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...or embedded non-PC applications or other hardware components 3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to important information. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board DZ68DB. The suitability of product features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board ...Components: instructions on how to update the BIOS A Error Messages and Indicators: information about how to ...
...or embedded non-PC applications or other hardware components 3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to important information. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board DZ68DB. The suitability of product features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board ...Components: instructions on how to update the BIOS A Error Messages and Indicators: information about how to ...
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... 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 11 Desktop Board Components 12 Processor ...14 Intel® Z68 Express Chipset 15 Main Memory...15 Graphics Subsystem 16 Integrated Graphics 16 Intel® HD Graphics 16 High-Definition Multimedia Interface* (HDMI 16 Digital Visual Interface ...(DVI-I 17 VGA Displays 17 DisplayPort 17 PCI Express* x16 Graphics 17 Audio Subsystem 18 LAN Subsystem 19 USB Support ...19 SATA Support...20 Expandability...20 Legacy I/O ...20 BIOS...
... 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 11 Desktop Board Components 12 Processor ...14 Intel® Z68 Express Chipset 15 Main Memory...15 Graphics Subsystem 16 Integrated Graphics 16 Intel® HD Graphics 16 High-Definition Multimedia Interface* (HDMI 16 Digital Visual Interface ...(DVI-I 17 VGA Displays 17 DisplayPort 17 PCI Express* x16 Graphics 17 Audio Subsystem 18 LAN Subsystem 19 USB Support ...19 SATA Support...20 Expandability...20 Legacy I/O ...20 BIOS...
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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 ... 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® Flash Memory Update Utility or the ISO Image BIOS Update File 62 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 62 Updating the BIOS with the Intel Flash Memory Update Utility...
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 ... 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® Flash Memory Update Utility or the ISO Image BIOS Update File 62 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 62 Updating the BIOS with the Intel Flash Memory Update Utility...
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...a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card 42 19. Location of the Standby Power Indicator 24 4. Removing the Battery 59 26. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 72 vii and Component-Level Certifications 77 ENERGY STAR*, e-Standby, and ErP Compliance 77 Figures...Connecting Power Supply Cables 51 24. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 6. Back Panel Audio Connectors 49 22. Installing a DIMM 39 17. Lift the Load Plate 32 8. Contents A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Error Codes 65 BIOS Error Messages 66 B Regulatory Compliance ...
...a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card 42 19. Location of the Standby Power Indicator 24 4. Removing the Battery 59 26. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 72 vii and Component-Level Certifications 77 ENERGY STAR*, e-Standby, and ErP Compliance 77 Figures...Connecting Power Supply Cables 51 24. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 6. Back Panel Audio Connectors 49 22. Installing a DIMM 39 17. Lift the Load Plate 32 8. Contents A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Error Codes 65 BIOS Error Messages 66 B Regulatory Compliance ...
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...11. Jumper Settings for AC '97 Audio 45 7. BIOS Error Messages 66 19. Feature Summary 9 2. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names 46 9. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 48 14. Regulatory Compliance Marks 76 viii Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Components 13 3. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header ...66 18. Front Panel Header Signal Names 47 13. EMC Regulations 73 21. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Tables 1. Audio Jack Retasking Support 18 4. Front Panel Audio Signal Names for Intel HD Audio 45 6. Front Panel CIR Receiver (Input) Header Signal Names 46 ...
...11. Jumper Settings for AC '97 Audio 45 7. BIOS Error Messages 66 19. Feature Summary 9 2. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names 46 9. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 48 14. Regulatory Compliance Marks 76 viii Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Components 13 3. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header ...66 18. Front Panel Header Signal Names 47 13. EMC Regulations 73 21. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Tables 1. Audio Jack Retasking Support 18 4. Front Panel Audio Signal Names for Intel HD Audio 45 6. Front Panel CIR Receiver (Input) Header Signal Names 46 ...
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... one on the back panel) IEEE 1394a Support: • One back panel port • One onboard header Legacy 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... and chassis fans • 4-wire and 3-wire (linear) fan speed control support for the chassis fans • Support for Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI) 10 Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Table 1.
... one on the back panel) IEEE 1394a Support: • One back panel port • One onboard header Legacy 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... and chassis fans • 4-wire and 3-wire (linear) fan speed control support for the chassis fans • Support for Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI) 10 Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Table 1.
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...-bit edition • 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...
...-bit edition • 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...
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... result in an LGA1155 socket. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Online Support For more information on supported processors for Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB • Supported processors http://ark.intel.com http://processormatch.intel.com • Chipset information http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/inde x.htm • BIOS and driver updates http://downloadcenter.intel.com/ • Integration information...
... result in an LGA1155 socket. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Online Support For more information on supported processors for Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB • Supported processors http://ark.intel.com http://processormatch.intel.com • Chipset information http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/inde x.htm • BIOS and driver updates http://downloadcenter.intel.com/ • Integration information...
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The BIOS will attempt to a maximum of 4 GB of memory. The Intel Z68 PCH is a centralized controller for normal operation. The board has four DDR3 DIMM sockets arranged in graphics cards and other system resources. 15 These ... maximum total system memory (with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with 4 Gb memory technology) • Minimum total system memory: 512 MB • Serial Presence Detect •...
The BIOS will attempt to a maximum of 4 GB of memory. The Intel Z68 PCH is a centralized controller for normal operation. The board has four DDR3 DIMM sockets arranged in graphics cards and other system resources. 15 These ... maximum total system memory (with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with 4 Gb memory technology) • Minimum total system memory: 512 MB • Serial Presence Detect •...
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... to ACHI mode by specifying manual configuration in the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device. The BIOS sets SATA to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a SATA 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...
... to ACHI mode by specifying manual configuration in the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device. The BIOS sets SATA to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a SATA 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...
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...-in card. If only the supervisor password is set, pressing at the password prompt of Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB enable the board to boot the computer. The password prompt is displayed before the computer is set for the BIOS Setup and for booting the computer, with the Wired for a password. If only the...
...-in card. If only the supervisor password is set, pressing at the password prompt of Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB enable the board to boot the computer. The password prompt is displayed before the computer is set for the BIOS Setup and for booting the computer, with the Wired for a password. If only the...
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... chassis that can be connected to the power state it was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can be observed via the BIOS Setup program, Intel® Desktop Utilities, or third-party software. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Fan Monitoring Fan monitoring can turn off ).
... chassis that can be connected to the power state it was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can be observed via the BIOS Setup program, Intel® Desktop Utilities, or third-party software. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Fan Monitoring Fan monitoring can turn off ).
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...-up to be capable of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. Desktop Board Features Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as configured by the BIOS "S3 State Indicator" option). The Desktop Board has a 4-pin processor fan header and two 4-pin chassis fan headers compatible with 4-wire and 3-wire chassis fans...
...-up to be capable of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. Desktop Board Features Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as configured by the BIOS "S3 State Indicator" option). The Desktop Board has a 4-pin processor fan header and two 4-pin chassis fan headers compatible with 4-wire and 3-wire chassis fans...
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When the computer is accurate to page 54 for a description of the board's beep codes. When the battery voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in CMOS RAM (for example, the date and time) might not be notified during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Go ...
When the computer is accurate to page 54 for a description of the board's beep codes. When the battery voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in CMOS RAM (for example, the date and time) might not be notified during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Go ...
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... each procedure in the correct order. • Set up a log to the audio system • Connect chassis fan and power supply cables • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Replace the battery Before You Begin CAUTION The procedures in this chapter. If such a station is off. Follow these...
... each procedure in the correct order. • Set up a log to the audio system • Connect chassis fan and power supply cables • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Replace the battery Before You Begin CAUTION The procedures in this chapter. If such a station is off. Follow these...
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...of a filtered translated infrared input compliant with Microsoft CIR specifications and a "learning" infrared input. Press at boot to enter the system BIOS, and go to Advanced > Peripheral Configuration > Enhanced Consumer IR, and set this option to control external electronic hardware. Front Panel CIR... emulate "learned" infrared commands in the system BIOS before it can function. Table 9. NOTE The Consumer IR option must be enabled in order to Enabled. The receiver header consists of other user remotes. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Table 8 shows the pin assignments ...
...of a filtered translated infrared input compliant with Microsoft CIR specifications and a "learning" infrared input. Press at boot to enter the system BIOS, and go to Advanced > Peripheral Configuration > Enhanced Consumer IR, and set this option to control external electronic hardware. Front Panel CIR... emulate "learned" infrared commands in the system BIOS before it can function. Table 9. NOTE The Consumer IR option must be enabled in order to Enabled. The receiver header consists of other user remotes. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Table 8 shows the pin assignments ...
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Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper NOTE Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before moving the jumper. Figure 24 shows the location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 52 Location of the Desktop Board's BIOS configuration jumper block. Figure 24. Moving the jumper with the power on may result in unreliable computer operation.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper NOTE Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before moving the jumper. Figure 24 shows the location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 52 Location of the Desktop Board's BIOS configuration jumper block. Figure 24. Moving the jumper with the power on may result in unreliable computer operation.
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...as shown below. 53 Configure (2-3) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Remove the computer cover. 4. Observe the precautions in the BIOS Setup program. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Use this menu to ... the jumper settings for booting. Table 15. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting Mode Normal (default) (1-2) Description The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for the BIOS Setup program modes. Clearing Passwords This procedure assumes that the board is...
...as shown below. 53 Configure (2-3) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Remove the computer cover. 4. Observe the precautions in the BIOS Setup program. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Use this menu to ... the jumper settings for booting. Table 15. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting Mode Normal (default) (1-2) Description The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for the BIOS Setup program modes. Clearing Passwords This procedure assumes that the board is...
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.... Remove the computer cover. 12. Replace the cover, plug in the computer, and turn on pins 1-2 as shown below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in , the standby current from the AC power source. 11. Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the ... des piles usagées doit respecter les réglementations locales en vigueur en matière de protection de l'environnement. 54 Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide 6. The clock is replaced with 3.3 VSB applied. CAUTION Risk of used batteries must be in the computer, turn on...
.... Remove the computer cover. 12. Replace the cover, plug in the computer, and turn on pins 1-2 as shown below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in , the standby current from the AC power source. 11. Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the ... des piles usagées doit respecter les réglementations locales en vigueur en matière de protection de l'environnement. 54 Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide 6. The clock is replaced with 3.3 VSB applied. CAUTION Risk of used batteries must be in the computer, turn on...
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3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup program 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 the DZ68DB page. You can be rebooted at http://downloadcenter.intel.com/ 2. This step is included in the dialog boxes to a removable USB device. Navigate to...
3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup program 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 the DZ68DB page. You can be rebooted at http://downloadcenter.intel.com/ 2. This step is included in the dialog boxes to a removable USB device. Navigate to...