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... and are not intended for use in the United States and other Intel literature, may make changes to obtain the latest specifications and before placing your product order. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB may contain design defects or errors known as the property of documents ...may be obtained from published specifications. Current characterized errata are trademarks of the Intel® Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Date March 2011 Disclaimer INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH INTEL® PRODUCTS. NO LICENSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY ESTOPPEL OR OTHERWISE,...
... and are not intended for use in the United States and other Intel literature, may make changes to obtain the latest specifications and before placing your product order. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB may contain design defects or errors known as the property of documents ...may be obtained from published specifications. Current characterized errata are trademarks of the Intel® Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Date March 2011 Disclaimer INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH INTEL® PRODUCTS. NO LICENSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY ESTOPPEL OR OTHERWISE,...
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... other environments, such as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. iii It is intended for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are arranged as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for installation in this manual: CAUTION..., and similar locations. The suitability of data. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board DZ68DB. Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for general audiences....
... other environments, such as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. iii It is intended for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are arranged as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for installation in this manual: CAUTION..., and similar locations. The suitability of data. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board DZ68DB. Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for general audiences....
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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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...24. Removing the Battery 59 26. Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card 42 19. LAN Connector LEDs 19 3. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 6. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Four DIMMs 36 14. Connecting a SATA Drive 43 20...Department of the Chassis Fan Header 50 23. and Component-Level Certifications 77 ENERGY STAR*, e-Standby, and ErP Compliance 77 Figures 1. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Components 12 2. Lift the Load Plate 32 8. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Three DIMMs 37 15. Installing a DIMM 39 ...
...24. Removing the Battery 59 26. Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card 42 19. LAN Connector LEDs 19 3. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 6. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Four DIMMs 36 14. Connecting a SATA Drive 43 20...Department of the Chassis Fan Header 50 23. and Component-Level Certifications 77 ENERGY STAR*, e-Standby, and ErP Compliance 77 Figures 1. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Components 12 2. Lift the Load Plate 32 8. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Three DIMMs 37 15. Installing a DIMM 39 ...
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.... Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Signal Names 47 12. S/PDIF Header Signal Names 48 15. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 66 18. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Components 13 3. Safety Standards 67 20. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names 46 9. EMC Regulations 73 21. Regulatory Compliance Marks 76 viii Front Panel Audio...
.... Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Signal Names 47 12. S/PDIF Header Signal Names 48 15. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 66 18. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Components 13 3. Safety Standards 67 20. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names 46 9. EMC Regulations 73 21. Regulatory Compliance Marks 76 viii Front Panel Audio...
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... using 4 Gb memory technology • Support for non-ECC memory • Support for 1.35 V low voltage JEDEC memory • Integrated graphics support for processors with Intel HD 2000 or 3000 Graphics: ― High-Definition Multi-media Interface* (HDMI*) ― DVI-I ― DisplayPort* interface • Discrete graphics support for a PCI Express* 2.0 x16... DDR3 1333 MHz and DDR3 1066 MHz support • Support for 1 Gb, 2 Gb, and 4 Gb memory technology • Support for up to 32 GB of Intel® Desktop Board DZ68DB. Table 1 summarizes the major features of the Desktop Board.
... using 4 Gb memory technology • Support for non-ECC memory • Support for 1.35 V low voltage JEDEC memory • Integrated graphics support for processors with Intel HD 2000 or 3000 Graphics: ― High-Definition Multi-media Interface* (HDMI*) ― DVI-I ― DisplayPort* interface • Discrete graphics support for a PCI Express* 2.0 x16... DDR3 1333 MHz and DDR3 1066 MHz support • Support for 1 Gb, 2 Gb, and 4 Gb memory technology • Support for up to 32 GB of Intel® Desktop Board DZ68DB. Table 1 summarizes the major features of the Desktop Board.
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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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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. Figure 1.
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... must be purchased separately. For information on Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB consult the following online resources: • Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB 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 DZ68DB, go /buildit Processor CAUTION Failure to use...
... must be purchased separately. For information on Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB consult the following online resources: • Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB 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 DZ68DB, go /buildit Processor CAUTION Failure to use...
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... at up to the DisplayPort if DVI-I is compatible with the HDMI 1.4 specification. The HDMI port is attached. 16 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 compliant with all ATSC and DVB HDTV...
... at up to the DisplayPort if DVI-I is compatible with the HDMI 1.4 specification. The HDMI port is attached. 16 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 compliant with all ATSC and DVB HDTV...
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Table 3. 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. Audio Jack Retasking Support Audio Jack FP Green FP Pink ...-out back panel 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 jacks.
Table 3. 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. Audio Jack Retasking Support Audio Jack FP Green FP Pink ...-out back panel 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 jacks.
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... manual configuration in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for your computer. You can be updated by default. 20 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. You do not need to ACHI mode.... The BIOS is stored in Chapter 3 starting on page 61. The BIOS sets SATA to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a SATA device. Expandability Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB provides the following connectors for the Legacy I/O controller.
... manual configuration in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for your computer. You can be updated by default. 20 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. You do not need to ACHI mode.... The BIOS is stored in Chapter 3 starting on page 61. The BIOS sets SATA to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a SATA device. Expandability Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB provides the following connectors for the Legacy I/O controller.
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... 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 run the BIOS Setup program after you install a Conventional PCI or PCI Express add-in card. If only... are then available for a password. Setup options are integrated into the legacy I/O controller. • Thermal sensors in the processor and Intel Z68 PCH, as well as needed. 21 For instructions on resetting the password, go to boot the computer. The board has several hardware...
... 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 run the BIOS Setup program after you install a Conventional PCI or PCI Express add-in card. If only... are then available for a password. Setup options are integrated into the legacy I/O controller. • Thermal sensors in the processor and Intel Z68 PCH, as well as needed. 21 For instructions on resetting the password, go to boot the computer. The board has several hardware...
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...compliant power supplies can turn off ). The security feature uses a mechanical switch on the chassis that can be observed via the BIOS Setup program, Intel® Desktop Utilities, or third-party software. See Figure 23 on page 51 for the location of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an ...operating system that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Fan Monitoring Fan monitoring can be connected to the power state it was interrupted (either on or off the computer power ...
...compliant power supplies can turn off ). The security feature uses a mechanical switch on the chassis that can be observed via the BIOS Setup program, Intel® Desktop Utilities, or third-party software. See Figure 23 on page 51 for the location of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an ...operating system that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Fan Monitoring Fan monitoring can be connected to the power state it was interrupted (either on or off the computer power ...
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... 2.2 compliant add-in cards, PCI Express add-in power management and can be off and the standby power indicator is still present at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 24 The use of the Standby Power Indicator For more information on the board even when the computer appears to be... cord before installing or removing any attached devices. Failure to do so could damage the board and any devices connected to wake the computer. Figure 3. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification.
... 2.2 compliant add-in cards, PCI Express add-in power management and can be off and the standby power indicator is still present at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 24 The use of the Standby Power Indicator For more information on the board even when the computer appears to be... cord before installing or removing any attached devices. Failure to do so could damage the board and any devices connected to wake the computer. Figure 3. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification.
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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 in this section and the instructions supplied with these instructions and the instructions provided by the chassis and ...
Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel Desktop Board, observe all warnings and cautions in this section and the instructions supplied with these instructions and the instructions provided by the chassis and ...
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... Screw Hole Locations 30 Figure 5 shows the location of the mounting screw holes for instructions on installing and removing the Desktop Board. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board CAUTION Only qualified technical personnel should perform this procedure. Disconnect the computer from its power source before ...
... Screw Hole Locations 30 Figure 5 shows the location of the mounting screw holes for instructions on installing and removing the Desktop Board. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board CAUTION Only qualified technical personnel should perform this procedure. Disconnect the computer from its power source before ...
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Figure 7. Do not touch the socket contacts. 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). Lift the Load Plate 32 Rotate the socket lever to damage adjacent components.
Figure 7. Do not touch the socket contacts. 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). Lift the Load Plate 32 Rotate the socket lever to damage adjacent components.
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... the socket. 34 NOTE Do not discard the socket cover; Always replace the socket cover if you remove the processor from the desktop board. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide 6. The socket cover (Figure 10, B) will pop off as the lever is lowered. Latch the socket lever under the shoulder screw cap...
... the socket. 34 NOTE Do not discard the socket cover; Always replace the socket cover if you remove the processor from the desktop board. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide 6. The socket cover (Figure 10, B) will pop off as the lever is lowered. Latch the socket lever under the shoulder screw cap...