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...Features: a summary of data. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are used in this product for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or other hardware components 3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to install the Desktop Board and other environments, ...such as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. It is intended for Intel® Desktop Board DH55HC. ...
...Features: a summary of data. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are used in this product for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or other hardware components 3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to install the Desktop Board and other environments, ...such as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. It is intended for Intel® Desktop Board DH55HC. ...
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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* ...16 PCI Express* x16 Graphics 16 Audio Subsystem 17 LAN Subsystem 17 USB 2.0 Support 18 Serial ATA Support 18 Expandability...19 Legacy I/O ...19 BIOS ...19 Serial ATA Auto Configuration 19 PCI*/PCI Express Auto Configuration 19 Security Passwords 20 Hardware Management 20 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control 20...
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* ...16 PCI Express* x16 Graphics 16 Audio Subsystem 17 LAN Subsystem 17 USB 2.0 Support 18 Serial ATA Support 18 Expandability...19 Legacy I/O ...19 BIOS ...19 Serial ATA Auto Configuration 19 PCI*/PCI Express Auto Configuration 19 Security Passwords 20 Hardware Management 20 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control 20...
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... Connecting Chassis Fan Cables 53 Connecting Power Supply Cables 54 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 55 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...
... Connecting Chassis Fan Cables 53 Connecting Power Supply Cables 54 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 55 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...
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...Two DIMMs 37 15. Location of the Chassis Fan Headers 53 26. Unlatch the Socket Lever 31 7. Install the Processor 34 11. Intel Desktop Board DH55HC China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 77 vii Installing the I/O Shield 29 5. Lower the Load Plate 35 12. ...Express x16 Graphics Card 43 21. Lift the Load Plate 32 8. Use DDR3 DIMMs 39 18. Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Components 12 2. Contents A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Error Codes 67 BIOS Error Messages 68 B Regulatory Compliance Safety Standards 69 Place Battery Marking 69 European Union Declaration of ...
...Two DIMMs 37 15. Location of the Chassis Fan Headers 53 26. Unlatch the Socket Lever 31 7. Install the Processor 34 11. Intel Desktop Board DH55HC China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 77 vii Installing the I/O Shield 29 5. Lower the Load Plate 35 12. ...Express x16 Graphics Card 43 21. Lift the Load Plate 32 8. Use DDR3 DIMMs 39 18. Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Components 12 2. Contents A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Error Codes 67 BIOS Error Messages 68 B Regulatory Compliance Safety Standards 69 Place Battery Marking 69 European Union Declaration of ...
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...51 15. Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect Marks 75 22. Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Components 13 3. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names 49 10. Serial Port Header 51 16. Jumper Settings for AC '97 Audio 47 6. BIOS Error Messages 68 20. Safety Standards 69 21. Front ... Audio Header Signal Names for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 56 17. Internal Mono Speaker Header 47 7. Parallel Port Header 48 9. Product Certification Markings 80 viii Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Product Guide Tables 1. Front Panel Audio Signal Names for Intel HD Audio 47 5. USB 2.0 Header...
...51 15. Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect Marks 75 22. Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Components 13 3. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names 49 10. Serial Port Header 51 16. Jumper Settings for AC '97 Audio 47 6. BIOS Error Messages 68 20. Safety Standards 69 21. Front ... Audio Header Signal Names for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 56 17. Internal Mono Speaker Header 47 7. Parallel Port Header 48 9. Product Certification Markings 80 viii Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Product Guide Tables 1. Front Panel Audio Signal Names for Intel HD Audio 47 5. USB 2.0 Header...
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... LAN controller including an RJ-45 back panel connector with three dual-port internal headers; Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral Interfaces LAN Support BIOS • Twelve USB 2.0 ports: ― Six ports are implemented with stacked back panel... connectors ― Six ports are implemented with integrated status LEDs • Intel® BIOS resident in an SPI Flash device • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Plug and Play, and SMBIOS ...
... LAN controller including an RJ-45 back panel connector with three dual-port internal headers; Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral Interfaces LAN Support BIOS • Twelve USB 2.0 ports: ― Six ports are implemented with stacked back panel... connectors ― Six ports are implemented with integrated status LEDs • Intel® BIOS resident in an SPI Flash device • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Plug and Play, and SMBIOS ...
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... 1 sockets DDR3 Channel B, DIMM 0 and DIMM 1 sockets Front chassis fan header Main power connector (2 x 12 pin) Chassis intrusion header Intel® Remote PC Assist Technology (Intel® RPAT) header Serial ATA connectors (6) BIOS configuration jumper block Alternate front panel power LED header Front panel header Standby power indicator LED Front panel USB 2.0 headers...
... 1 sockets DDR3 Channel B, DIMM 0 and DIMM 1 sockets Front chassis fan header Main power connector (2 x 12 pin) Chassis intrusion header Intel® Remote PC Assist Technology (Intel® RPAT) header Serial ATA connectors (6) BIOS configuration jumper block Alternate front panel power LED header Front panel header Standby power indicator LED Front panel USB 2.0 headers...
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...; Supported processors http://processormatch.intel.com • Chipset information http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/inde x.htm • BIOS and driver updates http://downloadcenter.intel.com/ • Integration information http://www.intel.com/support/go to http://processormatch.intel.com. Intel® H55 Express Chipset The Intel H55 Express Chipset, consisting of the Intel H55 Platform Controller Hub...
...; Supported processors http://processormatch.intel.com • Chipset information http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/inde x.htm • BIOS and driver updates http://downloadcenter.intel.com/ • Integration information http://www.intel.com/support/go to http://processormatch.intel.com. Intel® H55 Express Chipset The Intel H55 Express Chipset, consisting of the Intel H55 Platform Controller Hub...
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... to a maximum of 4 GB of the DIMM 0 (blue) memory sockets for processors with Intel Graphics Technology. Graphics Subsystem The board supports either or both of memory. The BIOS will see a notification to boot. Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with... all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be installed in graphics cards...
... to a maximum of 4 GB of the DIMM 0 (blue) memory sockets for processors with Intel Graphics Technology. Graphics Subsystem The board supports either or both of memory. The BIOS will see a notification to boot. Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with... all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be installed in graphics cards...
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... a PCI or PCI Express add-in card. You can be updated by specifying manual configuration in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for that add-in card. 19 Desktop Board Features Expandability Intel Desktop Board DH55HC provides the following expansion capability: • One PCI Express 2.0 x16 port • Two PCI...
... a PCI or PCI Express add-in card. You can be updated by specifying manual configuration in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for that add-in card. 19 Desktop Board Features Expandability Intel Desktop Board DH55HC provides the following expansion capability: • One PCI Express 2.0 x16 port • Two PCI...
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... who can boot the computer. The password prompt is displayed before the computer is set , you can be observed via the BIOS Setup program, Intel® Desktop Utilities, or third-party software. 20 Hardware Management The hardware management features of the hardware monitoring and fan speed...detect levels above or below acceptable values • Thermally monitored closed-loop fan control for a password. Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Product Guide Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that can adjust fan speed as near the CPU voltage regulators and system memory •...
... who can boot the computer. The password prompt is displayed before the computer is set , you can be observed via the BIOS Setup program, Intel® Desktop Utilities, or third-party software. 20 Hardware Management The hardware management features of the hardware monitoring and fan speed...detect levels above or below acceptable values • Thermally monitored closed-loop fan control for a password. Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Product Guide Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that can adjust fan speed as near the CPU voltage regulators and system memory •...
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... supply removes all non-standby voltages. The computer's response can be set by using the Last Power State feature in before power was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. The use of the power connectors. 21 Desktop Board Features Chassis Intrusion The board supports a chassis security feature that detects if...
... supply removes all non-standby voltages. The computer's response can be set by using the Last Power State feature in before power was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. The use of the power connectors. 21 Desktop Board Features Chassis Intrusion The board supports a chassis security feature that detects if...
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... network. Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-toRAM) sleep state. Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Product Guide Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as follows: • The fans are on when the board ...wake state. LAN Wake Capabilities CAUTION For LAN wake capabilities, the 5 V standby line for the power supply must be off as configured by the BIOS "S3 State Indicator" option). The LAN subsystem monitors network traffic and upon detecting a Magic Packet* frame, it asserts a wake-up signal that can...
... network. Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-toRAM) sleep state. Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Product Guide Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as follows: • The fans are on when the board ...wake state. LAN Wake Capabilities CAUTION For LAN wake capabilities, the 5 V standby line for the power supply must be off as configured by the BIOS "S3 State Indicator" option). The LAN subsystem monitors network traffic and upon detecting a Magic Packet* frame, it asserts a wake-up signal that can...
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... on a PCI Express bus add-in card is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S1, S3, S4, or S5 state. The BIOS can be used to http://www.intel.com/go to select between either the Alt-Print Screen key combination or the "Power" key that supports Wake from USB... about ENERGY STAR requirements and recommended configurations, go /energystar. 24 ENERGY STAR*, e-Standby, and ErP Compliance The US Department of the new requirements. Intel Desktop Board DH55HC meets the following program requirements in the S5 state, the only PS/2 activity that will wake the computer is either of the...
... on a PCI Express bus add-in card is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S1, S3, S4, or S5 state. The BIOS can be used to http://www.intel.com/go to select between either the Alt-Print Screen key combination or the "Power" key that supports Wake from USB... about ENERGY STAR requirements and recommended configurations, go /energystar. 24 ENERGY STAR*, e-Standby, and ErP Compliance The US Department of the new requirements. Intel Desktop Board DH55HC meets the following program requirements in the S5 state, the only PS/2 activity that will wake the computer is either of the...
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... AC power fail, date and time values will be reset and the user will be accurate. 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 of the battery. Desktop Board Features Speaker A speaker is plugged...
... AC power fail, date and time values will be reset and the user will be accurate. 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 of the battery. Desktop Board Features Speaker A speaker is plugged...
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...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 • Connect to operate even though the... modems before performing any procedures can continue to the audio system • Connect chassis fan and power supply cables • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Replace the battery Before You Begin CAUTIONS The procedures in this chapter only at an ESD...
...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 • Connect to operate even though the... modems before performing any procedures can continue to the audio system • Connect chassis fan and power supply cables • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Replace the battery Before You Begin CAUTIONS The procedures in this chapter only at an ESD...
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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper NOTE Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before moving the jumper. Figure 27 shows the location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 55 Figure 27. Location of the Desktop Board's BIOS configuration jumper block. Moving the jumper with the power on may result in unreliable computer operation.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper NOTE Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before moving the jumper. Figure 27 shows the location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 55 Figure 27. Location of the Desktop Board's BIOS configuration jumper block. Moving the jumper with the power on may result in unreliable computer operation.
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...the AC power source (wall outlet or power adapter). 3. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting Mode Normal (default) (1-2) Description The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for the BIOS Setup program modes. Configure (2-3) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs,... the board is installed in the event of a failed BIOS update. Table 16 shows the jumper settings for booting. Setup displays the Maintenance menu. 56 Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Product Guide The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables board configuration to clear passwords. Table 16...
...the AC power source (wall outlet or power adapter). 3. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting Mode Normal (default) (1-2) Description The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for the BIOS Setup program modes. Configure (2-3) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs,... the board is installed in the event of a failed BIOS update. Table 16 shows the jumper settings for booting. Setup displays the Maintenance menu. 56 Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Product Guide The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables board configuration to clear passwords. Table 16...
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... standby current from the AC power source. 11. Turn off the computer. Remove the computer cover. 12. When the voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in the computer, and turn on pins 1-2 as shown below. 13. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 8. Press and Setup displays...
... standby current from the AC power source. 11. Turn off the computer. Remove the computer cover. 12. When the voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in the computer, and turn on pins 1-2 as shown below. 13. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 8. Press and Setup displays...
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...; Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease of use of Windows-based installation wizards. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. Go to a removable USB device. This is required. Download the file to your hard drive where it was saved. Follow the ...update fails. This step is useful if you are updating the BIOS for the computer. This runs the update program. 6. To update the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you how to update the BIOS by pressing the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST...
...; Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease of use of Windows-based installation wizards. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. Go to a removable USB device. This is required. Download the file to your hard drive where it was saved. Follow the ...update fails. This step is useful if you are updating the BIOS for the computer. This runs the update program. 6. To update the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you how to update the BIOS by pressing the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST...