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... Date April 2010 Disclaimer INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH INTEL® PRODUCTS. Contact your local Intel sales office or your distributor to deviate from Intel Corporation by calling 1-800-548-4725. All rights reserved. Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ may cause the product to obtain the latest specifications and before placing your...
... Date April 2010 Disclaimer INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH INTEL® PRODUCTS. Contact your local Intel sales office or your distributor to deviate from Intel Corporation by calling 1-800-548-4725. All rights reserved. Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ may cause the product to obtain the latest specifications and before placing your...
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... manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about how to prevent damage to important information. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are used in this product for installation in personal computers (PC) for other PC or embedded non-PC...Indicators: information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board DH55PJ. The suitability of data. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for technically qualified personnel. iii It...
... manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about how to prevent damage to important information. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are used in this product for installation in personal computers (PC) for other PC or embedded non-PC...Indicators: information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board DH55PJ. The suitability of data. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for technically qualified personnel. iii It...
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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 DH55PJ 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 DH55PJ Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions of some common terms used in the product guide.
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Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 28 Installing and Removing a Processor 29 Installing a Processor 29 Installing a Processor Fan Heat Sink 34 Connecting the ... Power Supply Cables 49 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 50 Clearing Passwords 51 Replacing the Battery 52 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 59 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility 60 Obtaining the...
Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 28 Installing and Removing a Processor 29 Installing a Processor 29 Installing a Processor Fan Heat Sink 34 Connecting the ... Power Supply Cables 49 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 50 Clearing Passwords 51 Replacing the Battery 52 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 59 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility 60 Obtaining the...
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... Installing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card 39 18. Back Panel Audio Connectors 47 22. Connecting Power Supply Cables 49 24. Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 70 vii and Component-Level Certifications 75 ENERGY STAR*, e-Standby, and ErP Compliance 75 Figures ... I/O Shield 27 5. Install the Processor 32 11. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 35 15. Removing the Battery 57 26. Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ Components 12 2. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Power Cable to the Processor Fan Header 34 14. Connecting a Serial ATA ...
... Installing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card 39 18. Back Panel Audio Connectors 47 22. Connecting Power Supply Cables 49 24. Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 70 vii and Component-Level Certifications 75 ENERGY STAR*, e-Standby, and ErP Compliance 75 Figures ... I/O Shield 27 5. Install the Processor 32 11. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example 35 15. Removing the Battery 57 26. Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ Components 12 2. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Power Cable to the Processor Fan Header 34 14. Connecting a Serial ATA ...
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... 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Desktop Board DH55PJ. Table 1. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Chipset Memory Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities MicroATX (243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches] x 243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches]) • Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i3 and Intel® Pentium processors in an...
... 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Desktop Board DH55PJ. Table 1. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Chipset Memory Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities MicroATX (243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches] x 243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches]) • Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i3 and Intel® Pentium processors in an...
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... One serial port header • One parallel port header • One PS/2 back panel connector Intel® 82578DC Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller including an RJ-45 back panel connector with integrated ... PCI Express, LAN, front panel, PS/2, serial, and USB ports • Intel® Quiet System Technology (Intel® QST) implemented through the Intel® Management Engine (Intel® ME) in the H55 PCH • Voltage sense to detect out of... rear fans • Support for Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI) 10 Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ Product Guide Table 1.
... One serial port header • One parallel port header • One PS/2 back panel connector Intel® 82578DC Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller including an RJ-45 back panel connector with integrated ... PCI Express, LAN, front panel, PS/2, serial, and USB ports • Intel® Quiet System Technology (Intel® QST) implemented through the Intel® Management Engine (Intel® ME) in the H55 PCH • Voltage sense to detect out of... rear fans • Support for Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI) 10 Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ Product Guide Table 1.
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Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ Product Guide Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ. Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ Components 12
Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ Product Guide Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ. Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ Components 12
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... be purchased separately. For information on Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ consult the following online resources: • Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/DH55PJ/i ndex.htm • Desktop Board Support http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/deskt op/DH55PJ • Available configurations for Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/DH55PJ/i ndex.htm • Supported processors...
... be purchased separately. For information on Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ consult the following online resources: • Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/DH55PJ/i ndex.htm • Desktop Board Support http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/deskt op/DH55PJ • Available configurations for Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/DH55PJ/i ndex.htm • Supported processors...
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...PCI Express speeds: • PCI Express GEN2 frequency of 90 dB The board provides onboard audio headers and back panel connectors. 16 Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ Product Guide Digital Visual Interface (DVI-D) The DVI-D port supports digital DVI displays. The DVI-D port is connected to the VGA ...automatically switched depending on the interface is no monitor attached to an audio port. 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 back panel connectors • Headphone ...
...PCI Express speeds: • PCI Express GEN2 frequency of 90 dB The board provides onboard audio headers and back panel connectors. 16 Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ Product Guide Digital Visual Interface (DVI-D) The DVI-D port supports digital DVI displays. The DVI-D port is connected to the VGA ...automatically switched depending on the interface is no monitor attached to an audio port. 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 back panel connectors • Headphone ...
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Serial ATA Support The board provides four internal SATA connectors through the PCH. Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ Product Guide Table 3. LAN Connector LEDs LED A (Link/Activity) B (Link Speed) LED Color Green N/A Green Yellow LED State Off On Blinking Off On ... 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. Expandability Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ provides the following expansion capability: • One PCI Express 2.0 x16 port • Two PCI Express 2.0 x1 ports • One PCI bus interface...
Serial ATA Support The board provides four internal SATA connectors through the PCH. Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ Product Guide Table 3. LAN Connector LEDs LED A (Link/Activity) B (Link Speed) LED Color Green N/A Green Yellow LED State Off On Blinking Off On ... 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. Expandability Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ provides the following expansion capability: • One PCI Express 2.0 x16 port • Two PCI Express 2.0 x1 ports • One PCI bus interface...
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...8226; Thermal sensors in the processor and PCH, as well as needed Fan Monitoring Fan monitoring can boot the computer. Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ Product Guide Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that can adjust fan speed as near the CPU voltage regulators and ...Setting a user password restricts who can be observed via the BIOS Setup program, Intel® Desktop Utilities, or third-party software. 20 Hardware Management The hardware management features of Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ enable the board to detect levels above or below acceptable values • Thermally ...
...8226; Thermal sensors in the processor and PCH, as well as needed Fan Monitoring Fan monitoring can boot the computer. Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ Product Guide Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that can adjust fan speed as near the CPU voltage regulators and ...Setting a user password restricts who can be observed via the BIOS Setup program, Intel® Desktop Utilities, or third-party software. 20 Hardware Management The hardware management features of Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ enable the board to detect levels above or below acceptable values • Thermally ...
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... the computer through a network. When signaled by the BIOS "S3 State Indicator" option). Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to -RAM) sleep-state. Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ Product Guide • All fan headers have a +12 V DC connection (up to 12 V DC when using 3-wire chassis fans. • All fan headers are...
... the computer through a network. When signaled by the BIOS "S3 State Indicator" option). Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to -RAM) sleep-state. Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ Product Guide • All fan headers have a +12 V DC connection (up to 12 V DC when using 3-wire chassis fans. • All fan headers are...
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... battery voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in , the standby current from an ACPI S1, S3, S4, or S5 state. Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ Product Guide PCI Express WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support When the WAKE# signal on the Desktop Board.
... battery voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in , the standby current from an ACPI S1, S3, S4, or S5 state. Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ Product Guide PCI Express WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support When the WAKE# signal on the Desktop Board.
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... the supplier to find out how you can ensure that instruct you to refer computer servicing to Appendix B. 26 Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ Product Guide Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel Desktop Board, observe all warnings and cautions that your safety risk and the possibility of noncompliance with the chassis...
... the supplier to find out how you can ensure that instruct you to refer computer servicing to Appendix B. 26 Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ Product Guide Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel Desktop Board, observe all warnings and cautions that your safety risk and the possibility of noncompliance with the chassis...
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... damage. Figure 5 shows the location of the mounting screw holes for instructions on installing and removing the Desktop Board. Failure to your chassis manual for Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ. Figure 5. Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board CAUTION Only qualified technical personnel should perform this procedure...
... damage. Figure 5 shows the location of the mounting screw holes for instructions on installing and removing the Desktop Board. Failure to your chassis manual for Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ. Figure 5. Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board CAUTION Only qualified technical personnel should perform this procedure...
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Make sure that the load plate is in the fully open position (Figure 7, B) while being careful not to lift the load plate away from the socket (Figure 7, A). Figure 7. Rotate the socket lever to damage adjacent components. Lift the Load Plate 30 Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ Product Guide 3.
Make sure that the load plate is in the fully open position (Figure 7, B) while being careful not to lift the load plate away from the socket (Figure 7, A). Figure 7. Rotate the socket lever to damage adjacent components. Lift the Load Plate 30 Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ Product Guide 3.
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Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ Product Guide 5. Always replace the processor cover if you remove the processor from its protective cover. Make sure that the processor Pin 1 indicator (gold triangle) ...
Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ Product Guide 5. Always replace the processor cover if you remove the processor from its protective cover. Make sure that the processor Pin 1 indicator (gold triangle) ...
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... Guide Installing a Processor Fan Heat Sink Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ has mounting holes for a processor fan heat sink. A fan with a 4-pin connector as shown in Figure 13 is recommended. Figure 13. Connecting the Processor Fan ...
... Guide Installing a Processor Fan Heat Sink Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ has mounting holes for a processor fan heat sink. A fan with a 4-pin connector as shown in Figure 13 is recommended. Figure 13. Connecting the Processor Fan ...
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Use DDR3 DIMMs 36 Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ Product Guide Installing DIMMs To make sure you have the correct DIMM, place it on the illustration of the DDR3 DIMM in Figure 15. Figure 15. All the notches should match with the DDR3 DIMM.
Use DDR3 DIMMs 36 Intel Desktop Board DH55PJ Product Guide Installing DIMMs To make sure you have the correct DIMM, place it on the illustration of the DDR3 DIMM in Figure 15. Figure 15. All the notches should match with the DDR3 DIMM.