Product guide for Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF
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Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor 31 Installing a Processor 31 Installing...Jumper 52 Clearing Passwords 53 Replacing the Battery 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... 65 4 Configuring Intel® Smart Response Technology and RAID Using Intel® RST Configuring Intel Smart Response Technology 67 Configuring RAID 68 Configuring the BIOS 68 Creating Your RAID Set 68 Loading the Intel RST RAID Drivers and Software (Required...
Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor 31 Installing a Processor 31 Installing...Jumper 52 Clearing Passwords 53 Replacing the Battery 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... 65 4 Configuring Intel® Smart Response Technology and RAID Using Intel® RST Configuring Intel Smart Response Technology 67 Configuring RAID 68 Configuring the BIOS 68 Creating Your RAID Set 68 Loading the Intel RST RAID Drivers and Software (Required...
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... • Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit edition • Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit edition The Desktop Board provides minimal BIOS and driver support for the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows* XP Media Center Edition 2005 • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64...
... • Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit edition • Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit edition The Desktop Board provides minimal BIOS and driver support for the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows* XP Media Center Edition 2005 • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64...
Product guide for Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF
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... x.htm • BIOS and driver updates http://downloadcenter.intel.com/ • Integration information http://www.intel.com/support/go to http://processormatch.intel.com. 14 Processors are not included with the Desktop Board and must be purchased separately. Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF supports the Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i3, and Intel Pentium processors in damage to...
... x.htm • BIOS and driver updates http://downloadcenter.intel.com/ • Integration information http://www.intel.com/support/go to http://processormatch.intel.com. 14 Processors are not included with the Desktop Board and must be purchased separately. Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF supports the Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i3, and Intel Pentium processors in damage to...
Product guide for Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF
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...x16 organization • 32 GB maximum total system memory (with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF Product Guide NOTE The SATA Drive Mode must reinstall the operating system with the SATA Drive Mode set to AHCI, you will ... notification to this effect on Intel Smart Response Technology refer to http://download.intel.com/design/flash/nand/325554.pdf or download the Intel Smart Response Technology User Guide at power up. Once RAID is enabled, you can install the operating system and the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver.
...x16 organization • 32 GB maximum total system memory (with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF Product Guide NOTE The SATA Drive Mode must reinstall the operating system with the SATA Drive Mode set to AHCI, you will ... notification to this effect on Intel Smart Response Technology refer to http://download.intel.com/design/flash/nand/325554.pdf or download the Intel Smart Response Technology User Guide at power up. Once RAID is enabled, you can install the operating system and the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver.
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Two LEDs are available at http://downloadcenter.intel.com/. Figure 2. Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF Product Guide Table 3 lists the supported functions of the LAN as shown in Table 4. Table 3. These LEDs indicate the status of the front panel (FP) ... Default Rear Surround Default Center/ Subwoofer Default LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem includes: • Intel 82579V Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller • RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs LAN software and drivers are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on the back panel (see Figure...
Two LEDs are available at http://downloadcenter.intel.com/. Figure 2. Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF Product Guide Table 3 lists the supported functions of the LAN as shown in Table 4. Table 3. These LEDs indicate the status of the front panel (FP) ... Default Rear Surround Default Center/ Subwoofer Default LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem includes: • Intel 82579V Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller • RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs LAN software and drivers are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on the back panel (see Figure...
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...eSATA) channels (one via an onboard connector and the other via two USB 3.0 ports (blue) on the back panel. SATA Support Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF provides two onboard 6.0 Gb/s Serial ATA (SATA) channels and two onboard 3.0 Gb/s SATA channels. USB 3.0 ports are 14 USB...are backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. Expandability Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF provides the following connectors for system expansion: • One PCI Express 2.0 x16 connector • Two ...
...eSATA) channels (one via an onboard connector and the other via two USB 3.0 ports (blue) on the back panel. SATA Support Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF provides two onboard 6.0 Gb/s Serial ATA (SATA) channels and two onboard 3.0 Gb/s SATA channels. USB 3.0 ports are 14 USB...are backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. Expandability Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF provides the following connectors for system expansion: • One PCI Express 2.0 x16 connector • Two ...
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The Desktop Board's standby power indicator, shown in cards, and drivers. +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED CAUTION If the AC power has been switched off . Figure 3. Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF Product Guide The use of the Standby Power Indicator For more information on the board even when the computer appears to ...module sockets and the PCI Express connector. For example, when this green LED is lit, standby power is still present at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 24 Failure to do so could damage the board and any devices connected to be off and the standby ...
The Desktop Board's standby power indicator, shown in cards, and drivers. +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED CAUTION If the AC power has been switched off . Figure 3. Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF Product Guide The use of the Standby Power Indicator For more information on the board even when the computer appears to ...module sockets and the PCI Express connector. For example, when this green LED is lit, standby power is still present at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 24 Failure to do so could damage the board and any devices connected to be off and the standby ...
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... shown in F Front speakers (line out) Figure 21. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting to the Audio System After installing the Realtek audio driver from the Intel® Express Installer DVD-ROM, the multi-channel audio feature can be enabled. The default connector assignments are connected to power either headphones or...
... shown in F Front speakers (line out) Figure 21. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting to the Audio System After installing the Realtek audio driver from the Intel® Express Installer DVD-ROM, the multi-channel audio feature can be enabled. The default connector assignments are connected to power either headphones or...
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... SATA HDD and a SATA SSD (minimum capacity of 18.6 GB) to use Intel Smart Response Technology: 1. Assemble your system to the black SATA connectors. 2. Install your operating system and all required device drivers on the HDD. 7. Go to RAID. 5. Enter system BIOS Setup by pressing... after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory tests begin. 3. Select Chipset SATA Mode and change the value to Configuration SATA Drives. 4. 4 Configuring Intel® Smart Response Technology...
... SATA HDD and a SATA SSD (minimum capacity of 18.6 GB) to use Intel Smart Response Technology: 1. Assemble your system to the black SATA connectors. 2. Install your operating system and all required device drivers on the HDD. 7. Go to RAID. 5. Enter system BIOS Setup by pressing... after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory tests begin. 3. Select Chipset SATA Mode and change the value to Configuration SATA Drives. 4. 4 Configuring Intel® Smart Response Technology...
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...RAID 0 or RAID 1 (if only two SATA drives are available), RAID 5 and RAID 10 (these options will see the following Intel Rapid Storage Manager option ROM status message on the remaining portion of the volume (if you enter less than two drives available) and ...RAID • Create a RAID Set • Load the Intel RST RAID Drivers 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, ...
...RAID 0 or RAID 1 (if only two SATA drives are available), RAID 5 and RAID 10 (these options will see the following Intel Rapid Storage Manager option ROM status message on the remaining portion of the volume (if you enter less than two drives available) and ...RAID • Create a RAID Set • Load the Intel RST RAID Drivers 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, ...
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...a RAID setup. 69 Begin Windows Setup by booting from the Internet at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. Finish the Windows installation and install all necessary drivers. 4. The Intel Rapid Storage Console software can be used to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/916196/en-... CD. 2. Refer to manage the RAID configuration. When prompted, insert the diskette that contains the Intel RST RAID Driver in : "Configuring the BIOS" and "Loading the Intel RST RAID Drivers and Software." At the beginning of Windows Setup, press to install a third-party SCSI or RAID...
...a RAID setup. 69 Begin Windows Setup by booting from the Internet at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. Finish the Windows installation and install all necessary drivers. 4. The Intel Rapid Storage Console software can be used to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/916196/en-... CD. 2. Refer to manage the RAID configuration. When prompted, insert the diskette that contains the Intel RST RAID Driver in : "Configuring the BIOS" and "Loading the Intel RST RAID Drivers and Software." At the beginning of Windows Setup, press to install a third-party SCSI or RAID...
Technical product specification
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... Support To find information about... Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF Desktop Board Support Available configurations for Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF 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...
... Support To find information about... Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF Desktop Board Support Available configurations for Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF 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...
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... system to RAID in the BIOS Setup in order for the 2.0 ports. The two USB 3.0 ports are super-speed capable. Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF Technical Product Specification NOTE The SATA Drive Mode must reinstall the operating system with stacked back panel connectors (black) • Eight ...system and the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. For information about The location of the USB connectors on Intel Smart Response Technology refer to http://download.intel.com/design/flash/nand/325554.pdf or download the Intel Smart Response Technology User Guide at http://www.intel.com/support/...
... system to RAID in the BIOS Setup in order for the 2.0 ports. The two USB 3.0 ports are super-speed capable. Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF Technical Product Specification NOTE The SATA Drive Mode must reinstall the operating system with stacked back panel connectors (black) • Eight ...system and the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. For information about The location of the USB connectors on Intel Smart Response Technology refer to http://download.intel.com/design/flash/nand/325554.pdf or download the Intel Smart Response Technology User Guide at http://www.intel.com/support/...
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...the date and time) might not be notified during installation. Both Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows 7 include the necessary RAID drivers for both AHCI and RAID without the need to use supported RAID features, you must first enable RAID in , the standby ... 1.8 Real-Time Clock Subsystem A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF Technical Product Specification 1.7.1.1 SATA RAID The board supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology which provides the following RAID (Redundant Array of the battery. 1.9 Legacy I/O Controller The ...
...the date and time) might not be notified during installation. Both Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows 7 include the necessary RAID drivers for both AHCI and RAID without the need to use supported RAID features, you must first enable RAID in , the standby ... 1.8 Real-Time Clock Subsystem A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF Technical Product Specification 1.7.1.1 SATA RAID The board supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology which provides the following RAID (Redundant Array of the battery. 1.9 Legacy I/O Controller The ...
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... For information about Obtaining audio software and drivers Refer to Section 1.3, page 16 1.10.2 Audio Subsystem Components The audio subsystem includes the following components: • Intel Z68 Express Chipset • Realtek ALC892 audio codec • Front panel audio header that supports Intel HD audio and AC '97 audio ... (optical) Line in Mic in Figure 4. The available configurable back panel audio connectors are configurable through the audio device drivers. Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF Technical Product Specification 1.10.1 Audio Subsystem Software The latest audio software and...
... For information about Obtaining audio software and drivers Refer to Section 1.3, page 16 1.10.2 Audio Subsystem Components The audio subsystem includes the following components: • Intel Z68 Express Chipset • Realtek ALC892 audio codec • Front panel audio header that supports Intel HD audio and AC '97 audio ... (optical) Line in Mic in Figure 4. The available configurable back panel audio connectors are configurable through the audio device drivers. Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF Technical Product Specification 1.10.1 Audio Subsystem Software The latest audio software and...
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... 45 Section 2.2.1, page 42 1.11 LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem consists of the following: • Intel 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000 Mb/s) • Intel Z68 Express Chipset • RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs Additional features of the LAN... LAN wake capabilities • LAN subsystem software For information about LAN software and drivers Refer to http://downloadcenter.intel.com 1.11.1 Intel® 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller The Intel 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller supports the following features: • 10/100/1000 BASE-T IEEE ...
... 45 Section 2.2.1, page 42 1.11 LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem consists of the following: • Intel 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000 Mb/s) • Intel Z68 Express Chipset • RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs Additional features of the LAN... LAN wake capabilities • LAN subsystem software For information about LAN software and drivers Refer to http://downloadcenter.intel.com 1.11.1 Intel® 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller The Intel 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller supports the following features: • 10/100/1000 BASE-T IEEE ...
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Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF Technical Product Specification 1.11.2 LAN Subsystem Software LAN software and drivers are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector (shown in Figure 5). Table 5. LAN Connector LED States LED LED Color LED State Off Link Green On ... Link LED (Green) Data Rate LED (Green/Yellow) Figure 5. For information about Obtaining LAN software and drivers Refer to http://downloadcenter.intel.com 1.11.3 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs Two LEDs are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. LAN activity is occurring. 10 Mb/s data rate is selected. 100 Mb...
Intel Desktop Board DZ68AF Technical Product Specification 1.11.2 LAN Subsystem Software LAN software and drivers are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector (shown in Figure 5). Table 5. LAN Connector LED States LED LED Color LED State Off Link Green On ... Link LED (Green) Data Rate LED (Green/Yellow) Figure 5. For information about Obtaining LAN software and drivers Refer to http://downloadcenter.intel.com 1.11.3 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs Two LEDs are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. LAN activity is occurring. 10 Mb/s data rate is selected. 100 Mb...
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... control over the power management and Plug and Play functions of individual devices, add-in boards (some add-in boards may require an ACPI-aware driver), video displays, and hard disk drives • Methods for a front panel power and sleep mode switch Table 6 lists the system states based on how long...
... control over the power management and Plug and Play functions of individual devices, add-in boards (some add-in boards may require an ACPI-aware driver), video displays, and hard disk drives • Methods for a front panel power and sleep mode switch Table 6 lists the system states based on how long...
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... Events Table 8 lists the devices or specific events that can wake the computer from specific states. S4 implies operating system support only. 2. In addition, software, drivers, and peripherals must fully support ACPI wake events. 1.13.2 Hardware Support CAUTION Ensure that the power supply provides adequate +5 V standby current if LAN wake capabilities...
... Events Table 8 lists the devices or specific events that can wake the computer from specific states. S4 implies operating system support only. 2. In addition, software, drivers, and peripherals must fully support ACPI wake events. 1.13.2 Hardware Support CAUTION Ensure that the power supply provides adequate +5 V standby current if LAN wake capabilities...
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... Packet* frame, the LAN subsystem asserts a wake-up device or event, the system quickly returns to its last known wake state. While in cards, and drivers. 35 The use of Instantly Available PC technology requires operating system support and PCI 2.2 compliant add-in cards, PCI Express add-in the S3 sleep...
... Packet* frame, the LAN subsystem asserts a wake-up device or event, the system quickly returns to its last known wake state. While in cards, and drivers. 35 The use of Instantly Available PC technology requires operating system support and PCI 2.2 compliant add-in cards, PCI Express add-in the S3 sleep...