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... may make changes to obtain the latest specifications and before placing your product order. Intel products are available on request. Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC may contain design defects or errors known as the property of the Intel® Desktop Board DZ68BC Product Guide Date August 2011 September 2011 March 2012 Disclaimer INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT...
... may make changes to obtain the latest specifications and before placing your product order. Intel products are available on request. Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC may contain design defects or errors known as the property of the Intel® Desktop Board DZ68BC Product Guide Date August 2011 September 2011 March 2012 Disclaimer INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT...
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... conventions are evaluated as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board DZ68BC. It is intended for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are used in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. The suitability of data. Use Only for...
... conventions are evaluated as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board DZ68BC. It is intended for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are used in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. The suitability of data. Use Only for...
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Term Description GB Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) GHz Gigahertz (one billion hertz) KB Kilobyte (1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mb Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) iv Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions of some common terms used in the product guide.
Term Description GB Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) GHz Gigahertz (one billion hertz) KB Kilobyte (1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mb Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) iv Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions of some common terms used in the product guide.
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Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Product Guide 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 31 Installation Precautions ... Linked PCI Express Graphics Cards 46 Connecting SATA Cables 48 Connecting to the Internal Headers and Connectors 49 Front Panel Intel HD Audio Header 50 S/PDIF Header 50 IEEE 1394a Header 50 Chassis Intrusion Header 51 Consumer IR (CIR) Headers... Module in a Desktop Chassis (Optional 66 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 67 Updating the BIOS Using the F7 Function Key 68 Updating the BIOS with the...
Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Product Guide 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 31 Installation Precautions ... Linked PCI Express Graphics Cards 46 Connecting SATA Cables 48 Connecting to the Internal Headers and Connectors 49 Front Panel Intel HD Audio Header 50 S/PDIF Header 50 IEEE 1394a Header 50 Chassis Intrusion Header 51 Consumer IR (CIR) Headers... Module in a Desktop Chassis (Optional 66 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 67 Updating the BIOS Using the F7 Function Key 68 Updating the BIOS with the...
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... Two DIMMs 40 16. Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card 46 22. Connecting SATA Cables 48 24. Installing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card 45 21. Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Components 12 2. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Power Cable to BIOS Button 22 4. Remove the Processor from the Protective Cover 37 12...
... Two DIMMs 40 16. Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card 46 22. Connecting SATA Cables 48 24. Installing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card 45 21. Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Components 12 2. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Power Cable to BIOS Button 22 4. Remove the Processor from the Protective Cover 37 12...
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Installing the WiFi/Bluetooth Module 66 31. Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Components 13 3. Board Status LEDs 28 6. IEEE 1394a Header Signal Names 50 9. Front Panel CIR Receiver (Input) Header Signal Names 51 11. Port 80h POST ... Signal Names 50 7. S/PDIF Header Signal Names 50 8. BIOS Beep Codes 71 19. Regulatory Compliance Marks 86 viii Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Product Guide 25. Connecting Power Supply Cables 57 28. Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 82 Tables 1. Front Panel Header Signal Names 52 13. USB 3.0 Connector 54 17...
Installing the WiFi/Bluetooth Module 66 31. Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Components 13 3. Board Status LEDs 28 6. IEEE 1394a Header Signal Names 50 9. Front Panel CIR Receiver (Input) Header Signal Names 51 11. Port 80h POST ... Signal Names 50 7. S/PDIF Header Signal Names 50 8. BIOS Beep Codes 71 19. Regulatory Compliance Marks 86 viii Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Product Guide 25. Connecting Power Supply Cables 57 28. Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 82 Tables 1. Front Panel Header Signal Names 52 13. USB 3.0 Connector 54 17...
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...1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of the Desktop Board. Table 1. Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Desktop Board DZ68BC. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset ATX (304.80 millimeters [12.00 inches] x 243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches...]) Support for an Intel® processor in the LGA1155 package • Four 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM)...
...1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of the Desktop Board. Table 1. Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Desktop Board DZ68BC. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset ATX (304.80 millimeters [12.00 inches] x 243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches...]) Support for an Intel® processor in the LGA1155 package • Four 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM)...
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... 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) • One external SATA (eSATA... 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.
... 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) • One external SATA (eSATA... 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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Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Components 12 Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Product Guide Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC. Figure 1.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Components 12 Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Product Guide Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC. Figure 1.
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Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Components Label Description A PCI bus connector B PCI bus connector C S/PDIF header D PCI Express 2.0 x16 connector (x8 electrical; x16 compatible) E Speaker F PCI Express 2.0 x1 connector G PCI ... panel header Z Front chassis fan header AA Alternate front panel power LED header BB Intel Z68 PCH CC Battery DD Two 6.0 Gb/s SATA ports (Marvell controller) EE Two 6.0 Gb/s SATA ports (Intel Z68 PCH) FF Four 3.0 Gb/s SATA ports (Intel Z68 PCH) GG Serial port header HH USB 2.0 headers II BIOS configuration jumper...
Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Components Label Description A PCI bus connector B PCI bus connector C S/PDIF header D PCI Express 2.0 x16 connector (x8 electrical; x16 compatible) E Speaker F PCI Express 2.0 x1 connector G PCI ... panel header Z Front chassis fan header AA Alternate front panel power LED header BB Intel Z68 PCH CC Battery DD Two 6.0 Gb/s SATA ports (Marvell controller) EE Two 6.0 Gb/s SATA ports (Intel Z68 PCH) FF Four 3.0 Gb/s SATA ports (Intel Z68 PCH) GG Serial port header HH USB 2.0 headers II BIOS configuration jumper...
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...header Online Support For more information on supported processors for Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC • Supported processors http://ark.intel.com http://processormatch.intel.com • Chipset information http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/inde x.htm • BIOS...LGA1155 package. Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Product Guide Table 2. 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/...
...header Online Support For more information on supported processors for Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC • Supported processors http://ark.intel.com http://processormatch.intel.com • Chipset information http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/inde x.htm • BIOS...LGA1155 package. Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Product Guide Table 2. 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/...
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... an audio port • Front panel audio header that is connected to dramatically increase system responsiveness and enable faster boot times. Intel Rapid Storage Technology 10.6 also adds support for greater than the slower HDD. The next time you request these files, the... next-generation Solid State Drives (SSDs) or traditional Hard Disk Drives (HDDs). Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Product Guide Intel® Z68 Express Chipset The Intel Z68 Express Chipset consists of the following components: • Intel Z68 PCH • Realtek ALC892 codec The subsystem has the following headers and ...
... an audio port • Front panel audio header that is connected to dramatically increase system responsiveness and enable faster boot times. Intel Rapid Storage Technology 10.6 also adds support for greater than the slower HDD. The next time you request these files, the... next-generation Solid State Drives (SSDs) or traditional Hard Disk Drives (HDDs). Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Product Guide Intel® Z68 Express Chipset The Intel Z68 Express Chipset consists of the following components: • Intel Z68 PCH • Realtek ALC892 codec The subsystem has the following headers and ...
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The USB 2.0 ports are SuperSpeed, high-speed, full-speed, and lowspeed capable. 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 channels provided by ...USB 3.0 ports are 14 USB 2.0 ports (six ports routed to back panel connectors and eight ports routed to four onboard headers). Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Product Guide Figure 2. The USB 3.0 ports are high-speed, full-speed, and low-speed capable. LAN Connector LEDs Table 4. ...
The USB 2.0 ports are SuperSpeed, high-speed, full-speed, and lowspeed capable. 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 channels provided by ...USB 3.0 ports are 14 USB 2.0 ports (six ports routed to back panel connectors and eight ports routed to four onboard headers). Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Product Guide Figure 2. The USB 3.0 ports are high-speed, full-speed, and low-speed capable. LAN Connector LEDs Table 4. ...
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... x1 ports • Three PCI bus connectors 19 data striping and data mirroring • RAID 5 - 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 ...(LPC) interface • Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake up event interface • PCI power management support Expandability Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC provides the following RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Drives) levels: • RAID 0 - data striping • RAID ...
... x1 ports • Three PCI bus connectors 19 data striping and data mirroring • RAID 5 - 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 ...(LPC) interface • Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake up event interface • PCI power management support Expandability Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC provides the following RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Drives) levels: • RAID 0 - data striping • RAID ...
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...://msdn.microsoft.com/enus/library/aa362932(VS.85).aspx WiFi 802.11 Wireless The Bluetooth/WiFi Module also enables you to connect to peer connections. Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Product Guide Bluetooth*/WiFi Support Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC ships with additional support provided by the supplied WiFi driver included on page 66.
...://msdn.microsoft.com/enus/library/aa362932(VS.85).aspx WiFi 802.11 Wireless The Bluetooth/WiFi Module also enables you to connect to peer connections. Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Product Guide Bluetooth*/WiFi Support Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC ships with additional support provided by the supplied WiFi driver included on page 66.
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... board to the factory defaults, use the key once BIOS setup mode is activated. Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Product Guide Back to BIOS Button The back panel Back to BIOS button (Figure 3, A) duplicates the functionality of Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC enable the board to be compatible with the following : • Fan speed monitoring and...
... board to the factory defaults, use the key once BIOS setup mode is activated. Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Product Guide Back to BIOS Button The back panel Back to BIOS button (Figure 3, A) duplicates the functionality of Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC enable the board to be compatible with the following : • Fan speed monitoring and...
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... 4-pin chassis fan headers. The LAN subsystem monitors network traffic and upon detecting a Magic Packet* frame, it was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Product Guide Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can turn off the computer power through a network.
... 4-pin chassis fan headers. The LAN subsystem monitors network traffic and upon detecting a Magic Packet* frame, it was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Product Guide Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can turn off the computer power through a network.
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...# Signal Wake-up Support When the PME# signal on standby current requirements for the Desktop Board, refer to the Technical Product Specification at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of the Standby Power Indicator For more information on the PCI...
...# Signal Wake-up Support When the PME# signal on standby current requirements for the Desktop Board, refer to the Technical Product Specification at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of the Standby Power Indicator For more information on the PCI...
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... stay on Self-Test, Hard Drive activity, processor and voltage regulator temperature, and certain error conditions. Then the LED will stay on and off . Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Product Guide Board Status LEDs The Desktop Board includes thirteen LEDs that allow you to monitor the board's progress through the BIOS Power-on...
... stay on Self-Test, Hard Drive activity, processor and voltage regulator temperature, and certain error conditions. Then the LED will stay on and off . Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Product Guide Board Status LEDs The Desktop Board includes thirteen LEDs that allow you to monitor the board's progress through the BIOS Power-on...
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... code (beep code) information during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Real-Time Clock The Desktop Board has a time-of the board's beep codes. Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Product Guide Speaker A speaker is mounted on the Desktop Board keeps the clock current when the computer is turned off . 30 The battery on...
... code (beep code) information during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Real-Time Clock The Desktop Board has a time-of the board's beep codes. Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Product Guide Speaker A speaker is mounted on the Desktop Board keeps the clock current when the computer is turned off . 30 The battery on...