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... 3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to update the BIOS A Error Messages and Indicators: information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and... regulatory requirements for installation in this Product Guide are arranged as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. iii The suitability of this product for general audiences. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel...Board Features: a summary of data. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are used in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and...
... 3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to update the BIOS A Error Messages and Indicators: information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and... regulatory requirements for installation in this Product Guide are arranged as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. iii The suitability of this product for general audiences. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel...Board Features: a summary of data. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are used in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and...
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Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 27 Installation Precautions 28 Prevent Power Supply Overload 28 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements ... 54 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 61 Updating the BIOS Using the F7 Function Key 62 Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility or the ISO Image BIOS Update File 62 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 62 Updating the BIOS with the Intel Flash Memory Update Utility 63 Updating the BIOS...
Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 27 Installation Precautions 28 Prevent Power Supply Overload 28 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements ... 54 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 61 Updating the BIOS Using the F7 Function Key 62 Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility or the ISO Image BIOS Update File 62 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 62 Updating the BIOS with the Intel Flash Memory Update Utility 63 Updating the BIOS...
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... Support For more information on supported processors for Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB • Supported processors http://ark.intel.com http://processormatch.intel.com • Chipset information http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/inde x.htm • BIOS and driver updates http://downloadcenter.intel.com/ • Integration information http://www.intel.com/support/go to the Desktop Board through...
... Support For more information on supported processors for Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB • Supported processors http://ark.intel.com http://processormatch.intel.com • Chipset information http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/inde x.htm • BIOS and driver updates http://downloadcenter.intel.com/ • Integration information http://www.intel.com/support/go to the Desktop Board through...
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..., including a programmable wake-up event interface The BIOS Setup program provides configuration options for your computer. You can be updated by specifying manual configuration in Chapter 3 starting on page 61. BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (...the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide SATA Support Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB provides two onboard 6.0 Gb/s Serial ATA (SATA) channels and two onboard 3.0 Gb/s SATA channels. Expandability Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB provides the following connectors for system expansion: ...
..., including a programmable wake-up event interface The BIOS Setup program provides configuration options for your computer. You can be updated by specifying manual configuration in Chapter 3 starting on page 61. BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (...the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide SATA Support Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB provides two onboard 6.0 Gb/s Serial ATA (SATA) channels and two onboard 3.0 Gb/s SATA channels. Expandability Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB provides the following connectors for system expansion: ...
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... cover. 4. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables board configuration to be done in the event of a failed BIOS update. Table 15. Configure (2-3) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Place the jumper on page 27. 2. Turn off...
... cover. 4. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables board configuration to be done in the event of a failed BIOS update. Table 15. Configure (2-3) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Place the jumper on page 27. 2. Turn off...
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... is required. This chapter tells you can access the BIOS Setup program by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility, and how to complete the BIOS update. 61 Go to the DZ68DB page. Navigate to the Intel World Wide Web site Download Center at the last Express BIOS...
... is required. This chapter tells you can access the BIOS Setup program by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility, and how to complete the BIOS update. 61 Go to the DZ68DB page. Navigate to the Intel World Wide Web site Download Center at the last Express BIOS...
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... compressed file that will update the BIOS. The ISO Image BIOS update file is a standardized image of a bootable CD-ROM that can be used to create a bootable CD that contains the files you want to a temporary directory. 2. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Updating the BIOS Using the... F7 Function Key To use the information in this BIOS update method: 1. Download and save and exit. 6. Enable the F7 prompt display: a. ...
... compressed file that will update the BIOS. The ISO Image BIOS update file is a standardized image of a bootable CD-ROM that can be used to create a bootable CD that contains the files you want to a temporary directory. 2. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Updating the BIOS Using the... F7 Function Key To use the information in this BIOS update method: 1. Download and save and exit. 6. Enable the F7 prompt display: a. ...
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... obtain either of these files through your computer supplier or by navigating to the Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB page on the computer's hard drive and without the need to remove the BIOS configuration jumper. Uncompress the BIOS update file and copy the .BIO file, IFLASH.EXE, and .ITK file (optional... drive and copied to a bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB media. On the DZ68DB page, click on the Intel World Wide Web site provides a simple method for the update of an Intel® Desktop Board BIOS to the latest production release regardless of uncompressing and writing the ISO ...
... obtain either of these files through your computer supplier or by navigating to the Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB page on the computer's hard drive and without the need to remove the BIOS configuration jumper. Uncompress the BIOS update file and copy the .BIO file, IFLASH.EXE, and .ITK file (optional... drive and copied to a bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB media. On the DZ68DB page, click on the Intel World Wide Web site provides a simple method for the update of an Intel® Desktop Board BIOS to the latest production release regardless of uncompressing and writing the ISO ...
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... ISO Image BIOS file. 2. When the "Press ENTER to continue booting from a BIOS update failure, go to the Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB page on the "BIOS Update" link and then select the Recovery BIOS Update file. Wait for the BIOS upgrade process to upgrade the BIOS using the ISO Image BIOS... your computer supplier or by navigating to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm. 64 On the DZ68DB page, click on the Intel World Wide Web site Download Center at http://downloadcenter.intel.com. The update may not function properly. Recovering the BIOS It is...
... ISO Image BIOS file. 2. When the "Press ENTER to continue booting from a BIOS update failure, go to the Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB page on the "BIOS Update" link and then select the Recovery BIOS Update file. Wait for the BIOS upgrade process to upgrade the BIOS using the ISO Image BIOS... your computer supplier or by navigating to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm. 64 On the DZ68DB page, click on the Intel World Wide Web site Download Center at http://downloadcenter.intel.com. The update may not function properly. Recovering the BIOS It is...
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... BIOS update in graphics card On-off (1.0 second each) three times, then a 2.5-second pause (off), the entire pattern repeats (beeps and pause) until the system is powered off. 932 Hz Alternate high and low beeps (1.0 second each) for eight beeps followed by system shut down. A Error Messages and Indicators Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB...
... BIOS update in graphics card On-off (1.0 second each) three times, then a 2.5-second pause (off), the entire pattern repeats (beeps and pause) until the system is powered off. 932 Hz Alternate high and low beeps (1.0 second each) for eight beeps followed by system shut down. A Error Messages and Indicators Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB...
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.... CMOS memory may be losing power. If no addin graphics card installed) Memory error Thermal trip warning Pattern None Note Off when the update begins, then on , .25 seconds off for 0.5 second, then off . Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes Type F2 Setup/F10 Boot .... On-off (0.5 second each ) three times, then a 3.0-second pause (off), the entire pattern repeats (blinks and pause) until the BIOS update is powered off . Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Table 17. This results in graphics card On-off (0.5 second each ) two times, then a 3.0-second pause (off), the entire...
.... CMOS memory may be losing power. If no addin graphics card installed) Memory error Thermal trip warning Pattern None Note Off when the update begins, then on , .25 seconds off for 0.5 second, then off . Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes Type F2 Setup/F10 Boot .... On-off (0.5 second each ) three times, then a 3.0-second pause (off), the entire pattern repeats (blinks and pause) until the BIOS update is powered off . Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Table 17. This results in graphics card On-off (0.5 second each ) two times, then a 3.0-second pause (off), the entire...
Product Specification
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Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Specification Updates. Intel® Desktop Board DZ68DB Technical Product Specification April 2012 Order Number: G28726-004 The Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications.
Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Specification Updates. Intel® Desktop Board DZ68DB Technical Product Specification April 2012 Order Number: G28726-004 The Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications.
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... for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or other intellectual property rights. Intel may make changes to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board DZ68DB with BIOS identifier DBZ6810H.86A. All rights reserved. NO LICENSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED... The furnishing of Intel Corporation U.S. Current characterized errata are available on the absence or characteristics of the Intel® Desktop Board DZ68DB Technical Product Specification Updated the Board Identification Information section Updated the Board Identification Information section Updated the Board Identification ...
... for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or other intellectual property rights. Intel may make changes to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board DZ68DB with BIOS identifier DBZ6810H.86A. All rights reserved. NO LICENSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED... The furnishing of Intel Corporation U.S. Current characterized errata are available on the absence or characteristics of the Intel® Desktop Board DZ68DB Technical Product Specification Updated the Board Identification Information section Updated the Board Identification Information section Updated the Board Identification ...
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iii See http://developer.intel.com/products/desktop/motherboard/index.htm for the latest documentation. Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DZ68DB Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes G27985-100 BCZ6810H.86A.0011 1,2 G27985-101 BCZ6810H.86A.0032 1,2 G27985-102 BCZ6810H.86A.0032 1,2 G27985-103 BCZ6810H.... the following component: Device 82Z68 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) Stepping B3 S-Spec Numbers SLJ4F Errata Current characterized errata, if any, are documented in a separate Specification Update.
iii See http://developer.intel.com/products/desktop/motherboard/index.htm for the latest documentation. Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DZ68DB Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes G27985-100 BCZ6810H.86A.0011 1,2 G27985-101 BCZ6810H.86A.0032 1,2 G27985-102 BCZ6810H.86A.0032 1,2 G27985-103 BCZ6810H.... the following component: Device 82Z68 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) Stepping B3 S-Spec Numbers SLJ4F Errata Current characterized errata, if any, are documented in a separate Specification Update.
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Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Technical Product Specification 1.14 Power Management 32 1.14.1 ACPI 32 1.14.2 Hardware Support 34 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Memory Resources 39 2.1.1 Addressable Memory 39 2.1.2 ...3.1 Introduction 61 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 62 3.3 Resource Configuration 62 3.3.1 PCI Autoconfiguration 62 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 63 3.5 Legacy USB Support 63 3.6 BIOS Updates 64 3.6.1 Language Support 64 3.6.2 Custom Splash Screen 65 3.7 BIOS Recovery 65 3.8 Boot Options 66 3.8.1 Optical Drive Boot 66 3.8.2 Network Boot 66 3.8.3 Booting Without ...
Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Technical Product Specification 1.14 Power Management 32 1.14.1 ACPI 32 1.14.2 Hardware Support 34 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Memory Resources 39 2.1.1 Addressable Memory 39 2.1.2 ...3.1 Introduction 61 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 62 3.3 Resource Configuration 62 3.3.1 PCI Autoconfiguration 62 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 63 3.5 Legacy USB Support 63 3.6 BIOS Updates 64 3.6.1 Language Support 64 3.6.2 Custom Splash Screen 65 3.7 BIOS Recovery 65 3.8 Boot Options 66 3.8.1 Optical Drive Boot 66 3.8.2 Network Boot 66 3.8.3 Booting Without ...
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... Support Available configurations for Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Visit this World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support?iid=hdr+support http://ark.intel.com Supported processors Chipset information BIOS and driver updates Tested memory Integration information http://processormatch.intel.com http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets...
... Support Available configurations for Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Visit this World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support?iid=hdr+support http://ark.intel.com Supported processors Chipset information BIOS and driver updates Tested memory Integration information http://processormatch.intel.com http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets...
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... changes. The upper operating limit when monitoring this thermal sensor is Tcontrol. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Technical Product Specification Table 33 provides maximum case temperatures for Components Component Tcontrol Processor For processor case temperature, see processor datasheets and processor specification updates Intel Z68 Express Chipset 111 oC To ensure functionality and reliability, the component...
... changes. The upper operating limit when monitoring this thermal sensor is Tcontrol. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Technical Product Specification Table 33 provides maximum case temperatures for Components Component Tcontrol Processor For processor case temperature, see processor datasheets and processor specification updates Intel Z68 Express Chipset 111 oC To ensure functionality and reliability, the component...
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...Setup configuration jumper is set to configure mode and the computer is stored in the Serial Peripheral Interface Flash Memory (SPI Flash) and can be updated using a disk-based program. The initial production BIOSs are identified as DBZ6810H.86A. The BIOS Setup program can be used to put the board... 61 3 Overview of BIOS and a revision code. The BIOS displays a message during POST identifying the type of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction The board uses an Intel BIOS that is powered-up, the BIOS compares the CPU version and the microcode version in the BIOS and reports if the two match. The...
...Setup configuration jumper is set to configure mode and the computer is stored in the Serial Peripheral Interface Flash Memory (SPI Flash) and can be updated using a disk-based program. The initial production BIOSs are identified as DBZ6810H.86A. The BIOS Setup program can be used to put the board... 61 3 Overview of BIOS and a revision code. The BIOS displays a message during POST identifying the type of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction The board uses an Intel BIOS that is powered-up, the BIOS compares the CPU version and the microcode version in the BIOS and reports if the two match. The...
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...a USB drive (a flash drive or a USB hard drive), or a CD-ROM. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Technical Product Specification To install an operating system that supports USB, verify that the updated BIOS matches the target system to prevent accidentally installing an incompatible BIOS. Both utilities verify... is set to Enabled and follow the operating system's installation instructions. 3.6 BIOS Updates The BIOS can be updated from a file on the Intel World Wide Web site: • Intel® Express BIOS Update utility, which requires booting from the file location on the Web. •...
...a USB drive (a flash drive or a USB hard drive), or a CD-ROM. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Technical Product Specification To install an operating system that supports USB, verify that the updated BIOS matches the target system to prevent accidentally installing an incompatible BIOS. Both utilities verify... is set to Enabled and follow the operating system's installation instructions. 3.6 BIOS Updates The BIOS can be updated from a file on the Intel World Wide Web site: • Intel® Express BIOS Update utility, which requires booting from the file location on the Web. •...
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... splash screen. Acceptable Drives/Media Types for example) Yes USB diskette drive (with a custom splash screen. The Intel Integrator's Toolkit that is available from Intel can be used to the SATA interface Yes USB removable drive (a USB Flash Drive, for BIOS Recovery Media Type.../software/itk/ http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/software.htm 3.7 BIOS Recovery It is displayed by default. NOTE If you add a custom splash screen, it will interrupt a BIOS update; Overview of BIOS Features 3.6.2 Custom Splash Screen During POST, an Intel® splash screen is ...
... splash screen. Acceptable Drives/Media Types for example) Yes USB diskette drive (with a custom splash screen. The Intel Integrator's Toolkit that is available from Intel can be used to the SATA interface Yes USB removable drive (a USB Flash Drive, for BIOS Recovery Media Type.../software/itk/ http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/software.htm 3.7 BIOS Recovery It is displayed by default. NOTE If you add a custom splash screen, it will interrupt a BIOS update; Overview of BIOS Features 3.6.2 Custom Splash Screen During POST, an Intel® splash screen is ...