Intel® Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide
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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:
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
4 Configuring for RAID Using Intel
configuring your system for RAID
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
®
Rapid Storage Technology: information about
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
Supported Operating Systems..............................................................................11
Desktop Board Components.................................................................................12
Processor..........................................................................................................14
Main Memory.....................................................................................................15
®
Intel
Z68 Express Chipset..................................................................................16
®
Intel
RST.................................................................................................16
®
Intel
RRT..........................................................................................16
®
Intel
Smart Response Technology ........................................................16
Audio Subsystem ...............................................................................................18
LAN Subsystem .................................................................................................19
USB Support .....................................................................................................20
Serial ATA Support.............................................................................................20
Legacy I/O........................................................................................................20
Expandability.....................................................................................................20
Bluetooth*/WiFi Support .....................................................................................21
Bluetooth Technology..................................................................................21
WiFi 802.11 Wireless...................................................................................21
BIOS................................................................................................................22
Serial ATA Auto Configuration.......................................................................22
PCI* and PCI Express* Auto Configuration .....................................................22
Security Passwords.....................................................................................22
Back to BIOS Button ...................................................................................23
Hardware Management .......................................................................................23
Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control ..................................................24
Chassis Intrusion........................................................................................24
Power Management............................................................................................24
Software Support .......................................................................................24
ACPI..................................................................................................24
Hardware Support ......................................................................................25
Power Connectors ...............................................................................25
Fan Headers .......................................................................................25
LAN Wake Capabilities..........................................................................25
Instantly Available PC Technology..........................................................26
Wake from USB ..................................................................................26
PME# Signal Wake-up Support..............................................................26
WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support ...........................................................26
Wake from Consumer IR ......................................................................26
Onboard Power and Reset Buttons........................................................................27
Processor and Voltage Regulator LEDs ..................................................................28
Board Status LEDs .............................................................................................29
Speaker............................................................................................................30
Battery.............................................................................................................30
Real-Time Clock.................................................................................................30
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2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
Before You Begin ...............................................................................................31
Installation Precautions.......................................................................................32
Prevent Power Supply Overload ....................................................................32
Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements.................................................32
Installing the I/O Shield ......................................................................................33
Installing and Removing the Desktop Board ...........................................................34
Installing and Removing a Processor.....................................................................35
Installing a Processor ..................................................................................35
Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink ...........................................................39
Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable................................................39
Removing the Processor ..............................................................................39
Installing and Removing System Memory ..............................................................40
Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory Configuration..........................................40
Two or Four DIMMs .............................................................................40
Three DIMMs ......................................................................................41
Installing DIMMs ........................................................................................42
Removing DIMMs........................................................................................44
Installing and Removing PCI Express x16 Graphics Cards.........................................44
Installing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card ....................................................44
Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card....................................................46
Installing Linked PCI Express Graphics Cards..................................................46
Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cables ..............................................................48
Connecting to the Internal Headers ......................................................................49
S/PDIF Header ...........................................................................................50
IEEE 1394a Header.....................................................................................50
Front Panel Intel HD Audio Header ................................................................50
Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header........................................................51
Consumer IR (CIR) Headers.........................................................................51
USB 2.0 Headers ........................................................................................52
Front Panel Header .....................................................................................53
Chassis Intrusion Header.............................................................................53
Connecting to the Audio System...........................................................................54
Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Supply Cables...................................................55
Connecting Chassis Fan Cables.....................................................................55
Connecting Power Supply Cables ..................................................................56
Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper .................................................................57
Clearing Passwords ............................................................................................58
Replacing the Battery .........................................................................................59
Installing the WiFi/Bluetooth Module in a Desktop Chassis (optional) .........................65
3 Updating the BIOS
Updating the BIOS with the Intel
Updating the BIOS Using the F7 Function Key ........................................................68
Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility or the ISO
Image BIOS Update File ................................................................................68
Obtaining the BIOS Update File ....................................................................68
Updating the BIOS with the Intel Flash Memory Update Utility...........................69
Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File .................................69
Recovering the BIOS...................................................................................70
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Express BIOS Update Utility.................................67
Contents
4 Configuring Intel® Smart Response Technology and
RAID Using Intel® RST
Configuring Intel Smart Response Technology........................................................71
Configuring RAID ...............................................................................................72
Configuring the BIOS ..................................................................................72
Creating Your RAID Set ...............................................................................72
Loading the Intel RST RAID Drivers and Software (Required for
Microsoft Windows XP Installation) ..........................................................73
Setting Up a “RAID Ready” System ...............................................................73
A Error Messages and Indicators
BIOS Error Codes...............................................................................................75
BIOS Error Messages..........................................................................................76
Port 80h POST Codes..........................................................................................77
B Regulatory Compliance
Safety Standards ...............................................................................................81
Battery Caution..........................................................................................81
European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement..............................................82
Product Ecology Statements ................................................................................83
Recycling Considerations .............................................................................83
China RoHS ...............................................................................................86
EMC Regulations ................................................................................................87
FCC Declaration of Conformity......................................................................87
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement......................88
Japan VCCI Statement ................................................................................88
Korea Class B Statement .............................................................................89
Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance..................................89
Product Certifications..........................................................................................90
Board-Level Certifications ............................................................................90
Chassis- and Component-Level Certifications..................................................91
Chassis and Component Certifications............................................................91
ENERGY STAR*, e-Standby, and ErP Compliance ....................................................92
Figures
1. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Components........................................................12
2. LAN Connector LEDs .....................................................................................19
3. Location of the Back to BIOS Button................................................................23
4. Onboard Power and Reset Buttons ..................................................................27
5. Location of the Processor and Voltage Regulator LEDs........................................28
6. Location of the Board Status LEDs ..................................................................30
7. Installing the I/O Shield ................................................................................33
8. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Mounting Screw Hole Locations..............................34
9. Unlatch the Socket Lever...............................................................................35
10. Lift the Load Plate.........................................................................................36
11. Remove the Processor from the Protective Cover ..............................................37
12. Install the Processor .....................................................................................37
13. Secure the Load Plate in Place........................................................................38
14. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Power Cable to the
Processor Fan Header....................................................................................39
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15. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Two DIMMs ...........................40
16. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Four DIMMs...........................41
17. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Three DIMMs .........................41
18. Use DDR3 DIMMs .........................................................................................42
19. 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 ...................................................................................64
30. Installing the WiFi/Bluetooth Module ...............................................................66
31. POST Code LED Display .................................................................................77
32. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table..............86
Tables
1. Feature Summary.......................................................................................... 9
2. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Components........................................................13
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
9. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Signal Names ......................................51
10. Front Panel CIR Receiver (Input) Header Signal Names......................................51
11. Back Panel CIR Header Emitter (Output) Header Signal Names ...........................52
12. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names........................................................................52
13. 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.........................................................................90
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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
Processor Support for an Intel® processor in the LGA1155 package
Main Memory
Chipset Intel® Z68 Express Chipset consisting of the Intel Z68 Platform
Graphics Support for multiple PCI Express* 2.0 graphics cards
Audio
Expansion
Capabilities
Legacy I/O Support Nuvoton W83677HG-I legacy I/O controller that provides Consumer
ATX (304.80 millimeters [12.00 inches] x 243.84 millimeters
[9.60 inches])
• Four 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM)
sockets arranged in two channels
• Support for DDR3 2400 MHz to DDR3 1066 MHz DIMMs
• Support for 1.35 V memory
• Support for non-ECC memory
• Support for up to 32 GB of memory
Controller Hub (PCH) with support for:
• Intel
• Intel
• Intel
• Independent multi-streaming 8-channel (7.1) audio and 2-channel
• HD Audio front panel header
• Onboard 4-pin S/PDIF out header
• Back panel S/PDIF out optical connector (TOSLINK)
• One PCI Express 2.0 x16 port
• One PCI Express 2.0 x8 port (x8 electrical; 16 compatible)
• Three PCI Express 2.0 x1 ports
• Two PCI* bus connectors
Infrared (CIR) support
®
Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST)
®
Smart Response Technology
®
Rapid Recover Technology (Intel® RRT)
audio subsystem, featuring:
― Intel
― Realtek* ALC892 codec
®
High Definition (Intel® HD) Audio interface
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Table 1. Feature Summary (continued)
Peripheral
Interfaces
RAID
LAN Support Intel 82579V Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller
BIOS
Power Management
Hardware and
Thermal
Management
USB Support:
• Two USB 3.0 ports implemented with stacked back panel
connectors (blue)
• Fourteen USB 2.0 ports:
― Eight ports implemented with stacked back panel connectors
― Six front panel ports implemented with three dual-port internal
headers
Serial ATA Support:
• Two Serial ATA (SATA) 6.0 Gb/s ports (blue)
• Four SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports
• One external SATA (eSATA) 3.0 Gb/s port on the back panel
IEEE 1394a Support:
• One port routed to the back panel
• One port routed to an IEEE 1394a header
®
Intel
Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST) version 1.6
including an RJ-45 back panel connector with integrated status LEDs
• Intel
®
Platform Innovation Framework for extensible firmware
interface
• 32 Mb symmetrical flash memory device
• Support for SMBIOS
• Intel® Express BIOS Update
• Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
• Suspend to RAM (STR)
• Wake on USB, PCI, PCI Express, LAN, CIR, and front panel
• ENERGY STAR* capable
Hardware and thermal management based on:
― Nuvoton W83677HG-I legacy I/O controller
― Four fan sensing inputs to monitor fan activity
― 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.
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Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Components
Table 2. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Components
Label Description
A PCI Express 2.0 x1 connector
B PCI bus connector
C PCI Express 2.0 x16 connector (x8 electrical; x16 compatible)
D Front panel audio header
E PCI bus connector
F PCI Express 2.0 x1 connector
G PCI Express 2.0 x16 connector
H Rear chassis fan header
I PCI Express 2.0 x1 connector
J Back panel connectors
K 12 V processor core voltage connector (2 x 4 pin)
L Processor socket
M Processor fan header
N DIMM 3 socket
O DIMM 1 socket
P DIMM 4 socket
Q DIMM 2 socket
R Alternate front panel power LED header
S Main power connector (2 x 12 pin)
T POST code LED display
U Onboard reset button
V Onboard power button
W Speaker
X Front chassis fan header
Y Battery
Z Serial ATA (SATA) connectors
AA BIOS configuration jumper block
BB Back panel CIR transmitter (output) header
CC Front panel CIR receiver (input) header
DD USB 2.0 headers
EE Chassis intrusion header
FF IEEE 1394a header
GG Front panel header
HH Diagnostic LEDs
II S/PDIF header
JJ Auxiliary chassis fan header
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Online Support
For more information on Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV consult the following online
resources:
• Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.ht
m
• Desktop Board Support http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support?iid=hdr+supp
ort
• Available configurations for Intel
Desktop Board DZ68ZV
• Supported processors http://processormatch.intel.com
• Chipset information http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/inde
• BIOS and driver updates http://downloadcenter.intel.com/
• Integration information http://www.intel.com/support/go/build
http://ark.intel.com
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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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