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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, computer
rooms, and similar locations. 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:
1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of product features
2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to install
the Desktop Board and other hardware components
3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to update the BIOS
A Error Messages and Indicators: information about BIOS error messages and beep
codes
B Regulatory Compliance: describes the board’s adherence to safety standards and
EMC regulations and its product certifications
Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
CAUTION
Cautions warn the user about how to prevent damage to hardware or loss of data.
NOTE
Notes call attention to important information.
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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)
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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 ...............................................................................................15
Installation Precautions.......................................................................................16
Prevent Power Supply Overload ....................................................................16
Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements.................................................16
Installing the I/O Shield ......................................................................................17
Installing and Removing the Desktop Board ...........................................................18
Installing and Removing a Processor.....................................................................19
Installing a Processor ..................................................................................19
Installing a Processor Fan Heat Sink..............................................................23
Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable................................................23
Removing the Processor ..............................................................................24
Installing System Memory ...................................................................................24
Connecting to SATA Drives ..................................................................................27
Installing a PCI Express Mini Card in the PCI Express Full-/Half-Mini Card Slot ............29
Installing a PCI Express Mini Card in the PCI Express Half-Mini Card Slot ...................31
Connecting to the Internal Headers and Connectors ................................................32
Analog Surround Audio Header.....................................................................33
Internal Stereo Speakers Connector ..............................................................33
Home Theater PC (HTPC) Header..................................................................33
Front Panel Single-Port USB 2.0 Header.........................................................34
Consumer IR (CIR) Receiver Header..............................................................34
Front Panel Header .....................................................................................35
Front Panel Dual-Port USB 2.0 Headers..........................................................36
S/PDIF / DMIC Header ................................................................................36
Front Panel Audio Header ............................................................................37
Connecting a System Fan....................................................................................38
Connecting to a Power Supply..............................................................................39
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
Recovering the BIOS ..........................................................................................51
A Error Messages and Indicators
Front-panel Power LED Blink and Speaker Beep Codes ............................................53
BIOS Error Messages..........................................................................................54
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B Regulatory Compliance
Safety Standards ...............................................................................................55
Battery Caution ..........................................................................................55
European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement..............................................56
Product Ecology Statements ................................................................................57
Recycling Considerations .............................................................................57
China RoHS ...............................................................................................60
EMC Regulations ................................................................................................61
FCC Declaration of Conformity......................................................................61
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement......................62
Japan VCCI Statement ................................................................................62
Korea Class B Statement .............................................................................63
Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance..................................63
Product Certifications..........................................................................................64
Board-Level Certifications ............................................................................64
Chassis- and Component-Level Certifications..................................................65
ENERGY STAR*, e-Standby, and ErP Compliance ....................................................65
Figures
1. Intel Desktop Board DH61AG Components (Top)...............................................12
2. Intel Desktop Board DH61AG Components (Bottom)..........................................14
3. Installing an I/O Shield .................................................................................17
4. Intel Desktop Board DH61AG Mounting Screw Hole Locations..............................18
5. Unlatch the Socket Lever...............................................................................19
6. Lift the Load Plate.........................................................................................20
7. Remove the Processor from the Protective Cover ..............................................21
8. Install the Processor .....................................................................................21
9. Secure the Load Plate in Place........................................................................22
10. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Power Cable to the
Processor Fan Header....................................................................................23
11. Installing an SO-DIMM ..................................................................................25
12. Removing an SO-DIMM .................................................................................26
13. Connecting the SATA Data and Power Cables....................................................28
14. Installing a PCI Express Mini Card in the Full-/Half-Mini Card Slot ........................30
15. Installing a PCI Express Mini Card in the Half-Mini Card Slot ...............................31
16. Internal Headers and Connectors....................................................................32
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
Contents
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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 ............................................33
6. HTPC Header Signal Names............................................................................33
7. Front Panel Single-Port USB 2.0 Header Signal Names .......................................34
8. Front Panel CIR Receiver Header Signal Names.................................................34
9. Front Panel Header Signal Names ...................................................................35
10. Front Panel Dual-Port USB 2.0 Headers Signal Names........................................36
11. S/PDIF / DMIC Header Signal Names...............................................................36
12. Front Panel Audio Signal Names for Intel HD Audio............................................37
13. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for AC ’97 Audio ...................................37
14. 19 VDC Power Connector...............................................................................39
15. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes..........................................42
16. BIOS Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes.........................................................53
17. BIOS Speaker Beep Codes .............................................................................54
18. BIOS Error Messages ....................................................................................54
19. Safety Standards..........................................................................................55
20. EMC Regulations...........................................................................................61
21. Regulatory Compliance Marks.........................................................................64
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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
Form Factor
Low-profile Mini-ITX (20 millimeters [0.79 inches] x 170.18 millimeters
[6.7 inches] x 170.18 millimeters [6.7 inches])
Processor
• Intel
®
Coreâ„¢ i5, Intel
®
Coreâ„¢ i3, Intel
®
Pentium
®
, Intel
®
Celeron
®
,
and Intel
®
Xeon
®
processors with up to 65 W TDP in an LGA1155
package:
― Integrated graphics processing (processors with Intel
®
Graphics
Technology)
― Integrated PCI Express* interface controller
― Integrated memory controller
Chipset Intel
®
H61 Express Chipset consisting of the Intel
®
H61 Express
Platform Controller Hub (PCH)
Memory
• Two 204-pin Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Small Outline Dual Inline
Memory Module (SO-DIMM) sockets with gold-plated contacts
• Dual Channel DDR3 1333 MHz and DDR3 1066 MHz support
• Support for 1 Gb, 2 Gb, and 4 Gb memory technology
• Support for up to 16 GB of system memory with two SO-DIMMs
using 4 Gb memory technology
• 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:
Embedded DisplayPort* (eDP*) display panel interface
LVDS display panel interface
• Discrete graphics support for a PCI Express 2.0 x4 or x1 add-in
graphics card
continued
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Table 1. Feature Summary (continued)
Audio
• 10-channel (8 + 2) Intel
®
High Definition Audio (Intel
®
HD 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 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
Capabilities
• One PCI Express 2.0 x4 add-in card connector
• One PCI Express Full-/Half-Mini Card slot (including mini-SATA
(mSATA) support)
• One PCI Express Half-Mini Card slot
Peripheral
Interfaces
USB Support:
• Two USB 3.0 ports implemented with stacked back panel
connectors (blue)
• Seven exposed USB 2.0 ports including:
― Two high-current/fast-charging ports implemented with
stacked back panel connectors (yellow)
― Five front panel ports implemented with two dual-port internal
headers and one single-port internal header
Serial ATA Support:
• Two internal SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports
• One internal mSATA 3.0 Gb/s port (PCI Express Full-Mini Card slot)
• One external SATA (eSATA) 3.0 Gb/s port (red)
Legacy I/O
Legacy I/O Controller (Nuvoton* W83677HG-I) that provides
Consumer Infrared (CIR) and hardware management support
LAN Support Intel
®
82579V Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller
including an RJ-45 back panel connector with integrated status LEDs
BIOS
• Intel
®
BIOS resident in a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash
device
• Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI),
Plug and Play, and System Management BIOS (SMBIOS)
• Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) to support hard disk
drives larger than 2 TB
Instantly Available
PC Technology
• Suspend to RAM support
• Wake on PCI Express, LAN, front panel, CIR, and USB ports
continued
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Table 1. Feature Summary (continued)
Hardware
Management
Nuvoton W83677HG-I based subsystem, including:
• 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)
Supported Operating Systems
The Desktop Board provides full support for the following operating systems:
• Microsoft Windows* 7 Ultimate (64-bit and 32-bit editions)
• Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (64-bit and 32-bit editions)
• Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit and 32-bit editions)
• Microsoft Windows 7 Starter (64-bit and 32-bit editions)
• Microsoft Windows Vista* Ultimate (64-bit and 32-bit editions)
• Microsoft Windows Vista Business (64-bit and 32-bit editions)
• Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit and 32-bit editions)
• Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic (64-bit and 32-bit editions)
The Desktop Board provides minimal BIOS and driver support for the following
operating systems:
• Microsoft Windows* XP Home
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
• Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
Desktop Board Features
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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 fan header
N Front panel CIR receiver (input) header
O Front panel header
P Flat Panel voltage selection header
Q LVDS connector
R DDR3 SO-DIMM 2 socket
S DDR3 SO-DIMM 1 socket
T FPD brightness connector
U Backlight inverter voltage selection header
V Front panel USB 2.0 header (dual)
W Front panel USB 2.0 header (dual)
X Processor socket
Y PCI Express Half-Mini Card slot
Z PCI Express 2.0 x4 add-in card connector
AA S/PDIF / DMIC header
BB Front panel audio header
CC Analog surround audio header
DD Battery
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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
• Available configurations for Intel
Desktop Board DH61AG
http://ark.intel.com
• Compatible processors http://processormatch.intel.com
• Processor specifications http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/processors/in
dex.htm
• Chipset information http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/inde
x.htm
• BIOS and driver updates http://downloadcenter.intel.com/
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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 procedures in this chapter assume familiarity with the general terminology
associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory
compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment.
Disconnect the computer from its power source and from any telecommunications
links, networks, or modems before performing any of the procedures described in this
chapter. Failure to disconnect power, telecommunications links, networks, or modems
before you open the computer or perform any procedures can result in personal injury
or equipment damage. Some circuitry on the board can continue to operate even
though the front panel power button is off.
Follow these guidelines before you begin:
• Always follow the steps in each procedure in the correct order.
• Set up a log to record information about your computer, such as model, serial
numbers, installed options, and configuration information.
• Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components. Perform the procedures
described in this chapter only at an ESD workstation using an antistatic wrist strap
and a conductive foam pad. If such a station is not available, you can provide
some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a
metal part of the computer chassis.
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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 cautions that instruct you to refer computer servicing to
qualified technical personnel.
Prevent Power Supply Overload
Do not overload the power supply output. To avoid overloading the power supply,
make sure that the calculated total current loads of all the modules within the
computer is less than the output current rating of each of the power supplies output
circuits plus enough headroom for desktop board power consumption.
Refer to Section 2.5.1, Power Supply Considerations, of the Intel Desktop Board
DH61AG Technical Product Specification for power budget analysis guidance.
Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements
Read and follow the instructions in this section and the instructions supplied with the
chassis and associated modules. If you do not follow these instructions and the
instructions provided by the chassis and module suppliers, you increase your safety
risk and the possibility of noncompliance with regional laws and regulations. If the
instructions for the chassis are inconsistent with these instructions or the instructions
for associated modules, contact the supplier to find out how you can ensure that your
computer meets safety and regulatory requirements.
For information about the Desktop Board’s regulatory compliance, refer to Appendix B.
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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 shown in Figure 3. Press the shield into place so that it fits tightly and
securel
y. If the shield does not fit, obtain a properly sized shield from the chassis
supplier.
Figure 3. Installing an I/O Shield
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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 of the mounti
ng screw holes for Intel Desktop Board
DH61AG.
Figure 4. Intel Desktop Board DH61AG Mounting Screw Hole Locations
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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 Begin" on page 15.
2. Unlatch the
processor socket lever by pushing it down and away from the socket
(Figure 5, A, B).
Figure 5. Unlatch the Socket Lever
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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
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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.
Figure 7. Remove the Processor from the Protective Cover
5. Hold the processor with your thumb and index finger oriented as shown in Figure 8
to align your fingers with the socket finger cutouts. Make sure that the processor
Pin 1 indicator (gold triangle) is aligned with the Pin 1 chamfer on the socket
(Figure 8, B) and that the notches on the processor align with the posts on the
socket (Figure 8, C). Lower the processor straight down without tilting or sliding it
in the socket (Figure 8, A).
Figure 8. Install the Processor
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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.
Figure 9. Secure the Load Plate in Place
7. Pick up the socket cover and remove it from the desktop board.
NOTE
Do not discard the socket cover; save it for possible future use. Always replace
the socket cover if you remove the processor from the socket.
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