop Board DH55HC consult the following online resources: • Intel Desktop Board DH55HC http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/DH55HC...
.../support/go to http://processormatch.intel.com. Intel Desktop Board DH55HC supports the Intel Core i7, and Intel Core i5, Intel Core i3, and Intel Pentium processors in damage to the board, or the system may not function properly. For information on Intel Desktop Board DH55HC consult the following online resources: • Intel Desktop Board DH55HC http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/DH55HC...
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...(blue) memory sockets for the POST whenever a monitor is 2048 x 1536 (QXGA) at power up. Integrated Graphics The board supports integrated graphics through the Intel Flexible Display Interface (FDI) for non-ECC, unbuffered, single-sided or double-sided DIMMs with x8 organization • 16 ...) • Minimum total system memory: 1 GB using a processor without Intel Graphics Technology, memory must be populated with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Graphics Subsystem The board supports either or both of memory. Analog Display (VGA) The VGA port...
...(blue) memory sockets for the POST whenever a monitor is 2048 x 1536 (QXGA) at power up. Integrated Graphics The board supports integrated graphics through the Intel Flexible Display Interface (FDI) for non-ECC, unbuffered, single-sided or double-sided DIMMs with x8 organization • 16 ...) • Minimum total system memory: 1 GB using a processor without Intel Graphics Technology, memory must be populated with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Graphics Subsystem The board supports either or both of memory. Analog Display (VGA) The VGA port...
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Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Product Guide High-Definition Multimedia Interface* (HDMI*) The HDMI port... maximum theoretical bandwidth on a single cable. The DVI-D port is 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz refresh (WUXGA). The board supports the following PCI Express speeds: • PCI Express GEN2 frequency of 1.25 GHz resulting in 2.5 Gb/s each direction... (DVI-D) The DVI-D port supports digital DVI displays. PCI Express* x16 Graphics The Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i3, and Intel Pentium processors in an LGA1156 socket support discrete add-in graphics cards via the PCI Express...
Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Product Guide High-Definition Multimedia Interface* (HDMI*) The HDMI port... maximum theoretical bandwidth on a single cable. The DVI-D port is 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz refresh (WUXGA). The board supports the following PCI Express speeds: • PCI Express GEN2 frequency of 1.25 GHz resulting in 2.5 Gb/s each direction... (DVI-D) The DVI-D port supports digital DVI displays. PCI Express* x16 Graphics The Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i3, and Intel Pentium processors in an LGA1156 socket support discrete add-in graphics cards via the PCI Express...
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...5 pin header that is connected to -noise (S/N) ratio of 8 Ω at 1 W (rms) or 4 Ω at http://downloadcenter.intel.com/. The subsystem is supported by a separate audio channel pair, allowing multi-streaming audio configurations such as simultaneous 6-channel (5.1) surround sound playback and...headphone output is capable of driving a target speaker load of 90 dB The board provides onboard audio headers and back panel connectors. Desktop Board Features Audio Subsystem The board supports Intel High Definition Audio through a Realtek ALC888S audio codec as well as shown in...
...5 pin header that is connected to -noise (S/N) ratio of 8 Ω at 1 W (rms) or 4 Ω at http://downloadcenter.intel.com/. The subsystem is supported by a separate audio channel pair, allowing multi-streaming audio configurations such as simultaneous 6-channel (5.1) surround sound playback and...headphone output is capable of driving a target speaker load of 90 dB The board provides onboard audio headers and back panel connectors. Desktop Board Features Audio Subsystem The board supports Intel High Definition Audio through a Realtek ALC888S audio codec as well as shown in...
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Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Product Guide Figure 2. LAN Connector LEDs Table 3. The port arrangement is occurring 10 Mb/s data rate 100 Mb/s data rate 1000 Mb/s data rate USB 2.0 Support The board supports up to twelve USB 2.0 ports provided by two EHCI host controllers in the PCH that fully support ...USB 2.0 transfer rates. one header supports an Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or compatible device) USB 2.0 support ...
Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Product Guide Figure 2. LAN Connector LEDs Table 3. The port arrangement is occurring 10 Mb/s data rate 100 Mb/s data rate 1000 Mb/s data rate USB 2.0 Support The board supports up to twelve USB 2.0 ports provided by two EHCI host controllers in the PCH that fully support ...USB 2.0 transfer rates. one header supports an Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or compatible device) USB 2.0 support ...
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...bus power management support The BIOS Setup program provides configuration options for the Legacy I /O space) for your computer. Desktop Board Features Expandability Intel Desktop Board DH55HC provides the following expansion capability: • One PCI Express 2.0 x16 port • Two PCI Express 2.0 x1 ...ports • Three PCI bus interfaces Legacy I/O The board's Legacy I/O Controller provides the following the instructions in the BIOS ...
...bus power management support The BIOS Setup program provides configuration options for the Legacy I /O space) for your computer. Desktop Board Features Expandability Intel Desktop Board DH55HC provides the following expansion capability: • One PCI Express 2.0 x16 port • Two PCI Express 2.0 x1 ...ports • Three PCI bus interfaces Legacy I/O The board's Legacy I/O Controller provides the following the instructions in the BIOS ...
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... in the processor and PCH, as well as near the CPU voltage regulators and system memory • Monitoring of Intel Desktop Board DH55HC enable the board to be compatible with the following restrictions: • The supervisor password gives unrestricted access to view and change all ... Setup. A supervisor password and a user password can be set , the computer boots without asking for Management (WfM) specification. Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Product Guide Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that can adjust fan speed as needed Fan Monitoring Fan monitoring can boot ...
... in the processor and PCH, as well as near the CPU voltage regulators and system memory • Monitoring of Intel Desktop Board DH55HC enable the board to be compatible with the following restrictions: • The supervisor password gives unrestricted access to view and change all ... Setup. A supervisor password and a user password can be set , the computer boots without asking for Management (WfM) specification. Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Product Guide Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that can adjust fan speed as needed Fan Monitoring Fan monitoring can boot ...
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...enabled computer receives the correct command, the power supply removes all non-standby voltages. The security feature uses a mechanical switch on the Desktop Board. The computer's response can be connected to the power state it was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. When resuming from ...chassis security feature that provides full ACPI support. See Figure 26 on or off the computer power through system control. The Desktop Board has two power connectors. Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can be set by using the Last Power State feature...
...enabled computer receives the correct command, the power supply removes all non-standby voltages. The security feature uses a mechanical switch on the Desktop Board. The computer's response can be connected to the power state it was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. When resuming from ...chassis security feature that provides full ACPI support. See Figure 26 on or off the computer power through system control. The Desktop Board has two power connectors. Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can be set by using the Last Power State feature...