-001 First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DH61AG Product Guide May 2011
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This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS
updates, and regulatory requirements for Intel
®
Desktop Board DH61AG.
Intended Audience
The Product Guide is intended for technically qualified personnel. It is not intended for
general audiences.
Use Only for Intended Applications
All Intel Desktop Boards are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.)
for use in personal computers (PC) for installation in homes, offices, schools, computer
rooms, and similar locations. The suitability of this product for other PC or embedded
non-PC applications or other environments, such as medical, industrial, alarm systems,
test equipment, etc. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel.
Document Organization
The chapters in this Product Guide are arranged as follows:
1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of product features
2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to install
the Desktop Board and other hardware components
3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to update the BIOS
A Error Messages and Indicators: information about BIOS error messages and beep
codes
B Regulatory Compliance: describes the board’s adherence to safety standards and
EMC regulations and its product certifications
Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
CAUTION
Cautions warn the user about how to prevent damage to hardware or loss of data.
NOTE
Notes call attention to important information.
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Terminology
The table below gives descriptions of some common terms used in the product guide.
― In-chassis stereo speakers support (internal connector)
― AV-compliant 7.1 surround support (analog line-level via an
internal header)
― Secondary S/PDIF digital audio output (internal header)
― DMIC digital microphone input (internal header)
― Analog line-in (backpanel jack)
― Front panel HD Audio/AC’97 headphones/mic support (internal
header)
• 8-channel (7.1) Intel HD Audio via the HDMI interface
• One PCI Express 2.0 x4 add-in card connector
• One PCI Express Full-/Half-Mini Card slot (including mini-SATA
(mSATA) support)
• One PCI Express Half-Mini Card slot
USB Support:
• Two USB 3.0 ports implemented with stacked back panel
connectors (blue)
• Seven exposed USB 2.0 ports including: ― Two high-current/fast-charging ports implemented with
stacked back panel connectors (yellow)
― Five front panel ports implemented with two dual-port internal
headers and one single-port internal header
Serial ATA Support:
• Two internal SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports
• One internal mSATA 3.0 Gb/s port (PCI Express Full-Mini Card slot)
• One external SATA (eSATA) 3.0 Gb/s port (red)
Legacy I/O Controller (Nuvoton* W83677HG-I) that provides
Consumer Infrared (CIR) and hardware management support
including an RJ-45 back panel connector with integrated status LEDs
• Intel
®
BIOS resident in a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash
device
• Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI),
Plug and Play, and System Management BIOS (SMBIOS)
• Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) to support hard disk
drives larger than 2 TB
• Suspend to RAM support
• Wake on PCI Express, LAN, front panel, CIR, and USB ports
®
High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)
continued
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Desktop Board Features
Table 1. Feature Summary (continued)
Hardware
Management
Nuvoton W83677HG-I based subsystem, including:
• Voltage sense to detect out of range power supply voltages
• Thermal sense to detect out of range thermal values
• Two fan headers using Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) control
• 4-pin headers for processor and chassis fans
• 4-wire and 3-wire (linear) fan speed control support for the
chassis fans
• Support for Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI)
Supported Operating Systems
The Desktop Board provides full support for the following operating systems:
• Microsoft Windows* 7 Ultimate (64-bit and 32-bit editions)
• Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (64-bit and 32-bit editions)
• Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit and 32-bit editions)
• Microsoft Windows 7 Starter (64-bit and 32-bit editions)
• Microsoft Windows Vista* Ultimate (64-bit and 32-bit editions)
• Microsoft Windows Vista Business (64-bit and 32-bit editions)
• Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit and 32-bit editions)
• Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic (64-bit and 32-bit editions)
The Desktop Board provides minimal BIOS and driver support for the following
operating systems:
• Microsoft Windows* XP Home
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
• Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
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Desktop Board Components
Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on the top side of
Intel Desktop Board DH61AG.
A Internal stereo speakers connector
B Intel H61 PCH
C BIOS configuration jumper block
D Home Theater PC (HTPC) header
E Back panel connectors
F Internal 19 VDC power connector
G PCI Express Full-/Half-Mini Card slot
H System fan header
I Front panel USB 2.0 header (single)
J SATA 3.0 Gb/s data connectors
K Standby power indicator LED
L SATA power connector
M Processor fan header
N Front panel CIR receiver (input) header
O Front panel header
P Flat Panel voltage selection header
Q LVDS connector
R DDR3 SO-DIMM 2 socket
S DDR3 SO-DIMM 1 socket
T FPD brightness connector
U Backlight inverter voltage selection header
V Front panel USB 2.0 header (dual)
W Front panel USB 2.0 header (dual)
X Processor socket
Y PCI Express Half-Mini Card slot
Z PCI Express 2.0 x4 add-in card connector
AA S/PDIF / DMIC header
BB Front panel audio header
CC Analog surround audio header
DD Battery
• Chipset information http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/inde
• BIOS and driver updates http://downloadcenter.intel.com/
http://ark.intel.com
dex.htm
x.htm
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2 Installing and Replacing Desktop
Board Components
This chapter tells you how to:
• Install the I/O shield
• Install and remove the Desktop Board
• Install and remove a processor
• Install and remove system memory
• Connect to SATA drives
• Install a PCI Express Mini Card
• Connect to the internal headers and connectors
• Connect a system fan
• Connect a power supply
• Set the BIOS configuration jumper
• Clear passwords
• Replace the battery
Before You Begin
CAUTION
The procedures in this chapter assume familiarity with the general terminology
associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory
compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment.
Disconnect the computer from its power source and from any telecommunications
links, networks, or modems before performing any of the procedures described in this
chapter. Failure to disconnect power, telecommunications links, networks, or modems
before you open the computer or perform any procedures can result in personal injury
or equipment damage. Some circuitry on the board can continue to operate even
though the front panel power button is off.
Follow these guidelines before you begin:
• Always follow the steps in each procedure in the correct order.
• Set up a log to record information about your computer, such as model, serial
numbers, installed options, and configuration information.
•Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components. Perform the procedures
described in this chapter only at an ESD workstation using an antistatic wrist strap
and a conductive foam pad. If such a station is not available, you can provide
some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a
metal part of the computer chassis.
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Installation Precautions
When you install and test the Intel Desktop Board, observe all warnings and cautions
in the installation instructions.
To avoid injury, be careful of:
• Sharp pins on connectors
• Sharp pins on printed circuit assemblies
• Rough edges and sharp corners on the chassis
• Hot components (such as processors, voltage regulators, and heat sinks)
• Damage to wires that could cause a short circuit
Observe all warnings and cautions that instruct you to refer computer servicing to
qualified technical personnel.
Prevent Power Supply Overload
Do not overload the power supply output. To avoid overloading the power supply,
make sure that the calculated total current loads of all the modules within the
computer is less than the output current rating of each of the power supplies output
circuits plus enough headroom for desktop board power consumption.
Refer to Section 2.5.1, Power Supply Considerations, of the Intel Desktop Board DH61AG Technical Product Specification for power budget analysis guidance.
Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements
Read and follow the instructions in this section and the instructions supplied with the
chassis and associated modules. If you do not follow these instructions and the
instructions provided by the chassis and module suppliers, you increase your safety
risk and the possibility of noncompliance with regional laws and regulations. If the
instructions for the chassis are inconsistent with these instructions or the instructions
for associated modules, contact the supplier to find out how you can ensure that your
computer meets safety and regulatory requirements.
For information about the Desktop Board’s regulatory compliance, refer to Appendix B.
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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
Installing the I/O Shield
This Desktop Board comes with I/O shields. When installed in the chassis, the shield
blocks radio frequency transmissions, protects internal components from dust and
foreign objects, and promotes correct airflow within the chassis.
Select the proper I/O shield for the chassis you have chosen to use. Install the I/O
shield before installing the Desktop Board in the chassis. Place the shield inside the
chassis as shown in Figure 3. Press the shield into place so that it fits tightly and
securel
supplier.
y. If the shield does not fit, obtain a properly sized shield from the chassis
Figure 3. Installing an I/O Shield
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Installing and Removing the Desktop Board
CAUTION
Only qualified technical personnel should perform this procedure. Disconnect the
computer from its power source before performing the procedures described here.
Failure to disconnect the power before you open the computer can result in personal
injury or equipment damage.
Refer to your chassis manual for instructions on installing and removing the Desktop
Board.
Instructions on how to install the processor on the Desktop Board are given below.
Installing a Processor
CAUTION
Before installing or removing a processor, make sure the AC power has been removed
by unplugging the power cord from the computer. Failure to do so could damage the
processor and the board.
To install a processor, follow these instructions:
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 15.
2. Unlatch the
(Figure 5, A, B).
processor socket lever by pushing it down and away from the socket
Figure 5. Unlatch the Socket Lever
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3. Rotate the socket lever to lift the load plate away from the socket (Figure 6, A).
Make sure that the load plate is in the fully open position (Figure 6, B) while being
careful not
to damage adjacent components. Do not touch the socket contacts.
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Figure 6. Lift the Load Plate
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