Intel DZ68ZV User Manual
Intel® Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide
Order Number: G42421-001
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-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
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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
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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
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Z68 Express Chipset..................................................................................16
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RST.................................................................................................16
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RRT..........................................................................................16
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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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