Intel may make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time, without notice. Intel Desktop Board DH61AG 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.
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 DH61AG Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions of 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)
Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper ..............41 Clearing Passwords ....................42 Replacing the Battery ..................43 3 Updating the BIOS ® Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update Utility.........49 Updating the BIOS Using the F7 Function Key ............50 ® Updating the BIOS with the Intel Flash Memory Update Utility ........50...
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17. Location of the Chassis Fan Header ..............38 18. Power Supply Connections ................39 19. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block ..........41 20. Removing and Replacing the Battery ...............48 21. Intel Desktop Board DH61AG China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table .....60...
• Support for non-ECC memory • Support for 1.5 V (standard voltage) and 1.35 V (low voltage) JEDEC-compliant memory Graphics • Integrated graphics support for processors with Intel Graphics Technology: ― DVI-I ― High-Definition Multi-media Interface* (HDMI*) ― Flat panel display support, including:...
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― 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 Expansion • One PCI Express 2.0 x4 add-in card connector Capabilities •...
Desktop Board Features Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Hardware Nuvoton W83677HG-I based subsystem, including: Management • 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 •...
Intel Desktop Board DH61AG Product Guide Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on the top side of Intel Desktop Board DH61AG. Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board DH61AG Components (Top)
Table 3. Intel Desktop Board DH61AG Components (Shown in Figure 2) Label Description eDP connector Online Support For more information on Intel Desktop Board DH61AG, consult the following online resources: • Intel Desktop Board DH61AG http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/motherboard/ index.htm • Desktop Board Support http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support?iid=hdr+supp...
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 •...
Intel Desktop Board DH61AG Product Guide 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 •...
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.
Refer to your chassis manual for instructions on installing and removing the Desktop Board. Figure 4 shows the location of the mounting screw holes for Intel Desktop Board DH61AG. Figure 4. Intel Desktop Board DH61AG Mounting Screw Hole Locations...
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing and Removing a Processor 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.
Intel Desktop Board DH61AG Product Guide 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.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 4. Remove the processor from its protective cover. Hold the processor only at the edges, being careful not to touch the bottom of the processor (see Figure 7). NOTE Do not discard the processor cover. Always replace the processor cover if you remove the processor from the socket.
Intel Desktop Board DH61AG Product Guide 6. Carefully lower the socket lever (Figure 9, A) while making sure that the front edge of the load plate slides under the shoulder screw cap as the lever is lowered. Latch the socket lever under the load plate tab (Figure 9, C, D). The socket cover (Figure 9, B) will pop off as shown.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing a Processor Fan Heat Sink Intel Desktop Board DH61AG has mounting holes for a processor fan heat sink. For instructions on how to attach the processor fan heat sink to the Desktop Board, refer to the boxed processor manual or thermal solution manual.
Installing System Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the board requires SO-DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. The desktop board has two 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM sockets providing Channel A and Channel B.
Intel Desktop Board DH61AG Product Guide To remove an SO-DIMM from the socket, gently spread the socket’s retention arms as shown in Figure 12 to disengage them from the SO-DIMM. Figure 12. Removing an SO-DIMM...
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting to SATA Drives Intel Desktop Board DH61AG supports two SATA drives with two data connectors and one power connector. To enable low-profile connectivity, the board ships with two SATA data cables with right-angled connectors and an in-line power cable that provides: •...
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing a PCI Express Mini Card in the PCI Express Full-/Half-Mini Card Slot A PCI Express Full-Mini or Half-Mini Card can be installed in the Desktop Board’s PCI Express Full-/Half-Mini Card slot. To install a PCI Express Full-Mini Card in this slot, see Figure 14 and follow these steps: 1.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing a PCI Express Mini Card in the PCI Express Half-Mini Card Slot A PCI Express Half-Mini Card can be installed in the Desktop Board’s PCI Express Half-Mini Card slot. To install a PCI Express card in this slot, see Figure 15 and follow these steps: 1.
Before connecting cables to any of the internal headers and connectors, observe the precautions in “Before You Begin” on page 15. Figure 16 shows the location of the internal headers and connectors on Intel Desktop Board DH61AG. Figure 16. Internal Headers and Connectors...
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Analog Surround Audio Header Figure 16, A shows the location of the analog surround audio header and Table 4 shows the pin assignments and signal names. Table 4. Analog Surround Audio Header Signal Names Signal Name Signal Name Front_L...
Intel Desktop Board DH61AG Product Guide Front Panel Single-Port USB 2.0 Header Figure 16, D shows the location of the front panel single-port USB 2.0 header and Table 7 shows the pin assignments and signal names. Table 7. Front Panel Single-Port USB 2.0...
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Front Panel Header Figure 16, F shows the location of the front panel header. Table 9 shows the pin assignments and signal names for the front panel header. Table 9. Front Panel Header Signal Names Description In/Out Pin Description...
Intel Desktop Board DH61AG Product Guide Front Panel Dual-Port USB 2.0 Headers Figure 16, G shows the location of the front panel dual-port USB 2.0 headers and Table 10 shows their pin assignments and signal names. Table 10. Front Panel Dual-Port USB 2.0 Headers Signal Names...
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Front Panel Audio Header The front panel audio header shown in Figure 16, I supports both Intel High Definition (HD) Audio and AC ’97 Audio. Table 12 shows the pin assignments and signal names for HD Audio and Table 13 shows the pin assignments and signal names for AC ’97 Audio.
Intel Desktop Board DH61AG Product Guide Connecting a System Fan You can connect a 4-pin or 3-pin system fan cable to the system fan header on the Desktop Board as shown in Figure 17. Figure 17. Location of the Chassis Fan Header...
Use of an external 19 VDC power supply is preferred. Total power consumption will depend on the system configuration selected by the integrator. Refer to Section 2.5.1, Power Supply Considerations, of the Intel Desktop Board DH61AG Technical Product Specification for further guidance.
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Intel Desktop Board DH61AG Product Guide CAUTION The external 19 VDC jack is the primary power input connector of Intel Desktop Board DH61AG. However, the Desktop Board also provides an internal 1 x 2 power connector that can used be with a target system that already has an internal power supply.
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 moving the jumper. Moving the jumper with the power on may result in unreliable computer operation.
Intel Desktop Board DH61AG Product Guide The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables board configuration to be done in the BIOS Setup program. Table 15 shows the jumper settings for the BIOS Setup program modes. Table 15. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes...
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Replacing the Battery 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.
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Intel Desktop Board DH61AG Product Guide 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.
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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components VIGYÁZAT Ha a telepet nem a megfelelő típusú telepre cseréli, az felrobbanhat. A telepeket lehetőség szerint újra kell hasznosítani. A használt telepeket a helyi környezetvédelmi előírásoknak megfelelően kell kiselejtezni. AWAS Risiko letupan wujud jika bateri digantikan dengan jenis yang tidak betul. Bateri sepatutnya dikitar semula jika boleh.
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Intel Desktop Board DH61AG Product Guide UYARI Yanlış türde pil takıldığında patlama riski vardır. Piller mümkün olduğunda geri dönüştürülmelidir. Kullanılmış piller, yerel çevre yasalarına uygun olarak atılmalıdır. OСТОРОГА Використовуйте батареї правильного типу, інакше існуватиме ризик вибуху. Якщо можливо, використані батареї слід утилізувати. Утилізація використаних...
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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components To replace the battery, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" (see page 15). 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.
1. Go to the Intel World Wide Web site Download Center at http://downloadcenter.intel.com/ 2. Navigate to the DH61AG page. Click on the “BIOS Update” link and then select the Express BIOS Update file. 3. Download the file to your hard drive. (You can also save this file to a removable USB device.
BIOS from a bootable CD-ROM, bootable USB flash drive, or other bootable USB media. You can update to a new version of the BIOS by using the Intel Flash Memory BIOS update file. The Intel Flash Memory BIOS update file is a compressed file that contains the files you need to update the BIOS.
CD-R with the .BIO file in the root directory will be required. You can obtain the Recovery BIOS Update file through your computer supplier or by navigating to the Intel Desktop Board DH61AG page on the Intel World Wide Web site Download Center at http://downloadcenter.intel.com.
A Error Messages and Indicators This appendix describes error messages generated by the Desktop Board’s BIOS. The BIOS indicates these error messages with LED blink codes, speaker beep codes, and by text displayed on the PC monitor. Front-panel Power LED Blink and Speaker Beep Codes Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, the BIOS provides basic status and error messages through front-panel power LED blink codes (Table 16) as well as...
Intel Desktop Board DH61AG Product Guide Table 17. BIOS Speaker Beep Codes Type Pattern Frequency/Comments F2 Setup/F10 Boot One 0.5 second beep when the BIOS is 932 Hz Menu Prompt ready to accept keyboard input BIOS update in None progress Video error (no add- On-off (1.0 second each) two times, then a...
Intel Desktop Board DH61AG Product Guide European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement We, Intel Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the product Intel ® Desktop Board DH61AG 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 DH61AG is shown in Figure 21. Figure 21. Intel Desktop Board DH61AG China RoHS Material...
Regulatory Compliance EMC Regulations Intel Desktop Board DH61AG complies with the EMC regulations stated in Table 20 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 20. 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 DH61AG Product Guide Product Certifications Board-Level Certifications Intel Desktop Board DH61AG has the regulatory compliance marks shown in Table 21. Table 21. Regulatory Compliance Marks Description Mark UL joint US/Canada Recognized Component mark. Includes adjacent UL file number for Intel Desktop Boards: E210882.
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 the new requirements. This Desktop Board meets the ENERGY STAR Program for Computers: Version 5.0 Category A requirements.