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... Date March 2011 Disclaimer INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH INTEL® PRODUCTS. Intel products are available on request. All rights reserved. Intel may be obtained from published specifications. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB may cause the product to deviate from Intel Corporation by calling 1-800-548-4725. Copies of documents which have an ordering...
... Date March 2011 Disclaimer INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH INTEL® PRODUCTS. Intel products are available on request. All rights reserved. Intel may be obtained from published specifications. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB may cause the product to deviate from Intel Corporation by calling 1-800-548-4725. Copies of documents which have an ordering...
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... Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) to support hard disk drives larger than 2 TB Instantly Available PC Technology • Support for PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.3 • Support for PCI Express Base Specification Revision 2.0 • Suspend to RAM support • Wake on PCI Express, LAN, front panel, CIR, and USB ports Hardware Management Nuvoton... and chassis fans • 4-wire and 3-wire (linear) fan speed control support for the chassis fans • Support for Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI) 10 Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Table 1.
... Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) to support hard disk drives larger than 2 TB Instantly Available PC Technology • Support for PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.3 • Support for PCI Express Base Specification Revision 2.0 • Suspend to RAM support • Wake on PCI Express, LAN, front panel, CIR, and USB ports Hardware Management Nuvoton... and chassis fans • 4-wire and 3-wire (linear) fan speed control support for the chassis fans • Support for Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI) 10 Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Table 1.
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Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with interleaved mode support • Support for the board's I/O paths. If your memory modules do not support SPD, you ...will see a notification to configure the memory controller for normal operation. The BIOS will report less than 4 GB because of memory. Desktop Board Features Intel...
Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with interleaved mode support • Support for the board's I/O paths. If your memory modules do not support SPD, you ...will see a notification to configure the memory controller for normal operation. The BIOS will report less than 4 GB because of memory. Desktop Board Features Intel...
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...Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) 5.0 support including support of up to the DisplayPort if DVI-I is compatible with DisplayPort. Intel® HD Graphics The Intel HD Graphics controller features the following: • 3D Features ⎯ DirectX10.1* and OpenGL* 3.0 compliant ⎯ DirectX11... a single cable. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Graphics Subsystem The board supports system graphics through the Intel® Flexible Display Interface (FDI) for the POST whenever a monitor is enabled for processors with the HDMI 1.4 specification. The maximum supported ...
...Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) 5.0 support including support of up to the DisplayPort if DVI-I is compatible with DisplayPort. Intel® HD Graphics The Intel HD Graphics controller features the following: • 3D Features ⎯ DirectX10.1* and OpenGL* 3.0 compliant ⎯ DirectX11... a single cable. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Graphics Subsystem The board supports system graphics through the Intel® Flexible Display Interface (FDI) for the POST whenever a monitor is enabled for processors with the HDMI 1.4 specification. The maximum supported ...
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...in 5.0 Gb/s in each direction, simultaneously, when operating in each direction (500 MB/s) per lane. PCI Express* x16 Graphics The Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i3, and Intel Pentium processors in an LGA1155 socket support discrete add-in graphics cards via the PCI Express 2.0 x16 add-in 2.5 Gb/s each .... Desktop Board Features Digital Visual Interface (DVI-I) The DVI-I to VGA converter is 2560 x 1600 at a 60 Hz refresh rate with the DVI 1.0 specification. DisplayPort's maximum supported display resolution is used. The maximum supported resolution is attached.
...in 5.0 Gb/s in each direction, simultaneously, when operating in each direction (500 MB/s) per lane. PCI Express* x16 Graphics The Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i3, and Intel Pentium processors in an LGA1155 socket support discrete add-in graphics cards via the PCI Express 2.0 x16 add-in 2.5 Gb/s each .... Desktop Board Features Digital Visual Interface (DVI-I) The DVI-I to VGA converter is 2560 x 1600 at a 60 Hz refresh rate with the DVI 1.0 specification. DisplayPort's maximum supported display resolution is used. The maximum supported resolution is attached.
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The password prompt is displayed before the computer is set for the BIOS Setup and for Management (WfM) specification. If both the supervisor and user passwords are set, you must enter either password to access Setup. For instructions on resetting the ...detect levels above or below acceptable values • Thermally monitored closed-loop fan control for a password. Hardware Management The hardware management features of Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB enable the board to be compatible with the Wired for booting the computer, with the following : • Fan speed monitoring and control ...
The password prompt is displayed before the computer is set for the BIOS Setup and for Management (WfM) specification. If both the supervisor and user passwords are set, you must enter either password to access Setup. For instructions on resetting the ...detect levels above or below acceptable values • Thermally monitored closed-loop fan control for a password. Hardware Management The hardware management features of Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB enable the board to be compatible with the Wired for booting the computer, with the following : • Fan speed monitoring and control ...
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... is lit, standby power is still lit, disconnect the power cord before installing or removing any attached devices. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Location of Instantly Available PC technology requires operating system support and PCI 2.2 compliant add-in cards, PCI Express...
... is lit, standby power is still lit, disconnect the power cord before installing or removing any attached devices. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Location of Instantly Available PC technology requires operating system support and PCI 2.2 compliant add-in cards, PCI Express...
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... 2 LED 4 Learn-In 6 Vcc 8 CIR Input Table 10. The emitter header consists of a filtered translated infrared input compliant with Microsoft CIR specifications and a "learning" infrared input. Table 9. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Table 8 shows the pin assignments and signal names for the back panel CIR emitter (output) header. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal...
... 2 LED 4 Learn-In 6 Vcc 8 CIR Input Table 10. The emitter header consists of a filtered translated infrared input compliant with Microsoft CIR specifications and a "learning" infrared input. Table 9. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Table 8 shows the pin assignments and signal names for the back panel CIR emitter (output) header. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal...
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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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... ARE NOT DESIGNED NOR INTENDED FOR ANY APPLICATION IN WHICH THE FAILURE OF THE INTEL PRODUCT COULD CREATE A SITUATION WHERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH MAY OCCUR. The suitability 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...
... ARE NOT DESIGNED NOR INTENDED FOR ANY APPLICATION IN WHICH THE FAILURE OF THE INTEL PRODUCT COULD CREATE A SITUATION WHERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH MAY OCCUR. The suitability 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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...) Stepping B3 S-Spec Numbers SLJ4F Errata Current characterized errata, if any, are documented in a separate Specification Update. 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...
...) Stepping B3 S-Spec Numbers SLJ4F Errata Current characterized errata, if any, are documented in a separate Specification Update. 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...
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...and battery disposal information Typographical Conventions This section contains information about Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB and its components to provide detailed, technical information about the conventions used in all specifications of information. Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE Notes call ...and other engineers and technicians who need this level of this specification. CAUTION Cautions are included to important information. Intended Audience The TPS is specifically not intended for Intel® Desktop Board DZ68DB. Not all of these symbols and abbreviations appear in this ...
...and battery disposal information Typographical Conventions This section contains information about Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB and its components to provide detailed, technical information about the conventions used in all specifications of information. Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE Notes call ...and other engineers and technicians who need this level of this specification. CAUTION Cautions are included to important information. Intended Audience The TPS is specifically not intended for Intel® Desktop Board DZ68DB. Not all of these symbols and abbreviations appear in this ...
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...,576 bytes) Megabytes per second Megabit (1,048,576 bits) Megabits per second An address or data value ending with a lowercase h indicates a hexadecimal value. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # GB GB/s Gb/s KB Kbit kbits/s MB MB/s Mbit Mbits/s xxh x.x V * Used after a signal name to indicate third-party brands...
...,576 bytes) Megabytes per second Megabit (1,048,576 bits) Megabits per second An address or data value ending with a lowercase h indicates a hexadecimal value. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # GB GB/s Gb/s KB Kbit kbits/s MB MB/s Mbit Mbits/s xxh x.x V * Used after a signal name to indicate third-party brands...
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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 Memory Map 41 2.2 Connectors and Headers ...
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 Memory Map 41 2.2 Connectors and Headers ...
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... 16. SATA Connectors 46 17. Port 80h POST Codes 74 44. Component-side Connectors and Headers Shown in Figure 10 44 13. Environmental Specifications 59 34. Front Panel CIR Receiver (Input) Header 47 22. Boot Device Menu Options 66 38. Processor Core Power Connector 48 23. ...48 24. BIOS Error Messages 72 42. Front Panel Audio Header for Intel HD Audio 45 14. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar 62 35. Typical Port 80h POST Sequence 78 45. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Technical Product Specification 11. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 72 41. Alternate Front Panel...
... 16. SATA Connectors 46 17. Port 80h POST Codes 74 44. Component-side Connectors and Headers Shown in Figure 10 44 13. Environmental Specifications 59 34. Front Panel CIR Receiver (Input) Header 47 22. Boot Device Menu Options 66 38. Processor Core Power Connector 48 23. ...48 24. BIOS Error Messages 72 42. Front Panel Audio Header for Intel HD Audio 45 14. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar 62 35. Typical Port 80h POST Sequence 78 45. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Technical Product Specification 11. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 72 41. Alternate Front Panel...
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Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Technical Product Specification Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral Interfaces Expansion Capabilities BIOS Instantly Available PC Technology LAN Support • Two USB 3.0 ports are implemented with stacked back ...), Plug and Play, and SMBIOS • Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) to support hard disk drives larger than 2 TB • Support for PCI* Local Bus Specification Revision 2.2 • Support for PCI Express* Revision 2.0 • Suspend to RAM support • Wake on PCI, PCI Express, LAN, front panel, Consumer Infrared (CIR),...
Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Technical Product Specification Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral Interfaces Expansion Capabilities BIOS Instantly Available PC Technology LAN Support • Two USB 3.0 ports are implemented with stacked back ...), Plug and Play, and SMBIOS • Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) to support hard disk drives larger than 2 TB • Support for PCI* Local Bus Specification Revision 2.2 • Support for PCI Express* Revision 2.0 • Suspend to RAM support • Wake on PCI, PCI Express, LAN, front panel, Consumer Infrared (CIR),...
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Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Technical Product Specification Table 2 lists the components identified in card connector Back panel connectors Processor core power connector (2 x 2) Rear chassis fan header LGA1155 processor ... Piezoelectric speaker SATA connectors (5) Alternate front panel power LED header Front panel header BIOS Setup configuration jumper block Standby power LED Front panel USB 2.0 headers (4) Intel Z68 Express Chipset S/PDIF out header Front panel audio header 14 Components Shown in Figure 1 Item/callout from Figure 1 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z AA BB...
Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Technical Product Specification Table 2 lists the components identified in card connector Back panel connectors Processor core power connector (2 x 2) Rear chassis fan header LGA1155 processor ... Piezoelectric speaker SATA connectors (5) Alternate front panel power LED header Front panel header BIOS Setup configuration jumper block Standby power LED Front panel USB 2.0 headers (4) Intel Z68 Express Chipset S/PDIF out header Front panel audio header 14 Components Shown in Figure 1 Item/callout from Figure 1 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z AA BB...
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... specific changes including (but not limited to) the following: • No parallel port connector • No floppy drive connector • No serial port connector or header • No PS/2 connectors • No PATA connector 1.3 Online Support To find information about... Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Desktop Board Support Available configurations for Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Visit...
... specific changes including (but not limited to) the following: • No parallel port connector • No floppy drive connector • No serial port connector or header • No PS/2 connectors • No PATA connector 1.3 Online Support To find information about... Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Desktop Board Support Available configurations for Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Visit...
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Use of Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB. Refer to Section 2.5.1 on page 55 for information on the interface is 8 GB/s in ...damage the board, the processor, and the power supply. The processors listed above . NOTE This board has specific requirements for an aggregate of 8 GB/s when operating in 5.0 Gb/s each direction (500 MB/s) per lane. Supported processors... listed on the interface is 4 GB/s in the future. This board is designed to support the Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, and Intel Core i3 processors in an LGA1155 socket Other processors may be supported in each direction (250 MB/s) ...
Use of Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB. Refer to Section 2.5.1 on page 55 for information on the interface is 8 GB/s in ...damage the board, the processor, and the power supply. The processors listed above . NOTE This board has specific requirements for an aggregate of 8 GB/s when operating in 5.0 Gb/s each direction (500 MB/s) per lane. Supported processors... listed on the interface is 4 GB/s in the future. This board is designed to support the Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, and Intel Core i3 processors in an LGA1155 socket Other processors may be supported in each direction (250 MB/s) ...
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.../empty 8 8192 MB DS 4 Gbit 512 M x8/512 M x8 16 Note: "DS" refers to double-sided memory modules (containing two rows of SDRAM). Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Technical Product Specification 1.5 System Memory The board has four DIMM sockets and supports the following memory features: • 1.5 V DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs with gold plated contacts, with...
.../empty 8 8192 MB DS 4 Gbit 512 M x8/512 M x8 16 Note: "DS" refers to double-sided memory modules (containing two rows of SDRAM). Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Technical Product Specification 1.5 System Memory The board has four DIMM sockets and supports the following memory features: • 1.5 V DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs with gold plated contacts, with...