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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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... Fan Heat Sink Power Cable to the Processor Fan Header 36 14. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Two DIMMs 37 15. Connecting a Serial ATA Cable 44 22. Installing an Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or Compatible Device 45 23. Installing the I/O Shield ...Remove the Socket Cover 33 9. Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 6. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Four DIMMs 38 16. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Three DIMMs 38 17. Internal Headers 46 24. Intel Desktop Board DH55HC China RoHS Material ...
... Fan Heat Sink Power Cable to the Processor Fan Header 36 14. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Two DIMMs 37 15. Connecting a Serial ATA Cable 44 22. Installing an Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or Compatible Device 45 23. Installing the I/O Shield ...Remove the Socket Cover 33 9. Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 6. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Four DIMMs 38 16. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Three DIMMs 38 17. Internal Headers 46 24. Intel Desktop Board DH55HC China RoHS Material ...
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...1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the 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: ― VGA ― High-Definition Multi-media ... LGA1156 socket: ― Integrated graphics processing (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) •...
...1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the 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: ― VGA ― High-Definition Multi-media ... LGA1156 socket: ― Integrated graphics processing (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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... or double-sided DIMMs with x8 organization • 16 GB maximum total system memory (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 Presence Detect (SPD) data ...because of the HDMI and DVI connector status. 15 The BIOS will see a notification to configure the memory controller for processors with Intel Graphics Technology. Analog Display (VGA) The VGA port supports analog displays. Integrated Graphics The board supports integrated graphics...
... or double-sided DIMMs with x8 organization • 16 GB maximum total system memory (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 Presence Detect (SPD) data ...because of the HDMI and DVI connector status. 15 The BIOS will see a notification to configure the memory controller for processors with Intel Graphics Technology. Analog Display (VGA) The VGA port supports analog displays. Integrated Graphics The board supports integrated graphics...
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...Guide Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that can adjust fan speed as near the CPU voltage regulators and system memory • Monitoring of Intel Desktop Board DH55HC enable the board to be compatible with the following : • Fan speed monitoring and control ... Chassis intrusion detection Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control The 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 ...
...Guide Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that can adjust fan speed as near the CPU voltage regulators and system memory • Monitoring of Intel Desktop Board DH55HC enable the board to be compatible with the following : • Fan speed monitoring and control ... Chassis intrusion detection Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control The 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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... the board even when the computer appears to do so could damage the board and any devices connected to the Technical Product Specification at the memory module sockets and the PCI bus connectors. Figure 3. Add-in cards that support this green LED is lit, standby power is still lit, ... removing any attached devices. For example, when this specification can be off and the standby power indicator is still present at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 23 Desktop Board Features The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification.
... the board even when the computer appears to do so could damage the board and any devices connected to the Technical Product Specification at the memory module sockets and the PCI bus connectors. Figure 3. Add-in cards that support this green LED is lit, standby power is still lit, ... removing any attached devices. For example, when this specification can be off and the standby power indicator is still present at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 23 Desktop Board Features The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification.
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... values will be reset and the user will be accurate. Real-Time Clock Subsystem A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. Replace the battery with standby power applied by the power supply. Refer to Appendix A for instructions on the Desktop Board. The clock is mounted on...
... values will be reset and the user will be accurate. Real-Time Clock Subsystem A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. Replace the battery with standby power applied by the power supply. Refer to Appendix A for instructions on the Desktop Board. The clock is mounted on...
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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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...Install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size (see Figure 15). 37 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 ...for dual channel memory configuration. Figure 14. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Two DIMMs If additional memory is to be present in the DIMM 1 (black) sockets of the DIMM 0 sockets when you are using only one or two DIMMs with a processor that does not support Intel Graphics Technology....
...Install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size (see Figure 15). 37 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 ...for dual channel memory configuration. Figure 14. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Two DIMMs If additional memory is to be present in the DIMM 1 (black) sockets of the DIMM 0 sockets when you are using only one or two DIMMs with a processor that does not support Intel Graphics Technology....
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Figure 16. Install the third DIMM in single channel memory operation. 38 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). Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Product Guide Figure 15. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Three DIMMs NOTE All other memory configurations will result in the DIMM 1 (black) socket of channel B.
Figure 16. Install the third DIMM in single channel memory operation. 38 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). Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Product Guide Figure 15. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Three DIMMs NOTE All other memory configurations will result in the DIMM 1 (black) socket of channel B.
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... locales en vigueur en matière de protection de l'environnement. Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. FORHOLDSREGEL Eksplosionsfare, hvis batteriet erstattes med et batteri af en forkert type. Disconnect the computer's power cord from the power supply extends the life of...
... locales en vigueur en matière de protection de l'environnement. Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. FORHOLDSREGEL Eksplosionsfare, hvis batteriet erstattes med et batteri af en forkert type. Disconnect the computer's power cord from the power supply extends the life of...
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... (You can also save this file to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. 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 complete the BIOS ...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. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. This chapter tells you are updating the BIOS...
... (You can also save this file to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. 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 complete the BIOS ...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. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. This chapter tells you are updating the BIOS...
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...; 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 of these files through your computer supplier or by using either the Iflash Memory Update Utility or the ISO Image ...is a standardized image of a bootable CD-ROM that will update the BIOS. Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility You can use the information in this section to a new version of...
...; 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 of these files through your computer supplier or by using either the Iflash Memory Update Utility or the ISO Image ...is a standardized image of a bootable CD-ROM that will update the BIOS. Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility You can use the information in this section to a new version of...
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...Engine in the root directory will be damaged. The utility available on the Intel World Wide Web site provides a simple method for creating a bootable CD-ROM that anything will interrupt the BIOS update; The Iflash Memory update utility allows you can also be extracted locally to your BIOS. .../sb/CS-022312.htm 66 Due to a bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB media. Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the .BIO file in flash memory NOTE Review the instructions distributed with the update utility before attempting a BIOS update. CAUTION Do not ...
...Engine in the root directory will be damaged. The utility available on the Intel World Wide Web site provides a simple method for creating a bootable CD-ROM that anything will interrupt the BIOS update; The Iflash Memory update utility allows you can also be extracted locally to your BIOS. .../sb/CS-022312.htm 66 Due to a bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB media. Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the .BIO file in flash memory NOTE Review the instructions distributed with the update utility before attempting a BIOS update. CAUTION Do not ...
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.... 932 Hz Alternate high and low beeps (1.0 second each) for eight beeps followed by system shut down. Table 17. 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...
.... 932 Hz Alternate high and low beeps (1.0 second each) for eight beeps followed by system shut down. Table 17. 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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.... If no addin graphics card installed) Memory error Thermal trip warning Pattern None Note ... seconds. 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...the entire pattern repeats (blinks and pause) until the system is powered off . Memory size has decreased since the last boot. System did not find a device to ...describing the problem. This results in progress Video error (no memory was removed, then memory may be losing power. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes...
.... If no addin graphics card installed) Memory error Thermal trip warning Pattern None Note ... seconds. 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...the entire pattern repeats (blinks and pause) until the system is powered off . Memory size has decreased since the last boot. System did not find a device to ...describing the problem. This results in progress Video error (no memory was removed, then memory may be losing power. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes...