Product guide for Intel Desktop Board D2550DC2

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Contents

1 Desktop Board Features

Operating System Support ................................................................................... 10

Desktop Board Components.................................................................................. 11

Processor ........................................................................................................... 13

System Memory .................................................................................................. 13

Graphics Support ................................................................................................ 14

Integrated Graphics Subsystem ..................................................................... 14

External Graphics ........................................................................................ 14

Intel

NM10 Express Chipset ................................................................................ 15

Onboard Audio Subsystem ................................................................................... 15

Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller ..................................................................... 16

LAN Subsystem ................................................................................................... 17

USB 2.0 Support ................................................................................................. 18

SATA Interface.................................................................................................... 18

Expandability ...................................................................................................... 18

BIOS ................................................................................................................. 18

PCI/PCI Express Auto Configuration ............................................................... 18

Security Passwords ...................................................................................... 19

Hardware Management Features ........................................................................... 19

Power Management Features ................................................................................ 19

ACPI .......................................................................................................... 20

Hardware Support ....................................................................................... 20

Battery .............................................................................................................. 22

Real-Time Clock .................................................................................................. 22

2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components

Before You Begin ................................................................................................. 23

Installation Precautions ........................................................................................ 25

Prevent Power Supply Overload ..................................................................... 25

Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements ................................................. 25

Installing the I/O Shield ....................................................................................... 26

Installing and Removing the Desktop Board ............................................................ 27

Installing and Removing Memory .......................................................................... 28

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 ............................................... 35

Connecting to the Piezoelectric Speaker Header............................................... 35

Connecting to the Front Panel Header ............................................................ 36

Connecting to the Front Panel Wireless Activity LED Header .............................. 36

Connecting a System Fan ..................................................................................... 37

Connecting a Power Supply .................................................................................. 38

Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper .................................................................. 39

Clearing Passwords ...................................................................................... 40

Replacing the Battery .......................................................................................... 41