Intel® Desktop Board DH87MC

PROCESSOR

Processor Support

•Supports the 4th generation Intel® CoreTM i7, Intel® Core i5 and other Intel® processors in the LGA1150 package

•Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 4

•Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology5

•Support Intel® 64 architecture³

CHIPSET

•Intel® H87 Express Chipset

•Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (RAID 0, 1, 5, 10)

•Intel® Smart Response Technology

•Intel® Rapid Start Technology 8

•Intel® Smart Connect Technology

INTEL® PRO 10/100/1000 NETWORK CONNECTION

•Intel® Pro 10/100/1000 LAN on the back panel

•New low-power design can meet Energy Star* 5.0 specifications

USB/1394 PORTS

•Two Super-Speed USB 3.0 ports (blue) via back panel

•Two Super-Speed USB 3.0 ports via one internal header

•Four Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports (black) via back panel

•Five Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports via three internal headers

•One Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port via internal Mini PCIe slot)

EXPANSION CAPABILITIES

•Two PCI Express* 2.0 x1 slots

•One PCI Express* 2.0 x4 slot

•Three PCI slots

•One full length PCIe Mini Card slot supporting mSATA Solid-State Drive capability

•Six SATA 6.0Gb/s ports (one via mSATA connector)

GRAPHICS

•One PCI Express* 3.0 x16 connector

•One DisplayPort* connector via pack panel

•One DVI-I connector via back panel

•One HDMI connector via back panel

•Supports triple independent display

AUDIO

•10-channel Intel® High Definition Audio7 codec

•8-channel audio via back panel

•2-channel audio via front panel

•Back panel support for output via optical cable

•Front panel mic/headphone via internal header

•One internal header for S/PDIF output

SYSTEM BIOS

•Intel® Visual Bios

•64 Mb Flash EEPROM with Intel® Platform Innovation Framework for EFI Plug and Play, IDE drive auto-configure

•Advanced configuration and power interface V3.0b, SMBIOS2.5

•Intel® Express BIOS update support

•Fast Boot BIOS – Optimized POST for almost instant-on access to PC from power on

HARDWARE MANAGEMENT FEATURES

•Processor fan speed control

•System chassis fan speed control

•Voltage and temperature sensing

•Fan sensor inputs used to monitor fan activity

•Power management support for ACPI 3.0b

SYSTEM MEMORY

Memory Capacity

•Four 240-pin DIMM connectors supporting dual-channel

memory. Two double-sided DIMMs per channel. Maximum system memory up to 32GB² using 8 GB double-sided DIMMS

Memory Types

•DDR3 1600/1333 SDRAM memory support

•Non-ECC memory

Memory Voltage

•1.2V to 1.8V memory voltage control

•Support for Intel® Extreme Mmeory Profile (Intel® XMP)

JUMPERS AND FRONT PANEL CONNECTORS Jumpers

•Single configuration jumper design

•Jumper access for BIOS maintenance mode

Front Panel Connectors

•Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, Power on/off

•One front-panel Super-Speed USB 3.0 header (2 ports)

•Three front-panel High-Speed USB 2.0 headers (5 ports)

•Front-panel audio header

MECHANICAL

Board Style

•ATX

Board Size

•11.6” x 9.6” (29.46 cm x 24.38 cm)

Baseboard Power Requirements

• ATX 12 V

COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS Safety Regulations

UL/CSA 60950-1

EN 60950-1

IEC 60950-1

ENVIRONMENT

Operating Temperature

• 0°C to +55°C

Storage Temperature

• -20°C to +70°C

EMC Class B Regulations

CISPR 22

CIPSR 24

FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B

ICES-003

EN 55022

EN 55024

EN 61000-3-2

EN 61000-3-3

IEC/EN 61000-4 Series

VCCI V-3

KN-22

KN-24

CNS 13438

Environmental Compliance

Europe RoHS

China RoHS

1WARNING: Altering PC memory frequency, voltage and/or latency may: (i) reduce system stability and useful life of the system, memory and processor; (ii) cause the processor and other system components to fail; (iii) cause reductions in system performance; (iv) cause additional heat or other damage; and (v) affect system data integrity. Intel has not tested, and does not warranty, the operation of the memory beyond its specifications. Intel assumes no responsibility that the memory, including

if used with altered clock frequencies and/or voltages, will be fit for any particular purpose. Check with memory manufacturer for warranty and additional details.

2 System resources and hardware (such as PCI and PCI Express*) require physical memory address locations that can reduce available addressable system memory. This could result in a reduction of as much as 1 GB or more of physical addressable memory being available to the operating system and applications, depending on the system configuration and operating system.

364-bit computing on Intel® architecture requires a computer system with

a processor, chipset, BIOS, operating system, device drivers, and applications enabled for Intel® 64 architecture. Processors will not operate (including 32-bit operation) without an Intel 64 architecture-enabled BIOS. Performance will vary depending on your hardware and software configurations. See http://developer. intel.com/technology/ intel64/index.htm for more information.

4Intel® Turbo Boost Technology requires a PC with a processor with Intel Turbo Boost Technology capability. Intel Turbo Boost Technology performance varies depending on hardware, software, and overall system configuration. Check with your PC manufacturer on whether your system delivers Intel Turbo Boost Technology.

See www.intel.com/technology/turboboost for more information.

5Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology requires a computer system with a processor supporting HT Technology and an HT Technology-enabled chipset, BIOS, and operating system. Performance will vary depending on the specific hardware and software you use. For more information including details on which processors

support HT Technology, see www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading.

6Maximum peak memory bandwidth requires four DDR 3 modules to be populated

in each of the blue memory slots. DDR 3 2400 memory support on this motherboard requires advanced knowledge of BIOS and memory tuning; individual results may

vary. For specific supported memory for this motherboard, please visit www.intel. com/products/motherboard/ for more details.

7Intel® High Definition Audio requires a system with an appropriate Intel® chipset and a motherboard with an appropriate codec and the necessary drivers installed. System sound quality will vary depending on actual implementation, controller, codec, drivers, and speakers. For more information about Intel® HD Audio, refer to www.intel.com/design/chipsets/hdaudio.htm.

8BIOS Update may be required to support Rapid Start Technology features. This Feature may not be available at initial launch of product

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Requires an Intel® WiDi enabled system and Intel WiDi enabled receiver device. 1080p and Blu-ray* or other protected content playback only available on 2nd or 3rd gen Intel® Core™ processor-based PCs with built-in visuals enabled,

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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.
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