Intel DH55HC manual Intended Audience, Use Only for Intended Applications, Document Organization

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Preface

This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board DH55HC.

Intended Audience

The Product Guide is intended for technically qualified personnel. It is not intended for general audiences.

Use Only for Intended Applications

All Intel Desktop Boards are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for installation in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. The suitability of this product for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or other environments, such as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel.

Document Organization

The chapters in this Product Guide are arranged as follows:

1Desktop Board Features: a summary of product features

2Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to install the Desktop Board and other hardware components

3Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to update the BIOS

AError Messages and Indicators: information about BIOS error messages and beep codes

BRegulatory Compliance: describes the board’s adherence to safety standards and EMC regulations and its product certifications

Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

CAUTION

Cautions warn the user about how to prevent damage to hardware or loss of data.

NOTE

Notes call attention to important information.

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Contents Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Product Guide FCC Declaration of Conformity Canadian Department of Communications Compliance StatementDisclaimer Conventions Intended AudienceUse Only for Intended Applications Document OrganizationTerminology Intel Desktop Board DH55HC Product GuideTerm Description Contents Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Regulatory Compliance ContentsTables Processor Feature SummaryInstantly Available PeripheralInterfaces LAN SupportSupported Operating Systems Desktop Board FeaturesIntel Desktop Board DH55HC Components Desktop Board ComponentsLabel Description Processor Intel H55 Express ChipsetOnline Support Analog Display VGA Main MemoryGraphics Subsystem Integrated GraphicsPCI Express* x16 Graphics High-Definition Multimedia Interface* HdmiDigital Visual Interface DVI-D LAN Subsystem Audio SubsystemUSB 2.0 Support Serial ATA SupportLED Color LED State Indicates Legacy I/O Serial ATA Auto ConfigurationPCI*/PCI Express Auto Configuration ExpandabilityFan Monitoring Security PasswordsHardware Management Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed ControlSoftware Support Power ManagementPower Connectors Chassis IntrusionFan Headers LAN Wake CapabilitiesInstantly Available PC Technology Location of the Standby Power Indicator +5 V Standby Power Indicator LEDEnergy STAR*, e-Standby, and ErP Compliance Real-Time Clock Subsystem SpeakerIntel Desktop Board DH55HC Product Guide Before You Begin Installing and Replacing Desktop Board ComponentsInstallation Precautions Prevent Power Supply OverloadObserve Safety and Regulatory Requirements Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing the I/O ShieldIntel Desktop Board DH55HC Mounting Screw Hole Locations Installing and Removing the Desktop BoardInstalling a Processor Installing and Removing a ProcessorLift the Load Plate Remove the Socket Cover Remove the Processor from the Protective Cover Lower the Load Plate Installing a Processor Fan Heat Sink Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink CableRemoving the Processor Installing and Removing System Memory Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory ConfigurationTwo or Four DIMMs Three DIMMs Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Four DIMMsUse DDR3 DIMMs Installing DIMMsInstalling a Dimm Installing and Removing PCI Express x16 Graphics Cards Installing a PCI Express x16 Graphics CardRemoving DIMMs Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card Installing a PCI Express x16 Graphics CardRemoving a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card Connecting a Serial ATA Cable Connecting Serial ATA Sata CablesInstalling and Replacing Desktop Board Components Internal Headers Connecting to the Internal HeadersInternal Mono Speaker Header Front Panel Audio Signal Names for Intel HD AudioFront Panel Audio Header Signal Names for AC ’97 Audio Front Panel Audio HeaderParallel Port Header Pdif Header Signal NamesPdif Header Parallel Port HeaderAlternate Front Panel Power LED Header Chassis Intrusion HeaderIntel Rpat Header Front Panel USB 2.0 Headers Front Panel Header Signal NamesUSB 2.0 Header Signal Names Front Panel HeaderPin Signal Name RXD# Receive Data Serial HeaderSerial Port Header Back Panel Audio Connectors Connecting to the Audio SystemConnecting Chassis Fan Cables Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Supply CablesConnecting Power Supply Cables Connecting Power Supply CablesLocation of the Bios Configuration Jumper Block Setting the Bios Configuration JumperClearing Passwords Jumper Settings for the Bios Setup Program ModesJumper Setting Mode Description Précaution Replacing the BatteryViktigt Προσοχή Внимание Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Removing the Battery Updating the Bios Obtaining the Bios Update File Updating the Bios Updating the Bios with the ISO Image Bios Update FileRecovering the Bios Updating the Bios with the Iflash Memory Update UtilityBios Error Codes Bios Beep CodesType Pattern Frequency/Comments Error Message Explanation Bios Error MessagesFront-panel Power LED Blink Codes Bios Error MessagesRegulation Title Safety StandardsPlace Battery Marking Safety StandardsEuropean Union Declaration of Conformity Statement Product Ecology Statements Recycling ConsiderationsRegulatory Compliance Malay DeutschEspañol FrançaisPortuguese RussianTürkçe Lead-free 2LI/Pb-free 2LI Board Description Mark Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHSEU RoHS Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect MarksChina RoHS Environmentally Friendly Use Period Mark China RoHSRegulatory Compliance EMC Regulations EMC RegulationsRegulation Class B Title Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Compliance Product Certifications Board-Level Certification MarkingsProduct Certification Markings Europe Chassis and Component CertificationsIntel Desktop Board DH55HC Product Guide