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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:...
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Intel Desktop Board D2500HN Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions to some common terms used in the product guide. Term Description Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) Gigahertz (one billion hertz) Kilobyte (1024 bytes) Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Megabit (1,048,576 bits) Megahertz (one million hertz)
System Memory ....................13 Graphics Support ....................14 Integrated Graphics Subsystem ..............14 External Graphics ..................14 ® Intel NM10 Express Chipset ................15 Onboard Audio Subsystem ................... 15 Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller ..............16 LAN Subsystem ....................17 USB 2.0 Support ....................18 SATA Interface....................
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Intel Desktop Board D2500HN Product Guide 3 Updating the BIOS ® Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update Utility ......... 43 Updating the BIOS Using the F7 Function Key ............44 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility ......... 44 Obtaining the BIOS Update File ..............
HD Audio) and AC ’97 Audio. Included are: • Back panel audio connectors • Onboard S/PDIF digital audio header • Front panel microphone/headphone header with support for Intel HD Audio or AC ’97 Audio Legacy I/O Legacy I/O Controller (Nuvoton* W83677HG-I) that provides: •...
Available configurations http://ark.intel.com for Intel Desktop Board D2500HN Chipset information http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/index.htm BIOS and driver updates http://downloadcenter.intel.com/ Integration information http://www.intel.com/support/go/buildit Operating System Support For the latest information on operating system support refer to the Intel Desktop Board D2500HN web page at http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm.
Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board D2500HN. Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board D2500HN Components...
Desktop Board Features Processor Intel Desktop Board D2500HN includes a passively-cooled, dual-core Intel Atom processor with integrated graphics and memory controller. The processor is soldered to the Desktop Board and is not customer upgradeable. NOTE The board is designed to be passively cooled in a properly ventilated chassis. Chassis venting locations are recommended above the processor heatsink area for maximum heat dissipation effectiveness.
The Desktop Board supports analog displays via a back-panel VGA port. The maximum supported resolution is 1920 x 1200 at a 60 Hz refresh rate. External Graphics Intel Desktop Board D2500HN supports external graphics cards via the PCI bus connector (see Figure 1, O).
Desktop Board Features ® Intel NM10 Express Chipset The Intel NM10 Express Chipset is a centralized controller for the board’s I/O paths. For more information about the Intel NM10 Express Chipset, go to http://www.intel.com/products/chipsets/index.htm?iid=prod+prod_chipset. Onboard Audio Subsystem The onboard audio subsystem supports both Intel HD Audio and AC ’97 Audio. The...
Intel Desktop Board D2500HN Product Guide Figure 2 shows the default assignment of the back panel audio connectors. Item Description Line In Line Out Mic In Figure 2. Back Panel Audio Connectors NOTE The back panel audio line out connector is designed to power amplified speakers or headphones only.
• Supports ACPI technology Supports LAN wake capabilities LAN drivers are available from Intel’s World Wide Web site at http://downloadcenter.intel.com/. Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on the back panel (see Figure 3). These LEDs indicate the operating states of the LAN.
Intel Desktop Board D2500HN Product Guide USB 2.0 Support The Desktop Board supports up to eight USB 2.0 ports (four ports routed to the back panel and four ports routed to two front panel USB 2.0 headers). The USB 2.0 ports are compatible with USB 1.1 devices.
Desktop Board Features Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that restrict whether the BIOS Setup program can be accessed and who can boot the computer. A supervisor password and a user password can be set for the BIOS Setup and for booting the computer, with the following restrictions: The supervisor password gives unrestricted access to view and change all Setup •...
Intel Desktop Board D2500HN Product Guide Power Management Features Power management is implemented at several levels, including: • Software support through the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) Hardware support: • ― Power connector ― Fan header ― +5 V standby power indicator LED ―...
Desktop Board Features Figure 4. Location of the Standby Power Indicator For more information on standby current requirements for the Desktop Board, refer to the Technical Product Specification on the Intel Desktop D2500HN web page at http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm Instantly Available PC Technology Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-to- RAM) sleep-state.
Intel Desktop Board D2500HN Product Guide LAN Wake Capabilities The board’s LAN wake capabilities enable remote wake-up of the computer through a network. The LAN subsystem network adapter monitors network traffic at the Media Independent Interface. The board supports LAN wake capabilities with ACPI in the...
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 system memory Connect SATA drives • Connect to internal headers • Connect system fan and power supply cables •...
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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.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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 or headers Sharp pins on printed circuit assemblies •...
Intel Desktop Board D2500HN Product Guide Installing the I/O Shield The Desktop Board comes with an I/O shield. 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.
Refer to your chassis manual for instructions on installing and removing the Desktop Board. Figure 6 shows the location of the mounting screw holes for Intel Desktop Board D2500HN. Figure 6. Intel Desktop Board D2500HN Mounting Screw Holes...
Intel Desktop Board D2500HN Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the boards require SO-DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. The Desktop Board has two 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM sockets that support up to 4 GB of system memory.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting SATA Drives The board has two SATA connectors each supporting one SATA drive. The included SATA cables support the Serial ATA protocol. For correct cable and drive function: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23. 2.
Intel Desktop Board D2500HN Product Guide Connecting to the Internal Headers Before connecting cables to the internal headers, observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23. Figure 9 shows the location of the board’s internal headers. Figure 9. Internal Headers...
Figure 9, A shows the location of the front panel audio header. The front panel audio header can be used for both Intel HD Audio and AC ‘97 Audio. Table 5 shows the pin assignments for the Intel HD Audio and Table 6 shows the pin assignments for AC ‘97 Audio.
Intel Desktop Board D2500HN Product Guide Connecting to the Serial Header Figure 9, C shows the location of the serial header. Table 8 shows the pin assignments and signal names for the serial header. Table 8. Serial Port Header Signal Name...
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting to the Front Panel Header Before connecting to the front panel header, observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23. See Figure 9, E for the location of the front panel header. Table 10 shows the pin assignments for the front panel header.
Intel Desktop Board D2500HN Product Guide Connecting a System Fan Figure 10 shows the location of the system fan header. Connect the system fan cable to this header. Figure 10. Location of the System Fan Header...
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting a Power Supply CAUTION Failure to connect an appropriate power supply to the Desktop Board may result in damage to the board or the system may not function properly. Figure 11 shows the location of the power connector. Figure 11.
Intel Desktop Board D2500HN Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper NOTE Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before changing the jumper. Moving the jumper with the power on may result in unreliable computer operation.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Figure 12 shows the location of the Desktop Board’s BIOS configuration jumper block. Table 12. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting Mode Description Normal (default) The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for booting.
Intel Desktop Board D2500HN Product Guide Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery powers the Desktop Board’s 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.
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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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. PRECAUCIÓN Existe peligro de explosión si la pila no se cambia de forma adecuada.
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Intel Desktop Board D2500HN Product Guide 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. OSTRZEŻENIE Istnieje niebezpieczeństwo wybuchu w przypadku zastosowania niewłaściwego typu baterii.
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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components OСТОРОГА Використовуйте батареї правильного типу, інакше існуватиме ризик вибуху. Якщо можливо, використані батареї слід утилізувати. Утилізація використаних батарей має бути виконана згідно місцевих норм, що регулюють охорону довкілля.
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Intel Desktop Board D2500HN Product Guide 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" (see page 23). 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Disconnect the computer’s power cord from the AC power source (wall outlet or power adapter).
Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. This chapter tells you how to update the BIOS by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Iflash Memory Update utility, and how to recover the BIOS if an update fails.
You can obtain either of these files through your computer supplier or by navigating to the Intel Desktop Board D2500HN page at http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support?iid=hdr+support Navigate to the Intel Desktop D2500HN page, click “[view] Latest BIOS updates,” and select the Iflash BIOS Update utility file. CAUTION...
CD-ROM drive connected to the SATA interface USB removable drive (a USB Flash Drive, for example) USB diskette drive (with a 1.44 MB diskette) USB hard disk drive NOTE For more information about BIOS update and recovery, go to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm.
A Board Status and Error Messages This appendix describes status and error messages generated by the Desktop Board’s BIOS. The BIOS indicates these error messages with front-panel Power LED blink codes, speaker beep codes, and by displaying text on the video monitor. BIOS Beep Codes The BIOS uses audible beep codes to signal status messages and error messages indicating recoverable errors that occur during the POST.
Intel Desktop Board D2500HN Product Guide BIOS Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes The BIOS also blinks the front-panel power LED to signal status messages and error messages indicating certain recoverable errors that occur during the POST. The blink codes are listed in Table 15.
European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement ® We, Intel Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the product Intel Desktop Board D2500HN is in conformity with all applicable essential requirements necessary for CE marking, following the provisions of the European Council Directives 2004/108/EC (EMC Directive), 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage Directive), and 2002/95/EC (ROHS Directive).
The following information is provided to address worldwide product ecology concerns and regulations. Recycling Considerations As part of its commitment to environmental responsibility, Intel has implemented the ® Intel Product Recycling Program to allow retail consumers of Intel’s branded products to return used products to selected locations for proper recycling.
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Français Dans le cadre de son engagement pour la protection de l'environnement, Intel a mis en œuvre le programme Intel Product Recycling Program (Programme de recyclage des produits Intel) pour permettre aux consommateurs de produits Intel de recycler les produits usés en les retournant à...
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Regulatory Compliance 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 são reciclados de maneira adequada.
The China Ministry of Information Industry (MII) stipulates that a material Self Declaration Table (SDT) must be included in a product’s user documentation. The SDT for Intel Desktop Board D2500HN is shown in Figure 14. Figure 14. Intel Desktop Board D2500HN China RoHS Material...
Regulatory Compliance EMC Regulations Intel Desktop Board D2500HN complies with the EMC regulations stated in Table 18 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 18. EMC Regulations Regulation Title FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 15, Subpart B, Subpart B Radio Frequency Devices.
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 user’s authority to operate the equipment. Tested to comply with FCC standards for home or office use.
Regulatory Compliance 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. Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance Before computer integration, make sure that the power supply and other modules or peripherals, as applicable, have passed Class B EMC testing and are marked...
Intel Desktop Board D2500HN Product Guide Product Certifications Board-Level Certifications Intel Desktop Board D2500HN has the regulatory compliance marks shown in Table 19. Table 19. Regulatory Compliance Marks Description Mark UL joint US/Canada Recognized Component mark. Includes adjacent UL file number for Intel Desktop Boards: E210882.
Regulatory Compliance Chassis- and Component-Level Certifications Ensure that the chassis and certain components; such as the power supply, peripheral drives, wiring, and cables; are components certified for the country or market where used. Agency certification marks on the product are proof of certification. Typical product certifications include: In Europe The CE mark indicates compliance with all applicable European requirements.
Intel Desktop Board D2500HN Product Guide e-Standby and ErP Compliance Intel NUC Board D2500HN allows for a compliant system built to meet the following program requirements, including appropriate selection of an efficient power supply: EPEAT • • Korea e-Standby European Union Energy-related Products Directive 2013 (ErP) Lot 6, Tier 2 •...