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Intel® Desktop Board DZ68ZV
Product Guide
Order Number: G42421-001
Revision History
Revision |
Revision History |
Date |
-001 |
First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide |
September 2011 |
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Preface
This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board DZ68ZV.
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:
1Desktop Board Features: a summary of product features
2Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to install the Desktop Board and other hardware components
3Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to update the BIOS
4Configuring for RAID Using Intel® Rapid Storage Technology: information about configuring your system for RAID
AError Messages and Indicators: information about BIOS error messages and beep codes
BRegulatory 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 |
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GB |
Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) |
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GHz |
Gigahertz (one billion hertz) |
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KB |
Kilobyte (1024 bytes) |
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MB |
Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) |
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Mb |
Megabit (1,048,576 bits) |
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MHz |
Megahertz (one million hertz) |
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Contents
1 Desktop Board Features |
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Supported Operating Systems.............................................................................. |
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Desktop Board Components................................................................................. |
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Processor.......................................................................................................... |
14 |
Main Memory..................................................................................................... |
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Intel® Z68 Express Chipset.................................................................................. |
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Intel® RST ................................................................................................. |
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Intel® RRT.......................................................................................... |
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Intel® Smart Response Technology ........................................................ |
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Audio Subsystem ............................................................................................... |
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LAN Subsystem ................................................................................................. |
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USB Support ..................................................................................................... |
20 |
Serial ATA Support............................................................................................. |
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Legacy I/O........................................................................................................ |
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Expandability..................................................................................................... |
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Bluetooth*/WiFi Support ..................................................................................... |
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Bluetooth Technology.................................................................................. |
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WiFi 802.11 Wireless................................................................................... |
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BIOS ................................................................................................................ |
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Serial ATA Auto Configuration....................................................................... |
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PCI* and PCI Express* Auto Configuration ..................................................... |
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Security Passwords ..................................................................................... |
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Back to BIOS Button ................................................................................... |
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Hardware Management ....................................................................................... |
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Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control .................................................. |
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Chassis Intrusion........................................................................................ |
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Power Management ............................................................................................ |
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Software Support ....................................................................................... |
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ACPI.................................................................................................. |
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Hardware Support ...................................................................................... |
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Power Connectors ............................................................................... |
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Fan Headers ....................................................................................... |
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LAN Wake Capabilities.......................................................................... |
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Instantly Available PC Technology.......................................................... |
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Wake from USB .................................................................................. |
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PME# Signal Wake-up Support.............................................................. |
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WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support ........................................................... |
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Wake from Consumer IR ...................................................................... |
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Onboard Power and Reset Buttons........................................................................ |
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Processor and Voltage Regulator LEDs .................................................................. |
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Board Status LEDs ............................................................................................. |
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Speaker............................................................................................................ |
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Battery............................................................................................................. |
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Real-Time Clock................................................................................................. |
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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components |
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Before You Begin ............................................................................................... |
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Installation Precautions....................................................................................... |
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Prevent Power Supply Overload .................................................................... |
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Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements................................................. |
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Installing the I/O Shield ...................................................................................... |
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Installing and Removing the Desktop Board ........................................................... |
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Installing and Removing a Processor..................................................................... |
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Installing a Processor .................................................................................. |
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Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink ........................................................... |
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Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable................................................ |
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Removing the Processor .............................................................................. |
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Installing and Removing System Memory .............................................................. |
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Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory Configuration.......................................... |
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Two or Four DIMMs ............................................................................. |
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Three DIMMs ...................................................................................... |
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Installing DIMMs ........................................................................................ |
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Removing DIMMs........................................................................................ |
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Installing and Removing PCI Express x16 Graphics Cards......................................... |
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Installing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card .................................................... |
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Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card.................................................... |
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Installing Linked PCI Express Graphics Cards.................................................. |
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Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cables .............................................................. |
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Connecting to the Internal Headers ...................................................................... |
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S/PDIF Header ........................................................................................... |
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IEEE 1394a Header..................................................................................... |
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Front Panel Intel HD Audio Header ................................................................ |
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Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header ........................................................ |
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Consumer IR (CIR) Headers ......................................................................... |
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USB 2.0 Headers ........................................................................................ |
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Front Panel Header ..................................................................................... |
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Chassis Intrusion Header ............................................................................. |
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Connecting to the Audio System........................................................................... |
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Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Supply Cables................................................... |
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Connecting Chassis Fan Cables ..................................................................... |
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Connecting Power Supply Cables .................................................................. |
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Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper ................................................................. |
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Clearing Passwords ............................................................................................ |
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Replacing the Battery ......................................................................................... |
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Installing the WiFi/Bluetooth Module in a Desktop Chassis (optional) ......................... |
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Updating the BIOS |
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Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility................................. |
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Updating the BIOS Using the F7 Function Key ........................................................ |
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Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility or the ISO |
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Image BIOS Update File ................................................................................ |
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Obtaining the BIOS Update File .................................................................... |
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Updating the BIOS with the Intel Flash Memory Update Utility........................... |
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Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File ................................. |
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Recovering the BIOS................................................................................... |
70 |
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Contents |
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Configuring Intel® Smart Response Technology and |
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RAID Using Intel® RST |
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Configuring Intel Smart Response Technology ........................................................ |
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Configuring RAID ............................................................................................... |
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Configuring the BIOS .................................................................................. |
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Creating Your RAID Set ............................................................................... |
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Loading the Intel RST RAID Drivers and Software (Required for |
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Microsoft Windows XP Installation) .......................................................... |
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Setting Up a “RAID Ready” System ............................................................... |
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Error Messages and Indicators |
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BIOS Error Codes............................................................................................... |
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BIOS Error Messages .......................................................................................... |
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Port 80h POST Codes.......................................................................................... |
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Regulatory Compliance |
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Safety Standards ............................................................................................... |
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Battery Caution .......................................................................................... |
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European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement.............................................. |
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Product Ecology Statements ................................................................................ |
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Recycling Considerations ............................................................................. |
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China RoHS ............................................................................................... |
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EMC Regulations ................................................................................................ |
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FCC Declaration of Conformity...................................................................... |
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Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement...................... |
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Japan VCCI Statement ................................................................................ |
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Korea Class B Statement ............................................................................. |
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Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance.................................. |
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Product Certifications.......................................................................................... |
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Board-Level Certifications ............................................................................ |
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Chassisand Component-Level Certifications .................................................. |
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Chassis and Component Certifications............................................................ |
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ENERGY STAR*, e-Standby, and ErP Compliance .................................................... |
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Figures |
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1. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Components........................................................ |
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2. LAN Connector LEDs ..................................................................................... |
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3. Location of the Back to BIOS Button................................................................ |
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4. Onboard Power and Reset Buttons .................................................................. |
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5. Location of the Processor and Voltage Regulator LEDs........................................ |
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6. Location of the Board Status LEDs .................................................................. |
30 |
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7. Installing the I/O Shield ................................................................................ |
33 |
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8. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Mounting Screw Hole Locations .............................. |
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9. Unlatch the Socket Lever ............................................................................... |
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10. Lift the Load Plate......................................................................................... |
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11. Remove the Processor from the Protective Cover .............................................. |
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12. Install the Processor ..................................................................................... |
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13. Secure the Load Plate in Place........................................................................ |
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14. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Power Cable to the |
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Processor Fan Header.................................................................................... |
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Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Two DIMMs ........................... |
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Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Four DIMMs ........................... |
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Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Three DIMMs ......................... |
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18. |
Use DDR3 DIMMs ......................................................................................... |
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Installing a DIMM ......................................................................................... |
43 |
20. |
Installing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card ...................................................... |
45 |
21. |
Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card...................................................... |
46 |
22. |
Installing Linked PCI Express Graphics Cards.................................................... |
47 |
23. |
Connecting the Serial ATA Cables.................................................................... |
48 |
24. |
Internal Headers .......................................................................................... |
49 |
25. |
Back Panel Audio Connectors ......................................................................... |
54 |
26. |
Location of the Chassis Fan Headers................................................................ |
55 |
27. |
Connecting Power Supply Cables .................................................................... |
56 |
28. |
Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block .............................................. |
57 |
29. |
Removing the Battery ................................................................................... |
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30. |
Installing the WiFi/Bluetooth Module ............................................................... |
66 |
31. |
POST Code LED Display ................................................................................. |
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32. |
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table.............. |
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Tables |
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Feature Summary.......................................................................................... |
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Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Components........................................................ |
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3. |
Audio Jack Retasking Support......................................................................... |
18 |
4. |
LAN Connector LEDs ..................................................................................... |
19 |
5. |
Board Status LEDs........................................................................................ |
29 |
6. |
S/PDIF Header Signal Names ......................................................................... |
50 |
7. |
IEEE 1394a Header Signal Names ................................................................... |
50 |
8. |
Front Panel Intel HD Audio Header Signal Names .............................................. |
50 |
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Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Signal Names ...................................... |
51 |
10. |
Front Panel CIR Receiver (Input) Header Signal Names ...................................... |
51 |
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Back Panel CIR Header Emitter (Output) Header Signal Names ........................... |
52 |
12. |
USB 2.0 Header Signal Names........................................................................ |
52 |
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Front Panel Header Signal Names ................................................................... |
53 |
14. |
Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names ........................................................... |
53 |
15. |
Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes.......................................... |
58 |
16. |
BIOS Beep Codes ......................................................................................... |
75 |
17. |
Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes ................................................................. |
75 |
18. |
BIOS Error Messages .................................................................................... |
76 |
19. |
Port 80h POST Codes .................................................................................... |
77 |
20. |
Safety Standards.......................................................................................... |
81 |
21. |
EMC Regulations........................................................................................... |
87 |
22. |
Regulatory Compliance Marks......................................................................... |
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1 Desktop Board Features
This chapter briefly describes the features of Intel® Desktop Board DZ68ZV. Table 1 summarizes the major features of the Desktop Board.
Table 1. Feature Summary
Form Factor |
ATX (304.80 millimeters [12.00 inches] x 243.84 millimeters |
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[9.60 inches]) |
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Processor |
Support for an Intel® processor in the LGA1155 package |
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Main Memory |
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Four 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) |
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sockets arranged in two channels |
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Support for DDR3 2400 MHz to DDR3 1066 MHz DIMMs |
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Support for 1.35 V memory |
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Support for non-ECC memory |
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Support for up to 32 GB of memory |
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Chipset |
Intel® Z68 Express Chipset consisting of the Intel Z68 Platform |
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Controller Hub (PCH) with support for: |
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Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST) |
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Intel® Smart Response Technology |
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Intel® Rapid Recover Technology (Intel® RRT) |
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Graphics |
Support for multiple PCI Express* 2.0 graphics cards |
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Audio |
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Independent multi-streaming 8-channel (7.1) audio and 2-channel |
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audio subsystem, featuring: |
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― Intel® High Definition (Intel® HD) Audio interface |
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― Realtek* ALC892 codec |
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HD Audio front panel header |
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Onboard 4-pin S/PDIF out header |
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Back panel S/PDIF out optical connector (TOSLINK) |
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Expansion |
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One PCI Express 2.0 x16 port |
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Capabilities |
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One PCI Express 2.0 x8 port (x8 electrical; 16 compatible) |
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Three PCI Express 2.0 x1 ports |
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Two PCI* bus connectors |
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Legacy I/O Support |
Nuvoton W83677HG-I legacy I/O controller that provides Consumer |
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Infrared (CIR) support |
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Table 1. Feature Summary (continued)
Peripheral |
USB Support: |
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Interfaces |
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Two USB 3.0 ports implemented with stacked back panel |
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connectors (blue) |
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Fourteen USB 2.0 ports: |
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― Eight ports implemented with stacked back panel connectors |
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― Six front panel ports implemented with three dual-port internal |
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headers |
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Serial ATA Support: |
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Two Serial ATA (SATA) 6.0 Gb/s ports (blue) |
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Four SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports |
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One external SATA (eSATA) 3.0 Gb/s port on the back panel |
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IEEE 1394a Support: |
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One port routed to the back panel |
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One port routed to an IEEE 1394a header |
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RAID |
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST) version 1.6 |
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LAN Support |
Intel 82579V Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller |
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including an RJ-45 back panel connector with integrated status LEDs |
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BIOS |
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Intel® Platform Innovation Framework for extensible firmware |
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interface |
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32 Mb symmetrical flash memory device |
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Support for SMBIOS |
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Intel® Express BIOS Update |
Power Management |
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Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) |
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Suspend to RAM (STR) |
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Wake on USB, PCI, PCI Express, LAN, CIR, and front panel |
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ENERGY STAR* capable |
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Hardware and |
Hardware and thermal management based on: |
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Thermal |
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― Nuvoton W83677HG-I legacy I/O controller |
Management |
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― Four fan sensing inputs to monitor fan activity |
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― Voltage sensing to detect out of range values |
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Supported Operating Systems
The Desktop Board provides full support for the following operating systems:
•Microsoft Windows* 7 Ultimate 64-bit edition
•Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit edition
•Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit edition
•Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 32-bit edition
•Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit edition
•Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit edition
•Microsoft Windows 7 Starter 64-bit edition
•Microsoft Windows 7 Starter 32-bit edition
•Microsoft Windows Vista* Ultimate 32-bit edition
•Microsoft Windows Vista Business 32-bit edition
•Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit edition
•Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic 32-bit edition
•Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit edition
•Microsoft Windows Vista Business 64-bit edition
•Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit edition
•Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit edition
The Desktop Board provides limited support for the following operating systems:
•Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit edition
•Microsoft Windows* XP Media Center Edition 2005
•Microsoft Windows XP Professional
•Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
•Microsoft Windows XP Home
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Desktop Board Components
Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV.
Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Components
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Table 2. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Components
Label |
Description |
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A |
PCI Express 2.0 x1 connector |
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B |
PCI bus connector |
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C |
PCI Express 2.0 x16 connector (x8 electrical; x16 compatible) |
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D |
Front panel audio header |
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E |
PCI bus connector |
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F |
PCI Express 2.0 x1 connector |
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G |
PCI Express 2.0 x16 connector |
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H |
Rear chassis fan header |
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I |
PCI Express 2.0 x1 connector |
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J |
Back panel connectors |
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K |
12 V processor core voltage connector (2 x 4 pin) |
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L |
Processor socket |
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M |
Processor fan header |
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N |
DIMM 3 socket |
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O |
DIMM 1 socket |
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P |
DIMM 4 socket |
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Q |
DIMM 2 socket |
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R |
Alternate front panel power LED header |
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S |
Main power connector (2 x 12 pin) |
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T |
POST code LED display |
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U |
Onboard reset button |
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V |
Onboard power button |
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W |
Speaker |
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X |
Front chassis fan header |
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Y |
Battery |
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Z |
Serial ATA (SATA) connectors |
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AA |
BIOS configuration jumper block |
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BB |
Back panel CIR transmitter (output) header |
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CC |
Front panel CIR receiver (input) header |
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DD |
USB 2.0 headers |
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EE |
Chassis intrusion header |
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FF |
IEEE 1394a header |
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GG |
Front panel header |
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HH |
Diagnostic LEDs |
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II |
S/PDIF header |
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JJ |
Auxiliary chassis fan header |
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Online Support
For more information on Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV consult the following online resources:
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Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV |
http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.ht |
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Desktop Board Support |
http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support?iid=hdr+supp |
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ort |
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Available configurations for Intel |
http://ark.intel.com |
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Desktop Board DZ68ZV |
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Supported processors |
http://processormatch.intel.com |
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Chipset information |
http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/inde |
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x.htm |
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BIOS and driver updates |
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/ |
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Integration information |
http://www.intel.com/support/go/buildit |
Processor
CAUTION
Failure to use an appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12 V (2 x 4 pin) power connector to the Desktop Board may result in damage to the board, or the system may not function properly.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV supports an Intel processor in the LGA1155 package. Processors are not included with the Desktop Board and must be purchased separately. The processor connects to the Desktop Board through the LGA1155 socket.
For information on supported processors for Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV, go to http://processormatch.intel.com.
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Main Memory
NOTE
To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. If your memory modules do not support SPD, you will see a notification to this effect on the screen at power up. The BIOS will attempt to configure the memory controller for normal operation.
The Desktop Board supports the following memory and interface:
•Four 240-pin Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets with gold-plated contacts arranged in two channels
•2133 MHz to 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM Memory Modules
•Support for singleand dual-channel memory interleaving
•Unbuffered, non-registered singleor double-sided DIMMs with a voltage rating of 1.65 V or less
NOTE
Using a DIMM with a voltage rating higher than 1.65 V may damage the processor.
•Non-ECC DDR3 memory
•Serial Presence Detect (SPD) memory only
•Up to 32 GB maximum total system memory using 8 GB DIMMs
NOTE
32-bit operating systems are limited to a maximum of 4 GB of memory. These operating systems will report less than 4 GB because of the memory used by add-in graphics cards and other system resources.
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Intel® Z68 Express Chipset
The Intel Z68 Express Chipset consists of the Intel Z68 Platform Controller Hub (PCH). The PCH is the centralized controller for the board’s I/O paths.
The Intel Z68 PCH provides Intel RST support including Intel RRT and Intel Smart Response Technology.
Intel® RST
The Intel RST software package provides high-performance SATA and SATA RAID capabilities for supported operating systems. Intel RST version 10.6 enables Intel Smart Response Technology, the full SATA interface speed up to 6 Gb/s, and Intel RRT to support next-generation Solid State Drives (SSDs) or traditional Hard Disk Drives (HDDs). Intel RST version 10.6 also includes support for larger than 2.2 TB HDDs in a RAID configuration.
Intel® RRT
Intel RRT uses RAID 1 (mirroring) functionality to copy data from a designated master drive to a designated recovery drive. The master drive data can be copied to the recovery drive either continuously or on request:
•Continuous: Changes made to data on the master drive while the system is not docked are automatically copied to the recovery drive when the system is redocked.
•On request: The master drive data is restored to a previous state by copying the data on the recovery drive back to the master drive.
Intel® Smart Response Technology
Intel Smart Response Technology supports a single drive volume that combines the high-performance benefits of SSDs with the large storage capacities of traditional HDDs to dramatically increase system responsiveness and enable faster boot times. The two technologies (SSD and HDD) appear as a single C:\ drive letter that provides you with the familiar storage identifier.
The system automatically learns which files you access frequently and then copies them from the HDD to the SSD. The next time you request these files, the system loads them from the fast SSD rather than the slower HDD. For infrequently-used files, the system loads them from the HDD when you need them.
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NOTE
The SATA Drive Mode must be set to RAID in the BIOS Setup in order for your system to use Intel Smart Response Technology. Once RAID is enabled, you can install the operating system and the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. If the operating system was already installed with the SATA Drive Mode set to AHCI, you must reinstall the operating system with the SATA Drive Mode set to RAID. Refer to Section 4, “Configuring Intel Smart Response Technology and RAID Using Intel® RST”, on 71 for more information.
For more information on Intel Smart Response Technology refer to http://download.intel.com/design/flash/nand/325554.pdf or download the Intel Smart Response Technology User Guide at http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/dz68db/sb/CS032499.htm?wapkw=(smart+response)
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Audio Subsystem
The onboard audio subsystem consists of the following components:
•Intel® Z68 PCH
•Realtek ALC892 codec
The subsystem has the following headers and connectors:
•Back panel audio connectors, including an S/PDIF out optical port.
•Advanced jack sense for the back panel audio connectors that enables the audio codec to recognize the device that is connected to an audio port
•High Definition Audio Front panel audio header that supports Intel HD Audio and AC ‘97 Audio. This header provides mic in and line out signals for front panel audio connectors.
•An onboard S/PDIF header
The audio subsystem supports the following features:
•A signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio of 97 dB
•Independent multi-streaming 8-channel (7.1) audio (using the back panel audio connectors) and 2-channel audio (using the High Definition Audio front panel header)
Table 3 lists the supported functions of front panel and back panel audio jacks.
Table 3. Audio Jack Retasking Support
Audio |
Micro- |
Head- |
Front |
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Side |
Rear |
Center/ |
Jack |
phone |
phones |
Speakers |
Line In |
Surround |
Surround |
Subwoofer |
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FP Green |
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Default |
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FP Pink |
Default |
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BP Blue |
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Default |
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BP Green |
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Control |
Default |
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panel |
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BP Pink |
Default |
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Default |
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BP Black |
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Default |
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BP Orange |
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Default |
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LAN Subsystem
The LAN subsystem includes:
•Intel Z68 PCH
•Intel 82579V Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller
•RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs
The subsystem features:
•CSMA/CD protocol engine
•LAN connect interface between PCH and the LAN controller
•PCI bus power management
Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on the back panel (see Figure 2). These LEDs indicate the status of the LAN as shown in Table 4.
Figure 2. LAN Connector LEDs
Table 4. LAN Connector LEDs
LED |
LED Color |
LED State |
Indicates |
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A |
Green |
Off |
LAN link is not established |
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On |
LAN link is established |
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Blinking |
LAN activity is occurring |
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B |
N/A |
Off |
10 Mb/s data rate |
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Green |
On |
100 Mb/s data rate |
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Yellow |
On |
1000 Mb/s data rate |
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USB Support
The Desktop Board supports USB 2.0 and USB 3.0. There are 14 USB 2.0 ports (eight ports routed to back panel connectors and six ports routed to three onboard headers). The USB 2.0 ports are high-speed, full-speed, and low-speed capable.
USB 3.0 is supported by two back panel connectors (blue). USB 3.0 ports are backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices. The USB 3.0 ports are SuperSpeed, high-speed, full-speed, and low-speed capable.
Serial ATA Support
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV supports two onboard 6.0 Gb/s Serial ATA (SATA) channels and four onboard 3.0 Gb/s SATA channels. The board also provides one 3.0 Gb/s external SATA (eSATA) channel via a back panel connector.
The onboard SATA channels provided by the PCH support Intel Rapid Storage Technology which provides the following RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Drives) levels:
•RAID 0 - data striping
•RAID 1 - data mirroring
•RAID 0+1 (or RAID 10) - data striping and data mirroring
•RAID 5 - distributed parity
Legacy I/O
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV includes a legacy I/O controller that provides the following I/O features:
•Consumer Infrared (CIR) support
•Low pin count (LPC) interface
•Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake up event interface
•PCI power management support
Expandability
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV provides the following expansion capability:
•One PCI Express 2.0 x16 port
•One PCI Express 2.0 x8 port (x8 electrical; x16 compatible)
•Three PCI Express 2.0 x1 ports
•Two PCI bus connectors
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Bluetooth*/WiFi Support
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV ships with an external Bluetooth*/WiFi module that allows you to connect to wireless networks and Bluetooth peripherals. For instructions on how to install the Bluetooth/WiFi module in a desktop chassis, refer to “Installing the WiFi/Bluetooth Module in a Desktop Chassis (optional)” on page 65.
Bluetooth Technology
The Bluetooth/WiFi Module enables you to connect with a variety of Bluetooth-enabled devices. Driver support is provided by Microsoft operating systems such as Microsoft Vista and Microsoft Windows 7. The Bluetooth driver stack is supplied by Microsoft but some Bluetooth enabled devices might provide additional Bluetooth features and for proper functioning of those features, will need their own supplied drivers installed.
•CSR Bluetooth module (BC0401PC08)
•Maximum data rate 3.0 Mb/s
•Forward and backward compatibility with Bluetooth v1.1, v1.2, v2.0, and v2.1
•Integrated antenna
•Operating system support (Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 both 32 bit and 64 bit)
To obtain more Bluetooth information and drivers go to http://msdn.microsoft.com/enus/library/aa362932(VS.85).aspx
WiFi 802.11 Wireless
The Bluetooth/WiFi Module also enables you to connect with a variety of WiFi enabled networks and access points and also allows peer to peer connections. Driver support is provided by Microsoft operating systems such as Microsoft Vista and Microsoft Windows 7 with additional support provided by the supplied WiFi driver included on the Driver DVD and online.
•Ralink WiFi 802.11 (RT8070)
•Range up to 300 meters
•Supports the following:
IEEE 802.11B supports up to 11 Mb/s data rate
IEEE 802.11G supports up to 54 Mb/s data rate
IEEE 802.11N supports up to 150 Mb/s data rate
•Integrated Antenna
•Operating system support (Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 both 32 bit and 64 bit)
To obtain more WiFi information and drivers go to http://msdn.microsoft.com/enus/library/aa362932(VS.85).aspx
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BIOS
The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, and the PCI/PCI Express and SATA auto-configuration utilities. The BIOS is stored in the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device.
The BIOS can be updated by following the instructions in Chapter 3 starting on page 67.
Serial ATA Auto Configuration
If you install a Serial ATA device (such as a hard drive) in your computer, the autoconfiguration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for your computer. You do not need to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a Serial ATA. You can override the auto-configuration options by specifying manual configuration in the BIOS Setup program.
PCI* and PCI Express* Auto Configuration
If you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card in your computer, the PCI/PCI Express auto-configuration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the resources (IRQs, DMA channels, and I/O space) for that add-in card. You do not need to run the BIOS Setup program after you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card.
Security Passwords
The BIOS includes security features that restrict whether the BIOS Setup program can be accessed and who can boot the computer. A supervisor password and a user password can be set for the BIOS Setup and for booting the computer, with the following restrictions:
•The supervisor password gives unrestricted access to view and change all Setup options. If only the supervisor password is set, pressing <Enter> at the password prompt of Setup gives the user restricted access to Setup.
•If both the supervisor and user passwords are set, you must enter either the supervisor password or the user password to access Setup. Setup options are then available for viewing and changing depending on whether the supervisor or user password was entered.
•Setting a user password restricts who can boot the computer. The password prompt is displayed before the computer is booted. If only the supervisor password is set, the computer boots without asking for a password. If both passwords are set, you can enter either password to boot the computer.
Related Links:
For instructions on resetting the password, go to Clearing Passwords on page 58.
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Back to BIOS Button
The back panel Back to BIOS button (Figure 3, A) duplicates the functionality of the BIOS configuration jumper (see Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper on page 57) with the following exceptions:
•It can only be used to force the board to power on to the BIOS Maintenance Menu using default values but it will retain all previously saved changes.
•It cannot be used to override passwords set in the BIOS.
•It cannot be used to invoke BIOS recovery mode.
The button glows red when it is activated.
NOTE
Using the Back to BIOS button does not set the board to the factory BIOS defaults. To restore settings to the factory defaults, use the <F9> key once BIOS setup mode is active.
Figure 3. Location of the Back to BIOS Button
Hardware Management
The hardware management features of Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV enable the board to be compatible with the Wired for Management (WfM) specification. The board has several hardware management features including the following:
•Fan speed monitoring and control
•Thermal and voltage monitoring
•Chassis intrusion detection
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Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control
The features of the hardware monitoring and fan speed control include:
•Monitoring of power supply voltages to detect levels above and below acceptable values
•Smart fan control provided by the legacy I/O controller, delivering acousticallyoptimized thermal management. Fan speed controllers and sensors are integrated into the legacy I/O controller.
•A thermal sensor in the processor
•Thermally monitored closed-loop fan control, for all onboard fans, that can adjust fan speed
Chassis Intrusion
The board supports a chassis security feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. The security feature uses a mechanical switch on the chassis that can be connected to the chassis intrusion header on the Desktop Board. See Figure 24 for the location of the chassis intrusion header.
Power Management
Power management is implemented at several levels, including software support through the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the following hardware support:
•Power connectors
•Fan headers
•LAN wake capabilities
•Instantly Available PC technology (Suspend to RAM)
•Wake from USB
•Power Management Event signal (PME#) wakeup support
•WAKE# signal wake-up support
•Wake from Consumer IR
Software Support
ACPI
ACPI gives the operating system direct control over the power management and Plug and Play functions of a computer. The use of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support.
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Hardware Support
Power Connectors
ATX12V-compliant power supplies can turn off the computer power through system control. When an ACPI-enabled computer receives the correct command, the power supply removes all non-standby voltages.
When resuming from an AC power failure, the computer returns to the power state it was in before power was interrupted (either on or off). The computer’s response can be set by using the Last Power State feature in the BIOS Setup program’s Boot menu.
The Desktop Board has three power connectors. See Figure 27 on page 56 for the location of the power connectors.
Fan Headers
The function/operation of the fans is as follows:
•The fans are on when the computer is in the ACPI S0 state.
•The fans are off when the computer is in the ACPI S3, S4, or S5 state.
•Each fan header is wired to a tachometer input of the hardware monitoring and control device.
•All fan headers support closed-loop fan control that can adjust the fan speed or switch the fan on or off as needed.
•All fan headers have a +12 V DC connection.
The Desktop Board has a 4-pin processor fan header and three 4-pin chassis fan headers.
LAN Wake Capabilities
CAUTION
For LAN wake capabilities, the 5 V standby line for the power supply must be capable of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. Failure to provide adequate standby current when using this feature can damage the power supply.
LAN wakeup capabilities enable remote wake-up of the computer through a network. The LAN subsystem monitors network traffic and upon detecting a Magic Packet* frame, it asserts a wake-up signal that powers up the computer.
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Instantly Available PC Technology
CAUTIONS
For Instantly Available PC technology, the 5 V standby line for the power supply must be capable of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. Failure to provide adequate standby current when using this feature can damage the power supply and/or effect ACPI S3 sleep state functionality.
Power supplies used with this Desktop Board must be able to provide enough standby current to support the standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. If the standby current necessary to support multiple wake events from the PCI and/or USB buses exceeds power supply capacity, the Desktop Board may lose register settings stored in memory.
Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-to- RAM) sleep state. While in the S3 sleep state, the computer will appear to be off. If the computer has a dual-colored power LED on the front panel, the sleep state is indicated by the LED turning amber. When signaled by a wake-up device or event, the computer quickly returns to its last known awake state.
The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Add-in cards that support this specification can participate in power management and can be used to wake the computer.
Wake from USB
NOTE
Wake from USB requires the use of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from USB and an operating system that supports Wake from USB.
USB bus activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S3 state.
PME# Signal Wake-up Support
When the PME# signal on the PCI bus is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S3, S4, or S5 state.
WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support
When the WAKE# signal on the PCI Express bus is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S3, S4, or S5 state.
Wake from Consumer IR
Consumer IR device activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S3, S4, or S5 state.
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Onboard Power and Reset Buttons
The lighted Power button on the Desktop Board (Figure 4, B) can be used to turn the computer on or off. This button duplicates the function of the front panel power button. To turn off the computer using the onboard Power button, press it for three seconds.
The Power button stays lit when there is standby power still present on the board. This is the case even when the computer appears to be off. For example, when this button is lit, standby power is still present at the memory module sockets and the PCI bus connectors.
CAUTION
If the AC power has been switched off and the onboard power button is still lit, disconnect the power cord before installing or removing any devices connected to the board. Failure to do so could damage the board and any attached devices.
The lighted Reset button on the Desktop Board (Figure 4, A) can be used to reset the board. This button duplicates the function of the front panel Reset button.
Figure 4. Onboard Power and Reset Buttons
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Processor and Voltage Regulator LEDs
The Desktop Board contains two red LEDs (see Figure 5) that indicate the status of the board’s voltage regulation circuitry and the processor:
•The Processor LED (Figure 5, B) indicates an elevated temperature on the processor that could affect performance.
•The Voltage Regulator LED (Figure 5, A) indicates an elevated temperature in the processor voltage regulator circuit that could affect performance.
Figure 5. Location of the Processor and Voltage Regulator LEDs
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