DH67CF TechProdSpec03

Intel Desktop Board
DH67CF
Technical Product Specification
October 2012
Order Number: G15488-003
The Intel Desktop Board DH67CF may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications.
Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board DH67CF Specification Update.
Revision History
Revision
Revision History
Date
-001
First release of the Intel

Specification
Desktop Board DH67CF Technical Product
January 2011
-002
Updated the Board Identification Information
April 2012
-003
Specification Clarification
October 2012
This product specification applies to only the standard Intel Desktop Board with BIOS identifier
BLH6710H.86A.
Changes to this specification will be published in the Intel Desktop Board DH67CF Specification
Update before being incorporated into a revision of this document.
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Board Identification Information

Basic Desktop Board DH67CF Identification Information
AA Revision
BIOS Revision
Notes
G10215-201
BLH6710.86A.0078
1,2
G10215-202
BLH6710.86A.0078
1,2
G10215-207
BLH6710.86A.0146
1,2
G10215-208
BLH6710.86A.0156
1,2
Notes:
1.
The AA number is found on a small label on the component side of the board.
2.
The H67 chipset used on this AA revision consists of the following component:
Device
Stepping
S-Spec Numbers
82H67 Platform Controller

Hub (PCH)
B2
SLH82
82H67 Platform Controller

Hub (PCH)
B3
SLJ49
Specification Changes or Clarifications

The table below indicates the Specification Changes or Specification Clarifications that
apply to the Intel Desktop Board DH67CF.
Specification Changes or Clarifications
Date
Type of Change
Description of Change or Clarification
October 2012
Spec Clarification
Updated Table 35. Environmental Specifications to address

operating temperature requirements for the board.
Errata
Current characterized errata, if any, are documented in a separate Specification
Update. See http://developer.intel.com/products/desktop/motherboard/index.htm
for the latest documentation.
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Intel Desktop Board DH67CF Technical Product Specification
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Preface
This Technical Product Specification (TPS) specifies the board layout, components,
connectors, power and environmental requirements, and the BIOS for Intel Desktop
Board DH67CF.
Intended Audience
The TPS is intended to provide detailed, technical information about Intel Desktop
Board DH67CF and its components to the vendors, system integrators, and other
engineers and technicians who need this level of information. It is specifically not
intended for general audiences.
What This Document Contains

Chapter
Description
A description of the hardware used on Intel Desktop Board DH67CF
A map of the resources of the Intel Desktop Board
The features supported by the BIOS Setup program
A description of the BIOS error messages, beep codes, and POST codes
Regulatory compliance and battery disposal information
Typographical Conventions
This section contains information about the conventions used in this specification. Not
all of these symbols and abbreviations appear in all specifications of this type.
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

NOTE
Notes call attention to important information.
CAUTION
Cautions are included to help you avoid damaging hardware or losing data.
Other Common Notation
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Used after a signal name to identify an active-low signal (such as USBP0#)
GB
Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes)
GB/s
Gigabytes per second
Gb/s
Gigabits per second
KB
Kilobyte (1024 bytes)
Kbit
Kilobit (1024 bits)
kbits/s
1000 bits per second
MB
Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes)
MB/s
Megabytes per second
Mbit
Megabit (1,048,576 bits)
Mbits/s
Megabits per second
xxh
An address or data value ending with a lowercase h indicates a hexadecimal value.
x.x V
Volts. Voltages are DC unless otherwise specified.
This symbol is used to indicate third-party brands and names that are the property of their
respective owners.
Contents
Revision History
Board Identification Information .................................................................. iii
Errata ......................................................................................................iii
Preface
Intended Audience..................................................................................... v
What This Document Contains..................................................................... v
Typographical Conventions ......................................................................... v
1 Product Description
1.1 Overview ......................................................................................... 11
1.1.1 Feature Summary ................................................................. 11
1.1.2 Board Layout ........................................................................ 13
1.1.3 Block Diagram ...................................................................... 15
1.2 Legacy Considerations ....................................................................... 16
1.3 Online Support ................................................................................. 16
1.4 Processor ........................................................................................ 17
1.4.1 PCI Express x16 Graphics ....................................................... 17
1.5 System Memory ............................................................................... 18
1.5.1 Memory Configurations .......................................................... 19
1.6 Intel H67 Express Chipset ................................................................ 21
1.7 Graphics Subsystem ......................................................................... 21
1.7.1 Integrated Graphics ............................................................... 21
1.7.2 USB ..................................................................................... 24
1.8 SATA Interfaces ............................................................................... 25
1.9 Real-Time Clock Subsystem ............................................................... 26
1.10 Legacy I/O Controller ........................................................................ 26
1.10.1 Consumer Infrared (CIR)........................................................ 26
1.11 Audio Subsystem .............................................................................. 27
1.11.1 Audio Subsystem Software ..................................................... 27
1.11.2 Audio Subsystem Components ................................................ 27
1.12 LAN Subsystem ................................................................................ 29
1.12.1 Intel 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller ................................ 29
1.12.2 LAN Subsystem Software ....................................................... 30
1.12.3 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs .............................. 30
1.13 Hardware Management Subsystem ..................................................... 31
1.13.1 Hardware Monitoring ............................................................. 31
1.13.2 Fan Monitoring ...................................................................... 31
1.13.3 Chassis Intrusion and Detection .............................................. 31
1.13.4 Thermal Monitoring ............................................................... 32
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1.14 Power Management .......................................................................... 33

1.14.1 ACPI .................................................................................... 33
1.14.2 Hardware Support ................................................................. 35
2 Technical Reference
2.1 Memory Resources ........................................................................... 41
2.1.1 Addressable Memory ............................................................. 41
2.1.2 Memory Map ......................................................................... 43
2.2 Connectors and Headers .................................................................... 43
2.2.1 Back Panel Connectors ........................................................... 44
2.2.2 Component-side Connectors and Headers................................. 45
2.3 Jumper Block ................................................................................... 53
2.4 Mechanical Considerations ................................................................. 55
2.4.1 Form Factor .......................................................................... 55
2.5 Electrical Considerations .................................................................... 56
2.5.1 Power Supply Considerations .................................................. 56
2.5.2 Fan Header Current Capability ................................................ 57
2.5.3 Add-in Board Considerations ................................................... 57
2.6 Thermal Considerations ..................................................................... 57
2.7 Reliability......................................................................................... 60
2.8 Environmental .................................................................................. 60
3 Overview of BIOS Features

3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
Introduction ..................................................................................... 61
BIOS Flash Memory Organization ........................................................ 62
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) ................................................. 63
Legacy USB Support ......................................................................... 63
BIOS Updates .................................................................................. 64
3.5.1 Language Support ................................................................. 64
3.5.2 Custom Splash Screen ........................................................... 65
BIOS Recovery ................................................................................. 65
Boot Options .................................................................................... 66
3.7.1 Optical Drive Boot ................................................................. 66
3.7.2 Network Boot........................................................................ 66
3.7.3 Booting Without Attached Devices ........................................... 66
3.7.4 Changing the Default Boot Device During POST ......................... 66
Adjusting Boot Speed ........................................................................ 67
3.8.1 Peripheral Selection and Configuration ..................................... 67
3.8.2 BIOS Boot Optimizations ........................................................ 67
BIOS Security Features ..................................................................... 68
4 Error Messages and Beep Codes

4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
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Speaker .......................................................................................... 69
BIOS Beep Codes ............................................................................. 69
Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes ..................................................... 70
BIOS Error Messages ........................................................................ 70
Port 80h POST Codes ........................................................................ 71
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5 Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information

5.1 Regulatory Compliance ...................................................................... 77
5.1.1 Safety Standards................................................................... 77
5.1.2 European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement ................ 78
5.1.3 Product Ecology Statements ................................................... 79
5.1.4 EMC Regulations ................................................................... 81
5.1.5 ENERGY STAR* 5.0, e-Standby, and ErP Compliance ................. 84
5.1.6 Regulatory Compliance Marks (Board Level) ............................. 85
5.2 Battery Disposal Information .............................................................. 86
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Major Board Components .................................................................. 13

Block Diagram .................................................................................. 15
Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration............................................ 20
Back Panel Audio Connectors ............................................................. 28
LAN Connector LED Locations ............................................................. 30
Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers ...................................................... 32
Location of the Standby Power LED ..................................................... 39
Detailed System Memory Address Map ................................................ 42
Back Panel Connectors ...................................................................... 44
Component-side Connectors and Headers ............................................ 45
Connection Diagram for Front Panel Header ......................................... 50
Connection Diagram for Front Panel USB 2.0 Headers ........................... 52
Location of the Jumper Block ............................................................. 53
Board Dimensions ............................................................................. 55
Localized High Temperature Zones ..................................................... 58
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Feature Summary ............................................................................. 11

Components Shown in Figure 1 .......................................................... 14
Supported Memory Configurations ...................................................... 18
HDMI Port Status Conditions .............................................................. 22
DVI Port Status Conditions................................................................. 22
DisplayPort Status Conditions ............................................................. 23
Audio Jack Support ........................................................................... 27
LAN Connector LED States ................................................................. 30
Effects of Pressing the Power Switch ................................................... 33
Power States and Targeted System Power ........................................... 34
Wake-up Devices and Events ............................................................. 35
System Memory Map ........................................................................ 43
Component-side Connectors and Headers Shown in Figure 10 ................ 46
Front Panel Audio Header for Intel HD Audio ........................................ 47
Front Panel Audio Header for AC 97 Audio ........................................... 47
Front Panel USB 2.0 Headers ............................................................. 47
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SATA Connectors .............................................................................. 47

S/PDIF Header ................................................................................. 48
Chassis Intrusion Header ................................................................... 48
Processor and System (4-Pin) Fan Headers ......................................... 48
Back Panel CIR Emitter (Output) Header ............................................. 48
Front Panel CIR Receiver (Input) Header ............................................. 48
Processor Core Power Connector ........................................................ 49
Main Power Connector ....................................................................... 49
Front Panel Header ........................................................................... 50
States for a One-Color Power LED....................................................... 51
States for a Two-Color Power LED ...................................................... 51
Alternate Front Panel Power/Sleep LED Header..................................... 51
LPC Debug Header ............................................................................ 52
BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Settings .......................................... 54
Recommended Power Supply Current Values........................................ 56
Fan Header Current Capability ............................................................ 57
Thermal Considerations for Components .............................................. 59
Tcontrol Values for Components ......................................................... 59
Environmental Specifications .............................................................. 60
BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar........................................................... 62
BIOS Setup Program Function Keys .................................................... 62
Acceptable Drives/Media Types for BIOS Recovery................................ 65
Boot Device Menu Options ................................................................. 66
Supervisor and User Password Functions ............................................. 68
BIOS Beep Codes ............................................................................. 69
Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes ..................................................... 70
BIOS Error Messages ........................................................................ 70
Port 80h POST Code Ranges .............................................................. 71
Port 80h POST Codes ........................................................................ 72
Typical Port 80h POST Sequence ........................................................ 76
Safety Standards .............................................................................. 77
EMC Regulations ............................................................................... 81
Regulatory Compliance Marks ............................................................ 85
Product Description
1.1
Overview
1.1.1
Feature Summary
Table 1 summarizes the major features of the board.

Table 1. Feature Summary
Form Factor
Mini-ITX (6.7 inches by 6.7 inches [170.18 millimeters by 170.18 millimeters])
Processor
Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, and Intel Core i3 processors with up to
65W TDP in an LGA1155 socket
One PCI Express* 2.0 x16 graphics interface
Integrated memory controller with dual channel DDR3 memory support
Integrated graphics processing (processors with Intel Graphics
Technology)
Memory
Two 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets
Support for DDR3 1333 MHz and DDR3 1066 MHz DIMMs
Support for 1 Gb, 2 Gb, and 4 Gb memory technology
Support for up to 16 GB of system memory with two DIMMs using 4 Gb
memory technology
Support for non-ECC memory
Support for 1.35 V low voltage JEDEC memory
Chipset
Intel H67 Express Chipset consisting of the Intel H67 Express Platform
Controller Hub (PCH)
Graphics
Integrated graphics support for processors with Intel Graphics Technology:

High Definition Multimedia Interface* (HDMI*)
DVI-I
DisplayPort*
Discrete graphics support for PCI Express 2.0 x16 add-in graphics card
Audio
10-channel (8+2) Intel High Definition audio via the Realtek* ALC892 audio
codec
8-channel (7.1) Intel High Definition Audio via the HDMI interface and the
DisplayPort interface
continued
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Table 1. Feature Summary (continued)

Peripheral
Interfaces
Two USB 3.0 ports are implemented with stacked back panel connectors
(blue)
Ten USB 2.0 ports:
Four ports are implemented with stacked back panel connectors (black)
Six front panel ports implemented through three internal headers
Two SATA 6.0 Gb/s interfaces through Intel H67 Express Chipset with Intel
Rapid Storage Technology RAID support (blue)
Three Serial ATA (SATA) 3.0 Gb/s interfaces through Intel H67 Express
Chipset with Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID support:
One internal SATA ports (black)
One internal eSATA port (red)
One back panel eSATA port (red)
Expansion
Capabilities
One PCI Express 2.0 x16 add-in card connector
BIOS
Intel BIOS resident in the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device
Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Plug and
Play, and System Management BIOS (SMBIOS)
Instantly Available
PC Technology
Support for PCI* Local Bus Specification Revision 2.2

Support for PCI Express* Revision 2.0
Suspend to RAM support
Wake on PCI Express, LAN, front panel, Consumer Infrared (CIR), and USB
ports
LAN Support
Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbits/s) LAN subsystem using the Intel 82579V Gigabit
Ethernet Controller
Legacy I/O Control
Nuvoton W83677HG-i I/O controller for CIR, and hardware management support
Hardware Monitor
Subsystem
Hardware monitoring through the Nuvoton I/O controller

Voltage sense to detect out of range power supply voltages
Thermal sense to detect out of range thermal values
Two fan headers
Two fan sense inputs used to monitor fan activity
Fan speed control
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Product Description
1.1.2
Board Layout
Figure 1 shows the location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DH67CF.
Figure 1. Major Board Components
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Table 2 lists the components identified in Figure 1.

Table 2. Components Shown in Figure 1
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Item/callout
from Figure 1
Description
Back panel connectors
Processor core power connector (2 x 2)
Front panel USB 2.0 header
BIOS Setup configuration jumper block
SATA connectors
Intel H67 Express Chipset
Main power connector (2 x 12)
Front panel header
DIMM 1 (Channel A DIMM 1)
DIMM 2 (Channel B DIMM 1)
Alternate front panel power LED header
Piezoelectric speaker
Standby power LED
Processor fan header
Consumer IR receiver (input) header
S/PDIF out header
LGA1155 processor socket
Consumer IR emitter (output) header
Low Pin Count (LPC) Debug header
PCI Express x16 bus add-in card connector
Chassis intrusion header
System fan header
Front panel audio header
Battery
Product Description
1.1.3
Block Diagram
Figure 2 is a block diagram of the major functional areas of the board.
Figure 2. Block Diagram
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1.2
Legacy Considerations
This board differs from other Intel Desktop Board products, with specific changes
including (but not limited to) the following:
1.3
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No
No
No
No
No
parallel port connector

floppy drive connector
serial port connector or header
PS/2 connectors
PATA connector
Online Support
To find information about
Visit this World Wide Web site:
Intel Desktop Board DH67CF
http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm
Desktop Board Support
http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support?iid=hdr+support
Available configurations for Intel

Desktop Board DH67CF
http://ark.intel.com
Supported processors
http://processormatch.intel.com
Chipset information
http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/index.htm
BIOS and driver updates
http://downloadcenter.intel.com
Tested memory
http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS025414.htm
Integration information
http://www.intel.com/support/go/buildit
Product Description
1.4
Processor
The board is designed to support the Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, and Intel Core i3
processors in an LGA1155 socket.
Other processors may be supported in the future. This board is designed to support
processors with a maximum wattage of 65 W Thermal Design Power (TDP). The
processors listed above are only supported when falling within the wattage
requirements of Intel Desktop Board DH67CF. See the Intel web site listed below for
the most up-to-date list of supported processors.
For information about
Refer to:
Supported processors
http://processormatch.intel.com
CAUTION
Use only the processors listed on the web site above. Use of unsupported processors
can damage the board, the processor, and the power supply.
NOTE
This board has specific requirements for providing power to the processor. Refer to
Section 2.5.1 on page 56 for information on power supply requirements for this board.
1.4.1
PCI Express x16 Graphics
The Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, and Intel Core i3 processors in an LGA1155 socket
support discrete add in graphics cards via the PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics connector:
Supports PCI Express GEN2 frequency of 2.5 GHz resulting in 5.0 Gb/s each
direction (500 MB/s) per lane. The maximum theoretical bandwidth on the
interface is 8 GB/s in each direction, simultaneously, for an aggregate of 16 GB/s
when operating in x16 GEN2 mode.
Supports PCI Express GEN1 frequency of 1.25 GHz resulting in 2.5 Gb/s each
direction (250 MB/s) per lane. The maximum theoretical bandwidth on the
interface is 4 GB/s in each direction, simultaneously, for an aggregate of 8 GB/s
when operating in x16 GEN1 mode.
Refer to
PCI Express technology
http://www.pcisig.com
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1.5
System Memory
The board has two DIMM sockets and supports the following memory features:
1.5 V DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs with gold plated contacts, with the option to raise the
voltage to support higher performance DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs.
Support for 1.35V Low Voltage DDR3 (new JEDEC specification)
Two independent memory channels with interleaved mode support
Unbuffered, single-sided or double-sided DIMMs with the following restriction:
Double-sided DIMMs with x16 organization are not supported.
16 GB maximum total system memory (with 4 Gb memory technology). Refer to

Section 2.1.1 on page 41 for information on the total amount of addressable
memory.
Minimum recommended total system memory: 512 MB
Non-ECC DIMMs
Serial Presence Detect
DDR3 1333 MHz and DDR3 1066 MHz SDRAM DIMMs
NOTE
To be fully compliant with all applicable DDR SDRAM memory specifications, the board
should be populated with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data
structure. This allows the BIOS to read the SPD data and program the chipset to
accurately configure memory settings for optimum performance. If non-SPD memory
is installed, the BIOS will attempt to correctly configure the memory settings, but
performance and reliability may be impacted or the DIMMs may not function under the
determined frequency.
Table 3 lists the supported DIMM configurations.
Table 3. Supported Memory Configurations
DIMM
Capacity
Configuration
SDRAM
Density
SDRAM Organization
Front-side/Back-side
Number of SDRAM
Devices
512 MB
SS
1 Gbit
1 Gb x16/empty
1024 MB
SS
1 Gbit
1 Gb x8/empty
2048 MB
DS
1 Gbit
1 Gb x8/1 Gb x8
16
2048 MB
SS
2 Gbit
2 Gb x8/empty
4096 MB
DS
2 Gbit
2 Gb x8/2 Gb x8
16
Note:
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(Note)
DS refers to double-sided memory modules (containing two rows of SDRAM) and SS refers to
single-sided memory modules (containing one row of SDRAM).
Refer to:
Tested Memory
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb
/CS-025414.htm
Product Description
1.5.1
Memory Configurations
The Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, and Intel Core i3 processors in the LGA1155 socket
support the following types of memory organization:
Dual channel (Interleaved) mode. This mode offers the highest throughput for
real world applications. Dual channel mode is enabled when the installed memory
capacities of both DIMM channels are equal. Technology and device width can vary
from one channel to the other but the installed memory capacity for each channel
must be equal. If different speed DIMMs are used between channels, the slowest
memory timing will be used.
Single channel (Asymmetric) mode. This mode is equivalent to single channel
bandwidth operation for real world applications. This mode is used when only a
single DIMM is installed or the memory capacities are unequal. Technology and
device width can vary from one channel to the other. If different speed DIMMs are
used between channels, the slowest memory timing will be used.
Flex mode. This mode provides the most flexible performance characteristics.
The bottommost DRAM memory (the memory that is lowest within the system
memory map) is mapped to dual channel operation; the topmost DRAM memory
(the memory that is nearest to the 8 GB address space limit), if any, is mapped to
single channel operation. Flex mode results in multiple zones of dual and single
channel operation across the whole of DRAM memory. To use flex mode, it is
necessary to populate both channels.
Refer to:
Memory Configuration Examples
http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/cs011965.htm
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Figure 3 illustrates the memory channel and DIMM configuration.
Figure 3. Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration
NOTE
The Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, and Intel Core i3 processors require memory to be
populated in the DIMM 1 (Channel A, DIMM 1) socket.
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Product Description
1.6
Intel H67 Express Chipset with Direct Media Interface (DMI) interconnect provides
interfaces to the processor and the USB, SATA, LPC, LAN and PCI Express interfaces.
The Intel H67 Express Chipset is a centralized controller for the boards I/O paths.
Refer to
The Intel H67 chipset
http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/index.htm
Resources used by the chipset
Chapter 2
1.7
Graphics Subsystem
The board supports graphics through either Intel Graphics Technology or a PCI
Express 2.0 x16 add-in graphics card.
1.7.1
Integrated Graphics
The board supports integrated graphics through the Intel Flexible Display Interface
(Intel FDI) for processors with Intel Graphics Technology.
NOTE
If using a processor with integrated graphics, the board will support only two of the
integrated graphics interfaces simultaneously: DisplayPort, DVI-I, DVI-D. Also, during
the Power On Self Test (POST), the board will not output to the DisplayPort if DVI-I or
DVI-D is used concurrently with DisplayPort.
1.7.1.1
Intel High Definition (Intel HD) Graphics
The Intel HD graphics controller features the following:
3D Features
DirectX10.1 and OpenGL 3.0 compliant
DirectX 11.0* CS4.0 only
Shader Model 4.0

Video
Hi-Definition content at up to 1080p resolution
Hardware accelerated MPEG-2, VC-1/WMV and H.264/AVC Hi-Definition video
formats
Intel HD Technology with Advanced Hardware Video Transcoding
Blu-ray S3D via HDMI 1.4
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Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) 5.0 support

Support of up to 1.7 GB Video Memory with 4 GB and above system memory
configuration
1.7.1.2
High Definition Multimedia Interface* (HDMI*)
The HDMI port supports standard, enhanced, or high definition video, plus multichannel digital audio on a single cable. It is compatible with all ATSC and DVB HDTV
standards and supports eight full range channels at 24-bit/96 kHz audio of lossless
audio formats such as Dolby* TrueHD or DTS* HD Master Audio. The maximum
supported resolution is 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA). The HDMI port is compliant with the
HDMI 1.4 specification.
The HDMI port is enabled for POST whenever a monitor is attached, regardless of the
VGA and DVI-I connector status.
Depending on the type of add-in card installed in the PCI Express x16 connector, the
HDMI port will behave as described in Table 4.
Table 4. HDMI Port Status Conditions
PCI Express x16 Connector Status
HDMI Port Status
No add-in card installed
Enabled
Non-video PCI Express x1 add-in card installed
Enabled
PCI Express x16 add-in card installed
Enabled
(Note)
Note: May require BIOS setup menu changes.
1.7.1.3
Digital Visual Interface (DVI-I)
The DVI-I port supports both digital and analog DVI displays. The maximum
supported resolution is 1900 x 1200 (WUXGA). The DVI port is compliant with the
DVI 1.0 specification. DVI analog output can also be converted to VGA using a DVIVGA converter.
Depending on the type of add-in card installed in the PCI Express x16 connector, the
DVI port will behave as described in Table 5.
Table 5. DVI Port Status Conditions
DVI Digital (DVI-D)

Port Status
DVI Analog (DVI-A)

Port Status(Note 1)
Enabled
Enabled
Non-video PCI Express x1 add-in card

installed
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Notes:
1. DVI analog output can also be converted to VGA with a DVI-VGA converter.
2. May require BIOS setup menu changes.
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(Note 2)
Product Description
1.7.1.3.1
Analog Display (VGA)
The VGA port supports analog displays. The maximum supported resolution is 2048 x
1536 (QXGA).
The VGA port is enabled for POST whenever a monitor is attached, regardless of the
HDMI and DVI-I connector status.
1.7.1.4
DisplayPort*
DisplayPort is a digital communication interface that utilizes differential signaling to

achieve a high bandwidth bus interface designed to support connections between PCs
and monitors, projectors, and TV displays. DisplayPort output can also be converted to
HDMI* using a DisplayPort-HDMI converter.
DisplayPorts maximum supported display resolution is 2560 x 1600 at 60 Hz refresh
with a 16:10 aspect ratio (WQXGA). DisplayPort 1.1 adds support for High Bandwidth
Digital Content Protection (HDCP) version 1.3. HDCP support enables viewing of
protected content from Blu-ray Disc* and HD-DVD optical media over DisplayPort 1.1
connections.
Table 6. DisplayPort Status Conditions
DisplayPort Status
Enabled
Non-video PCI Express x1 add-in card installed
Enabled
Enabled
(Note)
Note: May require BIOS setup menu changes.
Refer to
DisplayPort technology
http://www.displayport.org
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1.7.2
USB
The board supports up to 10 USB 2.0 ports and two USB 3.0 ports.
The Intel H67 Express Chipset provides the USB controller for the 2.0 ports. The two
USB 3.0 ports are provided by the NEC UPD720200 controller. The port arrangement
is as follows:
Two USB 3.0 ports are implemented with stacked back panel connectors (blue)
Four USB 2.0 ports are implemented with stacked back panel connectors (black)
Six USB 2.0 front panel ports implemented through three internal headers
All 12 USB ports are high-speed, full-speed, and low-speed capable. The USB 3.0 ports
are super-speed capable.
NOTES
Computer systems that have an unshielded cable attached to a USB port may not meet
FCC Class B requirements, even if no device is attached to the cable. Use a shielded
cable that meets the requirements for full-speed devices.
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Refer to
The location of the USB connectors on the back panel
Figure 9, page 44
The location of the front panel USB headers
Figure 10, page 45
Product Description
1.8
SATA Interfaces
The board provides five SATA connectors through the PCH, which support one device
per connector:
Two
One
One
One
internal SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (blue)

internal SATA 3.0 Gb/s connector (black)
internal eSATA 3.0 Gb/s connector (red)
eSATA 3.0 Gb/s connector on the back panel for external connectivity (red)
The PCH provides independent SATA ports with a theoretical maximum transfer rate of
6 Gb/s for two ports and 3 Gb/s for three ports. A point-to-point interface is used for
host to device connections.
The underlying SATA functionality is transparent to the operating system. The SATA
controller can operate in both legacy and native modes. In legacy mode, standard IDE
I/O and IRQ resources are assigned (IRQ 14 and 15). In Native mode, standard PCI
Conventional bus resource steering is used. Native mode is the preferred mode for
configurations using the Windows* XP, Windows Vista*, and Windows 7* operating
systems.
NOTE
Many SATA drives use new low-voltage power connectors and require adapters or
power supplies equipped with low-voltage power connectors.
For more information, see: http://www.serialata.org/.
Refer to
The location of the SATA connectors
Figure 10, page 45
1.8.1.1
SATA RAID
The board supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology which provides the following RAID
(Redundant Array of Independent Drives) levels via the Intel H67 Express Chipset:
RAID
RAID
RAID
RAID
0 - data striping
1 - data mirroring
0+1 (or RAID 10) - data striping and mirroring
5 - distributed parity
NOTE
In order to use supported RAID features, you must first enable RAID in the BIOS. Also,
during Microsoft Windows XP installation, you must press F6 to install the RAID drivers.
See your Microsoft Windows XP documentation for more information about installing
drivers during installation. Both Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows 7
include the necessary RAID drivers for both AHCI and RAID without the need to install
separate RAID drivers using the F6 switch in the operating system installation process.
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1.9
Real-Time Clock Subsystem
A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. When the
computer is not plugged into a wall socket, the battery has an estimated life of three
years. When the computer is plugged in, the standby current from the power supply
extends the life of the battery. The clock is accurate to 13 minutes/year at 25 C
with 3.3 VSB applied via the power supply 5V STBY rail.
NOTE
If the battery and AC power fail, date and time values will be reset and the user will be
notified during the POST.
When the voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored
in CMOS RAM (for example, the date and time) might not be accurate. Replace the
battery with an equivalent one. Figure 1 on page 13 shows the location of the battery.
1.10 Legacy I/O Controller

The I/O controller provides the following features:
Consumer Infrared (CIR) headers

Serial IRQ interface compatible with serialized IRQ support for PCI systems
Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake-up event interface
PCI power management support
The BIOS Setup program provides configuration options for the I/O controller.
1.10.1
Consumer Infrared (CIR)
The Consumer Infrared (CIR) feature is designed to comply with Microsoft Consumer
Infrared usage models. Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows 7 are the
supported operating systems.
The CIR feature is made up of two separate pieces: the receiving (receiver) header,
and the output (emitter) header. The receiving header consists of a filtered translated
infrared input compliant with Microsoft CIR specifications, and also a learning
infrared input. This learning input is simply a high pass input which the computer can
use to learn to speak the infrared communication language of other user remotes.
The emitter header consists of two output ports which the PC can use to emulate
learned infrared commands in order to control external electronic hardware.
Customers are required to buy or create their own interface modules to connect to
Intel Desktop Boards for this feature to work.
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Product Description
1.11 Audio Subsystem

The board supports Intel HD Audio via the Realtek ALC892 audio codec. The audio
subsystem supports the following features:
Advanced jack sense for the back panel audio jacks that enables the audio codec to
recognize the device that is connected to an audio port. The back panel audio
jacks are capable of retasking according to the users definition, or can be
automatically switched depending on the recognized device type.
A signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio of 97 dB
Microphone input that supports a single dynamic, condenser, or electret
microphone
Windows Vista Ultimate and Windows 7 Ultimate certification
Table 7 lists the supported functions of the front panel and back panel audio jacks.
Table 7. Audio Jack Support
Audio Jack
Microphone
FP Green
Headphones
Front
Speaker
Line In
Rear
Surround
Side
Surround
Default
FP Pink
Default
Rear Blue
Default
Rear Green
Rear Pink
Ctrl panel
Default
Default
Rear Black
Ctrl Panel
Default
Rear Orange
1.11.1
Center/
Sub
Default
Audio Subsystem Software
The latest audio software and drivers are available from Intels World Wide Web site.
Refer to
Obtaining audio software and drivers
Section 1.3, page 16
1.11.2
Audio Subsystem Components
The audio subsystem includes the following components:

Realtek ALC892 audio codec
Front panel audio header that supports Intel HD audio and AC 97 audio (a 2 x 5pin header that provides mic in and line out signals for front panel audio
connectors) (yellow)
S/PDIF digital audio out header (1 x 4-pin header) (yellow)
S/PDIF digital audio out connector on the back panel
5-port analog audio input/output stack on the back panel
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The back panel audio connectors are configurable through the audio device drivers.
The available configurable back panel audio connectors are shown in Figure 4.
Item
Description
Rear surround
Center channel and LFE

(subwoofer)
S/PDIF out (optical)
Line in
Mic in/side surround
Line out/front speakers
Figure 4. Back Panel Audio Connectors
NOTE
The back panel audio line out connector is designed to power headphones or amplified
speakers only. Poor audio quality occurs if passive (non-amplified) speakers are
connected to this output.
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Refer to
The locations of the front panel audio header and S/PDIF audio header
Figure 10, page 45
The signal names of the front panel audio header and S/PDIF audio header
Section 2.2.2.1, page 47
The back panel audio connectors
Section 2.2.1, page 44
Product Description
1.12 LAN Subsystem

The LAN subsystem consists of the following:
Intel 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000 Mbits/s)

RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs
Additional features of the LAN subsystem include:

CSMA/CD protocol engine
LAN connect interface between the PCH and the LAN controller
PCI Conventional bus power management
ACPI technology support
LAN wake capabilities

LAN subsystem software
Refer to
LAN software and drivers
1.12.1
Intel 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller
The Intel 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller supports the following features:
10/100/1000 BASE-T IEEE 802.3 compliant

Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) IEEE802.3az support [Low Power Idle (LPI) mode]
Dual interconnect between the Integrated LAN Controller and the Physical Layer
(PHY):
PCI Express-based interface for active state operation (S0) state
SMBUS for host and management traffic (Sx low power state)
Compliant to IEEE 802.3x flow control support
802.1p and 802.1q
TCP, IP, and UDP checksum offload (for IPv4 and IPv6)
Full device driver compatibility
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1.12.2
LAN Subsystem Software
LAN software and drivers are available from Intels World Wide Web site.
Refer to
Obtaining LAN software and drivers
1.12.3
RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs
Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector (shown in Figure 5).
Item
Description
Link LED (Green)
Data Rate LED (Green/Yellow)
Figure 5. LAN Connector LED Locations

Table 8 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the LAN
subsystem is operating.
Table 8. LAN Connector LED States
LED
Link
Data Rate
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LED Color
Green
Green/Yellow
LED State
Condition
Off
LAN link is not established.
On
LAN link is established.
Blinking
LAN activity is occurring.
Off
10 Mbits/s data rate is selected.
Green
Yellow
Product Description
1.13 Hardware Management Subsystem

The hardware management features enable the board to be compatible with the Wired
for Management (WfM) specification. The board has several hardware management
features, including the following:
Thermal and voltage monitoring

Chassis intrusion detection
1.13.1
Hardware Monitoring
The hardware monitoring and fan control subsystem is based on the Nuvoton
W83677HG-i device, which supports the following:
Processor and system ambient temperature monitoring

Chassis fan speed monitoring
Power monitoring of +12 V, +5 V, V_SM, +3.3 V, and +VCCP
SMBus interface
1.13.2
Fan Monitoring
Fan monitoring can be implemented using Intel Desktop Utilities or third-party

software.
Refer to
The functions of the fan headers
Section 1.14.2.2, page 36
1.13.3
Chassis Intrusion and Detection
The board supports a chassis security feature that detects if the chassis cover is
removed. The security feature uses a mechanical switch on the chassis that attaches
to the chassis intrusion header. When the chassis cover is removed, the mechanical
switch is in the closed position.
Refer to
The location of the chassis intrusion header
Figure 10, page 45
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1.13.4
Thermal Monitoring
Figure 6 shows the locations of the thermal sensors and fan headers.
Item
Description
Thermal diode, located on the Intel H67 PCH
Remote thermal diode 1
Thermal diode, located on the processor die
Remote thermal diode 2
System fan header
Figure 6. Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers
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Product Description
1.14 Power Management

Power management is implemented at several levels, including:
Software support through Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)

Hardware support:
Power connector
Fan headers
Instantly Available PC technology
Wake from USB
PCI Express WAKE# signal support
Wake from Consumer IR
1.14.1
ACPI
ACPI gives the operating system direct control over the power management and Plug
and Play functions of a computer. The use of ACPI with this board requires an
operating system that provides full ACPI support. ACPI features include:
Plug and Play (including bus and device enumeration)

Power management control of individual devices, add-in boards (some add-in
boards may require an ACPI-aware driver), video displays, and hard disk drives
Methods for achieving less than 15-watt system operation in the power-on/standby
sleeping state
A Soft-off feature that enables the operating system to power-off the computer
Support for multiple wake-up events (see Table 11 on page 35)
Support for a front panel power and sleep mode switch
Table 9 lists the system states based on how long the power switch is pressed,
depending on how ACPI is configured with an ACPI-aware operating system.
Table 9. Effects of Pressing the Power Switch
If the system is in this
state
and the power switch is

pressed for
Off
(ACPI G2/G5 Soft off)
Less than four seconds
Power-on
(ACPI G0 working state)
On
Soft-off/Standby
(ACPI G1 sleeping state)
On
More than six seconds
Fail safe power-off

Sleep
Wake-up
Sleep
More than six seconds
Power-off
the system enters this state
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1.14.1.1
System States and Power States
Under ACPI, the operating system directs all system and device power state
transitions. The operating system puts devices in and out of low-power states based
on user preferences and knowledge of how devices are being used by applications.
Devices that are not being used can be turned off. The operating system uses
information from applications and user settings to put the system as a whole into a
low-power state.
Table 10 lists the power states supported by the board along with the associated
system power targets. See the ACPI specification for a complete description of the
various system and power states.
Table 10. Power States and Targeted System Power
Global States
Sleeping States
Processor
States
G0 working
state
S0 working
C0 working
D0 working
state.
Full power > 30 W
G1 sleeping
state
S3 Suspend to
RAM. Context
saved to RAM.
No power
D3 no power
except for
wake-up logic.
Power < 5 W
(Note 2)
G1 sleeping
state
S4 Suspend to
disk. Context
saved to disk.
No power
D3 no power
except for
wake-up logic.
Power < 5 W
(Note 2)
G2/S5
S5 Soft off.
Context not saved.
Cold boot is
required.
No power
D3 no power
except for
wake-up logic.
Power < 5 W
(Note 2)
G3
mechanical off
No power to the
system.
No power
D3 no power for
wake-up logic,
except when
provided by
battery or
external source.
No power to the system.

Service can be performed
safely.
AC power is
disconnected
from the
computer.
Device States
Targeted System
Power (Note 1)
Notes:
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1.
Total system power is dependent on the system configuration, including add-in boards and peripherals
powered by the system chassis power supply.
2.
Dependent on the standby power consumption of wake-up devices used in the system.
Product Description
1.14.1.2
Wake-up Devices and Events
Table 11 lists the devices or specific events that can wake the computer from specific
states.
Table 11. Wake-up Devices and Events
These devices/events can wake up the computer
from this state
Power switch
S3, S4, S5
RTC alarm
S3, S4, S5
LAN
S3, S4, S5
USB
S3
WAKE#
S3, S4, S5
Consumer IR
S3, S4, S5
(Note
1)
(Note 1)
(Note 1)
(Note 1)
(Note 2)
Notes:
1.
S4 implies operating system support only.
2.
Wake from S4 and S5 is recommended by Microsoft.
NOTE
The use of these wake-up events from an ACPI state requires an operating system that
provides full ACPI support. In addition, software, drivers, and peripherals must fully
support ACPI wake events.
1.14.2
Hardware Support
CAUTION
Ensure that the power supply provides adequate +5 V standby current if LAN wake
capabilities and Instantly Available PC technology features are used. Failure to do so
can damage the power supply. The total amount of standby current required depends
on the wake devices supported and manufacturing options.
The board provides several power management hardware features, including:
Power connector
Fan headers
Instantly Available PC technology
Wake from USB
WAKE# signal wake-up support
+5 V Standby Power Indicator LED
LAN wake capabilities and Instantly Available PC technology require power from the
+5 V standby line.
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NOTE
The use of Wake from USB from an ACPI state requires an operating system that
provides full ACPI support.
1.14.2.1
Power Connector
ATX12V-compliant power supplies can turn off the system power through system
control. When an ACPI-enabled system receives the correct command, the power
supply removes all non-standby voltages.
When resuming from an AC power failure, the computer returns to the power state it
was in before power was interrupted (on or off). The computers response can be set
using the Last Power State feature in the BIOS Setup programs Boot menu.
Refer to
The location of the main power connector
Figure 10, page 45
The signal names of the main power connector
Table 24, page 49
1.14.2.2
Fan Headers
The function/operation of the fan headers is as follows:
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The fans are on when the board is in the S0 state

The fans are off when the board is off or in the S3, S4, or S5 state
Each fan header is wired to a fan tachometer input of the hardware monitoring and
fan control ASIC
All fan headers support closed-loop fan control that can adjust the fan speed or
switch the fan on or off as needed
All fan headers have a +12 V DC connection
4-pin fan headers are controlled by Pulse Width Modulation
Refer to
The location of the fan headers
Figure 10, page 45
The location of the fan headers and sensors for thermal monitoring
Figure 6, page 32
Product Description
1.14.2.3
LAN Wake Capabilities
CAUTION
For LAN wake capabilities, the +5 V standby line for the power supply must be capable
of providing adequate +5 V standby current. Failure to provide adequate standby
current when implementing LAN wake capabilities can damage the power supply.
LAN wake capabilities enable remote wake-up of the computer through a network. The
LAN subsystem PCI bus network adapter monitors network traffic at the Media
Independent Interface. Upon detecting a Magic Packet* frame, the LAN subsystem
asserts a wake-up signal that powers up the computer. Depending on the LAN
implementation, the board supports LAN wake capabilities with ACPI in the following
ways:
The PCI Express WAKE# signal

The onboard LAN subsystem
1.14.2.4
Instantly Available PC Technology
CAUTION
For Instantly Available PC technology, the +5 V standby line for the power supply must
be capable of providing adequate +5 V standby current. Failure to provide adequate
standby current when implementing Instantly Available PC technology can damage the
power supply.
Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-toRAM) sleep-state. While in the S3 sleep-state, the computer will appear to be off (the
power supply is off, and the front panel LED is amber if dual colored, or off if single
colored.) When signaled by a wake-up device or event, the system quickly returns to
its last known wake state. Table 11 on page 35 lists the devices and events that can
wake the computer from the S3 state.
The use of Instantly Available PC technology requires operating system support and
PCI Express add-in cards and drivers.
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1.14.2.5
Wake from USB
USB bus activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S3 state.
NOTE
Wake from USB requires the use of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from USB.
1.14.2.6
WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support
When the WAKE# signal on the PCI Express bus is asserted, the computer wakes from
an ACPI S3, S4, or S5 state.
1.14.2.7
CIR activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S3, S4, or S5 state.
1.14.2.8
Wake from S5
When the RTC Date and Time is set in the BIOS, the computer will automatically wake
from an ACPI S5 state.
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Product Description
1.14.2.9
+5 V Standby Power Indicator LED
The +5 V standby power indicator LED shows that power is still present even when the
computer appears to be off. Figure 7 shows the location of the standby power LED.
CAUTION
If AC power has been switched off and the standby power indicator is still lit,
disconnect the power cord before installing or removing any devices connected to the
board. Failure to do so could damage the board and any attached devices.
Figure 7. Location of the Standby Power LED
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Technical Reference
2.1
Memory Resources
2.1.1
Addressable Memory
The board utilizes 16 GB of addressable system memory. Typically the address space
that is allocated for PCI Conventional bus add-in cards, PCI Express configuration
space, BIOS (SPI Flash device), and chipset overhead resides above the top of DRAM
(total system memory). On a system that has 16 GB of system memory installed, it is
not possible to use all of the installed memory due to system address space being
allocated for other system critical functions. These functions include the following:
BIOS/SPI Flash device (16 Mbit)

Local APIC (19 MB)
Direct Media Interface (40 MB)
Front side bus interrupts (17 MB)
PCI Express configuration space (256 MB)
PCH base address registers PCI Express ports (up to 256 MB)
Memory-mapped I/O that is dynamically allocated for PCI Express add-in cards
(256 MB)
The board provides the capability to reclaim the physical memory overlapped by the
memory mapped I/O logical address space. The board remaps physical memory from
the top of usable DRAM boundary to the 4 GB boundary to an equivalent sized logical
address range located just above the 4 GB boundary. Figure 8 shows a schematic of
the system memory map. All installed system memory can be used when there is no
overlap of system addresses.
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Figure 8. Detailed System Memory Address Map
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Technical Reference
2.1.2
Memory Map
Table 12 lists the system memory map.

Table 12. System Memory Map
Address Range (decimal) Address Range (hex)
Size
Description
1024 K - 16777216K K
100000 400000000
16382 MB
Extended memory
960 K - 1024 K
F0000 - FFFFF
64 KB
Runtime BIOS
896 K - 960 K
E0000 - EFFFF
64 KB
Reserved
800 K - 896 K
C8000 - DFFFF
96 KB
Potential available high DOS

memory (open to the PCI
Conventional bus). Dependent on
video adapter used.
640 K - 800 K
A0000 - C7FFF
160 KB
Video memory and BIOS
639 K - 640 K
9FC00 - 9FFFF
1 KB
Extended BIOS data (movable by

memory manager software)
512 K - 639 K
80000 - 9FBFF
127 KB
Extended conventional memory
0 K - 512 K
00000 - 7FFFF
512 KB
Conventional memory
2.2
Connectors and Headers
CAUTION
Only the following connectors and headers have overcurrent protection: back panel
and front panel USB.
The other internal connectors and headers are not overcurrent protected and should
connect only to devices inside the computers chassis, such as fans and internal
peripherals. Do not use these connectors or headers to power devices external to the
computers chassis. A fault in the load presented by the external devices could cause
damage to the computer, the power cable, and the external devices themselves.
Furthermore, improper connection of USB header single wire connectors may
eventually overload the overcurrent protection and cause damage to the board.
This section describes the boards connectors. The connectors can be divided into
these groups:
Back panel I/O connectors

Component-side I/O connectors and headers (see page 45)
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2.2.1
Back Panel Connectors
Figure 9 shows the location of the back panel connectors for the board.
Item
Description
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
LAN port
USB 3.0 ports
USB 2.0 ports
eSATA connector
DVI-I connector
HDMI connector
USB 2.0 ports
DisplayPort connector
Rear surround
Center channel and LFE
(subwoofer)
S/PDIF out (optical)
Line in
Mic in/side surround
Line out/front speakers
K
L
M
N
Figure 9. Back Panel Connectors
NOTE
The back panel audio line out connector is designed to power headphones or amplified
speakers only. Poor audio quality occurs if passive (non-amplified) speakers are
connected to this output.
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Technical Reference
2.2.2
Component-side Connectors and Headers
Figure 10 shows the locations of the component-side connectors and headers.
Figure 10. Component-side Connectors and Headers
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Table 13 lists the component-side connectors and headers identified in Figure 10.
Table 13. Component-side Connectors and Headers Shown in Figure 10
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Item/callout
from Figure 10
Description
Processor core power connector (2 x 2)
Front panel USB header
SATA connectors
Main power connector (2 X 12)
Front panel header
Alternate front panel power LED header
Consumer IR receiver (input) header
S/PDIF out header
Consumer IR emitter (output) header
LPC Debug header
PCI Express x16 bus add-in card connector
Chassis intrusion header
System fan header
Front panel audio header
Technical Reference
2.2.2.1
Signal Tables for the Connectors and Headers
Table 14. Front Panel Audio Header for Intel HD Audio

Pin
Signal Name
Pin
Signal Name
[Port 1] Left channel
Ground
[Port 1] Right channel
PRESENCE# (Dongle present)
[Port 2] Right channel
[Port 1] SENSE_RETURN
SENSE_SEND (Jack detection)
Key (no pin)
[Port 2] Left channel
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[Port 2] SENSE_RETURN
Table 15. Front Panel Audio Header for AC 97 Audio

Pin
Signal Name
Pin
Signal Name
MIC
AUD_GND
MIC_BIAS
AUD_GND
FP_OUT_R
FP_RETURN_R
AUD_5V
KEY (no pin)
FP_OUT_L
10
FP_RETURN_L
Table 16. Front Panel USB 2.0 Headers

Pin
Signal Name
Pin
Signal Name
+5 V DC
+5 V DC
D-
D-
D+
D+
Ground
Ground
KEY (no pin)
10
No Connect
Table 17. SATA Connectors

Pin
Signal Name
Ground
TXP
TXN
Ground
RXN
RXP
Ground
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Table 18. S/PDIF Header

Pin
Signal Name
Ground
S/PDIF out
Key (no pin)
+5 V DC
Table 19. Chassis Intrusion Header

Pin
Signal Name
Intruder#
Ground
Table 20. Processor and System

(4-Pin) Fan Headers
Pin
Signal Name
Ground (Note)
+12 V
FAN_TACH
4
Note:
FAN_CONTROL
These fan headers use Pulse Width Modulation control for fan speed.
Table 21. Back Panel CIR Emitter (Output) Header

Pin
Signal Name
Emitter out 1
Emitter out 2
Ground
Key (no pin)
Jack detect 1
Jack detect 2
Table 22. Front Panel CIR Receiver (Input) Header
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Pin
Signal Name
Ground
LED
NC
Learn-in
5 V standby
VCC
Key (no pin)
CIR Input
Technical Reference
2.2.2.2
Add-in Card Connector
The board has one PCI Express 2.0 x16 connector supporting simultaneous transfer
speeds up to 8 GB/s of peak bandwidth per direction and up to 16 GB/s concurrent
bandwidth.
2.2.2.3
Power Supply Connectors
The board has the following power supply connectors:
Main power a 2 x 12 connector. This connector is compatible with 2 x 10

connectors previously used on Intel Desktop boards. The board supports the use of
ATX12V power supplies with either 2 x 10 or 2 x 12 main power cables. When
using a power supply with a 2 x 10 main power cable, attach that cable on the
leftmost pins of the main power connector, leaving pins 11, 12, 23, and
24 unconnected.
Processor core power a 2 x 2 connector. This connector provides power
directly to the processor voltage regulator and must always be used. Failure to do
so will prevent the board from booting.
Table 23. Processor Core Power Connector

Pin
Signal Name
Pin
Signal Name
Ground
Ground
+12 V
+12 V
Table 24. Main Power Connector

Pin
Signal Name
Pin
Signal Name
+3.3 V
13
+3.3 V
+3.3 V
14
-12 V
Ground
15
Ground
+5 V
16
PS-ON# (power supply remote on/off)
Ground
17
Ground
+5 V
18
Ground
Ground
19
Ground
PWRGD (Power Good)
20
No connect
+5 V (Standby)
21
+5 V
10
+12 V
22
+5 V
11
+12 V (Note)
23
+5 V (Note)
12
2 x 12 connector detect (Note)
24
Ground (Note)
Note: When using a 2 x 10 power supply cable, this pin will be unconnected.
Refer to
Power supply considerations
Section 2.5.1 on page 56
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2.2.2.4
Front Panel Header
This section describes the functions of the front panel header. Table 25 lists the signal
names of the front panel header. Figure 11 is a connection diagram for the front panel
header.
Table 25. Front Panel Header
Pin
Signal Name
Description
Pin
Signal Name
Description
HDD_POWER_LED
Pull-up resistor
(750 ) to +5V
POWER_LED_MAIN
[Out] Front panel LED

(main color)
HDD_LED#
[Out] Hard disk

activity LED
POWER_LED_ALT
[Out] Front panel LED

(alt color)
GROUND
Ground
POWER_SWITCH#
[In] Power switch
RESET_SWITCH#
[In] Reset switch
GROUND
Ground
+5V_DC
Power
10
Key
No pin
Figure 11. Connection Diagram for Front Panel Header

2.2.2.4.1
Hard Drive Activity LED Header
Pins 1 and 3 can be connected to an LED to provide a visual indicator that data is
being read from or written to a hard drive. Proper LED function requires a SATA hard
drive or optical drive connected to an onboard SATA connector.
2.2.2.4.2
Reset Switch Header
Pins 5 and 7 can be connected to a momentary single pole, single throw (SPST) type
switch that is normally open. When the switch is closed, the board resets and runs the
POST.
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Technical Reference
2.2.2.4.3
Power/Sleep LED Header
Pins 2 and 4 can be connected to a one- or two-color LED. Table 26 shows the
possible states for a one-color LED. Table 27 shows the possible states for a two-color
LED.
Table 26. States for a One-Color Power LED
LED State
Description
Off
Power off/sleeping
Steady Green
Running
Table 27. States for a Two-Color Power LED

LED State
Description
Off
Power off
Steady Green
Running
Steady Yellow
Sleeping
NOTE
The colors listed in Table 26 and Table 27 are suggested colors only. Actual LED colors
are chassis-specific.
2.2.2.4.4
Power Switch Header
Pins 6 and 8 can be connected to a front panel momentary-contact power switch. The
switch must pull the SW_ON# pin to ground for at least 50 ms to signal the power
supply to switch on or off. (The time requirement is due to internal debounce circuitry
on the board.) At least two seconds must pass before the power supply will recognize
another on/off signal.
2.2.2.5
Alternate Front Panel Power/Sleep LED Header
Pins 1 and 3 of this header duplicate the signals on pins 2 and 4 of the front panel
header.
Table 28. Alternate Front Panel Power/Sleep LED Header
Pin
Signal Name
Description
POWER_LED_MAIN
[Out] Front panel LED (main color)
Key (no pin)
POWER_LED_ALT
[Out] Front panel LED (alt color)
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2.2.2.6
Front Panel USB 2.0 Headers
Figure 12 is a connection diagram for the front panel USB 2.0 headers.
NOTE
The +5 V DC power on the USB headers is fused.

Use only a front panel USB connector that conforms to the USB 2.0 specification for
high-speed USB devices.
Figure 12. Connection Diagram for Front Panel USB 2.0 Headers
2.2.2.7
Low Pin Count (LPC) Debug header
During the POST, the BIOS generates diagnostic progress codes (POST codes) to I/O
port 80h. If the POST fails, execution stops and the last POST code generated is left at
port 80h. This code is useful for determining the point where an error occurred.
Displaying the POST codes requires a POST card that can interface with the Low Pin
Count (LPC) Debug header. The POST card can decode the port and display the
contents on a medium such as a seven-segment display.
Table 29. LPC Debug Header
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Pin
Signal Name
Pin
Signal Name
CK_33M_DEBUG
GND
PLTRST#
LFRAME#
LAD0
LAD1
LAD2
LAD3
GND
10
GND
11
+3.3 V
12
+3.3 V
13
Not Connected
14
+3.3 V
Technical Reference
2.3
Jumper Block
CAUTION
Do not move the jumper with the power on. Always turn off the power and unplug the
power cord from the computer before changing a jumper setting. Otherwise, the board
could be damaged.
Figure 13 shows the location of the jumper block. The 3-pin jumper block determines
the BIOS Setup programs mode. Table 30 describes the jumper settings for the three
modes: normal, configure, and recovery. When the jumper is set to configure mode
and the computer is powered-up, the BIOS compares the processor version and the
microcode version in the BIOS and reports if the two match.
Figure 13. Location of the Jumper Block
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Table 30. BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Settings

Function/Mode
Jumper Setting
Configuration
Normal
1-2
The BIOS uses current configuration information and

passwords for booting.
Configure
2-3
After the POST runs, Setup runs automatically. The

maintenance menu is displayed.
Note that this Configure mode is the only way to clear the
BIOS/CMOS settings. Press F9 (restore defaults) while in
Configure mode to restore the BIOS/CMOS settings to their
default values.
Recovery
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None
The BIOS attempts to recover the BIOS configuration. A

recovery CD or flash drive is required.
Technical Reference
2.4
2.4.1
Mechanical Considerations
Form Factor
The board is designed to fit into a Mini-ITX form-factor chassis. Figure 14 illustrates
the mechanical form factor for the board. Dimensions are given in inches
[millimeters]. The outer dimensions are 6.7 inches by 6.7 inches [170.18 millimeters
by 170.18 millimeters]. Location of the I/O connectors and mounting holes are in
compliance with the ATX specification.
Figure 14. Board Dimensions
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2.5
Electrical Considerations
2.5.1
Power Supply Considerations
CAUTION
The +5 V standby line from the power supply must be capable of providing adequate
+5 V standby current. Failure to do so can damage the power supply. The total
amount of standby current required depends on the wake devices supported and
manufacturing options.
Additional power required will depend on configurations chosen by the integrator.
The power supply must comply with the indicated parameters of the ATX form factor
specification.
The potential relation between 3.3 V DC and +5 V DC power rails

The current capability of the +5 VSB line
All timing parameters
All voltage tolerances
For example, for a system consisting of a supported 65 W processor (see Section 1.4
on page 17 for a list of supported processors), 1 GB DDR3 RAM, one high end video
card, one hard disk drive, one optical drive, and all board peripherals enabled, the
minimum recommended power supply is 350 W. Table 31 lists the recommended
power supply current values.
Table 31. Recommended Power Supply Current Values
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Output Voltage
3.3 V
5V
12 V1
12 V2
-12 V
5 VSB
Current
17 A
18 A
12 A
18 A
0.8 A
2A
Refer to
Selecting an appropriate power supply
/CS-026472.htm
Technical Reference
2.5.2
Fan Header Current Capability
CAUTION
The processor fan must be connected to the processor fan header, not to a chassis fan
header. Connecting the processor fan to a chassis fan header may result in onboard
component damage that will halt fan operation.
Table 32 lists the current capability of the fan headers.
Table 32. Fan Header Current Capability
Fan Header
Maximum Available Current
Processor fan
2.0 A
System fan
1.5 A
2.5.3
Add-in Board Considerations
The board is designed to provide 2 A (average) of current for each add-in board from
the +5 V rail. The total +5 V current draw for add-in boards for a fully loaded board
(one expansion slot filled) must not exceed the systems power supply +5 V maximum
current or 14 A in total.
2.6
Thermal Considerations
CAUTION
A chassis with a maximum internal ambient temperature of 38 oC at the processor fan
inlet is a requirement. Use a processor heat sink that provides omni-directional airflow
to maintain required airflow across the processor voltage regulator area.
CAUTION
Failure to ensure appropriate airflow may result in reduced performance of both the
processor and/or voltage regulator or, in some instances, damage to the board. For a
list of chassis that have been tested with Intel desktop boards please refer to the
following website:
http://www3.intel.com/cd/channel/reseller/asmo-na/eng/tech_reference/53211.htm
All responsibility for determining the adequacy of any thermal or system design
remains solely with the reader. Intel makes no warranties or representations that
merely following the instructions presented in this document will result in a system
with adequate thermal performance.
CAUTION
Ensure that the ambient temperature does not exceed the boards maximum operating
temperature. Failure to do so could cause components to exceed their maximum case
temperature and malfunction. For information about the maximum operating
temperature, see the environmental specifications in Section 2.8.
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CAUTION
Ensure that proper airflow is maintained in the processor voltage regulator circuit.
Failure to do so may result in damage to the voltage regulator circuit. The processor
voltage regulator area (shown in Figure 15) can reach a temperature of up to 120 oC in
an open chassis.
Figure 15 shows the locations of the localized high temperature zones.
Item
Description
A
B
C
Processor voltage regulator area

Processor
Figure 15. Localized High Temperature Zones
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Technical Reference
Table 33 provides maximum case temperatures for the components that are sensitive
to thermal changes. The operating temperature, current load, or operating frequency
could affect case temperatures. Maximum case temperatures are important when
considering proper airflow to cool the board.
Table 33. Thermal Considerations for Components
Component
Maximum Case Temperature
Processor
For processor case temperature, see processor datasheets and

processor specification updates
104 oC
To ensure functionality and reliability, the component is specified for proper operation
when Case Temperature is maintained at or below the maximum temperature listed in
Table 34. This is a requirement for sustained power dissipation equal to Thermal
Design Power (TDP is specified as the maximum sustainable power to be dissipated by
the components). When the component is dissipating less than TDP, the case
temperature should be below the Maximum Case Temperature. The surface
temperature at the geometric center of the component corresponds to Case
Temperature.
It is important to note that the temperature measurement in the system BIOS is a
value reported by embedded thermal sensors in the components and does not directly
correspond to the Maximum Case Temperature. The upper operating limit when
monitoring this thermal sensor is Tcontrol.
Table 34. Tcontrol Values for Components
Component
Tcontrol
Processor
For processor case temperature, see processor datasheets and

processor specification updates
107 oC
Refer to
Processor datasheets and specification updates
Section 1.3, page 16
http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/
chipsets/
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2.7
Reliability
The Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) prediction is calculated using component and
subassembly random failure rates. The calculation is based on the Telcordia SR-332,
Method I Case 1 50% electrical stress, 55 C ambient. The MTBF prediction is used to
estimate repair rates and spare parts requirements. The MTBF data is calculated from
predicted data at 55 C. The MTBF for the board is 255,227 hours.
2.8
Environmental
Table 35 lists the environmental specifications for the board.

Table 35. Environmental Specifications
Parameter
Specification
Temperature
Non-Operating
-20 C to +70 C
Operating
0 C to +55 C
(Note)
The operating temperature of the board may be determined by measuring the

air temperature from within 1 inch of the edge of the chipset/PCH heatsink and
1 inch above the board, in a closed chassis, while the system is in operation.
Shock
Unpackaged
50 g trapezoidal waveform
Velocity change of 170 inches/s
Packaged
Half sine 2 millisecond

Product Weight (pounds)
Free Fall (inches)
Velocity Change (inches/s)
<20
36
167
21-40
30
152
41-80
24
136
81-100
18
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Vibration
Unpackaged
5 Hz to 20 Hz: 0.01 g Hz sloping up to 0.02 g Hz

20 Hz to 500 Hz: 0.02 g Hz (flat)
Packaged
5 Hz to 40 Hz: 0.015 g Hz (flat)

40 Hz to 500 Hz: 0.015 g Hz sloping down to 0.00015 g Hz
Note: Before attempting to operate this board, the overall temperature of the board must be above the
minimum operating temperature specified. It is recommended that the board temperature be at least
room temperature before attempting to power on the board.
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Overview of BIOS Features
3.1
Introduction
The board uses an Intel BIOS that is stored in the Serial Peripheral Interface Flash
Memory (SPI Flash) and can be updated using a disk-based program. The SPI Flash
contains the BIOS Setup program, POST, the PCI auto-configuration utility, LAN
EEPROM information, and Plug and Play support.
The BIOS displays a message during POST identifying the type of BIOS and a revision
code. The initial production BIOSs are identified as BLH6710H.86A
When the BIOS Setup configuration jumper is set to configure mode and the computer
is powered-up, the BIOS compares the CPU version and the microcode version in the
BIOS and reports if the two match.
The BIOS Setup program can be used to view and change the BIOS settings for the
computer. The BIOS Setup program is accessed by pressing the <F2> key after the
Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot
begins. The menu bar is shown below.
Maintenance
Main
Configuration
Performance
Security
Power
Boot
Exit
NOTE
The maintenance menu is displayed only when the board is in configure mode.
Section 2.3 on page 53 shows how to put the board in configure mode.
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Table 36 lists the BIOS Setup program menu features.

Table 36. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar
Maintenance
Main
Clears
passwords and
displays
processor
information
Displays
processor
and memory
configuration
Configuration
Performance
Configures
advanced
features
available
through the
chipset
Configures
Memory, Bus
and Processor
overrides
Security
Power
Boot
Exit
Sets
passwords
and
security
features
Configures
power
management
features and
power supply
controls
Selects
boot
options
Saves or
discards
changes to
Setup
program
options
Table 37 lists the function keys available for menu screens.

Table 37. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys
3.2
BIOS Setup Program

Function Key
Description
<> or <>
Selects a different menu screen (Moves the cursor left or right)
<> or <>
Selects an item (Moves the cursor up or down)
<Tab>
Selects a field (Not implemented)
<Enter>
Executes command or selects the submenu
<F9>
Load the default configuration values for the current menu
<F10>
Save the current values and exits the BIOS Setup program
<Esc>
Exits the menu
BIOS Flash Memory Organization
The Serial Peripheral Interface Flash Memory (SPI Flash) includes a 32 Mbit (4096 KB)
flash memory device.
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3.3
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS)
SMBIOS is a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) compliant method for managing

computers in a managed network.
The main component of SMBIOS is the Management Information Format (MIF)
database, which contains information about the computing system and its
components. Using SMBIOS, a system administrator can obtain the system types,
capabilities, operational status, and installation dates for system components. The MIF
database defines the data and provides the method for accessing this information. The
BIOS enables applications such as third-party management software to use SMBIOS.
The BIOS stores and reports the following SMBIOS information:
BIOS data, such as the BIOS revision level

Fixed-system data, such as peripherals, serial numbers, and asset tags
Resource data, such as memory size, cache size, and processor speed
Dynamic data, such as event detection and error logging
Non-Plug and Play operating systems require an additional interface for obtaining the
SMBIOS information. The BIOS supports an SMBIOS table interface for such operating
systems. Using this support, an SMBIOS service-level application running on a
non-Plug and Play operating system can obtain the SMBIOS information. Additional
board information can be found in the BIOS under the Additional Information header
under the Main BIOS page.
3.4
Legacy USB Support
Legacy USB support enables USB devices to be used even when the operating systems
USB drivers are not yet available. Legacy USB support is used to access the BIOS
Setup program, and to install an operating system that supports USB. By default,
Legacy USB support is set to Enabled.
Legacy USB support operates as follows:
1. When you apply power to the computer, legacy support is disabled.
2. POST begins.
3. Legacy USB support is enabled by the BIOS allowing you to use a USB keyboard to
enter and configure the BIOS Setup program and the maintenance menu.
4. POST completes.
5. The operating system loads. While the operating system is loading, USB keyboards
and mice are recognized and may be used to configure the operating system.
(Keyboards and mice are not recognized during this period if Legacy USB support
was set to Disabled in the BIOS Setup program.)
6. After the operating system loads the USB drivers, all legacy and non-legacy USB
devices are recognized by the operating system, and Legacy USB support from the
BIOS is no longer used.
7. Additional USB legacy feature options can be access by using Intel Integrator
Toolkit.
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To install an operating system that supports USB, verify that Legacy USB support in
the BIOS Setup program is set to Enabled and follow the operating systems
installation instructions.
3.5
BIOS Updates
The BIOS can be updated using either of the following utilities, which are available on
the Intel World Wide Web site:
Intel Express BIOS Update utility, which enables automated updating while in the
Windows environment. Using this utility, the BIOS can be updated from a file on a
hard disk, a USB drive (a flash drive or a USB hard drive), or a CD-ROM, or from
the file location on the Web.
Intel Flash Memory Update Utility, which requires booting from DOS. Using this
utility, the BIOS can be updated from a file on a hard disk, a USB drive (a flash
drive or a USB hard drive), or a CD-ROM.
Intel F7 switch during POST allows a user to select where the BIOS .bio file is
located and perform the update from that location/device. Similar to performing a
BIOS Recovery without removing the BIOS configuration jumper.
Both utilities verify that the updated BIOS matches the target system to prevent
accidentally installing an incompatible BIOS.
NOTE
Review the instructions distributed with the upgrade utility before attempting a BIOS
update.
Refer to
BIOS update utilities
/CS-022312.htm.
3.5.1
Language Support
The BIOS Setup program and help messages are supported in US English. Check the
Intel web site for support.
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3.5.2
Custom Splash Screen
During POST, an Intel splash screen is displayed by default. This splash screen can
be augmented with a custom splash screen. The Intel Integrators Toolkit that is
available from Intel can be used to create a custom splash screen.
NOTE
If you add a custom splash screen, it will share space with the Intel branded logo.
3.6
Refer to
Intel Integrator Toolkit
http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/software/itk/
Additional Intel software tools
http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/software.htm
BIOS Recovery
It is unlikely that anything will interrupt a BIOS update; however, if an interruption

occurs, the BIOS could be damaged. Table 38 lists the drives and media types that
can and cannot be used for BIOS recovery. The BIOS recovery media does not need to
be made bootable.
Table 38. Acceptable Drives/Media Types for BIOS Recovery
Media Type
Can be used for BIOS recovery?
CD-ROM drive connected to the SATA interface
Yes
USB removable drive (a USB Flash Drive, for example)
Yes
USB diskette drive (with a 1.44 MB diskette)
No
USB hard disk drive
No
Refer to
BIOS recovery
http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb
/cs-023360.htm
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3.7
Boot Options
In the BIOS Setup program, the user can choose to boot from a hard drive, optical
drive, removable drive, or the network. The default setting is for the optical drive to
be the first boot device, the hard drive second, removable drive third, and the network
fourth.
3.7.1
Optical Drive Boot
Booting from the optical drive is supported in compliance to the El Torito bootable
CD-ROM format specification. Under the Boot menu in the BIOS Setup program, the
optical drive is listed as a boot device. Boot devices are defined in priority order.
Accordingly, if there is not a bootable CD in the optical drive, the system will attempt
to boot from the next defined drive.
3.7.2
Network Boot
The network can be selected as a boot device. This selection allows booting from the
onboard LAN or a network add-in card with a remote boot ROM installed.
Pressing the <F12> key during POST automatically forces booting from the LAN. To
use this key during POST, the User Access Level in the BIOS Setup program's Security
menu must be set to Full.
3.7.3
Booting Without Attached Devices
For use in embedded applications, the BIOS has been designed so that after passing
the POST, the operating system loader is invoked even if the following devices are not
present:
Video adapter
Keyboard
Mouse
3.7.4
Changing the Default Boot Device During POST
Pressing the <F10> key during POST causes a boot device menu to be displayed. This
menu displays the list of available boot devices. Table 39 lists the boot device menu
options.
Table 39. Boot Device Menu Options
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Boot Device Menu Function Keys
Description
<> or <>
Selects a default boot device
<Enter>
Exits the menu, and boots from the selected device
<Esc>
Exits the menu and boots according to the boot priority

defined through BIOS setup
3.8
Adjusting Boot Speed
These factors affect system boot speed:
Selecting and configuring peripherals properly

Optimized BIOS boot parameters
Enabling the new Hyperboot feature
3.8.1
Peripheral Selection and Configuration
The following techniques help improve system boot speed:
Choose a hard drive with parameters such as power-up to data ready in less than
eight seconds that minimizes hard drive startup delays.
Select a CD-ROM drive with a fast initialization rate. This rate can influence POST
execution time.
Eliminate unnecessary add-in adapter features, such as logo displays, screen
repaints, or mode changes in POST. These features may add time to the boot
process.
Try different monitors. Some monitors initialize and communicate with the BIOS
more quickly, which enables the system to boot more quickly.
3.8.2
BIOS Boot Optimizations
Use of the following BIOS Setup program settings reduces the POST execution time.
In the Boot Menu, set the hard disk drive as the first boot device. As a result, the
POST does not first seek a diskette drive, which saves about one second from the
POST execution time.
In the Peripheral Configuration submenu, disable the LAN device if it will not be
used. This can reduce up to four seconds of option ROM boot time.
NOTE
It is possible to optimize the boot process to the point where the system boots so
quickly that the Intel logo screen (or a custom logo splash screen) will not be seen.
Monitors and hard disk drives with minimum initialization times can also contribute to a
boot time that might be so fast that necessary logo screens and POST messages
cannot be seen.
This boot time may be so fast that some drives might be not be initialized at all. If this
condition should occur, it is possible to introduce a programmable delay ranging from
zero to 30 seconds by 5 second increments (using the Hard Disk Pre-Delay feature of
the Advanced Menu in the Drive Configuration Submenu of the BIOS Setup program).
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3.9
BIOS Security Features
The BIOS includes security features that restrict access to the BIOS Setup program
and who can boot the computer. A supervisor password and a user password can be
set for the BIOS Setup program and for booting the computer, with the following
restrictions:
The supervisor password gives unrestricted access to view and change all the Setup
options in the BIOS Setup program. This is the supervisor mode.
The user password gives restricted access to view and change Setup options in the
BIOS Setup program. This is the user mode.
If only the supervisor password is set, pressing the <Enter> key at the password
prompt of the BIOS Setup program allows the user restricted access to Setup.
If both the supervisor and user passwords are set, users can enter either the
supervisor password or the user password to access Setup. Users have access to
Setup respective to which password is entered.
Setting the user password restricts who can boot the computer. The password
prompt will be displayed before the computer is booted. If only the supervisor
password is set, the computer boots without asking for a password. If both
passwords are set, the user can enter either password to boot the computer.
For enhanced security, use different passwords for the supervisor and user
passwords.
Valid password characters are A-Z, a-z, and 0-9. Passwords may be up to
16 characters in length.
Table 40 shows the effects of setting the supervisor password and user password. This
table is for reference only and is not displayed on the screen.
Table 40. Supervisor and User Password Functions
Setup Options
Password
to Enter
Setup
Password
During
Boot
Can change all

options (Note)
None
None
None
Can change all

options
Can change a
limited
number of
options
Supervisor Password
Supervisor
None
User only
N/A
Can change all

options
Enter Password
Clear User Password
User
User
Supervisor
and user set
Can change all

options
Can change a
limited
number of
options
Supervisor Password
Enter Password
Supervisor or
user
Supervisor or
user
Password
Set
Supervisor
Mode
User Mode
Neither
Can change all

options (Note)
Supervisor
only
Note:
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If no password is set, any user can change all Setup options.
Error Messages and Beep Codes
4.1
Speaker
The board-mounted speaker provides audible error code (beep code) information
during POST.
4.2
Refer to
The location of the onboard speaker
Figure 1, page 13
BIOS Beep Codes
Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, the BIOS causes the boards
speaker to beep an error message describing the problem (see Table 41).
Table 41. BIOS Beep Codes
Type
Pattern
Frequency
F2 Setup/F10 Boot
Menu Prompt
One 0.5 second beep when BIOS is ready to

accept keyboard input
932 Hz
BIOS update in progress None

Video error
On-off (1.0
2.5-second
(beeps and
continue to
second each) two times, then

pause (off), entire pattern repeats
pause) once and the BIOS will
boot.
932 Hz
When no VGA option ROM is
found.
Memory error
On-off (1.0 second each) three times, then

2.5-second pause (off), entire pattern repeats
(beeps and pause) until the system is powered
off.
932 Hz
Thermal trip warning
Alternate high and low beeps (1.0 second each)

for eight beeps, followed by system shut down.
High beep 2000 Hz

Low beep 1500 Hz
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4.3
Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes
Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, the BIOS causes the boards front
panel power LED to blink an error message describing the problem (see Table 42).
Table 42. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes
Type
Pattern
F2 Setup/F10 Boot
Menu Prompt
None
Note
BIOS update in progress Off when the update begins, then on for
0.5 seconds, then off for 0.5 seconds. The
pattern repeats until the BIOS update is
complete.
4.4
Video error
On-off (1.0 second each) two times, then

(blink and pause) until the system is powered
off.
Memory error
On-off (1.0 second each) three times, then

(blinks and pause) until the system is powered
off.
Thermal trip warning
Each beep will be accompanied by the following

blink pattern: .25 seconds on, .25 seconds off,
.25 seconds on, .25 seconds off. This will result
in a total of 16 blinks.
When no VGA option ROM is

found.
BIOS Error Messages
Table 43 lists the error messages and provides a brief description of each.
Table 43. BIOS Error Messages
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Error Message
Explanation
CMOS Battery Low
The battery may be losing power. Replace the battery soon.
CMOS Checksum Bad
The CMOS checksum is incorrect. CMOS memory may have

been corrupted. Run Setup to reset values.
Memory Size Decreased
Memory size has decreased since the last boot. If no memory

was removed, then memory may be bad.
No Boot Device Available
System did not find a device to boot.
4.5
Port 80h POST Codes
During the POST, the BIOS generates diagnostic progress codes (POST codes) to I/O
port 80h. If the POST fails, execution stops and the last POST code generated is left at
port 80h. This code is useful for determining the point where an error occurred.
Displaying the POST codes requires a POST card that can interface with the Low Pin
Count (LPC) Debug header. The POST card can decode the port and display the
contents on a medium such as a seven-segment display. Refer to the location of the
LPC Debug header in Figure 1.
The following tables provide information about the POST codes generated by the BIOS:
Table 44 lists the Port 80h POST code ranges

Table 45 lists the Port 80h POST codes themselves
Table 46 lists the Port 80h POST sequence
NOTE
In the tables listed above, all POST codes and range values are listed in hexadecimal.
Table 44. Port 80h POST Code Ranges
Range
Subsystem
0x00 0x05
Entering SX states S0 to S5.
0x10, 0x20, 0x30,

0x40, 0x50
Resuming from SX states. 0x10 0x20 S2, 0x30 S3, etc.
0x08 0x0F
Security (SEC) phase
0x11 0x1F
PEI phase pre MRC execution
0x21 0x29
MRC memory detection
0x2A 0x2F
PEI phase post MRC execution
0x31 0x35
Recovery
0x36 0x3F
Platform DXE driver
0x41 0x4F
CPU Initialization (PEI, DXE, SMM)
0x50 0x5F
I/O Buses: PCI, USB, ATA etc. 0x5F is an unrecoverable error. Start with PCI.
0x60 0x6F
BDS
0x70 0x7F
Output devices: All output consoles.
0x80 0x8F
For future use
0x90 0x9F
Input devices: Keyboard/Mouse.
0xA0 0xAF
For future use
0xB0 0xBF
Boot Devices: Includes fixed media and removable media. Not that critical since
consoles should be up at this point.
0xC0 0xCF
For future use
0xD0 0xDF
For future use
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Table 45. Port 80h POST Codes

Port 80 Code
Progress Code Enumeration
0x00,0x01,0x02,0x03,0x04,0x05
Entering S0, S2, S3, S4, or S5 state
0x10,0x20,0x30,0x40,0x50
Resuming from S2, S3, S4, S5
0x08
Starting BIOS execution after CPU BIST
0x09
SPI prefetching and caching
0x0A
Load BSP microcode
0x0B
Load APs microcodes
0x0C
Platform program baseaddresses
ACPI S States
Security Phase (SEC)
0x0D
Wake Up All APs
0x0E
Initialize NEM
0x0F
Pass entry point of the PEI core

PEI before MRC
PEI Platform driver
0x11
Set bootmode, GPIO init
0x12
Early chipset register programming including graphics init
0x13
Basic PCH init, discrete device init (1394, SATA)
0x14
LAN init
0x15
Exit early platform init driver
0x16
SMBUSriver init
0x17
Entry to SMBUS execute read/write
0x18
Exit SMBUS execute read/write
PEI SMBUS
PEI CK505 Clock Programming

0x19
Entry to CK505 programming
0x1A
Exit CK505 programming

PEI Over-Clock Programming
0x1B
Entry to entry to PEI over-clock programming
0x1C
Exit PEI over-clock programming

Memory
0x21
MRC entry point
0x23
Reading SPD from memory DIMMs
0x24
Detecting presence of memory DIMMs
0x27
Configuring memory
0x28
Testing memory
0x29
Exit MRC driver
0x2A
Start to Program MTRR Settings
0x2B
Done Programming MTRR Settings
PEI after MRC
continued
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Table 45. Port 80h POST Codes (continued)

Port 80 Code
0x31
Crisis Recovery has initiated
0x33
Loading recovery capsule
0x34
Start recovery capsule/ valid capsule is found
PEIMs/Recovery
CPU Initialization
CPU PEI Phase
0x41
Begin CPU PEI Init
0x42
XMM instruction enabling
0x43
End CPU PEI Init
0x44
Begin CPU SMM Init smm relocate bases
0x45
Smm relocate bases for APs
0x46
End CPU SMM Init
CPU PEI SMM Phase
CPU DXE Phase

0x47
CPU DXE Phase begin
0x48
Refresh memory space attributes according to MTRRs
0x49
Load the microcode if needed
0x4A
Initialize strings to HII database
0x4B
Initialize MP support
0x4C
CPU DXE Phase End

CPU DXE SMM Phase
0x4D
CPU DXE SMM Phase begin
0x4E
Relocate SM bases for all APs
0x4F
CPU DXE SMM Phase end

I/O BUSES
0x50
Enumerating PCI buses
0x51
Allocating resources to PCI bus
0x52
Hot Plug PCI controller initialization

USB
0x58
Resetting USB bus
0x59
Reserved for USB

ATA/ATAPI/SATA
0x5A
Resetting PATA/SATA bus and all devices
0x5B
Reserved for ATA
continued
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Port 80 Code
0x60
BDS driver entry point initialize
0x61
BDS service routine entry point (can be called multiple times)
0x62
BDS Step2
0x63
BDS Step3
0x64
BDS Step4
0x65
BDS Step5
0x66
BDS Step6
0x67
BDS Step7
0x68
BDS Step8
0x69
BDS Step9
0x6A
BDS Step10
0x6B
BDS Step11
0x6C
BDS Step12
BDS
0x6D
BDS Step13
0x6E
BDS Step14
0x6F
BDS return to DXE core (should not get here)
0x90
Resetting keyboard
0x91
Disabling the keyboard
0x92
Detecting the presence of the keyboard
0x93
Enabling the keyboard
0x94
Clearing keyboard input buffer
0x95
Instructing keyboard controller to run Self Test (PS/2 only)
Keyboard (PS/2 or USB)
Mouse (PS/2 or USB)

0x98
Resetting mouse
0x99
Detecting mouse
0x9A
Detecting presence of mouse
0x9B
Enabling mouse
Fixed Media
0xB0
Resetting fixed media
0xB1
Disabling fixed media
0xB2
Detecting presence of a fixed media (IDE hard drive detection etc.)
0xB3
Enabling/configuring a fixed media
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Port 80 Code
0xB8
Resetting removable media
0xB9
Disabling removable media
0xBA
Detecting presence of a removable media (IDE, CDROM detection

etc.)
0xBB
Enabling/configuring a removable media
0xE4
Entered DXE phase
Removable Media
DXE Core
BDS
0xE7
Waiting for user input
0xE8
Checking password
0xE9
Entering BIOS setup
0xEB
Calling Legacy Option ROMs

Runtime Phase/EFI OS Boot
0xF8
EFI boot service ExitBootServices ( ) has been called
0xF9
EFI runtime service SetVirtualAddressMap ( ) has been called
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Table 46. Typical Port 80h POST Sequence
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POST Code
Description
21
Initializing a chipset component
22
Reading SPD from memory DIMMs
23
Detecting presence of memory DIMMs
25
Configuring memory
28
Testing memory
34
Loading recovery capsule
E4
Entered DXE phase
12
Starting application processor initialization
13
SMM initialization
50
Enumerating PCI busses
51
Allocating resourced to PCI bus
92
90
Resetting keyboard
94
95
Keyboard Self Test
EB
Calling Video BIOS
58
Resetting USB bus
5A
92
90
Resetting keyboard
94
5A
28
Testing memory
90
Resetting keyboard
94
E7
Waiting for user input
01
INT 19
00
Ready to boot
Regulatory Compliance and Battery

Disposal Information
5.1
Regulatory Compliance
This section contains the following regulatory compliance information for Intel Desktop
Board DH67CF:
5.1.1
Safety standards
European Union Declaration of Conformity statement
Product Ecology statements
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards
Product certification markings
Safety Standards
Intel Desktop Board DH67CF complies with the safety standards stated in Table 47
when correctly installed in a compatible host system.
Table 47. Safety Standards
Standard
Title
CSA/UL 60950-1
Information Technology Equipment Safety - Part 1: General

Requirements (USA and Canada)
EN 60950-1

Requirements (European Union)
IEC 60950-1

Requirements (International)
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5.1.2
European Union Declaration of Conformity

Statement
We, Intel Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the products Intel
Desktop Board DH67CF is in conformity with all applicable essential requirements
necessary for CE marking, following the provisions of the European Council Directive
2004/108/EC (EMC Directive), 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage Directive), and 2002/95/EC
(ROHS Directive).
The product is properly CE marked demonstrating this conformity and is for
distribution within all member states of the EU with no restrictions.
This product follows the provisions of the European Directives 2004/108/EC,

2006/95/EC, and 2002/95/EC.
etina Tento vrobek odpovd poadavkm evropskch smrnic 2004/108/EC,
2006/95/EC a 2002/95/EC.
Dansk Dette produkt er i overensstemmelse med det europiske direktiv
2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC & 2002/95/EC.
Dutch Dit product is in navolging van de bepalingen van Europees Directief
2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC & 2002/95/EC.
Eesti Antud toode vastab Euroopa direktiivides 2004/108/EC, ja 2006/95/EC ja
2002/95/EC kehtestatud nuetele.
Suomi Tm tuote noudattaa EU-direktiivin 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC & 2002/95/EC
mryksi.
Franais Ce produit est conforme aux exigences de la Directive Europenne
2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC & 2002/95/EC.
Deutsch Dieses Produkt entspricht den Bestimmungen der Europischen Richtlinie
2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC & 2002/95/EC.

2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC 2002/95/EC.
Magyar E termk megfelel a 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC s 2002/95/EC Eurpai
Irnyelv elrsainak.
Icelandic essi vara stenst regluger Evrpska Efnahags Bandalagsins nmer
2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC, & 2002/95/EC.
Italiano Questo prodotto conforme alla Direttiva Europea 2004/108/EC,
2006/95/EC & 2002/95/EC.
Latvieu is produkts atbilst Eiropas Direktvu 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC un
2002/95/EC noteikumiem.
Lietuvi is produktas atitinka Europos direktyv 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC, ir
2002/95/EC nuostatas.
Malti Dan il-prodott hu konformi mal-provvedimenti tad-Direttivi Ewropej
2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC u 2002/95/EC.
Norsk Dette produktet er i henhold til bestemmelsene i det europeiske direktivet
2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC & 2002/95/EC.
Polski Niniejszy produkt jest zgodny z postanowieniami Dyrektyw Unii Europejskiej
2004/108/EC, 206/95/EC i 2002/95/EC.
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Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information
Portuguese Este produto cumpre com as normas da Diretiva Europia 2004/108/EC,

2006/95/EC & 2002/95/EC.
Espaol Este producto cumple con las normas del Directivo Europeo 2004/108/EC,
2006/95/EC & 2002/95/EC.
Slovensky Tento produkt je v slade s ustanoveniami eurpskych direktv
2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC a 2002/95/EC.
Slovenina Izdelek je skladen z dolobami evropskih direktiv 2004/108/EC,
2006/95/EC in 2002/95/EC.
Svenska Denna produkt har tillverkats i enlighet med EG-direktiv 2004/108/EC,
2006/95/EC & 2002/95/EC.
Trke Bu rn, Avrupa Birliinin 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC ve 2002/95/EC
ynergelerine uyar.
5.1.3
Product Ecology Statements
The following information is provided to address worldwide product ecology concerns

and regulations.
5.1.3.1
Disposal Considerations
This product contains the following materials that may be regulated upon disposal:
lead solder on the printed wiring board assembly.
5.1.3.2
Recycling Considerations
As part of its commitment to environmental responsibility, Intel has implemented the

Intel Product Recycling Program to allow retail consumers of Intels branded products
to return used products to selected locations for proper recycling.
Please consult the http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology for the
details of this program, including the scope of covered products, available locations,
shipping instructions, terms and conditions, etc.
Intel Product Recycling Program
http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology
Deutsch
Als Teil von Intels Engagement fr den Umweltschutz hat das Unternehmen das Intel
Produkt-Recyclingprogramm implementiert, das Einzelhandelskunden von Intel
Markenprodukten ermglicht, gebrauchte Produkte an ausgewhlte Standorte fr
ordnungsgemes Recycling zurckzugeben.
Details zu diesem Programm, einschlielich der darin eingeschlossenen Produkte,
verfgbaren Standorte, Versandanweisungen, Bedingungen usw., finden Sie auf der
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Espaol
Como parte de su compromiso de responsabilidad medioambiental, Intel ha
implantado el programa de reciclaje de productos Intel, que permite que los
consumidores al detalle de los productos Intel devuelvan los productos usados en los
lugares seleccionados para su correspondiente reciclado.
Consulte la http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology para ver los detalles
del programa, que incluye los productos que abarca, los lugares disponibles,
instrucciones de envo, trminos y condiciones, etc.
Franais
Dans le cadre de son engagement pour la protection de l'environnement, Intel a mis
en uvre le programme Intel Product Recycling Program (Programme de recyclage des
produits Intel) pour permettre aux consommateurs de produits Intel de recycler les
produits uss en les retournant des adresses spcifies.
Visitez la page Web http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology pour en
savoir plus sur ce programme, savoir les produits concerns, les adresses
disponibles, les instructions d'expdition, les conditions gnrales, etc.
http://www.intel.com/in
tel/other/ehs/product_ecology
Malay
Sebagai sebahagian daripada komitmennya terhadap tanggungjawab persekitaran,
Intel telah melaksanakan Program Kitar Semula Produk untuk membenarkan
pengguna-pengguna runcit produk jenama Intel memulangkan produk terguna ke
lokasi-lokasi terpilih untuk dikitarkan semula dengan betul.
Sila rujuk http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology untuk mendapatkan
butir-butir program ini, termasuklah skop produk yang dirangkumi, lokasi-lokasi
tersedia, arahan penghantaran, terma & syarat, dsb.
Portuguese
Como parte deste compromisso com o respeito ao ambiente, a Intel implementou o
Programa de Reciclagem de Produtos para que os consumidores finais possam enviar
produtos Intel usados para locais selecionados, onde esses produtos so reciclados de
maneira adequada.
Consulte o site http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology (em Ingls)
para obter os detalhes sobre este programa, inclusive o escopo dos produtos cobertos,
os locais disponveis, as instrues de envio, os termos e condies, etc.
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Russian
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Intel (Product Recycling Program)
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Intel, evre sorumluluuna bamllnn bir paras olarak, perakende tketicilerin
Intel markal kullanlm rnlerini belirlenmi merkezlere iade edip uygun ekilde geri
dntrmesini amalayan Intel rnleri Geri Dnm Programn uygulamaya
koymutur.
Bu programn rn kapsam, rn iade merkezleri, nakliye talimatlar, kaytlar ve
artlar v.s dahil btn ayrntlarn grenmek iin ltfen
Web sayfasna gidin.
5.1.4
EMC Regulations
Intel Desktop Board DH67CF complies with the EMC regulations stated in Table 48
when correctly installed in a compatible host system.
Table 48. EMC Regulations
Regulation
Title
FCC 47 CFR Part 15,

Subpart B
Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 15, Subpart B, Radio

Frequency Devices. (USA)
ICES-003
Interference-Causing Equipment Standard, Digital Apparatus. (Canada)
EN55022
Limits and methods of measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics

of Information Technology Equipment. (European Union)
EN55024
Information Technology Equipment Immunity Characteristics Limits and

methods of measurement. (European Union)
EN55022
Australian Communications Authority, Standard for Electromagnetic

Compatibility. (Australia and New Zealand)
CISPR 22
Limits and methods of measurement of Radio Disturbance Characteristics

of Information Technology Equipment. (International)
CISPR 24
Information Technology Equipment Immunity Characteristics Limits

and Methods of Measurement. (International)
VCCI V-3, V-4
Voluntary Control for Interference by Information Technology Equipment.

(Japan)
KN-22, KN-24
Korean Communications Commission Framework Act on

Telecommunications and Radio Waves Act (South Korea)
CNS 13438
Bureau of Standards, Metrology, and Inspection (Taiwan)
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FCC Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
For questions related to the EMC performance of this product, contact:
Intel Corporation, 5200 N.E. Elam Young Parkway, Hillsboro, OR 97124
1-800-628-8686
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit other than the one to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Intel

Corporation could void the users authority to operate the equipment.
Tested to comply with FCC standards for home or office use.
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.
Le prsent appareil numerique nmet pas de bruits radiolectriques dpassant les
limites applicables aux appareils numriques de la classe B prescrites dans le
Rglement sur le broullage radiolectrique dict par le ministre des Communications
du Canada.
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Japan VCCI Statement

Japan VCCI Statement translation: This is a Class B product based on the standard of
the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment
(VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it
may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the
instruction manual.
Korea Class B Statement

Korea Class B Statement translation: This equipment is for home use, and has
acquired electromagnetic conformity registration, so it can be used not only in
residential areas, but also other areas.
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5.1.5
ENERGY STAR* 5.0, e-Standby, and ErP

Compliance
The US Department of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency have

continually revised the ENERGY STAR requirements. Intel has worked directly with
these two governmental agencies in the definition of new requirements.
Intel Desktop Board DH67CF meets the following program requirements in an
adequate system configuration, including appropriate selection of an efficient power
supply:
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Energy Star v5.0, category B

EPEAT*
Korea e-Standby
European Union Energy-related Products Directive 2009 (ErP) Lot 6
Refer to
ENERGY STAR requirements and recommended configurations
http://www.intel.com/go/energystar
Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT)
http://www.epeat.net/
Korea e-Standby Program
http://www.kemco.or.kr/new_eng/pg02
/pg02100300.asp
European Union Energy-related Products Directive 2009 (ErP)
http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/policies/s
ustainable-business/sustainableproduct-policy/ecodesign/index_en.htm
5.1.6
Regulatory Compliance Marks (Board Level)
Intel Desktop Board DH67CF has the regulatory compliance marks shown in Table 49.
Table 49. Regulatory Compliance Marks
Description
Mark
UL joint US/Canada Recognized Component mark. Includes adjacent UL file

number for Intel Desktop Boards: E210882.
FCC Declaration of Conformity logo mark for Class B equipment.
CE mark. Declaring compliance to the European Union (EU) EMC directive,

Low Voltage directive, and RoHS directive.
Australian Communications Authority (ACA) and New Zealand Radio

Spectrum Management (NZ RSM) C-tick mark. Includes adjacent Intel
supplier code number, N-232.
Japan VCCI (Voluntary Control Council for Interference) mark.
KCC (Korean Communications Commission) EMC certification mark. Includes

adjacent KCC certification number: CPU-DH67CF (B).
Taiwan BSMI (Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspections) mark.
Includes adjacent Intel company number, D33025.
Printed wiring board manufacturers recognition mark. Consists of a unique
UL recognized manufacturers logo, along with a flammability rating (solder
side).
V-0
China RoHS/Environmentally Friendly Use Period Logo: This is an example of

the symbol used on Intel Desktop Boards and associated collateral. The
color of the mark may vary depending upon the application. The
Environmental Friendly Usage Period (EFUP) for Intel Desktop Boards has
been determined to be 10 years.
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5.2
Battery Disposal Information
CAUTION
Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Batteries should be
recycled where possible. Disposal of used batteries must be in accordance with local
environmental regulations.
PRCAUTION
Risque d'explosion si la pile usage est remplace par une pile de type incorrect. Les
piles usages doivent tre recycles dans la mesure du possible. La mise au rebut des
piles usages doit respecter les rglementations locales en vigueur en matire de
protection de l'environnement.
FORHOLDSREGEL
Eksplosionsfare, hvis batteriet erstattes med et batteri af en forkert type. Batterier br
om muligt genbruges. Bortskaffelse af brugte batterier br foreg i overensstemmelse
med gldende miljlovgivning.
OBS!
Det kan oppst eksplosjonsfare hvis batteriet skiftes ut med feil type. Brukte batterier
br kastes i henhold til gjeldende miljlovgivning.
VIKTIGT!
Risk fr explosion om batteriet erstts med felaktig batterityp. Batterier ska kasseras
enligt de lokala miljvrdsbestmmelserna.
VARO
Rjhdysvaara, jos pariston tyyppi on vr. Paristot on kierrtettv, jos se on
mahdollista. Kytetyt paristot on hvitettv paikallisten ympristmrysten
mukaisesti.
VORSICHT
Bei falschem Einsetzen einer neuen Batterie besteht Explosionsgefahr. Die Batterie
darf nur durch denselben oder einen entsprechenden, vom Hersteller empfohlenen
Batterietyp ersetzt werden. Entsorgen Sie verbrauchte Batterien den Anweisungen des
Herstellers entsprechend.
AVVERTIMENTO
Esiste il pericolo di un esplosione se la pila non viene sostituita in modo corretto.
Utilizzare solo pile uguali o di tipo equivalente a quelle consigliate dal produttore. Per
disfarsi delle pile usate, seguire le istruzioni del produttore.
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PRECAUCIN
Existe peligro de explosin si la pila no se cambia de forma adecuada. Utilice
solamente pilas iguales o del mismo tipo que las recomendadas por el fabricante del
equipo. Para deshacerse de las pilas usadas, siga igualmente las instrucciones del
fabricante.
WAARSCHUWING
Er bestaat ontploffingsgevaar als de batterij wordt vervangen door een onjuist type
batterij. Batterijen moeten zoveel mogelijk worden gerecycled. Houd u bij het
weggooien van gebruikte batterijen aan de plaatselijke milieuwetgeving.
ATENO
Haver risco de exploso se a bateria for substituda por um tipo de bateria incorreto.
As baterias devem ser recicladas nos locais apropriados. A eliminao de baterias
usadas deve ser feita de acordo com as regulamentaes ambientais da regio.
ACIAROZNA
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UPOZORNN
V ppad vmny baterie za nesprvn druh me dojt k vbuchu. Je-li to mon,
baterie by mly bt recyklovny. Baterie je teba zlikvidovat v souladu s mstnmi
pedpisy o ivotnm prosted.

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VIGYZAT
Ha a telepet nem a megfelel tpus telepre cserli, az felrobbanhat. A telepeket
lehetsg szerint jra kell hasznostani. A hasznlt telepeket a helyi krnyezetvdelmi
elrsoknak megfelelen kell kiselejtezni.
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AWAS
Risiko letupan wujud jika bateri digantikan dengan jenis yang tidak betul. Bateri
sepatutnya dikitar semula jika boleh. Pelupusan bateri terpakai mestilah mematuhi
peraturan alam sekitar tempatan.
OSTRZEENIE
Istnieje niebezpieczestwo wybuchu w przypadku zastosowania niewaciwego typu
baterii. Zuyte baterie naley w miar moliwoci utylizowa zgodnie z odpowiednimi
przepisami ochrony rodowiska.
PRECAUIE
Risc de explozie, dac bateria este nlocuit cu un tip de baterie necorespunztor.
Bateriile trebuie reciclate, dac este posibil. Depozitarea bateriilor uzate trebuie s
respecte reglementrile locale privind protecia mediului.
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UPOZORNENIE
Ak batriu vymente za nesprvny typ, hroz nebezpeenstvo jej vbuchu.
Batrie by sa mali poda monosti vdy recyklova. Likvidcia pouitch batri sa mus
vykonva v slade s miestnymi predpismi na ochranu ivotnho prostredia.
POZOR
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Intel Desktop Board

First release of the Intel

Desktop Board DH67CF Technical Product

Updated the Board Identification Information

Board Identification Information

82H67 Platform Controller

82H67 Platform Controller

Specification Changes or Clarifications

Description of Change or Clarification

Updated Table 35. Environmental Specifications to address

Intel Desktop Board DH67CF Technical Product Specification

What This Document Contains

A description of the hardware used on Intel Desktop Board DH67CF

A map of the resources of the Intel Desktop Board

The features supported by the BIOS Setup program

Regulatory compliance and battery disposal information

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

Intel Desktop Board DH67CF Technical Product Specification

Other Common Notation

Used after a signal name to identify an active-low signal (such as USBP0#)

Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes)

Gigabytes per second

Gigabits per second

Kilobyte (1024 bytes)

Kilobit (1024 bits)

1000 bits per second

Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes)

Megabytes per second

Megabit (1,048,576 bits)

Megabits per second

An address or data value ending with a lowercase h indicates a hexadecimal value.

Volts. Voltages are DC unless otherwise specified.

Intel Desktop Board DH67CF Technical Product Specification

1.14 Power Management .......................................................................... 33

3 Overview of BIOS Features

4 Error Messages and Beep Codes

5 Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information

Major Board Components .................................................................. 13

Feature Summary ............................................................................. 11

Intel Desktop Board DH67CF Technical Product Specification

SATA Connectors .............................................................................. 47

Table 1 summarizes the major features of the board.

Mini-ITX (6.7 inches by 6.7 inches [170.18 millimeters by 170.18 millimeters])

Integrated graphics support for processors with Intel Graphics Technology:

Intel Desktop Board DH67CF Technical Product Specification

Table 1. Feature Summary (continued)

One PCI Express 2.0 x16 add-in card connector

Support for PCI* Local Bus Specification Revision 2.2

Legacy I/O Control

Hardware monitoring through the Nuvoton I/O controller

Figure 1. Major Board Components

Intel Desktop Board DH67CF Technical Product Specification

Table 2 lists the components identified in Figure 1.

Back panel connectors

Processor core power connector (2 x 2)

Front panel USB 2.0 header

BIOS Setup configuration jumper block

Intel H67 Express Chipset

Front panel USB 2.0 header