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... design defects or errors known as the property of the Intel® Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Date March 2011 Disclaimer INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH INTEL® PRODUCTS. Contact your local Intel sales office or your product order. All rights reserved. ...INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT, COPYRIGHT OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT. Revision History Revision -001 Revision History First release of others. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB may cause the product to obtain the latest specifications and before placing your distributor to deviate from...
... design defects or errors known as the property of the Intel® Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Date March 2011 Disclaimer INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH INTEL® PRODUCTS. Contact your local Intel sales office or your product order. All rights reserved. ...INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT, COPYRIGHT OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT. Revision History Revision -001 Revision History First release of others. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB may cause the product to obtain the latest specifications and before placing your distributor to deviate from...
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... The Product Guide is not intended for technically qualified personnel. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are used in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. NOTE Notes call attention...the Desktop Board and other environments, such as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for Intel® Desktop Board DZ68DB. It is intended for general audiences. Document Organization The chapters in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about ...
... The Product Guide is not intended for technically qualified personnel. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are used in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. NOTE Notes call attention...the Desktop Board and other environments, such as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for Intel® Desktop Board DZ68DB. It is intended for general audiences. Document Organization The chapters in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about ...
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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 DZ68DB 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 DZ68DB Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions of some common terms used in the product guide.
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Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 27 Installation Precautions 28 Prevent Power Supply Overload 28 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements ... Power Supply Cables 51 Setting the BIOS Configuration 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 with the...
Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 27 Installation Precautions 28 Prevent Power Supply Overload 28 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements ... Power Supply Cables 51 Setting the BIOS Configuration 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 with the...
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... Chassis Fan Header 50 23. Unlatch the Socket Lever 31 7. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Three DIMMs 37 15. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 72 vii Install the Processor 33 10. Secure the Load Plate in Place 34 11. ... EMC Regulations 73 FCC Declaration of Conformity 73 Canadian Department of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 52 25. LAN Connector LEDs 19 3. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 6. Installing a DIMM 39 17. Lift the Load Plate 32 8. Installing a PCI Express x16 Graphics ...
... Chassis Fan Header 50 23. Unlatch the Socket Lever 31 7. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Three DIMMs 37 15. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 72 vii Install the Processor 33 10. Secure the Load Plate in Place 34 11. ... EMC Regulations 73 FCC Declaration of Conformity 73 Canadian Department of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 52 25. LAN Connector LEDs 19 3. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 6. Installing a DIMM 39 17. Lift the Load Plate 32 8. Installing a PCI Express x16 Graphics ...
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... 18 4. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 48 14. EMC Regulations 73 21. IEEE 1394a Header Signal Names 45 8. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Tables 1. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Components 13 3. Front Panel Audio Signal Names for Intel HD Audio 45 6. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names 46 9. S/PDIF Header Signal Names 48 15. BIOS Error Messages...
... 18 4. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 48 14. EMC Regulations 73 21. IEEE 1394a Header Signal Names 45 8. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Tables 1. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Components 13 3. Front Panel Audio Signal Names for Intel HD Audio 45 6. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names 46 9. S/PDIF Header Signal Names 48 15. BIOS Error Messages...
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... JEDEC memory • Integrated graphics support for processors with Intel HD 2000 or 3000 Graphics: ― High-Definition Multi...10-channel (7.1+2) Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio) using a Realtek* ALC892... out connector • 8-channel (7.1) Intel HD Audio via the HDMI interface Expansion...Intel® HD Graphics 2000 and 3000) ― External graphics interface controller ― Integrated memory controller Intel® Z68 Express Chipset consisting of the Intel...inches]) • Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i5, and Intel® Core™...
... JEDEC memory • Integrated graphics support for processors with Intel HD 2000 or 3000 Graphics: ― High-Definition Multi...10-channel (7.1+2) Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio) using a Realtek* ALC892... out connector • 8-channel (7.1) Intel HD Audio via the HDMI interface Expansion...Intel® HD Graphics 2000 and 3000) ― External graphics interface controller ― Integrated memory controller Intel® Z68 Express Chipset consisting of the Intel...inches]) • Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i5, and Intel® Core™...
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Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral Interfaces USB Support: • Two USB ... I/O LAN Support BIOS Legacy I/O Controller (Nuvoton* W83677HG-I) that provides Consumer Infrared (CIR) support Intel® 82579V Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller including an RJ-45 back panel connector with integrated status ...LEDs • Intel® BIOS resident in an Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device • Support for Advanced ...
Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral Interfaces USB Support: • Two USB ... I/O LAN Support BIOS Legacy I/O Controller (Nuvoton* W83677HG-I) that provides Consumer Infrared (CIR) support Intel® 82579V Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller including an RJ-45 back panel connector with integrated status ...LEDs • Intel® BIOS resident in an Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device • Support for Advanced ...
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Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Components 12 Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB.
Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Components 12 Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB.
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.../products/desktop/chipsets/inde x.htm • BIOS and driver updates http://downloadcenter.intel.com/ • Integration information http://www.intel.com/support/go to http://processormatch.intel.com. 14 Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB supports the Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, and Intel Core i3 processors in damage to the board, or the system may not function properly...
.../products/desktop/chipsets/inde x.htm • BIOS and driver updates http://downloadcenter.intel.com/ • Integration information http://www.intel.com/support/go to http://processormatch.intel.com. 14 Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB supports the Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, and Intel Core i3 processors in damage to the board, or the system may not function properly...
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...9135; Hardware accelerated MPEG-2, VC-1/WMV, and H.264/AVC High-Definition video formats ⎯ Blu-ray* S3D via HDMI 1.4 ⎯ Intel® HD Technology with advanced hardware video transcoding • Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) 5.0 support including support of up to the DisplayPort... support only two of lossless audio formats such Dolby* TrueHD or DTS* HD Master Audio. 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 compatible with the ...
...9135; Hardware accelerated MPEG-2, VC-1/WMV, and H.264/AVC High-Definition video formats ⎯ Blu-ray* S3D via HDMI 1.4 ⎯ Intel® HD Technology with advanced hardware video transcoding • Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) 5.0 support including support of up to the DisplayPort... support only two of lossless audio formats such Dolby* TrueHD or DTS* HD Master Audio. 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 compatible with the ...
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...audio connector • S/PDIF-out header with support for optical or coaxial S/PDIF output • Front panel audio header with support for Intel HD Audio and AC '97 Audio Table 3 lists the supported functions of the front panel (FP) and back panel (BP) audio ... panel Front Speakers Line In Default Default Microphone/ Side Surround Default Rear Surround Default Center/ Subwoofer Default 18 Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Audio Subsystem The board supports Intel High Definition Audio through a Realtek ALC892 audio codec as well as through the HDMI interface. Table 3.
...audio connector • S/PDIF-out header with support for optical or coaxial S/PDIF output • Front panel audio header with support for Intel HD Audio and AC '97 Audio Table 3 lists the supported functions of the front panel (FP) and back panel (BP) audio ... panel Front Speakers Line In Default Default Microphone/ Side Surround Default Rear Surround Default Center/ Subwoofer Default 18 Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Audio Subsystem The board supports Intel High Definition Audio through a Realtek ALC892 audio codec as well as through the HDMI interface. Table 3.
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...not need to ACHI mode by specifying manual configuration in the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide SATA Support Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB provides two onboard 6.0 Gb/s Serial ATA (SATA) channels and two onboard 3.0 Gb/s SATA channels.... The BIOS can override the auto-configuration options by default. 20 Expandability Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB provides the following connectors for system expansion: • One PCI Express 2.0 x16 connector • Two PCI Express 2.0 x1 ...
...not need to ACHI mode by specifying manual configuration in the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide SATA Support Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB provides two onboard 6.0 Gb/s Serial ATA (SATA) channels and two onboard 3.0 Gb/s SATA channels.... The BIOS can override the auto-configuration options by default. 20 Expandability Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB provides the following connectors for system expansion: • One PCI Express 2.0 x16 connector • Two PCI Express 2.0 x1 ...
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... speed control include: • Smart fan control provided by the legacy I /O controller. • Thermal sensors in the processor and Intel Z68 PCH, as well as needed. 21 Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that add-in card. Desktop Board Features PCI*/PCI...monitoring and control • Thermal and voltage monitoring • Chassis intrusion detection Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control The features of Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB enable the board to detect levels above or below acceptable values • Thermally monitored closed-loop fan control for viewing and ...
... speed control include: • Smart fan control provided by the legacy I /O controller. • Thermal sensors in the processor and Intel Z68 PCH, as well as needed. 21 Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that add-in card. Desktop Board Features PCI*/PCI...monitoring and control • Thermal and voltage monitoring • Chassis intrusion detection Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control The features of Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB enable the board to detect levels above or below acceptable values • Thermally monitored closed-loop fan control for viewing and ...
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...provides full ACPI support. The Desktop Board has two power connectors. The computer's response can be observed via the BIOS Setup program, Intel® Desktop Utilities, or third-party software. Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can turn off ). The use of the... chassis intrusion header. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Fan Monitoring Fan monitoring can be set by using the Last Power State feature in before power was in the ...
...provides full ACPI support. The Desktop Board has two power connectors. The computer's response can be observed via the BIOS Setup program, Intel® Desktop Utilities, or third-party software. Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can turn off ). The use of the... chassis intrusion header. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Fan Monitoring Fan monitoring can be set by using the Last Power State feature in before power was in the ...
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Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Failure to wake the computer. Figure 3. For example, when this specification can ... to do so could damage the board and any devices connected to be off and the standby power indicator is still present at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 24 Add-in cards that support this green LED is lit, standby power is still lit, disconnect the power cord before...
Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Failure to wake the computer. Figure 3. For example, when this specification can ... to do so could damage the board and any devices connected to be off and the standby power indicator is still present at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 24 Add-in cards that support this green LED is lit, standby power is still lit, disconnect the power cord before...
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Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel Desktop Board, observe all warnings and cautions that your safety risk and the possibility of noncompliance with these instructions or the instructions for the chassis ...
Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel Desktop Board, observe all warnings and cautions that your safety risk and the possibility of noncompliance with these instructions or the instructions for the chassis ...
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... before you open the computer can result in personal injury or equipment damage. Figure 5. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board CAUTION Only qualified technical personnel should perform this procedure. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 Refer to disconnect the power before performing the procedures described...
... before you open the computer can result in personal injury or equipment damage. Figure 5. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board CAUTION Only qualified technical personnel should perform this procedure. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 Refer to disconnect the power before performing the procedures described...
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Do not touch the socket contacts. Figure 7. Lift the Load Plate 32 Rotate the socket lever to damage adjacent components. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide 3. Make sure that the load plate is in the fully open position (Figure 7, B) while being careful not to lift the load plate away from the socket (Figure 7, A).
Do not touch the socket contacts. Figure 7. Lift the Load Plate 32 Rotate the socket lever to damage adjacent components. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide 3. Make sure that the load plate is in the fully open position (Figure 7, B) while being careful not to lift the load plate away from the socket (Figure 7, A).
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... sure that the front edge of the load plate slides under the load plate tab (Figure 10, C, D). Figure 10. Secure the Load Plate in Place 7. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide 6.
... sure that the front edge of the load plate slides under the load plate tab (Figure 10, C, D). Figure 10. Secure the Load Plate in Place 7. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide 6.