Intel D2550DC2 Product Manual
Intel D2550DC2 Product Manual

Intel D2550DC2 Product Manual

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Intel® Desktop Board D2550DC2
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Order Number: G74459-001

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  • Page 1 Intel® Desktop Board D2550DC2 Product Guide Order Number: G74459-001...
  • Page 2: Revision History

    Intel may make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time, without notice. Intel Desktop Board D2550DC2 may contain design defects or errors known as errata which may cause the product to deviate from published specifications. Current characterized errata are available on request.
  • Page 3: Intended Audience

    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:...
  • Page 4 Intel Desktop Board D2550DC2 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)
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Connecting SATA Drives ..................29 Installing a PCI Express Mini Card ................. 30 ® Installing an Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive or Compatible Device ....32 Connecting to the Internal Headers ............... 33 Connecting to the Front Panel Audio Header............ 34 Connecting to the Front Panel USB 2.0 Headers ..........
  • Page 6 Intel Desktop Board D2550DC2 Product Guide 3 Updating the BIOS ® Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update Utility ......... 47 Updating the BIOS Using the F7 Function Key ............48 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility ......... 48 Obtaining the BIOS Update File ..............
  • Page 7 13. Connecting Power Supply Cables ..............38 14. BIOS Configuration Jumper Block ..............39 15. Removing the Battery ..................45 16. Intel Desktop Board D2550DC2 China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table ..58 Tables 1. Feature Summary .................... 9 2. Intel Desktop Board D2550DC2 Components............. 12 3.
  • Page 8 Intel Desktop Board D2550DC2 Product Guide viii...
  • Page 9: Desktop Board Features

    HD Audio) and AC ’97 Audio. Included are: • Back panel audio connectors • Back panel S/PDIF digital audio connector (optical) • Front panel microphone/headphone header with support for Intel HD Audio or AC ’97 Audio Expansion One PCI* bus add-in card connector...
  • Page 10: Operating System Support

    • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) PC Technology • Wake on USB, PCI, PCI Express, LAN, and front panel For more information on Intel Desktop Board D2550DC2 consult the following online resources: To find information Visit this World Wide Web site: about…...
  • Page 11: Desktop Board Components

    Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board D2550DC2. Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board D2550DC2 Components...
  • Page 12: Intel Desktop Board D2550Dc2 Components

    Battery USB front panel header Front panel wireless activity LED header Piezoelectric speaker header PCI Express Full-Mini Card slot PCI bus connector Front panel audio header USB front panel header with Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or compatible device) support...
  • Page 13: Processor

    Desktop Board Features Processor Intel Desktop Board D2550DC2 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.
  • Page 14: Graphics Support

    The DVI-D port supports only digital DVI displays. The maximum supported resolution is 1920 x 1200 at a 60 Hz refresh rate. The DVI-D port is compliant with the DVI 1.0 specification. External Graphics Intel Desktop Board D2550DC2 supports external graphics cards via the PCI bus connector (see Figure 1, Q).
  • Page 15: Intel Nm10 Express Chipset

    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...
  • Page 16: Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller

    Intel Desktop Board D2550DC2 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.
  • Page 17: Lan Subsystem

    •  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.
  • Page 18: Usb 2.0 Support

    USB 2.0 headers). One of the front panel USB headers supports an Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive or compatible device. The USB 2.0 ports are compatible with USB 1.1 devices. USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds.
  • Page 19: Security Passwords

    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 •...
  • Page 20: Acpi

    Intel Desktop Board D2550DC2 Product Guide 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 the Desktop Board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support.
  • Page 21: Location Of The Standby Power Indicator

    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 D2550DC2 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.
  • Page 22: Battery

    Intel Desktop Board D2550DC2 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...
  • Page 23: Installing And Replacing Desktop Board Components

    Install and remove system memory • Connect SATA drives • Install a PCI Express Mini Card • Install an Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive or compatible device • Connect to internal headers • • Connect system fan and power supply cables •...
  • Page 24 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.
  • Page 25: Installation Precautions

    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 •...
  • Page 26: Installing The I/O Shield

    Intel Desktop Board D2550DC2 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.
  • Page 27: Installing And Removing The Desktop Board

    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 D2550DC2. Figure 6. Intel Desktop Board D2550DC2 Mounting Screw Holes...
  • Page 28: Installing And Removing Memory

    Intel Desktop Board D2550DC2 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.
  • Page 29: Connecting Sata Drives

    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.
  • Page 30: Installing A Pci Express Mini Card

    Intel Desktop Board D2550DC2 Product Guide Installing a PCI Express Mini Card You can install a PCI Express Full-Mini Card or a PCI Express Half-Mini Card in the Desktop Board’s PCI Express Mini Card slot. To install a Full-Mini Card, see Figure 9 and follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 31: Installing A Pci Express Mini Card

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Figure 9. Installing a PCI Express Mini Card...
  • Page 32: Installing An Intel ® Z-U130 Usb Solid-State Drive Or Compatible Device

    Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive or Compatible Device An Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive or compatible device can be installed on the Desktop Board by using the onboard USB 2.0 header shown in Figure 1, S. This header provides support for the solid-state drive.
  • Page 33: Connecting To The Internal Headers

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting to the Internal Headers Before connecting cables to the internal headers, observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23. Figure 11 shows the location of the board’s internal headers. Figure 11. Internal Headers...
  • Page 34: Connecting To The Front Panel Audio Header

    Figure 11, 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.
  • Page 35: Connecting To The Front Panel Usb 2.0 Headers

    The brown USB header (Figure 11, B) supports a single USB port while the black USB header (Figure 11, E) supports two USB ports. The single USB port header is designed to support a Flash Memory Drive such as the Intel Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive (or ®...
  • Page 36: Connecting To The Front Panel Header

    Intel Desktop Board D2550DC2 Product Guide 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 11, D for the location of the front panel header.
  • Page 37: Connecting A System Fan

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting a System Fan Figure 12 shows the location of the system fan header. Connect the system fan cable to this header. Figure 12. Location of the System Fan Header...
  • Page 38: Connecting A Power Supply

    Intel Desktop Board D2550DC2 Product Guide 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 13 shows the location of the power connector.
  • Page 39: Setting The Bios Configuration Jumper

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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.
  • Page 40: Clearing Passwords

    Intel Desktop Board D2550DC2 Product Guide Figure 14 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.
  • Page 41: Replacing The Battery

    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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.
  • Page 42 Intel Desktop Board D2550DC2 Product Guide 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.
  • Page 43 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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.
  • Page 44 Intel Desktop Board D2550DC2 Product Guide 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.
  • Page 45 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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). 3.
  • Page 46 Intel Desktop Board D2550DC2 Product Guide...
  • Page 47: Updating The Bios

    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.
  • Page 48: Updating The Bios Using The F7 Function Key

    You can obtain either of these files through your computer supplier or by navigating to the Intel Desktop Board D2550DC2 page at http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support?iid=hdr+support Navigate to the Intel Desktop D2550DC2 page, click “[view] Latest BIOS updates,” and select the Iflash BIOS Update utility file. CAUTION...
  • Page 49: Using The Iflash Memory Update Utility

    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.
  • Page 50 Intel Desktop Board D2550DC2 Product Guide...
  • Page 51: A Board Status And Error Messages

    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.
  • Page 52: Bios Front-Panel Power Led Blink Codes

    Intel Desktop Board D2550DC2 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.
  • Page 53: B Regulatory Compliance

    • Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) regulations • Product certifications • Safety Standards Intel Desktop Board D2550DC2 complies with the safety standards stated in Table 17 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 17. Safety Standards Regulation Title CSA/UL 60950-1 Information Technology Equipment –...
  • Page 54: European Union Declaration Of Conformity Statement

    Intel Desktop Board D2550DC2 Product Guide European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement We, Intel Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the product Intel ® Desktop Board D2550DC2 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).
  • Page 55: Product Ecology Statements

    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.
  • Page 56 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...
  • Page 57 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.
  • Page 58: China Rohs

    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 D2550DC2 is shown in Figure 16. Figure 16. Intel Desktop Board D2550DC2 China RoHS Material...
  • Page 59: Emc Regulations

    Regulatory Compliance EMC Regulations Intel Desktop Board D2550DC2 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.
  • Page 60: Canadian Department Of Communications Compliance Statement

    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.
  • Page 61: Korea Class B Statement

    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...
  • Page 62: Product Certifications

    Intel Desktop Board D2550DC2 Product Guide Product Certifications Board-Level Certifications Intel Desktop Board D2550DC2 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.
  • Page 63: Chassis- And Component-Level Certifications

    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.
  • Page 64: Energy Star*, E-Standby, And Erp Compliance

    Intel Desktop Board D2550DC2 Product Guide ENERGY STAR*, e-Standby, and ErP Compliance Intel Desktop Board D2550DC2 meets the ENERGY STAR requirements listed in Table 20 when used in corresponding system configurations. Table 20. ENERGY STAR Requirements Typical Electricity ENERGY STAR...

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