Product guide for Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF
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Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 11 Desktop Board Components 12 Processor ...14 Intel® Z68 Express Chipset 15 Intel® RST 15 Intel® RRT 15 Intel® Smart Response Technology 15 Main Memory...16 Graphics Support 17 Audio Subsystem 17 LAN Subsystem 18 USB Support ...19 SATA Support...19 Expandability...19 Legacy I/O ...20...
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 11 Desktop Board Components 12 Processor ...14 Intel® Z68 Express Chipset 15 Intel® RST 15 Intel® RRT 15 Intel® Smart Response Technology 15 Main Memory...16 Graphics Support 17 Audio Subsystem 17 LAN Subsystem 18 USB Support ...19 SATA Support...19 Expandability...19 Legacy I/O ...20...
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Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor 31 Installing a Processor 31 Installing a Processor Fan Heat Sink 35 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 35 Removing the Processor 35 Installing and Removing System Memory 36 Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory Configuration 36 Two or Four ... 62 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility 63 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 63 Updating the BIOS with the Intel Flash Memory Update Utility 63 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File ...
Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor 31 Installing a Processor 31 Installing a Processor Fan Heat Sink 35 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 35 Removing the Processor 35 Installing and Removing System Memory 36 Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory Configuration 36 Two or Four ... 62 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility 63 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 63 Updating the BIOS with the Intel Flash Memory Update Utility 63 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File ...
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... DIMMs 36 14. LAN Connector LEDs 18 3. Unlatch the Socket Lever 31 7. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Two DIMMs 36 13. Connecting Power Supply Cables 51 24. Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 6. Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card 42 19. Location of ...33 9. Secure the Load Plate in Place 34 11. Connecting a SATA Drive 43 20. Back Panel Audio Connectors 49 22. Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 78 vii Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 52 25. Install the Processor 33 10...
... DIMMs 36 14. LAN Connector LEDs 18 3. Unlatch the Socket Lever 31 7. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Two DIMMs 36 13. Connecting Power Supply Cables 51 24. Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 6. Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card 42 19. Location of ...33 9. Secure the Load Plate in Place 34 11. Connecting a SATA Drive 43 20. Back Panel Audio Connectors 49 22. Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 78 vii Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 52 25. Install the Processor 33 10...
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... major features of Intel® Desktop Board DZ68AF. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of the Desktop Board. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Chipset Memory Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities microATX (243.84 millimeters [9.6 inches] x 243.84 millimeters [9.6 inches]) Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i5, and Intel® Core™...
... major features of Intel® Desktop Board DZ68AF. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of the Desktop Board. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Chipset Memory Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities microATX (243.84 millimeters [9.6 inches] x 243.84 millimeters [9.6 inches]) Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i5, and Intel® Core™...
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...) data structure. The BIOS will report less than 4 GB because of memory. Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF Product Guide NOTE The SATA Drive Mode must reinstall the operating system with 4 Gb memory technology) • Minimum total system memory: 512 MB • Serial Presence Detect • DDR3 1333 MHz and... a notification to this effect on the screen at http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/dz68db/sb/CS032499.htm?wapkw=(smart+response) Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be set to RAID in the BIOS...
...) data structure. The BIOS will report less than 4 GB because of memory. Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF Product Guide NOTE The SATA Drive Mode must reinstall the operating system with 4 Gb memory technology) • Minimum total system memory: 512 MB • Serial Presence Detect • DDR3 1333 MHz and... a notification to this effect on the screen at http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/dz68db/sb/CS032499.htm?wapkw=(smart+response) Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be set to RAID in the BIOS...
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...specification. optimized thermal management. A supervisor password and a user password can adjust fan speed as near the processor voltage regulators and system memory. • Monitoring of Setup gives the user restricted access to Setup. • If both passwords are then available for viewing ...Setup options. Fan speed controllers and sensors are set, you can boot the computer. Hardware Management The hardware management features of Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF enable the board to be compatible with the following : • Fan speed monitoring and control • Thermal and voltage...
...specification. optimized thermal management. A supervisor password and a user password can adjust fan speed as near the processor voltage regulators and system memory. • Monitoring of Setup gives the user restricted access to Setup. • If both passwords are then available for viewing ...Setup options. Fan speed controllers and sensors are set, you can boot the computer. Hardware Management The hardware management features of Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF enable the board to be compatible with the following : • Fan speed monitoring and control • Thermal and voltage...
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Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF Product Guide The use of the Standby Power Indicator For more information ... 3. Failure to do so could damage the board and any devices connected to the Technical Product Specification at the memory module sockets and the PCI Express connector. Location of Instantly Available PC technology requires operating system support and PCI 2.2...compliant add-in cards, PCI Express add-in Figure 3, is lit when there is still present at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 24 For example, when this green LED is lit, standby power is standby power still...
Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF Product Guide The use of the Standby Power Indicator For more information ... 3. Failure to do so could damage the board and any devices connected to the Technical Product Specification at the memory module sockets and the PCI Express connector. Location of Instantly Available PC technology requires operating system support and PCI 2.2...compliant add-in cards, PCI Express add-in Figure 3, is lit when there is still present at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 24 For example, when this green LED is lit, standby power is standby power still...
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... values will be reset and the user will be accurate. Real-Time Clock Subsystem A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. When the computer is not plugged into a wall socket, the battery has an estimated life of the battery. Replace the battery with standby power applied...
... values will be reset and the user will be accurate. Real-Time Clock Subsystem A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. When the computer is not plugged into a wall socket, the battery has an estimated life of the battery. Replace the battery with standby power applied...
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... chapter tells you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the Desktop Board • Install and remove a processor • Install and remove memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect SATA drives • Connect to the internal headers • Connect to a metal part of the...
... chapter tells you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the Desktop Board • Install and remove a processor • Install and remove memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect SATA drives • Connect to the internal headers • Connect to a metal part of the...
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... used, install another matched pair of DIMMs (see Figure 12) in the blue socket of channel A (DIMM 3) and channel B (DIMM 4). Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF Product Guide Installing and Removing System Memory Desktop board DZ68AF has four 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets arranged in the black socket of channel A (DIMM 1) and channel B (DIMM 2). Example Dual...
... used, install another matched pair of DIMMs (see Figure 12) in the blue socket of channel A (DIMM 3) and channel B (DIMM 4). Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF Product Guide Installing and Removing System Memory Desktop board DZ68AF has four 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets arranged in the black socket of channel A (DIMM 1) and channel B (DIMM 2). Example Dual...
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Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Three DIMMs NOTE All other memory configurations will result in DIMM 1 and DIMM 3 of channel A. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Three DIMMs If you want to the speed and total size of the DIMMs installed in channel A in either DIMM 2 or DIMM 4 of channel B (Figure 14). Then install another DIMM equal to use three DIMMs in a dual-channel configuration, install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size in single channel memory operation. 37 Figure 14.
Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Three DIMMs NOTE All other memory configurations will result in DIMM 1 and DIMM 3 of channel A. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Three DIMMs If you want to the speed and total size of the DIMMs installed in channel A in either DIMM 2 or DIMM 4 of channel B (Figure 14). Then install another DIMM equal to use three DIMMs in a dual-channel configuration, install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size in single channel memory operation. 37 Figure 14.
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.... When the voltage drops below . 13. Les piles usagées doivent être recyclées dans la mesure du possible. Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF Product Guide 6. Turn off the computer. The clock is accurate to boot. 7. La mise au rebut des piles usagées doit... on the computer. The computer starts the Setup program. Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. When the computer is replaced with local environmental regulations. Figure 25 on pins 1-2 as shown below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings...
.... When the voltage drops below . 13. Les piles usagées doivent être recyclées dans la mesure du possible. Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF Product Guide 6. Turn off the computer. The clock is accurate to boot. 7. La mise au rebut des piles usagées doit... on the computer. The computer starts the Setup program. Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. When the computer is replaced with local environmental regulations. Figure 25 on pins 1-2 as shown below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings...
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... Center at the last Express BIOS Update window. 5. This step is included in an automated update utility that combines the functionality of the Intel Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease of use of Windows-based installation wizards. Double-click the executable file from the location on the "BIOS Update... if you can update the system BIOS while in the dialog boxes to the DZ68AF page. 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 update the BIOS by pressing the key after the...
... Center at the last Express BIOS Update window. 5. This step is included in an automated update utility that combines the functionality of the Intel Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease of use of Windows-based installation wizards. Double-click the executable file from the location on the "BIOS Update... if you can update the system BIOS while in the dialog boxes to the DZ68AF page. 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 update the BIOS by pressing the key after the...
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... drive or other bootable USB media. On the DZ68AF page, click on the "BIOS Update" link and then select the the Iflash BIOS Update file. The Intel Flash Memory Update Utility allows you to: • Update the BIOS and Intel Management Engine in this section to update the BIOS..., bootable USB flash drive, or other bootable USB media. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Flash Memory Update Utility With the Intel Flash Memory Update Utility you need to the Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF page on the Intel World Wide Web site provides a simple method for creating a bootable CD-ROM that will...
... drive or other bootable USB media. On the DZ68AF page, click on the "BIOS Update" link and then select the the Iflash BIOS Update file. The Intel Flash Memory Update Utility allows you to: • Update the BIOS and Intel Management Engine in this section to update the BIOS..., bootable USB flash drive, or other bootable USB media. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Flash Memory Update Utility With the Intel Flash Memory Update Utility you need to the Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF page on the Intel World Wide Web site provides a simple method for creating a bootable CD-ROM that will...
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...computer's hard drive and without the need to CD. The completed CD should contain multiple files and a directory. 3. Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF Product Guide CAUTION Do not interrupt the process or the system may not function properly. The image uses ISOLINUX* bootloader ...and automatically launches a script to continue booting from CD-ROM" prompt appears, press the Enter key. When the "Press ENTER to upgrade the BIOS via the Intel Flash Memory...
...computer's hard drive and without the need to CD. The completed CD should contain multiple files and a directory. 3. Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF Product Guide CAUTION Do not interrupt the process or the system may not function properly. The image uses ISOLINUX* bootloader ...and automatically launches a script to continue booting from CD-ROM" prompt appears, press the Enter key. When the "Press ENTER to upgrade the BIOS via the Intel Flash Memory...
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... to RAID. 5. Enter system BIOS Setup by pressing after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory tests begin. 3. Install your system and attach a SATA HDD and a SATA SSD (minimum capacity of 18.6 GB) to use Intel Smart Response Technology: 1. Select Chipset SATA Mode and change the value to Configuration SATA Drives. 4. Follow...
... to RAID. 5. Enter system BIOS Setup by pressing after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory tests begin. 3. Install your system and attach a SATA HDD and a SATA SSD (minimum capacity of 18.6 GB) to use Intel Smart Response Technology: 1. Select Chipset SATA Mode and change the value to Configuration SATA Drives. 4. Follow...
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...Utility. 2. Enter system BIOS Setup by pressing . Enter the size of your settings by pressing after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory tests begin. 3. Exit the Option ROM user interface by pressing or going to : • Configure the BIOS for RAID • Create...and Software (required for Microsoft Windows XP installation only) • Create a "RAID Ready System" Configuring the BIOS 1. Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF Product Guide Configuring RAID NOTE Intel RST RAID requires a Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, or Microsoft Windows XP operating system and SATA hard drives. ...
...Utility. 2. Enter system BIOS Setup by pressing . Enter the size of your settings by pressing after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory tests begin. 3. Exit the Option ROM user interface by pressing or going to : • Configure the BIOS for RAID • Create...and Software (required for Microsoft Windows XP installation only) • Create a "RAID Ready System" Configuring the BIOS 1. Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF Product Guide Configuring RAID NOTE Intel RST RAID requires a Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, or Microsoft Windows XP operating system and SATA hard drives. ...
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...1500 Hz 71 BIOS Beep Codes Type F2 Setup/F10 Boot Menu Prompt BIOS update in progress Video error (no addin graphics card installed) Memory error Thermal trip warning Pattern One 0.5 second beep when the BIOS is powered off ), the entire pattern repeats (beeps and pause) ... 932 Hz Alternate high and low beeps (1.0 second each) for eight beeps followed by system shut down. Table 16. A Error Messages and Indicators Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF reports POST errors in graphics card On-off (1.0 second each) three times, then a 2.5-second pause (off), the entire pattern repeats (beeps and ...
...1500 Hz 71 BIOS Beep Codes Type F2 Setup/F10 Boot Menu Prompt BIOS update in progress Video error (no addin graphics card installed) Memory error Thermal trip warning Pattern One 0.5 second beep when the BIOS is powered off ), the entire pattern repeats (beeps and pause) ... 932 Hz Alternate high and low beeps (1.0 second each) for eight beeps followed by system shut down. Table 16. A Error Messages and Indicators Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF reports POST errors in graphics card On-off (1.0 second each) three times, then a 2.5-second pause (off), the entire pattern repeats (beeps and ...
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... during the POST, the BIOS displays an error message describing the problem. Run Setup to boot. 72 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 ....Menu Prompt BIOS update in progress Video error (no memory was removed, then memory may have been corrupted. For processors requiring an add-in a total of the BIOS error messages. Table 18 gives an explanation of 32 blinks. Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF Product Guide Table 17. On-off (0.5 second each...
... during the POST, the BIOS displays an error message describing the problem. Run Setup to boot. 72 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 ....Menu Prompt BIOS update in progress Video error (no memory was removed, then memory may have been corrupted. For processors requiring an add-in a total of the BIOS error messages. Table 18 gives an explanation of 32 blinks. Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF Product Guide Table 17. On-off (0.5 second each...
Technical product specification
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... 11 1.1.2 Board Layout 13 1.1.3 Block Diagram 15 1.2 Legacy Considerations 16 1.3 Online Support 16 1.4 Processor 17 1.4.1 PCI Express x16 Graphics 17 1.5 System Memory 18 1.5.1 Memory Configurations 19 1.6 Intel® Z68 Express Chipset 21 1.6.1 Intel® RST 21 1.6.2 USB 22 1.7 SATA Interfaces 23 1.8 Real-Time Clock Subsystem 24 1.9 Legacy I/O Controller 24 1.9.1 Consumer Infrared (CIR 25 1.10...
... 11 1.1.2 Board Layout 13 1.1.3 Block Diagram 15 1.2 Legacy Considerations 16 1.3 Online Support 16 1.4 Processor 17 1.4.1 PCI Express x16 Graphics 17 1.5 System Memory 18 1.5.1 Memory Configurations 19 1.6 Intel® Z68 Express Chipset 21 1.6.1 Intel® RST 21 1.6.2 USB 22 1.7 SATA Interfaces 23 1.8 Real-Time Clock Subsystem 24 1.9 Legacy I/O Controller 24 1.9.1 Consumer Infrared (CIR 25 1.10...