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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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..., offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. All rights reserved. ii All Intel® desktop boards are available on the absence or characteristics of the Intel® Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification Date September 2011 This product specification applies to them. Intel may be supported without notice. and/or other countries. * Other names and brands...
..., offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. All rights reserved. ii All Intel® desktop boards are available on the absence or characteristics of the Intel® Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification Date September 2011 This product specification applies to them. Intel may be supported without notice. and/or other countries. * Other names and brands...
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....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 Current characterized errata, if any, are documented in a separate Specification Update. Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DZ68ZV Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes...
....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 Current characterized errata, if any, are documented in a separate Specification Update. Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DZ68ZV Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes...
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... information about the conventions used in all specifications of this specification. 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 ...disposal information Typographical Conventions This section contains information about the Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV and its components to help you avoid damaging hardware or losing data. Preface This Technical Product Specification (TPS) specifies the board layout, components, connectors, power...
... information about the conventions used in all specifications of this specification. 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 ...disposal information Typographical Conventions This section contains information about the Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV and its components to help you avoid damaging hardware or losing data. Preface This Technical Product Specification (TPS) specifies the board layout, components, connectors, power...
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vi 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-party brands and names ...
vi 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-party brands and names ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... Setup Program Function Keys 66 30. BIOS Beep Codes 75 34. EMC Regulations 87 41. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification 23. BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Settings 57 24. Fan Header Current Capability 60 26. Environmental Specifications 63 28. Safety Standards 83 40. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar 66 29. Boot Device Menu...
... Setup Program Function Keys 66 30. BIOS Beep Codes 75 34. EMC Regulations 87 41. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification 23. BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Settings 57 24. Fan Header Current Capability 60 26. Environmental Specifications 63 28. Safety Standards 83 40. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar 66 29. Boot Device Menu...
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... technology • Support for non-ECC memory • Support for 1.35 V low voltage JEDEC memory • Supports JEDEC DDR3 1600 MHz specification at 1.5 V • Support for Consumer Infrared (CIR) • Two USB 3.0 ports are implemented with stacked back panel connectors (blue)...provides both Bluetooth* and WiFi included with support for: • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST) • Intel® Smart Response Technology • Intel® Rapid Recover Technology (Intel® RRT) Intel® High Definition Audio subsystem using the Realtek* ALC892 audio ...
... technology • Support for non-ECC memory • Support for 1.35 V low voltage JEDEC memory • Supports JEDEC DDR3 1600 MHz specification at 1.5 V • Support for Consumer Infrared (CIR) • Two USB 3.0 ports are implemented with stacked back panel connectors (blue)...provides both Bluetooth* and WiFi included with support for: • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST) • Intel® Smart Response Technology • Intel® Rapid Recover Technology (Intel® RRT) Intel® High Definition Audio subsystem using the Realtek* ALC892 audio ...
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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 (ACPI), Plug and Play, and SMBIOS Instantly Available • Support for PCI* Local Bus Specification Revision 2.2 PC Technology • Support for PCI Express* Revision 2.0 • Suspend...
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 (ACPI), Plug and Play, and SMBIOS Instantly Available • Support for PCI* Local Bus Specification Revision 2.2 PC Technology • Support for PCI Express* Revision 2.0 • Suspend...
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Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification Table 2. x16 compatible) D Front panel audio header E Conventional PCI bus add-in card connector F PCI Express x1 bus add-in card connector G PCI Express 2.0 ... power 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...
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification Table 2. x16 compatible) D Front panel audio header E Conventional PCI bus add-in card connector F PCI Express x1 bus add-in card connector G PCI Express 2.0 ... power 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...
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The processors listed above . Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification 1.2 Legacy Considerations This board differs from other Intel Desktop Board products, with margin to allow for greater than 150 W operation. See the Intel web site listed below for providing power to -date list of supported processors. NOTE This board has specific requirements for the most up...
The processors listed above . Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification 1.2 Legacy Considerations This board differs from other Intel Desktop Board products, with margin to allow for greater than 150 W operation. See the Intel web site listed below for providing power to -date list of supported processors. NOTE This board has specific requirements for the most up...
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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: • Supports PCI ...http://www.pcisig.com 1.5 System Memory The board has four DIMM sockets and supports the following memory features: • 1.35 V DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs (JEDEC Specification) • Two independent memory channels with interleaved mode support • Unbuffered, single-sided or double-sided DIMMs with the following restriction: Double-sided DIMMs with...
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: • Supports PCI ...http://www.pcisig.com 1.5 System Memory The board has four DIMM sockets and supports the following memory features: • 1.35 V DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs (JEDEC Specification) • Two independent memory channels with interleaved mode support • Unbuffered, single-sided or double-sided DIMMs with the following restriction: Double-sided DIMMs with...
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... responsibility that the memory installed on the processor warranty, refer to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS025414.htm http://www.intel.com/personal/gaming/extremememory.htm 18 Table 3 lists the supported DIMM configurations. Supported Memory Configurations DIMM Capacity ... 3. Check with altered clock frequencies and/or voltages, will be fit for warranty terms and additional details. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification and the useful life of SDRAM). Intel has not tested and does not warranty the operation of the processor beyond its...
... responsibility that the memory installed on the processor warranty, refer to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS025414.htm http://www.intel.com/personal/gaming/extremememory.htm 18 Table 3 lists the supported DIMM configurations. Supported Memory Configurations DIMM Capacity ... 3. Check with altered clock frequencies and/or voltages, will be fit for warranty terms and additional details. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification and the useful life of SDRAM). Intel has not tested and does not warranty the operation of the processor beyond its...
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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. Figure 3. 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 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. Figure 3. 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 Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification Figure 3 illustrates the memory channel and DIMM configuration.
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... For information about The location of the front panel USB headers Refer to Figure 10, page 46 Figure 11, page 47 22 Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification NOTE The SATA Drive Mode must reinstall the operating system with stacked back panel connectors (black) • Six USB 2.0 front panel... USB ports are implemented with the SATA Drive Mode set to RAID in the BIOS Setup in order for your system to use Intel Smart Response Technology. The Intel Z68 Express Chipset provides the USB controller for the 2.0 ports. The port arrangement is as follows: • Two USB 3.0 ...
... For information about The location of the front panel USB headers Refer to Figure 10, page 46 Figure 11, page 47 22 Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification NOTE The SATA Drive Mode must reinstall the operating system with stacked back panel connectors (black) • Six USB 2.0 front panel... USB ports are implemented with the SATA Drive Mode set to RAID in the BIOS Setup in order for your system to use Intel Smart Response Technology. The Intel Z68 Express Chipset provides the USB controller for the 2.0 ports. The port arrangement is as follows: • Two USB 3.0 ...
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data mirroring • RAID 0+1 (or RAID 10) - Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification 1.6.3.1 SATA RAID The board supports the following RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Drives) levels via the PCH: • RAID 0 - distributed parity RAID functionality is only ...
data mirroring • RAID 0+1 (or RAID 10) - Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification 1.6.3.1 SATA RAID The board supports the following RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Drives) levels via the PCH: • RAID 0 - distributed parity RAID functionality is only ...
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Replace the battery with Microsoft CIR specifications, and also a "learning" infrared input. Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows 7 are required to buy or create their own interface modules to plug into a wall ... speak the infrared communication language of two separate pieces: the receiving (receiver) header, and the output (emitter) header. When the computer is not plugged into Intel Desktop Boards for example, the date and time) might not be notified during POST. When the voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program...
Replace the battery with Microsoft CIR specifications, and also a "learning" infrared input. Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows 7 are required to buy or create their own interface modules to plug into a wall ... speak the infrared communication language of two separate pieces: the receiving (receiver) header, and the output (emitter) header. When the computer is not plugged into Intel Desktop Boards for example, the date and time) might not be notified during POST. When the voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program...
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... automatically switched depending on the back panel The back panel audio connectors are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. The audio subsystem supports the following components: • Intel Z68 Express Chipset • Realtek ALC892 audio codec • Front panel audio header... • Line out and Mic in Figure 4. 26 pin header that supports Intel HD audio and AC '97 audio (a 2 x 5- Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification 1.9 Audio Subsystem The board supports the Intel High Definition Audio subsystem based on the Realtek ALC892 audio codec.
... automatically switched depending on the back panel The back panel audio connectors are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. The audio subsystem supports the following components: • Intel Z68 Express Chipset • Realtek ALC892 audio codec • Front panel audio header... • Line out and Mic in Figure 4. 26 pin header that supports Intel HD audio and AC '97 audio (a 2 x 5- Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification 1.9 Audio Subsystem The board supports the Intel High Definition Audio subsystem based on the Realtek ALC892 audio codec.
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Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification 1.10 LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem consists of the following: • Intel 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000 Mbits/s) • Intel Z68 Express Chipset • RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs Additional ...capabilities • LAN subsystem software For information about LAN software and drivers Refer to http://downloadcenter.intel.com 1.10.1 Intel® 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller The Intel 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller supports the following features: • 10/100/1000 BASE-T IEEE 802...
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification 1.10 LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem consists of the following: • Intel 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000 Mbits/s) • Intel Z68 Express Chipset • RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs Additional ...capabilities • LAN subsystem software For information about LAN software and drivers Refer to http://downloadcenter.intel.com 1.10.1 Intel® 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller The Intel 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller supports the following features: • 10/100/1000 BASE-T IEEE 802...
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... (Module) The Bluetooth Module enables the user to connect with a variety of WiFi enabled networks, access points and allows peer to peer connections. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification 1.11 Bluetooth*/WiFi Module (optional) The WiFi/Bluetooth*module is supplemental hardware that is provided by Microsoft but some Bluetooth enable devices might...
... (Module) The Bluetooth Module enables the user to connect with a variety of WiFi enabled networks, access points and allows peer to peer connections. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification 1.11 Bluetooth*/WiFi Module (optional) The WiFi/Bluetooth*module is supplemental hardware that is provided by Microsoft but some Bluetooth enable devices might...
