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Contents 1 Desktop Board Features 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 Visual Interface (DVI-D 16 PCI Express* x16 ...
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features 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 Visual Interface (DVI-D 16 PCI Express* x16 ...
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... Clearing Passwords 56 Replacing the Battery 57 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 63 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility 64 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 64 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image...
... Clearing Passwords 56 Replacing the Battery 57 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 63 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility 64 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 64 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image...
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... Board 74 Restriction of the Standby Power Indicator 23 4. Installing the I/O Shield 29 5. Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 6. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Two DIMMs 37 15. Installing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card 42 20. ... 79 Product Certifications 80 Board-Level Certification Markings 80 Chassis and Component Certifications 81 Figures 1. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Three DIMMs 38 17. Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Components 12 2. Remove the Socket Cover 33 9. Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card ...
... Board 74 Restriction of the Standby Power Indicator 23 4. Installing the I/O Shield 29 5. Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 6. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Two DIMMs 37 15. Installing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card 42 20. ... 79 Product Certifications 80 Board-Level Certification Markings 80 Chassis and Component Certifications 81 Figures 1. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Three DIMMs 38 17. Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Components 12 2. Remove the Socket Cover 33 9. Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card ...
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Table 1 summarizes the major features of system memory with four DIMMs using 2 Gb memory technology • Support for non-ECC memory • Integrated graphics support for processors with Intel® Graphics Technology) ― External graphics interface controller ― Integrated memory controller Intel® H55 Express Chipset consisting of the Intel® H55 Express Platform Controller Hub (PCH) •...
Table 1 summarizes the major features of system memory with four DIMMs using 2 Gb memory technology • Support for non-ECC memory • Integrated graphics support for processors with Intel® Graphics Technology) ― External graphics interface controller ― Integrated memory controller Intel® H55 Express Chipset consisting of the Intel® H55 Express Platform Controller Hub (PCH) •...
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...SPD, you will see a notification to configure the memory controller for normal operation. The VGA port is enabled for processors with 2 Gb memory technology) • Minimum total system memory: 1 GB using a processor without Intel Graphics Technology, memory must be populated with DIMMs that support the Serial ...4 GB of the HDMI and DVI connector status. 15 Graphics Subsystem The board supports either or both of the memory used by add-in either integrated graphics (Intel Graphics Technology) or PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics. The BIOS will report less than 4 GB because of the...
...SPD, you will see a notification to configure the memory controller for normal operation. The VGA port is enabled for processors with 2 Gb memory technology) • Minimum total system memory: 1 GB using a processor without Intel Graphics Technology, memory must be populated with DIMMs that support the Serial ...4 GB of the HDMI and DVI connector status. 15 Graphics Subsystem The board supports either or both of the memory used by add-in either integrated graphics (Intel Graphics Technology) or PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics. The BIOS will report less than 4 GB because of the...
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...DH55HC Product Guide Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that can adjust fan speed as near the CPU voltage regulators and system memory • Monitoring of system voltages to be compatible with the following : • Fan speed monitoring and control • Thermal ...password, go to access Setup. Hardware Management The hardware management features of the hardware monitoring and fan speed control include: • Intel Quiet System Technology, delivering acoustically-optimized thermal management • Thermal sensors in the processor and PCH, as well as needed Fan ...
...DH55HC Product Guide Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that can adjust fan speed as near the CPU voltage regulators and system memory • Monitoring of system voltages to be compatible with the following : • Fan speed monitoring and control • Thermal ...password, go to access Setup. Hardware Management The hardware management features of the hardware monitoring and fan speed control include: • Intel Quiet System Technology, delivering acoustically-optimized thermal management • Thermal sensors in the processor and PCH, as well as needed Fan ...
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...standby power indicator is standby power still present on standby current requirements for the Desktop Board, refer to the Technical Product Specification at the memory module sockets and the PCI bus connectors. Add-in power management and can participate in cards that support this green LED is lit,... standby power is still present at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 23 The use of the Standby Power Indicator For more information on the board even when the computer appears to...
...standby power indicator is standby power still present on standby current requirements for the Desktop Board, refer to the Technical Product Specification at the memory module sockets and the PCI bus connectors. Add-in power management and can participate in cards that support this green LED is lit,... standby power is still present at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 23 The use of the Standby Power Indicator For more information on the board even when the computer appears to...
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.... When the computer is accurate to replace the battery. 25 Real-Time Clock Subsystem A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. When the battery voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in , the standby current from the power supply extends the life...
.... When the computer is accurate to replace the battery. 25 Real-Time Clock Subsystem A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. When the battery voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in , the standby current from the power supply extends the life...
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... I/O shield • Install and remove the Desktop Board • Install and remove a processor • Install and remove memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect Serial ATA cables • Install an Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or Compatible Device) • Connect to the internal headers and connectors •...
... I/O shield • Install and remove the Desktop Board • Install and remove a processor • Install and remove memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect Serial ATA cables • Install an Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or Compatible Device) • Connect to the internal headers and connectors •...
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...two DIMMs with a processor that does not support Intel Graphics Technology. Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory Configuration Before installing DIMMs, read and follow these guidelines for dual channel memory configuration. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Two DIMMs If additional memory is to be present in the DIMM 1 (... equal in speed and size (see Figure 15). 37 Figure 14. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing and Removing System Memory Desktop board DH55HC has four 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets arranged as DIMM 0 and DIMM 1 in the DIMM 0 (blue) sockets of...
...two DIMMs with a processor that does not support Intel Graphics Technology. Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory Configuration Before installing DIMMs, read and follow these guidelines for dual channel memory configuration. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Two DIMMs If additional memory is to be present in the DIMM 1 (... equal in speed and size (see Figure 15). 37 Figure 14. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing and Removing System Memory Desktop board DH55HC has four 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets arranged as DIMM 0 and DIMM 1 in the DIMM 0 (blue) sockets of...
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Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Three DIMMs NOTE All other memory configurations will result in the DIMM 1 (black) socket of channel B. Install the third DIMM in single channel memory operation. 38 Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Product Guide Figure 15. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Four DIMMs Three DIMMs If you want to use three DIMMs in a dual-channel configuration, install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size in the DIMM 0 (blue) socket of channel A and the DIMM 0 (blue) socket of either channel A or channel B (see Figure 16). Figure 16.
Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Three DIMMs NOTE All other memory configurations will result in the DIMM 1 (black) socket of channel B. Install the third DIMM in single channel memory operation. 38 Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Product Guide Figure 15. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Four DIMMs Three DIMMs If you want to use three DIMMs in a dual-channel configuration, install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size in the DIMM 0 (blue) socket of channel A and the DIMM 0 (blue) socket of either channel A or channel B (see Figure 16). Figure 16.
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.... Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. Select Yes and press . Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. PRÉCAUTION Risque d'explosion si la pile usagée est remplacée par une pile de type incorrect. FORHOLDSREGEL Eksplosionsfare, hvis batteriet erstattes med...
.... Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. Select Yes and press . Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. PRÉCAUTION Risque d'explosion si la pile usagée est remplacée par une pile de type incorrect. FORHOLDSREGEL Eksplosionsfare, hvis batteriet erstattes med...
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...a removable USB device. This runs the update program. 6. Follow the instructions provided in an automated update utility that combines the functionality of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease of use of Windows-based installation wizards. Download the file to your hard drive where it was saved. 3 Updating.... Double-click the executable file from the location on your hard drive. (You can access the BIOS Setup program by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Iflash Memory Update utility, and how to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support...
...a removable USB device. This runs the update program. 6. Follow the instructions provided in an automated update utility that combines the functionality of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease of use of Windows-based installation wizards. Download the file to your hard drive where it was saved. 3 Updating.... Double-click the executable file from the location on your hard drive. (You can access the BIOS Setup program by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Iflash Memory Update utility, and how to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support...
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... update file contains: • New BIOS file (including the Intel® Management Engine Firmware Image) • Intel® Integrator Toolkit Configuration File (optional) • Intel Flash Memory Update Utility You can obtain either the Iflash Memory Update Utility or the ISO Image BIOS update file. Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the...
... update file contains: • New BIOS file (including the Intel® Management Engine Firmware Image) • Intel® Integrator Toolkit Configuration File (optional) • Intel Flash Memory Update Utility You can obtain either the Iflash Memory Update Utility or the ISO Image BIOS update file. Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the...
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... DH55HC Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility With the Iflash Memory update utility you to update the BIOS and Intel Management Engine in flash memory NOTE Review the instructions distributed with the .BIO file in the root directory will be damaged. CAUTION Do not...creating a bootable CD-ROM that anything will automatically update your hard drive and copied to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm 66 The Iflash Memory update utility allows you can also be extracted locally to your BIOS. Recovering the BIOS It is ...
... DH55HC Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility With the Iflash Memory update utility you to update the BIOS and Intel Management Engine in flash memory NOTE Review the instructions distributed with the .BIO file in the root directory will be damaged. CAUTION Do not...creating a bootable CD-ROM that anything will automatically update your hard drive and copied to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm 66 The Iflash Memory update utility allows you can also be extracted locally to your BIOS. Recovering the BIOS It is ...
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... is powered off. 932 Hz Alternate high and low beeps (1.0 second each) for eight beeps followed by system shut down. A Error Messages and Indicators Intel Desktop Board DH55HC reports POST errors in two ways: • By sounding a beep code and blinking the front panel power LED • By displaying... and the front panel power LED to boot. 932 Hz For processors requiring an add-in progress Video error (no addin graphics card installed) Memory error Thermal trip warning Pattern One 0.5 second beep when the BIOS is ready to accept keyboard input None Frequency/Comments 932 Hz On-off (1.0...
... is powered off. 932 Hz Alternate high and low beeps (1.0 second each) for eight beeps followed by system shut down. A Error Messages and Indicators Intel Desktop Board DH55HC reports POST errors in two ways: • By sounding a beep code and blinking the front panel power LED • By displaying... and the front panel power LED to boot. 932 Hz For processors requiring an add-in progress Video error (no addin graphics card installed) Memory error Thermal trip warning Pattern One 0.5 second beep when the BIOS is ready to accept keyboard input None Frequency/Comments 932 Hz On-off (1.0...
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... times, then a 2.5-second pause (off), the entire pattern repeats (blink and pause) until the BIOS update is powered off for 0.5 seconds. Memory size has decreased since the last boot. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes Type F2 Setup/F10 Boot Menu Prompt BIOS update in a total of...: .25 seconds on, .25 seconds off, .25 seconds on for 0.5 seconds, then off . Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Product Guide Table 18. BIOS Error Messages Error Message CMOS Battery Low CMOS Checksum Bad Memory Size Decreased No Boot Device Available Explanation The battery may have been corrupted.
... times, then a 2.5-second pause (off), the entire pattern repeats (blink and pause) until the BIOS update is powered off for 0.5 seconds. Memory size has decreased since the last boot. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes Type F2 Setup/F10 Boot Menu Prompt BIOS update in a total of...: .25 seconds on, .25 seconds off, .25 seconds on for 0.5 seconds, then off . Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Product Guide Table 18. BIOS Error Messages Error Message CMOS Battery Low CMOS Checksum Bad Memory Size Decreased No Boot Device Available Explanation The battery may have been corrupted.