Smart Response Technology User Guide
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...in the LGA1155 package • System BIOS with SATA mode set to support Intel Smart Response Technology it must have the following: • Intel® Z68/Z77/H77/Q77 Express Chipset-based desktop board • Intel® Core™ Processor in BIOS Setup 1. You may now begin ...installation of having a hard disk drive (or a RAID volume) for maximum storage capacity while delivering an SSD-like overall system performance experience. Run the Intel RST software through...
...in the LGA1155 package • System BIOS with SATA mode set to support Intel Smart Response Technology it must have the following: • Intel® Z68/Z77/H77/Q77 Express Chipset-based desktop board • Intel® Core™ Processor in BIOS Setup 1. You may now begin ...installation of having a hard disk drive (or a RAID volume) for maximum storage capacity while delivering an SSD-like overall system performance experience. Run the Intel RST software through...
Technical Product Specification
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Intel® Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification September 2011 Order Number: G42423-001 The Intel® Desktop Board DZ68ZV may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications. Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Specification Update.
Intel® Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification September 2011 Order Number: G42423-001 The Intel® Desktop Board DZ68ZV may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications. Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Specification Update.
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... OF ANY PATENT, COPYRIGHT OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT. may not be claimed as the property of the Intel® Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification Date September 2011 This product specification applies to the presented subject matter. and/or other intellectual property rights...embedded non-PC applications or other intellectual property rights that relate to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board DZ68ZV with BIOS identifier BGZ6810J.86A. Designers must not rely on request. Intel, Core i7, Core i5, and Core i3 are available on the absence or ...
... OF ANY PATENT, COPYRIGHT OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT. may not be claimed as the property of the Intel® Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification Date September 2011 This product specification applies to the presented subject matter. and/or other intellectual property rights...embedded non-PC applications or other intellectual property rights that relate to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board DZ68ZV with BIOS identifier BGZ6810J.86A. Designers must not rely on request. Intel, Core i7, Core i5, and Core i3 are available on the absence or ...
Technical Product Specification
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... Information Basic Desktop Board DZ68ZV Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes G41861 BGP6710J.86A.2053 1,2 Notes: 1. See http://developer.intel.com/products/desktop/motherboard/index.htm for the latest documentation. The Intel® Z68 Express Chipset used on the component side of the following component: Device 82Z68 Stepping B3 S-Spec Numbers SLJ4F Errata...
... Information Basic Desktop Board DZ68ZV Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes G41861 BGP6710J.86A.2053 1,2 Notes: 1. See http://developer.intel.com/products/desktop/motherboard/index.htm for the latest documentation. The Intel® Z68 Express Chipset used on the component side of the following component: Device 82Z68 Stepping B3 S-Spec Numbers SLJ4F Errata...
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... What This Document Contains Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 Description A description of the hardware used on the Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV A map of the resources of the Intel Desktop Board The features supported by the BIOS Setup program A description of the BIOS error messages, beep codes, and ...POST codes Regulatory compliance and battery disposal information Typographical Conventions This section contains information about the Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV and its components to the vendors, system integrators, and other engineers and technicians who need this level of this ...
... What This Document Contains Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 Description A description of the hardware used on the Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV A map of the resources of the Intel Desktop Board The features supported by the BIOS Setup program A description of the BIOS error messages, beep codes, and ...POST codes Regulatory compliance and battery disposal information Typographical Conventions This section contains information about the Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV and its components to the vendors, system integrators, and other engineers and technicians who need this level of this ...
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... Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Megabytes per second Megabit (1,048,576 bits) Megabits per second An address or data value ending with a lowercase h indicates a hexadecimal value. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # GB GB/s Gb/s KB Kbit kbits/s MB MB/s Mbit Mbits/s xxh x.x V * Used after a signal name to indicate third...
... Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Megabytes per second Megabit (1,048,576 bits) Megabits per second An address or data value ending with a lowercase h indicates a hexadecimal value. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # GB GB/s Gb/s KB Kbit kbits/s MB MB/s Mbit Mbits/s xxh x.x V * Used after a signal name to indicate third...
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... Overview 11 1.1.1 Feature Summary 11 1.1.2 Board Layout 13 1.1.3 Block Diagram 15 1.2 Legacy Considerations 16 1.3 Online Support 16 1.4 Processor 16 1.4.1 PCI Express x16 Graphics 17 1.5 System Memory 17 1.5.1 Memory Configurations 19 1.6 Intel® Z68 Express Chipset 21 1.6.1 Intel® RST 21 1.6.2 USB 22 ...(CIR 25 1.9 Audio Subsystem 26 1.9.1 Audio Subsystem Software 26 1.9.2 Audio Subsystem Components 26 1.10 LAN Subsystem 28 1.10.1 Intel® 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller 28 1.10.2 LAN Subsystem Software 29 1.10.3 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs 29 ...
... Overview 11 1.1.1 Feature Summary 11 1.1.2 Board Layout 13 1.1.3 Block Diagram 15 1.2 Legacy Considerations 16 1.3 Online Support 16 1.4 Processor 16 1.4.1 PCI Express x16 Graphics 17 1.5 System Memory 17 1.5.1 Memory Configurations 19 1.6 Intel® Z68 Express Chipset 21 1.6.1 Intel® RST 21 1.6.2 USB 22 ...(CIR 25 1.9 Audio Subsystem 26 1.9.1 Audio Subsystem Software 26 1.9.2 Audio Subsystem Components 26 1.10 LAN Subsystem 28 1.10.1 Intel® 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller 28 1.10.2 LAN Subsystem Software 29 1.10.3 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs 29 ...
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Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification 2.2.1 Back Panel Connectors 46 2.2.2 Component-side Connectors and Headers 47 2.3 Jumper Block 56 2.4 Mechanical Considerations 58 2.4.1 Form Factor 58 2.5 Electrical Considerations 59 2.5.1 Power Supply Considerations 59 2.5.2 Fan Header Current Capability 60 2.5.3 Add-in Board Considerations 60 2.6 Thermal Considerations 61 2.7 Reliability 63 2.8 Environmental 63 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction...
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification 2.2.1 Back Panel Connectors 46 2.2.2 Component-side Connectors and Headers 47 2.3 Jumper Block 56 2.4 Mechanical Considerations 58 2.4.1 Form Factor 58 2.5 Electrical Considerations 59 2.5.1 Power Supply Considerations 59 2.5.2 Fan Header Current Capability 60 2.5.3 Add-in Board Considerations 60 2.6 Thermal Considerations 61 2.7 Reliability 63 2.8 Environmental 63 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction...
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... 16. Processor Core Power Connector 52 19. Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration 20 4. Connection Diagram for Front Panel USB Headers 55 14. Board Dimensions 58 16. Power States and Targeted System Power 34 8. LAN Connector LED Locations 29 6. Wake-up Devices and Events 35 9. ... 8. Audio Jack Support 26 5. Back Panel Connectors 46 11. Chassis Intrusion Header 50 17. Back Panel Audio Connectors 27 5. Major Board Components 13 2. States for a Two-Color Power LED 54 ix Diagnostic LEDs 40 10. Front Panel Audio Header 49 14. Front Panel...
... 16. Processor Core Power Connector 52 19. Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration 20 4. Connection Diagram for Front Panel USB Headers 55 14. Board Dimensions 58 16. Power States and Targeted System Power 34 8. LAN Connector LED Locations 29 6. Wake-up Devices and Events 35 9. ... 8. Audio Jack Support 26 5. Back Panel Connectors 46 11. Chassis Intrusion Header 50 17. Back Panel Audio Connectors 27 5. Major Board Components 13 2. States for a Two-Color Power LED 54 ix Diagnostic LEDs 40 10. Front Panel Audio Header 49 14. Front Panel...
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... Regulations 87 41. Fan Header Current Capability 60 26. Thermal Considerations for BIOS Recovery 69 31. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 76 35. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification 23. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys 66 30. Boot Device Menu Options 70 32. BIOS Beep Codes 75 34. Typical Port 80h...
... Regulations 87 41. Fan Header Current Capability 60 26. Thermal Considerations for BIOS Recovery 69 31. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 76 35. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification 23. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys 66 30. Boot Device Menu Options 70 32. BIOS Beep Codes 75 34. Typical Port 80h...
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...; Z68 Express Chipset consisting of the board. 1 Product Description 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features 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) Intel® High Definition Audio subsystem...
...; Z68 Express Chipset consisting of the board. 1 Product Description 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features 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) Intel® High Definition Audio subsystem...
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Feature Summary (continued) BIOS • Intel® BIOS resident in the SPI Flash device • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ... on PCI, PCI Express, LAN, front panel, CIR, and USB ports Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbits/s) LAN subsystem using the Intel® 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller Expansion Capabilities • Two PCI Express 2.0 x16 • Three PCI Express x1 bus add-in... selectable support in BIOS for 3 wire fans • Support for Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI) 12 Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification Table 1.
Feature Summary (continued) BIOS • Intel® BIOS resident in the SPI Flash device • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ... on PCI, PCI Express, LAN, front panel, CIR, and USB ports Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbits/s) LAN subsystem using the Intel® 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller Expansion Capabilities • Two PCI Express 2.0 x16 • Three PCI Express x1 bus add-in... selectable support in BIOS for 3 wire fans • Support for Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI) 12 Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification Table 1.
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Major Board Components Table 2 lists the components identified in Figure 1. 13 Figure 1. Product Description 1.1.2 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV.
Major Board Components Table 2 lists the components identified in Figure 1. 13 Figure 1. Product Description 1.1.2 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV.
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... LED header S Main power connector (2 x 12 pin) T POST code LED display U Onboard power button V Onboard reset button W Speaker X Front chassis fan header Y Battery Z Intel Z68 Express Chipset AA SATA connectors (6) BB Consumer IR transmitter (output) header CC Consumer IR receiver (input) header DD BIOS Setup configuration jumper block EE...2.0 x16 bus add-in card connector H Rear chassis fan header I PCI Express x1 bus add-in card connector C PCI Express 2.0 x16 connector (x8 electrical; Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification Table 2.
... LED header S Main power connector (2 x 12 pin) T POST code LED display U Onboard power button V Onboard reset button W Speaker X Front chassis fan header Y Battery Z Intel Z68 Express Chipset AA SATA connectors (6) BB Consumer IR transmitter (output) header CC Consumer IR receiver (input) header DD BIOS Setup configuration jumper block EE...2.0 x16 bus add-in card connector H Rear chassis fan header I PCI Express x1 bus add-in card connector C PCI Express 2.0 x16 connector (x8 electrical; Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification Table 2.
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Product Description 1.1.3 Block Diagram Figure 2 is a block diagram of the major functional areas of the board. Figure 2. Block Diagram 15
Product Description 1.1.3 Block Diagram Figure 2 is a block diagram of the major functional areas of the board. Figure 2. Block Diagram 15
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... for this board. 16 For information about ... Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification 1.2 Legacy Considerations This board differs from other Intel Desktop Board products, with a maximum wattage of the Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV. The processors listed above . Use of supported processors. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Desktop Board Support Available configurations for providing power to support the Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, and Intel Core i3...
... for this board. 16 For information about ... Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification 1.2 Legacy Considerations This board differs from other Intel Desktop Board products, with a maximum wattage of the Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV. The processors listed above . Use of supported processors. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Desktop Board Support Available configurations for providing power to support the Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, and Intel Core i3...
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...single-sided or double-sided DIMMs with the following restriction: Double-sided DIMMs with all applicable DDR SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be impacted or the DIMMs may not function under the determined frequency. For information about PCI Express technology Refer to accurately...with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Product Description 1.4.1 PCI Express x16 Graphics The Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, and Intel Core i3 processors in an LGA1155 socket support discrete add in graphics cards via the PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics connector...
...single-sided or double-sided DIMMs with the following restriction: Double-sided DIMMs with all applicable DDR SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be impacted or the DIMMs may not function under the determined frequency. For information about PCI Express technology Refer to accurately...with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Product Description 1.4.1 PCI Express x16 Graphics The Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, and Intel Core i3 processors in an LGA1155 socket support discrete add in graphics cards via the PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics connector...
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... processor; (ii) cause the processor and other system components to fail; (iii) cause reductions in system performance; (iv) cause additional heat or other damage; Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification and the useful life of SDRAM). Check with altered clock frequencies and/or voltages, will be fit for warranty terms and additional...
... processor; (ii) cause the processor and other system components to fail; (iii) cause reductions in system performance; (iv) cause additional heat or other damage; Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification and the useful life of SDRAM). Check with altered clock frequencies and/or voltages, will be fit for warranty terms and additional...
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For best memory performance always install memory into the blue DIMM memory sockets if only installing two DIMMs in the DIMM 1 (Channel A, DIMM 0) socket. Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration NOTE The Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, and Intel Core i3 processors require memory to be populated in your configuration. 20 Figure 3. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification Figure 3 illustrates the memory channel and DIMM configuration.
For best memory performance always install memory into the blue DIMM memory sockets if only installing two DIMMs in the DIMM 1 (Channel A, DIMM 0) socket. Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration NOTE The Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, and Intel Core i3 processors require memory to be populated in your configuration. 20 Figure 3. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification Figure 3 illustrates the memory channel and DIMM configuration.
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... Intel Z68...Intel® RRT Intel RRT uses RAID 1 (mirroring) functionality to a designated recovery drive. The Intel Z68 PCH provides Intel RST support including Intel RRT and Intel...Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel... Intel ...Intel RST version 10.6 enables Intel Smart Response Technology, the full SATA interface speed up to 6 Gb/s, and Intel... RRT to dramatically increase system responsiveness and enable faster boot times. Product Description 1.6 Intel® Z68 Express Chipset The Intel...intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/index.htm Chapter 2 1.6.1 Intel® RST The Intel RST software...
... Intel Z68...Intel® RRT Intel RRT uses RAID 1 (mirroring) functionality to a designated recovery drive. The Intel Z68 PCH provides Intel RST support including Intel RRT and Intel...Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel... Intel ...Intel RST version 10.6 enables Intel Smart Response Technology, the full SATA interface speed up to 6 Gb/s, and Intel... RRT to dramatically increase system responsiveness and enable faster boot times. Product Description 1.6 Intel® Z68 Express Chipset The Intel...intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/index.htm Chapter 2 1.6.1 Intel® RST The Intel RST software...