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Intel® Desktop Board DH61AG
Product Guide
Order Number: G28728-001
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Revision History Revision Revision History Date ® -001 First release of the Intel Desktop Board DH61AG Product Guide May 2011 Disclaimer ® INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH INTEL PRODUCTS. NO LICENSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY ESTOPPEL OR OTHERWISE, TO ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IS GRANTED BY THIS DOCUMENT. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN INTEL’S TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE FOR SUCH PRODUCTS, INTEL ASSUMES NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER, AND INTEL
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Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS ® updates, and regulatory requirements for Intel Desktop Board DH61AG. Intended Audience The Product Guide is intended for technically qualified personnel. It is not intended for general audiences. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for installation in homes, offices, schools
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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 GB Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) GHz Gigahertz (one billion hertz) KB Kilobyte (1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mb Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) iv
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Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Feature Summary ............................................................................................... 9 Supported Operating Systems..............................................................................11 Desktop Board Components.................................................................................12 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin ...........................................................
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Intel Desktop Board DH61AG Product Guide B Regulatory Compliance Safety Standards ...............................................................................................55 Battery Caution..........................................................................................55 European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement..............................................56 Product Ecology Statements ................................................................................5
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Contents Tables 1. Intel Desktop Board DH61AG Features ............................................................. 9 2. Intel Desktop Board DH61AG Components (Shown in Figure 1)...........................13 3. Intel Desktop Board DH61AG Components (Shown in Figure 2)...........................14 4. Analog Surround Audio Header Signal Names ...................................................33 5. Internal Stereo Speakers Connector Signal Names ............................................3
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1 Desktop Board Features ® This chapter briefly describes the features of Intel Desktop Board DH61AG. Table 1 summarizes the major features of the Desktop Board. ® For a detailed description of Intel Desktop Board DH61AG, refer to the Technical Product Specification at http://www.intel.com/Products/Desktop/Motherboards/db- dh61ag/DH61AG-technicaldocuments.htm. Feature Summary Table 1. Intel Desktop Board DH61AG Features Low-profile Mini-ITX (20 millimeters [0.79 inches] x 170.18 millim
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Intel Desktop Board DH61AG Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) ® ® • 10-channel (8 + 2) Intel High Definition Audio (Intel HD Audio) Audio using a Realtek* ALC892 audio codec supporting: ― Digital/analog stereo line-out (2-in-1 digital/analog backpanel jack) ― In-chassis stereo speakers support (internal connector) ― AV-compliant 7.1 surround support (analog line-level via an internal header) ― Secondary S/PDIF digital audio output (internal header) ― DMIC digital micr
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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 • 4-pin headers for processor and chassis fans • 4-wire and 3-wire (linear) fan speed control support for the chassis fans • Support for Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI)
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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) 12
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Desktop Board Features Table 2. Intel Desktop Board DH61AG Components (Shown in Figure 1) Label Description A Internal stereo speakers connector B Intel H61 PCH C BIOS configuration jumper block D Home Theater PC (HTPC) header E Back panel connectors F Internal 19 VDC power connector G PCI Express Full-/Half-Mini Card slot H System fan header I Front panel USB 2.0 header (single) J SATA 3.0 Gb/s data connectors K Standby power indicator LED L SATA power connector M Processor f
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Intel Desktop Board DH61AG Product Guide Figure 2. Intel Desktop Board DH61AG Components (Bottom) Table 3. Intel Desktop Board DH61AG Components (Shown in Figure 2) Label Description A 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 ort • Availabl
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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 • Install a PCI Express Mini Card • Connect to the internal headers and connectors • Connect a system fan • Connect a power supply • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Replace the battery Before You Begin CAUTION The pr
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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 • Rough edges and sharp corners on the chassis • Hot components (such as processors, voltage regulators, and heat sinks) • Damage to wires that could cause a short circuit Observe all warnings and cautio
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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. Install the I/O shield before installing the Desktop Board in the chassis. Place the shield inside the chassis as
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Intel Desktop Board DH61AG Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board CAUTION Only qualified technical personnel should perform this procedure. Disconnect the computer from its power source before performing the procedures described here. Failure to disconnect the power before you open the computer can result in personal injury or equipment damage. Refer to your chassis manual for instructions on installing and removing the Desktop Board. Figure 4 shows the location
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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. Failure to do so could damage the processor and the board. To install a processor, follow these instructions: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Be
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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. Do not touch the socket contacts. Figure 6. Lift the Load Plate 20
