Product guide for Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL
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... an ordering number and are trademarks of the Intel® Desktop Board DZ68PL Product Guide Date September 2011 Disclaimer INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH INTEL® PRODUCTS. Contact your local Intel sales office or your distributor to specifications and... Revision -001 Revision History First release of Intel Corporation in the U.S. Copies of others. and/or other Intel literature, may be obtained from Intel Corporation by going to deviate from published specifications. Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL may contain design defects or errors known as...
... an ordering number and are trademarks of the Intel® Desktop Board DZ68PL Product Guide Date September 2011 Disclaimer INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH INTEL® PRODUCTS. Contact your local Intel sales office or your distributor to specifications and... Revision -001 Revision History First release of Intel Corporation in the U.S. Copies of others. and/or other Intel literature, may be obtained from Intel Corporation by going to deviate from published specifications. Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL may contain design defects or errors known as...
Product guide for Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL
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...in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board DZ68PL. NOTE Notes call attention to hardware or loss of this product for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or other...the Desktop Board and other environments, such as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are used in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not ...
...in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board DZ68PL. NOTE Notes call attention to hardware or loss of this product for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or other...the Desktop Board and other environments, such as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are used in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not ...
Product guide for Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL
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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 DZ68PL 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 DZ68PL Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions of some common terms used in the product guide.
Product guide for Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL
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Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor 31 Installing a Processor 31 Installing a Processor Fan Heat Sink 35 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 35 Removing ... 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 DZ68PL Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor 31 Installing a Processor 31 Installing a Processor Fan Heat Sink 35 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 35 Removing ... 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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.... Internal Headers 44 21. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Two DIMMs 36 13. Connecting a SATA Drive 43 20. Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 76 vii and Component-Level Certifications 81 ENERGY STAR*, e-Standby, and ErP Compliance 81 Figures... a DIMM 39 17. LAN Connector LEDs 18 3. Use DDR3 DIMMs 38 16. Location of the Standby Power Indicator 24 4. Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL Components 12 2. Contents A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Error Codes 69 BIOS Error Messages 70 B Regulatory Compliance Safety Standards 71 ...
.... Internal Headers 44 21. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Two DIMMs 36 13. Connecting a SATA Drive 43 20. Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 76 vii and Component-Level Certifications 81 ENERGY STAR*, e-Standby, and ErP Compliance 81 Figures... a DIMM 39 17. LAN Connector LEDs 18 3. Use DDR3 DIMMs 38 16. Location of the Standby Power Indicator 24 4. Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL Components 12 2. Contents A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Error Codes 69 BIOS Error Messages 70 B Regulatory Compliance Safety Standards 71 ...
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Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names 46 9. Jumper Settings for Intel HD Audio 45 6. Safety Standards 71 20. LAN Connector LEDs 19 5. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 70 18. BIOS Error Messages 70 19. Audio ... for AC '97 Audio 45 7. Front Panel Header Signal Names 47 13. Regulatory Compliance Marks 80 viii Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL Components 13 3. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 48 14. EMC Regulations 77 21. Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL Product Guide Tables 1. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Signal Names 47 12. Front Panel CIR Receiver...
Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names 46 9. Jumper Settings for Intel HD Audio 45 6. Safety Standards 71 20. LAN Connector LEDs 19 5. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 70 18. BIOS Error Messages 70 19. Audio ... for AC '97 Audio 45 7. Front Panel Header Signal Names 47 13. Regulatory Compliance Marks 80 viii Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL Components 13 3. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 48 14. EMC Regulations 77 21. Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL Product Guide Tables 1. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Signal Names 47 12. Front Panel CIR Receiver...
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..., in the LGA1155 package, with integrated memory controller Intel® Z68 Express Chipset consisting of the Intel Z68 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) with support for: • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST) • Intel® Smart Response Technology • Intel® Rapid Recover Technology (Intel® RRT) • Four 240-pin DDR3 ... 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 DZ68PL. Table 1. Table 1 summarizes the major features of the Desktop Board.
..., in the LGA1155 package, with integrated memory controller Intel® Z68 Express Chipset consisting of the Intel Z68 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) with support for: • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST) • Intel® Smart Response Technology • Intel® Rapid Recover Technology (Intel® RRT) • Four 240-pin DDR3 ... 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 DZ68PL. Table 1. Table 1 summarizes the major features of the Desktop Board.
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Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral Interfaces USB Support: • Two ...external SATA (eSATA) 3.0 Gb/s ports (one on the board and one on the back panel) Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST) version 10.6 Legacy I/O Support LAN Support BIOS Legacy I/O Controller (Nuvoton* W83677HG-I) that provides Consumer Infrared ... 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 DZ68PL Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral Interfaces USB Support: • Two ...external SATA (eSATA) 3.0 Gb/s ports (one on the board and one on the back panel) Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST) version 10.6 Legacy I/O Support LAN Support BIOS Legacy I/O Controller (Nuvoton* W83677HG-I) that provides Consumer Infrared ... 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 DZ68PL Components 12 Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL Product Guide Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL Components 12 Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL Product Guide Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL.
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... must be purchased separately. The processor connects to http://processormatch.intel.com. 14 Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL Product Guide Online Support For more information on supported processors for Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL • Supported processors http://ark.intel.com http://processormatch.intel.com • Chipset information http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/inde x.htm • BIOS and...
... must be purchased separately. The processor connects to http://processormatch.intel.com. 14 Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL Product Guide Online Support For more information on supported processors for Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL • Supported processors http://ark.intel.com http://processormatch.intel.com • Chipset information http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/inde x.htm • BIOS and...
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... organization and single-sided DIMMs with x16 organization • 32 GB maximum total system memory (with interleaved mode support • Support for normal operation. Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL Product Guide NOTE The SATA Drive Mode must reinstall the operating system with the SATA Drive Mode set to RAID in the BIOS Setup...
... organization and single-sided DIMMs with x16 organization • 32 GB maximum total system memory (with interleaved mode support • Support for normal operation. Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL Product Guide NOTE The SATA Drive Mode must reinstall the operating system with the SATA Drive Mode set to RAID in the BIOS Setup...
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...Front Speakers Line In Default Default Microphone/ Side Surround Default Rear Surround Default Center/ Subwoofer Default LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem includes: • Intel 82579V Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller • RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs LAN software and drivers are ...3. These LEDs indicate the status of the front panel (FP) and back panel (BP) audio jacks. Two LEDs are available at http://downloadcenter.intel.com/. Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL Product Guide Table 3 lists the supported functions of the LAN as shown in Table 4.
...Front Speakers Line In Default Default Microphone/ Side Surround Default Rear Surround Default Center/ Subwoofer Default LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem includes: • Intel 82579V Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller • RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs LAN software and drivers are ...3. These LEDs indicate the status of the front panel (FP) and back panel (BP) audio jacks. Two LEDs are available at http://downloadcenter.intel.com/. Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL Product Guide Table 3 lists the supported functions of the LAN as shown in Table 4.
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... that fully support USB 3.0 transfer rates. The USB 2.0 ports are SuperSpeed, high-speed, fullspeed, and low-speed capable. Expandability Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL provides the following connectors for system expansion: • One PCI Express 2.0 x16 connector • Two PCI Express 2.0 x1 connectors .../s data rate 100 Mb/s data rate 1000 Mb/s data rate USB Support The Desktop Board supports USB 3.0 and USB 2.0. SATA Support Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL provides two onboard 6.0 Gb/s Serial ATA (SATA) channels and two onboard 3.0 Gb/s SATA channels. LAN Connector LEDs LED A (Link...
... that fully support USB 3.0 transfer rates. The USB 2.0 ports are SuperSpeed, high-speed, fullspeed, and low-speed capable. Expandability Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL provides the following connectors for system expansion: • One PCI Express 2.0 x16 connector • Two PCI Express 2.0 x1 connectors .../s data rate 100 Mb/s data rate 1000 Mb/s data rate USB Support The Desktop Board supports USB 3.0 and USB 2.0. SATA Support Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL provides two onboard 6.0 Gb/s Serial ATA (SATA) channels and two onboard 3.0 Gb/s SATA channels. LAN Connector LEDs LED A (Link...
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... detects and configures the resources (IRQs, DMA channels, and I /O controller. You do not need to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a SATA device. Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL Product Guide Legacy I/O The board's Legacy I/O Controller provides the following the instructions in the BIOS Setup program. You can be updated by default. You...
... detects and configures the resources (IRQs, DMA channels, and I /O controller. You do not need to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a SATA device. Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL Product Guide Legacy I/O The board's Legacy I/O Controller provides the following the instructions in the BIOS Setup program. You can be updated by default. You...
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...booting the computer, with the Wired for Management (WfM) specification. Fan Monitoring Fan monitoring can be observed via the BIOS Setup program, Intel® Desktop Utilities, or third-party software. 21 For instructions on page 53. If only the supervisor password is set , you ...can enter either the supervisor password or the user password to access Setup. Hardware Management The hardware management features of Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL enable the board to Clearing Passwords on resetting the password, go to be compatible with the following : • Fan speed ...
...booting the computer, with the Wired for Management (WfM) specification. Fan Monitoring Fan monitoring can be observed via the BIOS Setup program, Intel® Desktop Utilities, or third-party software. 21 For instructions on page 53. If only the supervisor password is set , you ...can enter either the supervisor password or the user password to access Setup. Hardware Management The hardware management features of Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL enable the board to Clearing Passwords on resetting the password, go to be compatible with the following : • Fan speed ...
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Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL Product Guide Chassis Intrusion The board supports a chassis security feature that can be set by using the Last Power State feature in before power was ...
Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL Product Guide Chassis Intrusion The board supports a chassis security feature that can be set by using the Last Power State feature in before power was ...
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... current requirements for the Desktop Board, refer to the Technical Product Specification at the memory module sockets and the PCI Express connector. Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL Product Guide The use of the Standby Power Indicator For more information on the board even when the computer appears to be off.... For example, when this green LED is lit, standby power is still present at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 24 Failure ...
... current requirements for the Desktop Board, refer to the Technical Product Specification at the memory module sockets and the PCI Express connector. Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL Product Guide The use of the Standby Power Indicator For more information on the board even when the computer appears to be off.... For example, when this green LED is lit, standby power is still present at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 24 Failure ...
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... increase your computer meets safety and regulatory requirements. If you do not follow the instructions in the installation instructions. Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL Product Guide Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel Desktop Board, observe all the modules within the computer is less than the output current rating of each of...
... increase your computer meets safety and regulatory requirements. If you do not follow the instructions in the installation instructions. Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL Product Guide Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel Desktop Board, observe all the modules within the computer is less than the output current rating of each of...
Product guide for Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL
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...in personal injury or equipment damage. Failure to your chassis manual for Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL. Refer to disconnect the power before performing the procedures described here. Figure 5. Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL Mounting 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 DZ68PL Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop...
...in personal injury or equipment damage. Failure to your chassis manual for Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL. Refer to disconnect the power before performing the procedures described here. Figure 5. Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL Mounting 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 DZ68PL Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop...
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Figure 7. Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL 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. Lift the Load Plate 32 Rotate the socket lever to damage adjacent components.
Figure 7. Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL 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. Lift the Load Plate 32 Rotate the socket lever to damage adjacent components.