Intel® Desktop Board DH87MC

Features and Benefits

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1Support for the Intel® 4th Generation Core™ i7, Intel Core i5 processor in the LGA 1150 package :

Features Intel® Turbo Boost Technology, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology for exceptional performance and scalability, and 8 MB Shared Intel® Smart Cache, enabling dynamic and efficient allocation of cache.

2Intel® H87 Express Chipset: Features Intel® Smart

Response Technology.

3Four DIMM slots: Support DDR3 1600/1333 MHz memory, delivering up to 32 GB /s memory bandwidth. 1.2V to 1.8V memory voltage control for maximum DIMM compatibility.

4Four Super-Speed USB 3.0 ports : (2 external, 2 via internal header), and Ten Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports (4 external, 5 via internal headers) One Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port via internal Mini PCIe slot.

5One PCI Express 3.0* x16 graphics connector

6Two PCI Express 2.0* x1, One PCI Express 2.0* x4 and Three PCI Slots: Flexibility to support PCI Express and legacy PCI devices

76 SATA 6.0Gb/s ports (1 port via mSATA connector)

8Intel® Rapid Storage Technology: Performance and reliability with support for RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and Intel® Rapid

Recover Technology.

9Intel® Smart Response and Intel® Rapid Start Technologies: Provides SSD like performance with HDD capacity. Dramatically improves response time when a small capacity SSD is used in conjunction with a large HDD.

10 (8+2) 10-channel Intel® High Definition

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Audio (7.1): Enables high-quality integrated audio that rivals the performance of high-end discrete solutions

11DisplayPort* + HDMI*+DVI-I ports:

Supports triple independent display and allows for the most flexible display output for the Intel processors with Intel HD Graphics.

12Intel® Gigabit Ethernet LAN: Features onboard 10 /100 /1000 Mb /s Ethernet

LAN connectivity.

13100% Solid state capacitors

14ATX (9.6¨ × 11.6¨) Form Factor: ATX board supports more fully featured tower designs

15Lead-free:Meets all worldwide regulatory requirements for lead-free manufacturing.

PRODUCT BRIEF

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Intel BOXDH87MC manual Recover Technology, LAN connectivity

BOXDH87MC specifications

The Intel BOXDH87MC is a versatile and powerful motherboard designed for users seeking reliability and high performance in their computing systems. Built on the Intel H87 chipset, this motherboard supports Intel's fourth-generation Core processors, offering an excellent balance of performance and energy efficiency. With its micro ATX form factor, the BOXDH87MC is suitable for a variety of builds, from home offices to more demanding computing environments.

One of the standout features of the BOXDH87MC is its support for up to 32GB of DDR3 RAM across four DIMM slots. This allows users to take full advantage of multitasking capabilities, ensuring smooth performance in resource-intensive applications. The motherboard also supports dual-channel memory configurations, enhancing data transfer rates and overall system speed.

The BOXDH87MC is equipped with multiple connectivity options, including six SATA 6 Gb/s ports, which provide ample space for adding high-speed storage devices, such as SSDs and HDDs. Additionally, users can take advantage of Intel Smart Response Technology, which optimizes the performance of data access by caching frequently used data on a solid-state drive.

For graphics output, the motherboard features an integrated Intel HD Graphics solution, supporting multiple display configurations through HDMI, DVI, and VGA ports. This makes it suitable for casual gaming, multimedia playback, and everyday productivity tasks without the need for a dedicated graphics card.

In terms of expansion capabilities, the BOXDH87MC includes one PCIe x16 slot and three PCIe x1 slots, allowing for various expansion cards such as additional graphics cards, network cards, or sound cards. This makes the motherboard flexible for users who might want to upgrade their systems in the future.

Security and stability are paramount with the BOXDH87MC, which includes features like Intel Trusted Execution Technology and Intel Secure Key, providing a secure computing environment. The board also supports BIOS recovery and firmware updates, ensuring long-term usability and performance enhancements.

In summary, the Intel BOXDH87MC motherboard combines robust features, advanced connectivity, and cutting-edge technologies, making it an excellent choice for users looking to build a reliable and high-performing system tailored to their needs. Whether for productivity, entertainment, or general computing tasks, the BOXDH87MC delivers a solid foundation for any build.