
Intel® Desktop Board DH61HO
Classic Series
Supports the 2
core™ processors in the LGA1155 package
The Intel® Desktop Board DH61HO is based on
the Intel® H61 Express Chipset and supports
2nd and 3rd generation Intel® Core™ processors,
including the Intel® Core™ i7 and Intel® Core™
i5 processors and other Intel® processors in
the LGA1155 package at a maximum 65W TDP.
The 2nd Generation Intel core processors feature optimized Intel® Turbo Boost Technology1
and enhanced Intel® Hyper-threading Technology2, which provide smarter performance and
a seamless visual experience.
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and 3rd-generation Intel®
Make your PC your favorite spot for work
and entertainment.
• Supports DirectX* 10, which enhances your
gaming experience.
• Great network connectivity with integrated
10/100/1000 Network Connection.
• Gain exibility with the integrated VGA
output
• Expandability support with PCI Express ×16,
and ×1 connectors
• Rich sound quality of Intel® High Denition
Audio2 with 5.1-channel surround sound.
The boxed Intel® Desktop Board
DH61HO solution includes:
• ATX 2.2 compliant I/O shield
• SATA cable
• Board and back panel I/O layout
stickers
• Intel® Express Installer driver
and software DVD
Capability Software included
Utilities
Productivity
Antivirus
• Intel® Core Utilities Bundle
• Intel® Desktop Utilities
• Laplink* PCmover* Express
• Eset Smart Security 4 (1 year license)*
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Intel® Desktop Board DH61HO
Features and Benets
Classic Series
7.48” (19cm)
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8.86” (22.5cm)
1 Supports the 2nd and 3rd-generation
Intel® Core™ processors, including the
Intel® core™ i7, the Intel® Core™ i5 processors and other Intel® processors in
the LGA1155 package at a maximum
65W TDP for exceptional performance
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2 Intel® H61 Express Chipset PCH
3 Dual-Channel DDR3 with two connec-
tors for 1333
memory support (16 GB 5 max)
4 Two SATA ports (3.0 Gb/s): Facilitate
high-speed storage and data transfers
at up to 3.0 Gb/s for each of four two
ports
5 Integrated 10/100/1000 Network
Connection
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/1066/800 MHz
6 Six-channelIntel®HighDenitionAudio
Audio subsystem with three analog audio
outputs (5.1 + 2 independent multi-streaming)
7 PCI Express* 3.0 ×16 graphics connector:
Delivers up to 8 GB/s bandwidth when used
with a compatible processor
8 Two PCI Express* ×1 connectors
9 10 Eight USB 2.0 ports: Four back panel
ports and four additional ports via
internal headers
11 MicroATX form factor (8.86¨ × 7.48¨)
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Intel® Desktop Board DH61HO
Technical Specications
Classic Series
PROCESSOR
Processor Support
• Intel® Core™ i7 and Intel® Core™ i5 2nd and 3rd generation
processors and other Intel® processors in the LGA1155
package at maximum 65W TDP
• Supports Intel® 64 architecture
CHIPSET
Intel® H61 Express Chipset
• Intel® 82H61 Platform Controller Hub (PCH)
PERIPHERAL CONNECTIVITY
• Two SATA (3.0 Gb/s) ports
• Integrated 10/100/1000 Network Connection
• Eight Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports (four back panel ports
and four additional ports via internal headers)
SYSTEM BIOS
• 32 Mb Flash EEPROM with Intel® Platform Innovation
Framework for EFI Plug and Play
• Advanced conguration and power interface V3.0b,
SMBIOS2.5
• Intel® Express BIOS update support
SYSTEM MEMORY
Memory Capacity
• Two 240-pin DIMM connectors supporting up to two
double-sided DIMMs (16 GB 5 max)
Memory Types
• DDR3 1333 4 /1066/800 SDRAM memory support
• Non-ECC Memory
1. Intel® Turbo Boost Technology – maximum single-core turbo frequency (GHz). Intel
turbo Boost Technology requires a PC with a processor with Intel Turbo boost
Technology capability. Intel Turbo Boost Technology performance varies depend-
ing on hardware, software, and overall system conguration. Check with your PC
manufacturer on whether your system delivers Intel Turbo Boost Technology. See
www.intel.com/technology/tuboboost for more information.
2. Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology requires a computer system with a processor
supporting HT Technology and an HT Technology-enabled chipset, BIOS, and op-
erating system. Performance will vary depending on the specic hardware and
software you use. See www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading for more information.
3. The Intel® Core Utilities bundle includes Intel® Integrator Assistant, Intel® Integrator
Toolkit, Intel® Express Installer and Intel® Express Bios Update.
4. WARNING: Altering PC memory frequency, voltage and/or latency may: (i) reduce
system stability and useful life of the system, memory and processor; (ii) cause
the processor and other system components to fail; (iii) cause reductions in system
performance; (iv) cause additional heat or other damage; and (v) affect system
data integrity. Intel has not tested, and does not warranty, the operation of the
memory beyond its specications. Intel assumes no responsibility that the mem ory,
including if used with altered clock frequencies and/or voltages, will be t for any
particular purpose. Check with memory manufacturer for warranty and ad ditional
details.
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Memory Modes
• Dual- or single-channel operation support
HARDWARE MANAGEMENT FEATURES
• Processor fan speed control
• System chassis fan speed control
• Voltage and temperature sensing
• Fan sensor inputs used to monitor fan activity
• ACPI-compliant power management control
EXPANSION CAPABILITIES
• Two PCI Express* ×1 bus add-in card connectors
• One PCI Express 3.0 ×16 graphics connector
HEADERS
• One serial port header
AUDIO
• Six-channel Intel® High Denition Audio6 codec
JUMPERS AND FRONT-PANEL CONNECTORS
Jumpers
• Single conguration jumper design
• Jumper access for BIOS maintenance mode
Front-Panel Connectors
• Reset, HDD LED, Power LEDs, power on/off
• Front-panel Hi-Speed USB 2.0 headers
• Front-panel audio header
5. System resources and hardware (such as PCI and PCI Express*) require physical
memory address locations that can reduce available addressable system memory.
This could result in a reduction of as much as 1 GB or more of physical addressable
memory being available to the operating system and applications, depending on
the system conguration and operating system.
6. Intel® High Denition Audio requires a system with an appropriate Intel® chipset
and a motherboard with an appropriate codec and the necessary drivers installed.
System sound quality will vary depending on actual implementation, controller,
codec, drivers, and speakers. For more information about Intel® HD Audio, refer to
www.intel.com/design/chipsets/hdaudio.htm.
7. 64-bit computing on Intel® architecture requires a computer system with a proces-
sor, chipset, BIOS, operating system, device drivers, and applications enabled for
Intel® 64 architecture. Processors will not operate (including 32-bit operation)
without an Intel 64 architecture-enabled BIOS. Performance will vary depending
on your hardware and software congurations. See http://developer.intel.com/
technology/ intel64/index.htm for more information.
MECHANICAL
Board Style
• MicroATX 2.2-compliant
Board Size
• 8.86” × 7.48” (22.5 cm × 19 cm)
Baseboard Power Requirements
• ATX 12 V
ENVIRONMENT
Operating Temperature
• 0° C to +55° C
Storage Temperature
• -20° C to +70° C
REGULATIONS AND SAFETY STANDARDS
United States and Canada
CSA/UL 60950-1, First Edition (Binational Standard)
Europe
(Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC)
EN 60950-1
International
IEC 60950-1
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EMC REGULATIONS (tested in representative chassis)
United States
FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B
Canada
ICES-003 Class B
Europe
(EMC Directive 2004/108/EC)
EN 55022 and EN 55024
Australia / New Zealand
EN 55022 Class B
Japan
VCCI V-3, V-4 Class B
South Korea
KN-22 and KN-24
Taiwan
CNS 13438 Class B
International
CISPR 22 Class B
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
Europe
Europe RoHS (Directive 2002/95/EC)
China
China RoHS (MII Order # 39)