Intel DH57DD User manual

Intel®Desktop Board DH57DD
Product Guide
Order Number: E89649-001

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-001 First release of the Intel®Desktop Board DH57DD Product Guide February 2010
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Preface
This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS
update, and regulatory requirements for Intel®Desktop Board DH57DD.
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:
1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of product features
2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to install
the Desktop Board and other hardware components
3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to update the BIOS
A Error Messages and Indicators: information about BIOS error messages and beep
codes
B Regulatory 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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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)

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Contents
1Desktop Board Features
Supported Operating Systems..............................................................................11
Desktop Board Components.................................................................................12
Processor..........................................................................................................14
Intel®H57 Express Chipset .................................................................................15
Main Memory.....................................................................................................15
Graphics Subsystem...........................................................................................16
Integrated Graphics ....................................................................................16
Intel®HD Graphics ..............................................................................16
High-Definition Multimedia Interface* (HDMI*)........................................16
Digital Visual Interface (DVI-I) ..............................................................17
VGA Displays ......................................................................................17
PCI Express* x16 Graphics ..........................................................................17
Audio Subsystem ...............................................................................................18
LAN Subsystem .................................................................................................19
USB 2.0 Support................................................................................................19
SATA Support....................................................................................................20
Expandability.....................................................................................................20
Legacy I/O........................................................................................................20
BIOS................................................................................................................20
SATA Auto Configuration .............................................................................20
PCI*/PCI Express Auto Configuration.............................................................21
Security Passwords.....................................................................................21
Hardware Management .......................................................................................21
Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control ..................................................21
Fan Monitoring ...........................................................................................22
Chassis Intrusion........................................................................................22
Power Management............................................................................................22
Software Support .......................................................................................22
ACPI..................................................................................................22
Hardware Support ......................................................................................23
Power Connectors ...............................................................................23
Fan Headers .......................................................................................23
LAN Wake Capabilities..........................................................................23
Instantly Available PC Technology..........................................................24
+5 V Standby Power Indicator LED ........................................................24
Wake from USB ..................................................................................25
PCI Express WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support..........................................25
Wake from Serial Port..........................................................................25
Wake from CIR ...................................................................................26
Speaker............................................................................................................26
Real-Time Clock Subsystem.................................................................................26

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2Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
Before You Begin ...............................................................................................27
Installation Precautions.......................................................................................28
Prevent Power Supply Overload ....................................................................28
Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements.................................................28
Installing the I/O Shield ......................................................................................29
Installing and Removing the Desktop Board ...........................................................30
Installing and Removing a Processor.....................................................................31
Installing a Processor ..................................................................................31
Installing a Processor Fan Heat Sink..............................................................36
Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable................................................36
Removing the Processor ..............................................................................36
Installing and Removing System Memory ..............................................................37
Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory Configuration..........................................37
Two or Four DIMMs .............................................................................37
Three DIMMs ......................................................................................38
Installing DIMMs ........................................................................................39
Removing DIMMs........................................................................................41
Installing and Removing PCI Express x16 Graphics Cards.........................................41
Installing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card ....................................................41
Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card....................................................43
Connecting SATA Cables .....................................................................................44
Connecting to the Internal Headers ......................................................................45
Front Panel Audio Header ............................................................................46
IEEE 1394a Headers ...................................................................................46
S/PDIF Header ...........................................................................................47
Serial Header.............................................................................................47
Consumer IR (CIR) Headers .........................................................................47
Intel®RPAT Header.....................................................................................48
Chassis Intrusion Header .............................................................................48
Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header ........................................................49
Front Panel Header .....................................................................................49
Front Panel USB 2.0 Headers........................................................................50
HD Audio Link Header .................................................................................50
Connecting to the Audio System...........................................................................51
Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Supply Cables...................................................52
Connecting a Chassis Fan ............................................................................52
Connecting Power Supply Cables ..................................................................53
Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper .................................................................54
Clearing Passwords ............................................................................................55
Replacing the Battery .........................................................................................56
3Updating 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 Intel®Flash
Memory Update Utility...................................................................................64
Obtaining the BIOS Update File ....................................................................64
Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File .................................64
Updating the BIOS with the Intel Flash Memory Update Utility...........................65
Recovering the BIOS...................................................................................66

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AError Messages and Indicators
BIOS Error Codes...............................................................................................67
BIOS Error Messages..........................................................................................68
BRegulatory Compliance
Safety Standards ...............................................................................................69
Battery Caution ..........................................................................................69
European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement..............................................70
Product Ecology Statements ................................................................................71
Recycling Considerations .............................................................................71
China RoHS ...............................................................................................74
EMC Regulations ................................................................................................75
FCC Declaration of Conformity......................................................................75
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement......................76
Japan VCCI Statement ................................................................................76
Korea Class B Statement .............................................................................77
Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance..................................77
Product Certifications..........................................................................................78
Board-Level Certifications ............................................................................78
Chassis- and Component-Level Certifications..................................................79
ENERGY STAR*, e-Standby, and ErP Compliance ....................................................79
Figures
1. Intel Desktop Board DH57DD Components .......................................................12
2. LAN Connector LEDs .....................................................................................19
3. Location of the Standby Power Indicator ..........................................................25
4. Installing the I/O Shield ................................................................................29
5. Intel Desktop Board DH57DD Mounting Screw Hole Locations .............................30
6. Unlatch the Socket Lever...............................................................................31
7. Lift the Load Plate.........................................................................................32
8. Remove the Socket Cover..............................................................................33
9. Remove the Processor from the Protective Cover ..............................................34
10. Install the Processor .....................................................................................34
11. Lower the Load Plate.....................................................................................35
12. Secure the Load Plate in Place........................................................................35
13. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Power Cable to the
Processor Fan Header....................................................................................36
14. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Two DIMMs ...........................37
15. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Four DIMMs...........................38
16. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Three DIMMs .........................38
17. Use DDR3 DIMMs .........................................................................................39
18. Installing a DIMM .........................................................................................40
19. Installing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card ......................................................42
20. Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card......................................................43
21. Connecting a SATA Cable...............................................................................44

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22. Internal Headers ..........................................................................................45
23. Back Panel Audio Connectors .........................................................................51
24. Location of the Chassis Fan Header .................................................................52
25. Connecting Power Supply Cables ....................................................................53
26. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block ..............................................54
27. Removing the Battery ...................................................................................61
28. Intel Desktop Board DH57DD China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table .............74
Tables
1. Feature Summary.......................................................................................... 9
2. Intel Desktop Board DH57DD Components .......................................................13
3. HDMI Port Status Conditions ..........................................................................16
4. DVI Port Status Conditions.............................................................................17
5. Audio Jack Retasking Support.........................................................................18
6. LAN Connector LEDs .....................................................................................19
7. Front Panel Audio Signal Names for Intel HD Audio............................................46
8. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for AC ’97 Audio ...................................46
9. IEEE 1394a Headers Signal Names..................................................................46
10. S/PDIF Header Signal Names .........................................................................47
11. Serial Port Header ........................................................................................47
12. Front Panel CIR Receiver (Input) Header Signal Names......................................48
13. Back Panel CIR Emitter (Output) Header Signal Names ......................................48
14. Intel RPAT Header Signal Names ....................................................................48
15. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names ...........................................................48
16. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Signal Names ......................................49
17. Front Panel Header Signal Names ...................................................................49
18. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names........................................................................50
19. HD Audio Link Header Signal Names ...............................................................50
20. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes..........................................55
21. BIOS Beep Codes .........................................................................................67
22. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes .................................................................68
23. BIOS Error Messages ....................................................................................68
24. Safety Standards..........................................................................................69
25. EMC Regulations...........................................................................................75
26. Regulatory Compliance Marks.........................................................................78

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1 Desktop Board Features
This chapter briefly describes the features of Intel®Desktop Board DH57DD. Table 1
summarizes the major features of the Desktop Board.
Table 1. Feature Summary
Form Factor microATX (243.84 millimeters [9.6 inches] x 243.84 millimeters
[9.6 inches])
Processor •Intel®Core™ i7, Intel®Core™ i5, Intel®Core™ i3, and
Intel®Pentium processors in an LGA1156 socket:
―Integrated graphics processing (processors with Intel®HD
Graphics)
―External graphics interface controller
―Integrated memory controller
Chipset Intel®H57 Express Chipset consisting of the Intel®H57 Express
Platform Controller Hub (PCH)
Memory •Four 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM)
sockets
•Dual Channel DDR3 1333 MHz and DDR3 1066 MHz support
•Support for 1 Gb and 2 Gb memory technology
•Support for up to 16 GB of system memory with four DIMMs using
2 Gb memory technology
•Support for non-ECC memory
Graphics •Integrated graphics support for processors with Intel HD Graphics:
―High-Definition Multi-media Interface* (HDMI*)
―DVI-I
•Discrete graphics support for a PCI Express* 2.0 x16 add-in
graphics card
Audio •10-channel (7.1+2) Intel®High Definition Audio (Intel®HD Audio)
using a Realtek* ALC889 audio codec including:
―Front panel audio header with support for Intel HD Audio and AC
’97 Audio
―Onboard S/PDIF out header and back panel S/PDIF out
connector
―Intel HD Audio Link header
•8-channel (7.1) Intel HD Audio via the HDMI port
Expansion
Capabilities
One PCI Express 2.0 x16 add-in card connector
Two PCI Express 2.0 x1 add-in card connectors
One PCI bus add-in card connector
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Table 1. Feature Summary (continued)
Peripheral
Interfaces
•Fourteen USB 2.0 ports:
―Six ports are implemented with stacked back panel connectors
―Eight front panel ports are implemented with four dual-port
internal headers
•Five internal Serial ATA (SATA) 3.0 Gb/s ports
•One external SATA (eSATA) 3.0 Gb/s port
Legacy I/O Support •Legacy I/O Controller that provides:
―Consumer Infrared (CIR) support
―One serial port via an onboard header
LAN Support Intel®82578DC Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller
including an RJ-45 back panel connector with integrated status LEDs
BIOS •Intel®BIOS resident in an SPI Flash device
•Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI),
Plug and Play, and SMBIOS
Instantly Available
PC Technology
•Support for PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.3
•Support for PCI Express Base Specification Revision 2.0
•Suspend to RAM support
•Wake on PCI Express, LAN, front panel, serial, and USB ports
Hardware
Management
•Intel®Quiet System Technology (Intel®QST) implemented through
the Intel®Management Engine (Intel®ME) in the Intel H57 PCH
•Voltage sense to detect out of range power supply voltages
•Thermal sense to detect out of range thermal values
•Three fan headers using PWM control
•4-pin headers for processor and chassis fans
•4-wire and 3-wire (linear) fan speed control support for the
chassis fans
•Support for Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI)