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It is intended for general audiences. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. iii Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are used in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about BIOS error messages and beep codes ...to install the Desktop Board and other environments, such as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for Intel® Desktop Board DZ68BC. Document Organization The chapters in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not...
It is intended for general audiences. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. iii Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are used in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about BIOS error messages and beep codes ...to install the Desktop Board and other environments, such as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for Intel® Desktop Board DZ68BC. Document Organization The chapters in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not...
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...14 Main Memory...15 Intel® Z68 Express Chipset 16 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 16 Intel® Smart Response Technology 16 Audio Subsystem 16 LAN Subsystem 17 USB Support ...18 SATA Support...18 SATA RAID 19 Legacy I/O ...19 Expandability...19 Bluetooth*/WiFi Support 20 Bluetooth Technology 20... 22 Hardware Management 22 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control 23 Chassis Intrusion 23 Power Management 23 Software Support 23 ACPI 23 Hardware Support 24 Power Connectors 24 Fan Headers 24 LAN Wake Capabilities 24 Instantly Available PC Technology 25 Standby Power ...
...14 Main Memory...15 Intel® Z68 Express Chipset 16 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 16 Intel® Smart Response Technology 16 Audio Subsystem 16 LAN Subsystem 17 USB Support ...18 SATA Support...18 SATA RAID 19 Legacy I/O ...19 Expandability...19 Bluetooth*/WiFi Support 20 Bluetooth Technology 20... 22 Hardware Management 22 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control 23 Chassis Intrusion 23 Power Management 23 Software Support 23 ACPI 23 Hardware Support 24 Power Connectors 24 Fan Headers 24 LAN Wake Capabilities 24 Instantly Available PC Technology 25 Standby Power ...
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...Cables 57 28. Installing the WiFi/Bluetooth Module 66 31. POST Code LED Display 73 32. Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 82 Tables 1. Audio Jack Retasking Support 17 4. S/PDIF Header Signal Names 50 8. BIOS Beep Codes 71 19. Board Status LEDs... LED Header Signal Names 52 14. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 58 29. Feature Summary 9 2. Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Components 13 3. Front Panel Intel HD Audio Header Signal Names 50 7. Back Panel CIR Header Emitter (Output) Header Signal Names 52 12. BIOS...
...Cables 57 28. Installing the WiFi/Bluetooth Module 66 31. POST Code LED Display 73 32. Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 82 Tables 1. Audio Jack Retasking Support 17 4. S/PDIF Header Signal Names 50 8. BIOS Beep Codes 71 19. Board Status LEDs... LED Header Signal Names 52 14. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 58 29. Feature Summary 9 2. Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Components 13 3. Front Panel Intel HD Audio Header Signal Names 50 7. Back Panel CIR Header Emitter (Output) Header Signal Names 52 12. BIOS...
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... Express Chipset consisting of Intel® Desktop Board DZ68BC. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of the Intel Z68 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) with support for Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST) and Intel® Smart Response Technology Graphics Support Audio Expansion Capabilities Integrated Graphics: • Support for processors with Intel HD 2000 or 3000...
... Express Chipset consisting of Intel® Desktop Board DZ68BC. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of the Intel Z68 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) with support for Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST) and Intel® Smart Response Technology Graphics Support Audio Expansion Capabilities Integrated Graphics: • Support for processors with Intel HD 2000 or 3000...
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... back panel connectors (black) ― Eight front panel ports implemented with four dual-port internal headers (black) Serial ATA (SATA) Support: • Four SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports: ― Two ports from the Intel Z68 PCH (dark blue) ― Two ports from an onboard Marvell controller (light blue) • Four SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (black... on: • Nuvoton W83677HG-I legacy I/O controller • Four fan sensing inputs to monitor fan activity • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values 10 Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Product Guide Table 1.
... back panel connectors (black) ― Eight front panel ports implemented with four dual-port internal headers (black) Serial ATA (SATA) Support: • Four SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports: ― Two ports from the Intel Z68 PCH (dark blue) ― Two ports from an onboard Marvell controller (light blue) • Four SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (black... on: • Nuvoton W83677HG-I legacy I/O controller • Four fan sensing inputs to monitor fan activity • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values 10 Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Product Guide Table 1.
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... Systems The Desktop Board provides full support for the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows* 7 Ultimate 64-bit edition • Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit edition • Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit ...-bit edition • Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit edition • Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit edition The Desktop Board provides limited support for the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit edition • Microsoft Windows* XP Media Center Edition 2005 • Microsoft Windows...
... Systems The Desktop Board provides full support for the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows* 7 Ultimate 64-bit edition • Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit edition • Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit ...-bit edition • Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit edition • Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit edition The Desktop Board provides limited support for the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit edition • Microsoft Windows* XP Media Center Edition 2005 • Microsoft Windows...
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... information http://www.intel.com/support/go to http://processormatch.intel.com. 14 For information on Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC consult the following online resources: • Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.ht m • Desktop Board Support http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support?iid=hdr+supp ort • Available configurations for Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC, go /buildit Processor...
... information http://www.intel.com/support/go to http://processormatch.intel.com. 14 For information on Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC consult the following online resources: • Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.ht m • Desktop Board Support http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support?iid=hdr+supp ort • Available configurations for Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC, go /buildit Processor...
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...-sided DIMMs with a voltage rating of 1.65 V or less CAUTION Using a DIMM with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with a voltage rating higher than 4 GB...
...-sided DIMMs with a voltage rating of 1.65 V or less CAUTION Using a DIMM with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with a voltage rating higher than 4 GB...
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...) or traditional Hard Disk Drives (HDDs). This header provides mic in a RAID configuration. Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel Smart Response Technology supports a single drive volume that supports Intel HD Audio and AC '97 Audio. Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Product Guide Intel® Z68 Express Chipset The Intel Z68 Express Chipset consists of SSDs with the familiar storage identifier.
...) or traditional Hard Disk Drives (HDDs). This header provides mic in a RAID configuration. Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel Smart Response Technology supports a single drive volume that supports Intel HD Audio and AC '97 Audio. Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Product Guide Intel® Z68 Express Chipset The Intel Z68 Express Chipset consists of SSDs with the familiar storage identifier.
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... multi-streaming 8-channel (7.1) audio (using the back panel audio connectors) and 2-channel audio (using the Intel HD Audio front panel header) Table 3 lists the supported functions of the LAN as shown in Table 4. 17 Audio Jack Retasking Support Audio Jack Microphone/ Side Surround Headphones Front Speakers Line In FP Green Default FP Pink...
... multi-streaming 8-channel (7.1) audio (using the back panel audio connectors) and 2-channel audio (using the Intel HD Audio front panel header) Table 3 lists the supported functions of the LAN as shown in Table 4. 17 Audio Jack Retasking Support Audio Jack Microphone/ Side Surround Headphones Front Speakers Line In FP Green Default FP Pink...
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... is not established LAN link is established LAN activity is supported with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices. Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Product Guide Figure 2. LAN Connector LEDs Table 4. SATA Support Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC provides the following SATA support: • Two onboard 6.0 Gb/s SATA channels provided by the Intel Z68 PCH (dark blue connectors) • Two onboard 6.0 Gb/s SATA...
... is not established LAN link is established LAN activity is supported with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices. Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Product Guide Figure 2. LAN Connector LEDs Table 4. SATA Support Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC provides the following SATA support: • Two onboard 6.0 Gb/s SATA channels provided by the Intel Z68 PCH (dark blue connectors) • Two onboard 6.0 Gb/s SATA...
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...- distributed parity Legacy I/O Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC includes a legacy I/O controller that provides the following I/O features: • Consumer Infrared (CIR) support • Serial port support via an onboard header ...support Expandability Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC provides the following RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Drives) levels: • RAID 0 - data striping • RAID 1 - x16 compatible) • Two PCI Express 2.0 x1 ports • Three PCI bus connectors 19 Desktop Board Features SATA RAID The onboard SATA channels provided by the Intel Z68 PCH support Intel...
...- distributed parity Legacy I/O Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC includes a legacy I/O controller that provides the following I/O features: • Consumer Infrared (CIR) support • Serial port support via an onboard header ...support Expandability Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC provides the following RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Drives) levels: • RAID 0 - data striping • RAID 1 - x16 compatible) • Two PCI Express 2.0 x1 ports • Three PCI bus connectors 19 Desktop Board Features SATA RAID The onboard SATA channels provided by the Intel Z68 PCH support Intel...
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... with a variety of WiFi enabled networks and access points and also allows peer to connect with a variety of Bluetooth-enabled devices. Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Product Guide Bluetooth*/WiFi Support Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC ships with an external Bluetooth*/WiFi module that allows you to connect to "Installing the WiFi/Bluetooth* Module in a desktop chassis...
... with a variety of WiFi enabled networks and access points and also allows peer to connect with a variety of Bluetooth-enabled devices. Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Product Guide Bluetooth*/WiFi Support Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC ships with an external Bluetooth*/WiFi module that allows you to connect to "Installing the WiFi/Bluetooth* Module in a desktop chassis...
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...functions of the chassis intrusion header. The security feature uses a mechanical switch on the chassis that provides full ACPI support. 23 optimized thermal management. Desktop Board Features Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control The features of the hardware monitoring and... location of a computer. Power Management Power management is implemented at several levels, including software support through the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the following hardware support: • Power connectors • Fan headers • LAN wake capabilities • Instantly...
...functions of the chassis intrusion header. The security feature uses a mechanical switch on the chassis that provides full ACPI support. 23 optimized thermal management. Desktop Board Features Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control The features of the hardware monitoring and... location of a computer. Power Management Power management is implemented at several levels, including software support through the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the following hardware support: • Power connectors • Fan headers • LAN wake capabilities • Instantly...
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... connectors. When resuming from an AC power failure, the computer returns to the power state it asserts a wake-up the computer. 24 Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Product Guide Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can turn off as follows: • The fans are on when the computer is in the ACPI... the location of the computer through system control. The computer's response can be capable of the hardware monitoring and control device. • All fan headers support closed-loop fan control that powers up signal that can damage the power supply.
... connectors. When resuming from an AC power failure, the computer returns to the power state it asserts a wake-up the computer. 24 Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Product Guide Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can turn off as follows: • The fans are on when the computer is in the ACPI... the location of the computer through system control. The computer's response can be capable of the hardware monitoring and control device. • All fan headers support closed-loop fan control that powers up signal that can damage the power supply.
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...specification can participate in power management and can damage the power supply and/or effect ACPI S3 sleep state functionality. The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Desktop Board Features Instantly Available PC Technology CAUTIONS For Instantly Available PC technology, the 5 ...V standby line for the power supply must be able to provide enough standby current to support multiple wake events from the PCI and/or USB buses exceeds power supply capacity, the Desktop Board may lose register settings stored in...
...specification can participate in power management and can damage the power supply and/or effect ACPI S3 sleep state functionality. The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Desktop Board Features Instantly Available PC Technology CAUTIONS For Instantly Available PC technology, the 5 ...V standby line for the power supply must be able to provide enough standby current to support multiple wake events from the PCI and/or USB buses exceeds power supply capacity, the Desktop Board may lose register settings stored in...
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... use of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from USB and an operating system that supports Wake from an ACPI S3 state. PME# Signal Wake-up Support When the WAKE# signal on the PCI bus is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S3, S4, or S5 state. Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Product Guide Figure 4. WAKE...# Signal Wake-up Support When the PME# signal on the PCI Express bus is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S3, S4, or S5...
... use of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from USB and an operating system that supports Wake from an ACPI S3 state. PME# Signal Wake-up Support When the WAKE# signal on the PCI bus is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S3, S4, or S5 state. Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Product Guide Figure 4. WAKE...# Signal Wake-up Support When the PME# signal on the PCI Express bus is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S3, S4, or S5...
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... graphics card configurations. 46 Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card Installing Linked PCI Express Graphics Cards The Desktop Board supports technology that are NVIDIA certified and the latest graphics driver. Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Product Guide Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card Follow these instructions to remove a PCI Express x16 graphics card from...
... graphics card configurations. 46 Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card Installing Linked PCI Express Graphics Cards The Desktop Board supports technology that are NVIDIA certified and the latest graphics driver. Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Product Guide Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card Follow these instructions to remove a PCI Express x16 graphics card from...
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Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on the board (Figure 23, A) and attach the other end of the cable to the Desktop Board. Figure 23. For correct cable function: 1. Attach one end of the SATA connectors on page 31. 2. Connecting SATA Cables 48 Each cable can be used to connect one of the SATA cable to one internal SATA drive to the SATA drive (Figure 23, B). Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Product Guide Connecting SATA Cables SATA cables support the Serial ATA protocol.
Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on the board (Figure 23, A) and attach the other end of the cable to the Desktop Board. Figure 23. For correct cable function: 1. Attach one end of the SATA connectors on page 31. 2. Connecting SATA Cables 48 Each cable can be used to connect one of the SATA cable to one internal SATA drive to the SATA drive (Figure 23, B). Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Product Guide Connecting SATA Cables SATA cables support the Serial ATA protocol.
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... the Recovery BIOS Update file. however, if an interruption occurs, the BIOS could be required. On the DZ68BC page, click on the Intel World Wide Web site Download Center at http://downloadcenter.intel.com. Uncompress the BIOS update file and copy the .BIO file, IFLASH.EXE, and .ITK file (... other bootable USB media. 2. You can obtain the Recovery BIOS Update file through your computer supplier or by navigating to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm. 69 The update may not function properly. 1. NOTE For more information about updating the...
... the Recovery BIOS Update file. however, if an interruption occurs, the BIOS could be required. On the DZ68BC page, click on the Intel World Wide Web site Download Center at http://downloadcenter.intel.com. Uncompress the BIOS update file and copy the .BIO file, IFLASH.EXE, and .ITK file (... other bootable USB media. 2. You can obtain the Recovery BIOS Update file through your computer supplier or by navigating to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm. 69 The update may not function properly. 1. NOTE For more information about updating the...