The Intel NUC Board D53427RKE may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications.
Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel NUC Board D53427RKE Specification Update.
Technical product specification for intel desktop board d2500cc (96 pages)
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Order Number: G97389-001 The Intel NUC Board D53427RKE may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications. Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel NUC Board D53427RKE Specification Update.
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Board Identification Information ® Basic Intel NUC Board D53427RKE Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes G87790-400 RKPPT10H.86A.0017 Notes: The AA number is found on a small label on the component side of the board. ® ® The Intel QS77 PCH and Intel Core™...
Board D53427RKE. Intended Audience The TPS is intended to provide detailed, technical information about Intel NUC Board D53427RKE and its components to the vendors, system integrators, and other engineers and technicians who need this level of information. It is specifically not intended for general audiences.
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Intel NUC D53427RKE Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation Used after a signal name to identify an active-low signal (such as USBP0#) Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) GB/s Gigabytes per second Gb/s Gigabits per second Kilobyte (1024 bytes) Kilobit (1024 bits) kb/s...
QS77 Express Chipset consisting of the Intel QS77 Express Platform Chipset Controller Hub (PCH) ® • Integrated graphics support for processors with Intel Graphics Technology: Graphics ― One High Definition Multimedia Interface* (HDMI*) back panel connector ― Two mini DisplayPort* back panel connectors ®...
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Intel NUC D53427RKE Technical Product Specification Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) ® Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) LAN subsystem using the Intel 82579LM Gigabit LAN Support Ethernet Controller Hardware Monitor Hardware monitoring subsystem, based on a Nuvoton NCT5577D embedded Subsystem controller, including: •...
Product Description 1.1.2 Board Layout (Top) Figure 1 shows the location of the major components on the top-side of Intel NUC Board D53427RKE. Figure 1. Major Board Components (Top)
Intel NUC D53427RKE Technical Product Specification Table 2 lists the components identified in Figure 1. Table 2. Components Shown in Figure 1 Item from Figure 1 Description Standby power LED Battery Processor fan header Onboard power button Power LED Hard Disk Drive LED...
Product Description 1.1.3 Board Layout (Bottom) Figure 2 shows the location of the major components on the bottom-side of Intel NUC Board D53427RKE. Figure 2. Major Board Components (Bottom)
025414.htm Integration information http://www.intel.com/support/go/buildit Processor The board has a soldered-down Intel Core i5-3427 processor with Integrated Graphics Technology and integrated memory controller. NOTE This board has specific requirements for providing power to the processor. Refer to Section 2.5.1 on page 56 for information on power supply requirements for this board.
4 Gbit 512 M x8/512 M x8 Note: “DS” refers to double-sided memory modules (containing two rows of SDRAM) and “SS” refers to single-sided memory modules (containing one row of SDRAM). For information about… Refer to: Tested Memory http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb /CS-025414.htm...
Intel NUC D53427RKE Technical Product Specification 1.4.1 Memory Configurations The processor supports the following types of memory organization: Dual channel (Interleaved) mode. This mode offers the highest throughput for • real world applications. Dual channel mode is enabled when the installed memory capacities of both SO-DIMM channels are equal.
PCH. The display data from the frame buffer is processed in the display engine of the processor and sent to the PCH over the Intel FDI where it is transcoded as per the display protocol and driven to the display monitor.
High-Definition content at up to 1080p resolution Hardware accelerated MPEG-2, VC-1/WMV and H.264/AVC Hi-Definition video formats Intel HD Technology with Advanced Hardware Video Transcoding Blu-ray* S3D via HDMI 1.4a Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) 5.0 support ...
Intel NUC D53427RKE Technical Product Specification 1.6.1.3.1 Integrated Audio Provided by the HDMI Interface The following audio technologies are supported by the HDMI 1.4a interface directly from the PCH: • AC-3 - Dolby* Digital Dolby Digital Plus • • DTS-HD* Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio*, (Lossless Blu-ray Disc* Audio Format •...
In order to use AHCI mode, AHCI must be enabled in the BIOS. Microsoft Windows 7 and Windows 8 include the necessary AHCI drivers without the need to install separate AHCI drivers during the operating system installation process, however, it is always good practice to update the AHCI drivers to the latest available by Intel.
Intel NUC D53427RKE Technical Product Specification Real-Time Clock Subsystem 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.
TCP, IP, and UDP checksum offload (for IPv4 and IPv6) Full device driver compatibility • 1.8.2 LAN Subsystem Software LAN software and drivers are available from Intel’s World Wide Web site. For information about Refer to Obtaining LAN software and drivers http://downloadcenter.intel.com...
Intel NUC D53427RKE Technical Product Specification 1.8.3 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector (shown in Figure 5). Item Description Link LED (Green) Data Rate LED (Green/Yellow) Figure 5. LAN Connector LED Locations Table 6 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the LAN subsystem is operating.
Management (WfM) specification. The board has several hardware management features, including thermal and voltage monitoring. For information about Refer to Wired for Management (WfM) Specification www.intel.com/design/archives/wfm/ 1.9.1 Hardware Monitoring The hardware monitoring and fan control subsystem is based on a Nuvoton NCT5577D embedded controller, which supports the following: Processor and system ambient temperature monitoring •...
Intel NUC D53427RKE Technical Product Specification 1.9.3 Thermal Solution Figure 6 shows the location of the thermal solution and processor fan header. Item Description Processor fan header Thermal solution Figure 6. Thermal Solution and Fan Header...
Product Description 1.10 Power Management Power management is implemented at several levels, including: Software support through Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Hardware support: • Power Input Instantly Available PC technology LAN wake capabilities Wake from USB ...
Intel NUC D53427RKE Technical Product Specification 1.10.1.1 System States and Power States Under ACPI, the operating system directs all system and device power state transitions. The operating system puts devices in and out of low-power states based on user preferences and knowledge of how devices are being used by applications.
Product Description 1.10.1.2 Wake-up Devices and Events Table 9 lists the devices or specific events that can wake the computer from specific states. Table 9. Wake-up Devices and Events Devices/events that wake up the system… …from this sleep state …from this global state Note 1) Power switch S3, S4, S5...
Intel NUC D53427RKE Technical Product Specification 1.10.2.1 Power Input When resuming from an AC power failure, the computer returns to the power state it was in before power was interrupted (on or off). The computer’s response can be set using the Last Power State feature in the BIOS Setup program’s Boot menu.
Product Description 1.10.2.7 +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED The standby power indicator LED shows that power is still present even when the computer appears to be off. Figure 7 shows the location of the standby power LED. CAUTION If AC power has been switched off and the standby power indicator is still lit, disconnect the power cord before installing or removing any devices connected to the board.
Active Management Technology When used with third-party management and security applications, Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT) allows business owners and IT organizations to better discover, heal, and protect their networked computing assets. Some of the features of Intel AMT include: Out-of-band (OOB) system access, to discover assets even while PCs are •...
NOTE A processor with Intel VT does not guarantee that virtualization will work on your system. Intel VT requires a computer system with a chipset, BIOS, enabling software and/or operating system, device drivers, and applications designed for this feature.
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AT functionality has been activated and configured. Certain functionality may not be offered by some ISVs or service providers and may not be available in all countries. Intel assumes no liability for lost or stolen data and/or systems or any other damages resulting thereof.
SBT) provides small businesses with security and productivity capabilities to help keep their PCs up-to-date, protected and running ® ® well. Intel SBT is the firmware component of Intel Small Business Advantage (Intel SBA) and includes this hardware functionality: •...
Technical Reference Memory Resources 2.1.1 Addressable Memory The board utilizes 16 GB of addressable system memory. Typically the address space that is allocated for PCI Conventional bus add-in cards, PCI Express configuration space, BIOS (SPI Flash device), and chipset overhead resides above the top of DRAM (total system memory).
Intel NUC D53427RKE Technical Product Specification Connectors and Headers CAUTION Only the following connectors and headers have overcurrent protection: back panel and front panel USB. The other internal connectors and headers are not overcurrent protected and should connect only to devices inside the computer’s chassis, such as fans and internal peripherals.
Technical Reference 2.2.1 Back Panel Connectors Figure 9 shows the location of the back panel connectors for the board. Item Description LAN connector HDMI connector Mini DisplayPort connector #1 Mini DisplayPort connector #2 USB 2.0 port USB 2.0 port 19 V DC input jack Figure 8.
Intel NUC D53427RKE Technical Product Specification 2.2.2 Connectors and Headers (Bottom) Figure 10 shows the locations of the connectors and headers on the bottom-side of the board. Figure 9. Connectors and Headers (Bottom)
Intel NUC D53427RKE Technical Product Specification 2.2.2.1 Signal Tables for the Connectors and Headers Table 11. PCI Express Full-/Half-Mini Card Connector Signal Name Additional Signal Name WAKE# +3.3 V aux Reserved Reserved 1.5 V CLKREQ# Reserved Reserved REFCLK- Reserved REFCLK+...
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These signals are required to support mSATA modules. NOTE The Intel AMT C-Link signals are routed only to the PCIe half-mini card connector and not to the full-mini card connector. These signals are required to support Intel AMT Wake-on-LAN for wireless cards.
Intel NUC D53427RKE Technical Product Specification Table 12. Dual-Port Front Panel USB 2.0 Header Signal Name Signal Name +5 V DC +5 V DC D− D− Ground Ground KEY (no pin) No Connect 2.2.2.2 Add-in Card Connectors The board has the following add-in card connectors: One PCI Express Half-Mini Card •...
Technical Reference 2.2.2.3 Power Supply Connectors The board has the following power supply connectors: External Power Supply – the board can be powered through a 19 V DC connector • on the back panel. The back panel DC connector is compatible with a 5.5 mm/OD (outer diameter) and 2.5 mm/ID (inner diameter) plug, where the inner contact is +19 (±10%) V DC and the shell is GND.
Intel NUC D53427RKE Technical Product Specification Figure 10. Connection Diagram for Front Panel Header 2.2.2.4.1 Hard Drive Activity LED Header Pins 1 and 3 can be connected to an LED to provide a visual indicator that data is being read from or written to a hard drive. Proper LED function requires a SATA hard drive or optical drive connected to an onboard SATA connector.
Technical Reference 2.2.2.4.4 Power Switch Header Pins 6 and 8 can be connected to a front panel momentary-contact power switch. The switch must pull the SW_ON# pin to ground for at least 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off. (The time requirement is due to internal debounce circuitry on the board.) At least two seconds must pass before the power supply will recognize another on/off signal.
Intel NUC D53427RKE Technical Product Specification BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper CAUTION Do not move a jumper with the power on. Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before changing a jumper setting. Otherwise, the board could be damaged.
MEBX) Reset Header ® The Intel MEBX reset header (see Figure 13) allows you to reset the Intel ME configuration to the factory defaults. Momentarily shorting pins 1 and 2 with a jumper (not supplied) will accomplish the following: Return all Intel ME parameters to their default values.
Technical Reference Mechanical Considerations 2.5.1 Form Factor The board is designed to fit into a custom chassis. Figure 14 illustrates the mechanical form factor for the board. Dimensions are given in inches [millimeters]. The outer dimensions are 4.0 inches by 4.0 inches [101.60 millimeters by 101.60 millimeters]. Figure 14.
Power Supply Considerations CAUTION The external 19 V DC jack is the primary power input connector of Intel NUC Board D53427RKE. However, the board also provides an internal 1 x 2 power connector that can be used in custom-developed systems that have a custom internal power supply.
All responsibility for determining the adequacy of any thermal or system design remains solely with the system integrator. Intel makes no warranties or representations that merely following the instructions presented in this document will result in a system with adequate thermal performance.
Intel NUC D53427RKE Technical Product Specification Figure 15 shows the locations of the localized high temperature zones. Item Description Processor voltage regulator area Thermal solution Figure 15. Localized High Temperature Zones...
For processor case temperature, see processor datasheets and processor specification updates Intel QS77 Express Chipset To ensure functionality and reliability, the component is specified for proper operation when Case Temperature is maintained at or below the maximum temperature listed in Table 20.
Intel NUC D53427RKE Technical Product Specification Reliability The Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) prediction is calculated using component and subassembly random failure rates. The calculation is based on the Telcordia SR-332 Issue 2, Method I, Case 3, 55 ºC ambient. The MTBF prediction is used to estimate repair rates and spare parts requirements.
The Visual BIOS Setup program can be used to view and change the BIOS settings for the computer. The BIOS Setup program is accessed by pressing the <F2> key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. Figure 16. Intel Visual BIOS Home Screen...
Intel NUC D53427RKE Technical Product Specification NOTE The maintenance menu is displayed only when the board is in configure mode. Section 2.3 on page 52 shows how to put the board in configure mode. BIOS Flash Memory Organization The Serial Peripheral Interface Flash Memory (SPI Flash) includes a 128 Mb (16000 KB) flash memory device.
Legacy USB support from the BIOS is no longer used. ® 7. Additional USB legacy feature options can be access by using Intel Integrator Toolkit. To install an operating system that supports USB, verify that Legacy USB support in the BIOS Setup program is set to Enabled and follow the operating system’s...
The Intel Integrator’s Toolkit that is available from Intel can be used to create a custom splash screen. NOTE If you add a custom splash screen, it will share space with the Intel branded logo. Refer to For information about Intel Integrator Toolkit www.intel.com/go/itk...
Overview of BIOS Features Boot Options In the BIOS Setup program, the user can choose to boot from a hard drive, optical drive, removable drive, or the network. The default setting is for the optical drive to be the first boot device, the hard drive second, removable drive third, and the network fourth.
A manual power cycle will be required to resume system operation. NOTE As implemented on D53427RKE, Hard Disk Drive Password Security is only supported on SATA port 0. The passwords are stored on the hard disk drive so if the drive is relocated to another computer that does not support Hard Disk Drive Password Security feature, the drive will not be accessible.
Overview of BIOS Features BIOS Security Features The BIOS includes security features that restrict access to the BIOS Setup program and who can boot the computer. A supervisor password and a user password can be set for the BIOS Setup program and for booting the computer, with the following restrictions: The supervisor password gives unrestricted access to view and change all the Setup •...
Error Messages and Blink Codes Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, the BIOS causes the board’s front panel power LED to blink an error message describing the problem (see Table 26). Table 26. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes Type Pattern Note...
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards • Product certification markings • 5.1.1 Safety Standards Intel NUC Board D53427RKE complies with the safety standards stated in Table 28 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 28. Safety Standards Standard Title CSA/UL 60950-1 Information Technology Equipment –...
European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement ® We, Intel Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the products Intel NUC Board D53427RKE is in conformity with all applicable essential requirements necessary for CE marking, following the provisions of the European Council Directive 2004/108/EC (EMC Directive), 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage Directive), and 2002/95/EC (ROHS Directive).
Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information Portuguese Este produto cumpre com as normas da Diretiva Européia 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC & 2002/95/EC. Español Este producto cumple con las normas del Directivo Europeo 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC & 2002/95/EC. Slovensky Tento produkt je v súlade s ustanoveniami európskych direktív 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC a 2002/95/EC.
Intel NUC D53427RKE Technical Product Specification 5.1.4 EMC Regulations Intel NUC Board D53427RKE complies with the EMC regulations stated in Table 29 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 29. EMC Regulations Regulation Title FCC 47 CFR Part 15,...
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ENERGY STAR requirements. Intel has worked directly with these two governmental agencies in the definition of new requirements. Intel NUC Board D53427RKE allows for a compliant system built to meet the following program requirements, including appropriate selection of an efficient power supply: ENERGY STAR v5.2, category B...
Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information 5.1.6 Regulatory Compliance Marks (Board Level) Intel NUC Board D53427RKE has the regulatory compliance marks shown in Table 30. Table 30. Regulatory Compliance Marks Description Mark UL joint US/Canada Recognized Component mark. Includes adjacent UL file number for Intel NUC Boards: E210882.
Intel NUC D53427RKE Technical Product Specification Battery Disposal Information CAUTION Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Batteries should be recycled where possible. Disposal of used batteries must be in accordance with local environmental regulations.
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Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information PRECAUCIÓN Existe peligro de explosión si la pila no se cambia de forma adecuada. Utilice solamente pilas iguales o del mismo tipo que las recomendadas por el fabricante del equipo. Para deshacerse de las pilas usadas, siga igualmente las instrucciones del fabricante.
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Intel NUC D53427RKE Technical Product Specification 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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Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information...