Product guide for Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL
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...) for Intel® Desktop Board DZ68PL. It is intended for general audiences. iii Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for technically qualified personnel. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. Document Organization The chapters in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory...
...) for Intel® Desktop Board DZ68PL. It is intended for general audiences. iii Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for technically qualified personnel. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. Document Organization The chapters in this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory...
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 ...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 Recovering the BIOS 64 4 Configuring Intel...
Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor 31 Installing a Processor 31 Installing a Processor Fan Heat Sink 35 ...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 Recovering the BIOS 64 4 Configuring Intel...
Product guide for Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL
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... 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 driver updates http://downloadcenter.intel.com/ • Integration information...
... 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 driver updates http://downloadcenter.intel.com/ • Integration information...
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...install a PCI Express add-in card in your computer, the PCI Express autoconfiguration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the resources (IRQs, DMA channels, and I /O controller. You can be updated by following legacy features: • Low pin count (LPC) interface • Consumer Infrared (... the device for that add-in card. The BIOS sets SATA to run the BIOS Setup program after you install a PCI Express add-in card. 20 The BIOS can override the auto-configuration options by default. Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL Product Guide Legacy I/O The board's Legacy I/O ...
...install a PCI Express add-in card in your computer, the PCI Express autoconfiguration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the resources (IRQs, DMA channels, and I /O controller. You can be updated by following legacy features: • Low pin count (LPC) interface • Consumer Infrared (... the device for that add-in card. The BIOS sets SATA to run the BIOS Setup program after you install a PCI Express add-in card. 20 The BIOS can override the auto-configuration options by default. Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL Product Guide Legacy I/O The board's Legacy I/O ...
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...done in the computer and the configuration jumper block is set to normal mode. 1. Table 15. Observe the precautions in the event of a failed BIOS update. Disconnect the computer's power cord from the AC power source (wall outlet or power adapter). 3. Find the configuration jumper block (see Figure 24).... 5. Turn off the computer. Recovery (None) The BIOS recovers data in "Before You Begin" on pins 2-3 as shown below. 53 Configure (2-3) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the...
...done in the computer and the configuration jumper block is set to normal mode. 1. Table 15. Observe the precautions in the event of a failed BIOS update. Disconnect the computer's power cord from the AC power source (wall outlet or power adapter). 3. Find the configuration jumper block (see Figure 24).... 5. Turn off the computer. Recovery (None) The BIOS recovers data in "Before You Begin" on pins 2-3 as shown below. 53 Configure (2-3) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the...
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... to a removable USB device. To update the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you can be rebooted at http://downloadcenter.intel.com/ 2. Go to the DZ68PL page. Double-click the executable file from the location on the "BIOS Update" link and then select the Express BIOS Update file. 3. The BIOS file is included in the...
... to a removable USB device. To update the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you can be rebooted at http://downloadcenter.intel.com/ 2. Go to the DZ68PL page. Double-click the executable file from the location on the "BIOS Update" link and then select the Express BIOS Update file. 3. The BIOS file is included in the...
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... Display F7 to a temporary directory. 2. Select the .BIO file and press Enter 9. The BIOS update file contains: • New BIOS file (including the Intel® Management Engine (Intel® ME) Firmware Image)) • Intel® Integrator Toolkit Configuration File (optional) • Intel Flash Memory Update Utility 62 Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL Product Guide Updating the BIOS Using the F7 Function Key To use...
... Display F7 to a temporary directory. 2. Select the .BIO file and press Enter 9. The BIOS update file contains: • New BIOS file (including the Intel® Management Engine (Intel® ME) Firmware Image)) • Intel® Integrator Toolkit Configuration File (optional) • Intel Flash Memory Update Utility 62 Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL Product Guide Updating the BIOS Using the F7 Function Key To use...
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... the Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL page on the Intel World Wide Web site provides a simple method for the update of an Intel® Desktop Board BIOS to the latest production release regardless of the operating system installed on the "BIOS Update" link and then select the the Iflash BIOS Update file. The Intel Flash Memory Update Utility allows you can update the system BIOS...
... the Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL page on the Intel World Wide Web site provides a simple method for the update of an Intel® Desktop Board BIOS to the latest production release regardless of the operating system installed on the "BIOS Update" link and then select the the Iflash BIOS Update file. The Intel Flash Memory Update Utility allows you can update the system BIOS...
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... your computer supplier or by navigating to the Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL page on the "BIOS Update" link and then select the Recovery BIOS Update file. The system will be damaged. however, if an interruption occurs, the BIOS could be required. NOTE For more information about updating the Intel Desktop Board BIOS or recovering from the hard drive if no...
... your computer supplier or by navigating to the Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL page on the "BIOS Update" link and then select the Recovery BIOS Update file. The system will be damaged. however, if an interruption occurs, the BIOS could be required. NOTE For more information about updating the Intel Desktop Board BIOS or recovering from the hard drive if no...
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... press to a RAID setup. 67 When prompted, insert the diskette that contains the Intel RST RAID Driver in : "Configuring the BIOS" and "Loading the Intel RST RAID Drivers and Software." Install the Intel® SATA RAID Controller driver. 3. Follow the steps described above in a USB ...floppy disk drive. Once additional SATA drives have been added to the system, open the Intel RST Console Software and follow the directions to update...
... press to a RAID setup. 67 When prompted, insert the diskette that contains the Intel RST RAID Driver in : "Configuring the BIOS" and "Loading the Intel RST RAID Drivers and Software." Install the Intel® SATA RAID Controller driver. 3. Follow the steps described above in a USB ...floppy disk drive. Once additional SATA drives have been added to the system, open the Intel RST Console Software and follow the directions to update...
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... Codes Type F2 Setup/F10 Boot Menu Prompt BIOS update in progress Video error (no addin graphics card installed) Memory error Thermal trip warning Pattern One 0.5 second beep when the BIOS is powered off. 932 Hz Alternate high and low beeps (1.0 second each ) two times, then a 2.5-second ...pause (off (1.0 second each ) for eight beeps followed by system shut down. A Error Messages and Indicators Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL reports POST errors in graphics...
... Codes Type F2 Setup/F10 Boot Menu Prompt BIOS update in progress Video error (no addin graphics card installed) Memory error Thermal trip warning Pattern One 0.5 second beep when the BIOS is powered off. 932 Hz Alternate high and low beeps (1.0 second each ) two times, then a 2.5-second ...pause (off (1.0 second each ) for eight beeps followed by system shut down. A Error Messages and Indicators Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL reports POST errors in graphics...
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...Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes Type F2 Setup/F10 Boot Menu Prompt BIOS update in graphics card On-off (0.5 second each ) two times, then a 3.0-second pause (off . The pattern repeats until the BIOS update is powered off ), the entire pattern repeats (blink and pause) until... then a 3.0-second pause (off . System did not find a device to reset values. Replace the battery soon. Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL Product Guide Table 17. BIOS Error Messages Error Message CMOS Battery Low CMOS Checksum Bad Memory Size Decreased No Boot Device Available Explanation The battery may ...
...Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes Type F2 Setup/F10 Boot Menu Prompt BIOS update in graphics card On-off (0.5 second each ) two times, then a 3.0-second pause (off . The pattern repeats until the BIOS update is powered off ), the entire pattern repeats (blink and pause) until... then a 3.0-second pause (off . System did not find a device to reset values. Replace the battery soon. Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL Product Guide Table 17. BIOS Error Messages Error Message CMOS Battery Low CMOS Checksum Bad Memory Size Decreased No Boot Device Available Explanation The battery may ...
Technical product specification
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... found on a small label on this AA revision consists of Change or Clarification October 2012 Spec Clarification Updated Table 33. Environmental Specifications to the Intel® Desktop Board DZ68PL. Specification Changes or Clarifications Date Type of Change Description of the following component: Device 82Z68 Stepping B3... that apply to address operating temperature requirements for the latest documentation. Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DZ68PL Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes G42750-301 PLZ6810H.86A.0002 1,2 Notes: 1.
... found on a small label on this AA revision consists of Change or Clarification October 2012 Spec Clarification Updated Table 33. Environmental Specifications to the Intel® Desktop Board DZ68PL. Specification Changes or Clarifications Date Type of Change Description of the following component: Device 82Z68 Stepping B3... that apply to address operating temperature requirements for the latest documentation. Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DZ68PL Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes G42750-301 PLZ6810H.86A.0002 1,2 Notes: 1.
Technical product specification
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Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL Technical Product Specification 1.13 Power Management 31 1.13.1 ACPI 31 1.13.2 Hardware Support 33 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 DZ68PL Technical Product Specification 1.13 Power Management 31 1.13.1 ACPI 31 1.13.2 Hardware Support 33 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 DZ68PL Desktop Board Support Available configurations for Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL 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 DZ68PL Desktop Board Support Available configurations for Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL 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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... temperature measurement in the system BIOS is a value reported by the components). The operating temperature, current load, or operating frequency could affect case temperatures. Thermal Considerations for Components Component Maximum Case Temperature Processor Intel Z68 Express Chipset For processor case temperature, see processor datasheets and processor specification updates Intel Z68 Express Chipset 104 oC...
... temperature measurement in the system BIOS is a value reported by the components). The operating temperature, current load, or operating frequency could affect case temperatures. Thermal Considerations for Components Component Maximum Case Temperature Processor Intel Z68 Express Chipset For processor case temperature, see processor datasheets and processor specification updates Intel Z68 Express Chipset 104 oC...
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...; F7 switch during POST allows a user to select where the BIOS .bio file is set to Enabled and follow the operating system's installation instructions. 3.6 BIOS Updates The BIOS can be updated using either of the following utilities, which are supported in the Windows environment. Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL Technical Product Specification To install an operating system that supports...
...; F7 switch during POST allows a user to select where the BIOS .bio file is set to Enabled and follow the operating system's installation instructions. 3.6 BIOS Updates The BIOS can be updated using either of the following utilities, which are supported in the Windows environment. Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL Technical Product Specification To install an operating system that supports...
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... Drive, for BIOS Recovery Media Type Can be damaged. The BIOS recovery media does not need to http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb /cs-023360.htm 65 Acceptable Drives/Media Types for example) Yes USB diskette drive (with a custom splash screen. NOTE If you add a custom splash screen, it will interrupt a BIOS update;
... Drive, for BIOS Recovery Media Type Can be damaged. The BIOS recovery media does not need to http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb /cs-023360.htm 65 Acceptable Drives/Media Types for example) Yes USB diskette drive (with a custom splash screen. NOTE If you add a custom splash screen, it will interrupt a BIOS update;
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... pause (off), entire pattern repeats (beeps and pause) until the system is powered off ), entire pattern repeats (beeps and pause) once and the BIOS will continue to boot. 4 Error Messages and Beep Codes 4.1 Speaker The board-mounted speaker provides audible error code (beep code) information during POST, the... 932 Hz High beep 2000 Hz Low beep 1500 Hz 71 For information about The location of the onboard speaker Refer to accept keyboard input BIOS update in progress None Video error On-off (1.0 second each ) for eight beeps, followed by system shut down. Frequency 932 Hz 932 Hz When...
... pause (off), entire pattern repeats (beeps and pause) until the system is powered off ), entire pattern repeats (beeps and pause) once and the BIOS will continue to boot. 4 Error Messages and Beep Codes 4.1 Speaker The board-mounted speaker provides audible error code (beep code) information during POST, the... 932 Hz High beep 2000 Hz Low beep 1500 Hz 71 For information about The location of the onboard speaker Refer to accept keyboard input BIOS update in progress None Video error On-off (1.0 second each ) for eight beeps, followed by system shut down. Frequency 932 Hz 932 Hz When...
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... No Boot Device Available Memory size has decreased since the last boot. Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL 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 Thermal trip...off . Video error On-off (1.0 second each ) three times, then 2.5-second pause (off), entire pattern repeats (blinks and pause) until the BIOS update is incorrect. Memory error On-off (1.0 second each ) two times, then 2.5-second pause (off), entire pattern repeats (blink and pause) until the...
... No Boot Device Available Memory size has decreased since the last boot. Intel Desktop Board DZ68PL 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 Thermal trip...off . Video error On-off (1.0 second each ) three times, then 2.5-second pause (off), entire pattern repeats (blinks and pause) until the BIOS update is incorrect. Memory error On-off (1.0 second each ) two times, then 2.5-second pause (off), entire pattern repeats (blink and pause) until the...