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Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are used in this product for Intel® Desktop Board DZ68DB. Document Organization The chapters in this Product Guide are arranged as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of this manual.... may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or other hardware components 3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to install the Desktop Board...
Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are used in this product for Intel® Desktop Board DZ68DB. Document Organization The chapters in this Product Guide are arranged as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of this manual.... may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or other hardware components 3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to install the Desktop Board...
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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 ... 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 63 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File 63 ...
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 ... 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 63 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File 63 ...
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... 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 http://www.intel.com/support/go to the Desktop Board through...
... 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 http://www.intel.com/support/go to the Desktop Board through...
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... the PCI Express and SATA auto-configuration utilities. The BIOS is stored in Chapter 3 starting on page 61. You can be updated by specifying manual configuration in the BIOS Setup program. You do not need to ACHI mode by default. 20 Expandability Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB provides the following connectors for system expansion: • One...
... the PCI Express and SATA auto-configuration utilities. The BIOS is stored in Chapter 3 starting on page 61. You can be updated by specifying manual configuration in the BIOS Setup program. You do not need to ACHI mode by default. 20 Expandability Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB provides the following connectors for system expansion: • One...
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...Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Use this menu to the computer. Recovery (None) The BIOS recovers data in the computer and the configuration jumper block is installed in the event of a failed BIOS update. Place the jumper on page 27. 2. Turn... off the computer. Remove the computer cover. 4. Observe the precautions in the BIOS Setup program. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to clear passwords. Table...
...Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Use this menu to the computer. Recovery (None) The BIOS recovers data in the computer and the configuration jumper block is installed in the event of a failed BIOS update. Place the jumper on page 27. 2. Turn... off the computer. Remove the computer cover. 4. Observe the precautions in the BIOS Setup program. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to clear passwords. Table...
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... you how to view and change the BIOS settings for multiple identical systems.) 4. To update the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you are updating the BIOS for the computer. Navigate to complete the BIOS update. 61 Follow the instructions provided in the dialog boxes to the DZ68DB page. Download the file to the...
... you how to view and change the BIOS settings for multiple identical systems.) 4. To update the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you are updating the BIOS for the computer. Navigate to complete the BIOS update. 61 Follow the instructions provided in the dialog boxes to the DZ68DB page. Download the file to the...
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... and press Enter. 8. The Intel Flash Memory BIOS update file is a compressed file that contains the files you want to save the Recovery BIOS (.BIO) file to enter the BIOS Flash Update tool. 7. Copy the .BIO to update the BIOS. d. Enable Display F7 to complete. 11. Wait 2-5 minutes for the update to Update BIOS e. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Updating the BIOS Using the F7 Function...
... and press Enter. 8. The Intel Flash Memory BIOS update file is a compressed file that contains the files you want to save the Recovery BIOS (.BIO) file to enter the BIOS Flash Update tool. 7. Copy the .BIO to update the BIOS. d. Enable Display F7 to complete. 11. Wait 2-5 minutes for the update to Update BIOS e. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Updating the BIOS Using the F7 Function...
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... to the Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB page on the Intel World Wide Web site Download Center at http://downloadcenter.intel.com. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Flash Memory Update Utility With the Intel Flash Memory Update Utility you to a bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB media. 2. Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File The ISO Image BIOS update allows for...
... to the Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB page on the Intel World Wide Web site Download Center at http://downloadcenter.intel.com. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Flash Memory Update Utility With the Intel Flash Memory Update Utility you to a bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB media. 2. Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File The ISO Image BIOS update allows for...
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... unlikely that was created in the root directory will not work. The system will interrupt the BIOS update; On the DZ68DB page, click on the Intel World Wide Web site Download Center at http://downloadcenter.intel.com. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide CAUTION Do not interrupt the process or the system may take up to continue...
... unlikely that was created in the root directory will not work. The system will interrupt the BIOS update; On the DZ68DB page, click on the Intel World Wide Web site Download Center at http://downloadcenter.intel.com. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide CAUTION Do not interrupt the process or the system may take up to continue...
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...BIOS update in graphics card On-off (1.0 second each) three times, then a 2.5-second pause (off), the entire pattern repeats (beeps and pause) until the system is powered off. 932 Hz Alternate high and low beeps (1.0 second each) for eight beeps followed by system shut down. A Error Messages and Indicators Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB... reports POST errors in two ways: • By sounding a beep code and blinking the front panel power LED • By displaying an error message on the monitor BIOS Error Codes Whenever a recoverable ...
...BIOS update in graphics card On-off (1.0 second each) three times, then a 2.5-second pause (off), the entire pattern repeats (beeps and pause) until the system is powered off. 932 Hz Alternate high and low beeps (1.0 second each) for eight beeps followed by system shut down. A Error Messages and Indicators Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB... reports POST errors in two ways: • By sounding a beep code and blinking the front panel power LED • By displaying an error message on the monitor BIOS Error Codes Whenever a recoverable ...
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...did not find a device to reset values. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Table 17. Table 18 gives an explanation of 32 blinks. Replace the battery soon. BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during the POST, the BIOS displays an error message describing the problem. CMOS ... error Thermal trip warning Pattern None Note Off when the update begins, then on , .25 seconds off for 0.5 second. Table 18. The CMOS checksum is complete. The pattern repeats until the BIOS update is incorrect. BIOS Error Messages Error Message CMOS Battery Low CMOS Checksum Bad ...
...did not find a device to reset values. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Table 17. Table 18 gives an explanation of 32 blinks. Replace the battery soon. BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during the POST, the BIOS displays an error message describing the problem. CMOS ... error Thermal trip warning Pattern None Note Off when the update begins, then on , .25 seconds off for 0.5 second. Table 18. The CMOS checksum is complete. The pattern repeats until the BIOS update is incorrect. BIOS Error Messages Error Message CMOS Battery Low CMOS Checksum Bad ...
Product Specification
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... 001 002 003 004 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DZ68DB Technical Product Specification Updated the Board Identification Information section Updated the Board Identification Information section Updated the Board Identification Information section Date April 2011 October 2011 ...(PC) for conflicts or incompatibilities arising from published specifications. Contact your local Intel sales office or your distributor to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board DZ68DB with BIOS identifier DBZ6810H.86A. NO LICENSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY ESTOPPEL OR OTHERWISE,...
... 001 002 003 004 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DZ68DB Technical Product Specification Updated the Board Identification Information section Updated the Board Identification Information section Updated the Board Identification Information section Date April 2011 October 2011 ...(PC) for conflicts or incompatibilities arising from published specifications. Contact your local Intel sales office or your distributor to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board DZ68DB with BIOS identifier DBZ6810H.86A. NO LICENSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY ESTOPPEL OR OTHERWISE,...
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...intel.com/products/desktop/motherboard/index.htm for the latest documentation. The Z68 processor used on the component side of the following component: Device 82Z68 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) Stepping B3 S-Spec Numbers SLJ4F Errata Current characterized errata, if any, are documented in a separate Specification Update.... The AA number is found on a small label on this AA revision consists of the board. 2. Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DZ68DB Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes G27985-100 ...
...intel.com/products/desktop/motherboard/index.htm for the latest documentation. The Z68 processor used on the component side of the following component: Device 82Z68 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) Stepping B3 S-Spec Numbers SLJ4F Errata Current characterized errata, if any, are documented in a separate Specification Update.... The AA number is found on a small label on this AA revision consists of the board. 2. Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DZ68DB Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes G27985-100 ...
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Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Technical Product Specification 1.14 Power Management 32 1.14.1 ACPI 32 1.14.2 Hardware Support 34 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Memory Resources 39 2.1.1 ... 56 2.7 Reliability 59 2.8 Environmental 59 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction 61 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 62 3.3 Resource Configuration 62 3.3.1 PCI Autoconfiguration 62 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 63 3.5 Legacy USB Support 63 3.6 BIOS Updates 64 3.6.1 Language Support 64 3.6.2 Custom Splash Screen 65 3.7 BIOS Recovery 65 3.8 Boot Options 66 3.8.1 Optical Drive Boot ...
Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Technical Product Specification 1.14 Power Management 32 1.14.1 ACPI 32 1.14.2 Hardware Support 34 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Memory Resources 39 2.1.1 ... 56 2.7 Reliability 59 2.8 Environmental 59 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction 61 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 62 3.3 Resource Configuration 62 3.3.1 PCI Autoconfiguration 62 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 63 3.5 Legacy USB Support 63 3.6 BIOS Updates 64 3.6.1 Language Support 64 3.6.2 Custom Splash Screen 65 3.7 BIOS Recovery 65 3.8 Boot Options 66 3.8.1 Optical Drive Boot ...
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... Support To find information about... Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Desktop Board Support Available configurations for Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB 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 http...
... Support To find information about... Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Desktop Board Support Available configurations for Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB 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 http...
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... hard drive), or a CD-ROM. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Technical Product Specification To install an operating system that supports USB, verify that the updated BIOS matches the target system to prevent accidentally installing an incompatible BIOS. NOTE Review the instructions distributed with the upgrade utility before attempting a BIOS update. Check the Intel web site for support. 64 Using...
... hard drive), or a CD-ROM. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Technical Product Specification To install an operating system that supports USB, verify that the updated BIOS matches the target system to prevent accidentally installing an incompatible BIOS. NOTE Review the instructions distributed with the upgrade utility before attempting a BIOS update. Check the Intel web site for support. 64 Using...
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... a custom splash screen, it will interrupt a BIOS update; For information about BIOS recovery Refer to create a custom splash screen. This splash screen can be used for example) Yes USB diskette drive (with a 1.44 MB diskette) No USB hard disk drive No For information about Intel Integrator Toolkit Additional Intel® software tools Refer to the...
... a custom splash screen, it will interrupt a BIOS update; For information about BIOS recovery Refer to create a custom splash screen. This splash screen can be used for example) Yes USB diskette drive (with a 1.44 MB diskette) No USB hard disk drive No For information about Intel Integrator Toolkit Additional Intel® software tools Refer to the...
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...message describing the problem (see Table 41). For information about The location of the onboard speaker Refer to Figure 1, page 13 4.2 BIOS Beep Codes Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST. Table 41. Thermal trip warning Alternate high and low beeps (1.0 second each) for...and Beep Codes 4.1 Speaker The board-mounted speaker provides audible error code (beep code) information during POST, the BIOS causes the board's speaker to Prompt accept keyboard input BIOS update in progress None Video error On-off (1.0 second each ) three times, then 2.5-second pause (off), entire...
...message describing the problem (see Table 41). For information about The location of the onboard speaker Refer to Figure 1, page 13 4.2 BIOS Beep Codes Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST. Table 41. Thermal trip warning Alternate high and low beeps (1.0 second each) for...and Beep Codes 4.1 Speaker The board-mounted speaker provides audible error code (beep code) information during POST, the BIOS causes the board's speaker to Prompt accept keyboard input BIOS update in progress None Video error On-off (1.0 second each ) three times, then 2.5-second pause (off), entire...
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Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes Type Pattern F2 Setup/F10 Boot Menu None Prompt BIOS update in a total of each. The pattern repeats until the BIOS update is found. 4.4 BIOS Error Messages Table 43 lists the error messages and provides a brief description of 16 blinks. Note When no... until the system is incorrect. Table 43. CMOS memory may be bad. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Technical Product Specification 4.3 Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, the BIOS causes the board's front panel power LED to boot. 72 This will be ...
Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes Type Pattern F2 Setup/F10 Boot Menu None Prompt BIOS update in a total of each. The pattern repeats until the BIOS update is found. 4.4 BIOS Error Messages Table 43 lists the error messages and provides a brief description of 16 blinks. Note When no... until the system is incorrect. Table 43. CMOS memory may be bad. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Technical Product Specification 4.3 Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, the BIOS causes the board's front panel power LED to boot. 72 This will be ...
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