Smart Response Technology User Guide
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...SSD) used as a single drive letter solution; Run the Intel RST software through the All Programs menu or the task bar icon. 9. System Requirements: For a system 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 the LGA1155 package • System BIOS ...
...SSD) used as a single drive letter solution; Run the Intel RST software through the All Programs menu or the task bar icon. 9. System Requirements: For a system 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 the LGA1155 package • System BIOS ...
Technical Product Specification
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...computers (PC) for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or other countries. * Other names and brands may be supported without notice. Intel may cause the product to specifications and product descriptions at any features or instructions marked "reserved" or "undefined." NO ...defects or errors known as the property of others. Copyright © 2011 Intel Corporation. Revision History Revision -001 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification Date September 2011 This product specification applies to the presented...
...computers (PC) for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or other countries. * Other names and brands may be supported without notice. Intel may cause the product to specifications and product descriptions at any features or instructions marked "reserved" or "undefined." NO ...defects or errors known as the property of others. Copyright © 2011 Intel Corporation. Revision History Revision -001 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification Date September 2011 This product specification applies to the presented...
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... damaging hardware or losing data. It is intended to provide detailed, technical information about the conventions 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...
... damaging hardware or losing data. It is intended to provide detailed, technical information about the conventions 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...
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...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 1.6.3 SATA Interfaces 23 1.7 Real-Time ... Chassis Intrusion and Detection 31 1.12.4 Thermal Monitoring 32 1.13 Power Management 33 1.13.1 ACPI 33 1.13.2 Hardware Support 36 1.14 Onboard Power and Reset Buttons 41 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Memory Resources 43 2.1.1 Addressable Memory 43 2.1.2 Memory Map ...
...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 1.6.3 SATA Interfaces 23 1.7 Real-Time ... Chassis Intrusion and Detection 31 1.12.4 Thermal Monitoring 32 1.13 Power Management 33 1.13.1 ACPI 33 1.13.2 Hardware Support 36 1.14 Onboard Power and Reset Buttons 41 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Memory Resources 43 2.1.1 Addressable Memory 43 2.1.2 Memory Map ...
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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 ... Introduction 65 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 66 3.3 Resource Configuration 66 3.3.1 PCI Autoconfiguration 66 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 67 3.5 Legacy USB Support 67 3.6 BIOS Updates 68 3.6.1 Language Support 68 3.6.2 Custom Splash Screen 69 3.7 BIOS Recovery 69 3.8 Boot Options 70 3.8.1 Optical Drive Boot 70 3.8.2 Network Boot 70 3.8.3 Booting Without ...
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 ... Introduction 65 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 66 3.3 Resource Configuration 66 3.3.1 PCI Autoconfiguration 66 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 67 3.5 Legacy USB Support 67 3.6 BIOS Updates 68 3.6.1 Language Support 68 3.6.2 Custom Splash Screen 69 3.7 BIOS Recovery 69 3.8 Boot Options 70 3.8.1 Optical Drive Boot 70 3.8.2 Network Boot 70 3.8.3 Booting Without ...
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...53 21. Back Panel Audio Connectors 27 5. Location of Diagnostic LEDs 39 8. Detailed System Memory Address Map 44 10. Audio Jack Support 26 5. System Memory Map 45 11. IEEE 1394a Header 49 13. Location of the Onboard Power and Reset Buttons 41 9. Component... Header 49 16. Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration 20 4. Connection Diagram for a Two-Color Power LED 54 ix Board Dimensions 58 16. Supported Memory Configurations 18 4. LAN Connector LED Locations 29 6. Feature Summary 11 2. Major Board Components 13 2. Wake-up Devices and Events 35 ...
...53 21. Back Panel Audio Connectors 27 5. Location of Diagnostic LEDs 39 8. Detailed System Memory Address Map 44 10. Audio Jack Support 26 5. System Memory Map 45 11. IEEE 1394a Header 49 13. Location of the Onboard Power and Reset Buttons 41 9. Component... Header 49 16. Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration 20 4. Connection Diagram for a Two-Color Power LED 54 ix Board Dimensions 58 16. Supported Memory Configurations 18 4. LAN Connector LED Locations 29 6. Feature Summary 11 2. Major Board Components 13 2. Wake-up Devices and Events 35 ...
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... a front-panel header (blue) • Separate module that 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 codec Legacy I/O Control Peripheral Interfaces...
... a front-panel header (blue) • Separate module that 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 codec Legacy I/O Control Peripheral Interfaces...
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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 to...
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 to...
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... supply requirements for greater than 150 W operation. Use of the Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV. This board is designed to support the Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, and Intel Core i3 processors in an LGA1155 socket Other processors may be supported in the future. See the Intel web site listed below for the most up-to-date list...
... supply requirements for greater than 150 W operation. Use of the Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV. This board is designed to support the Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, and Intel Core i3 processors in an LGA1155 socket Other processors may be supported in the future. See the Intel web site listed below for the most up-to-date list...
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Refer to accurately configure memory settings for DDR3 memory voltage. The other memory voltage settings in the BIOS Setup program are not supported. • 32 GB maximum total system memory (using 512 MB x16 module • Non-ECC DIMMs • Serial Presence Detect...for optimum performance. 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 Express GEN2 frequency of 2.5 GHz resulting in 5.0 Gb...
Refer to accurately configure memory settings for DDR3 memory voltage. The other memory voltage settings in the BIOS Setup program are not supported. • 32 GB maximum total system memory (using 512 MB x16 module • Non-ECC DIMMs • Serial Presence Detect...for optimum performance. 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 Express GEN2 frequency of 2.5 GHz resulting in 5.0 Gb...
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... additional details. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification and the useful life of the system, memory, and processor; (ii) cause the processor and other damage; Table 3 lists the supported DIMM configurations. For information about... Intel assumes no responsibility that the memory installed on the processor warranty, refer to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb...
... additional details. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification and the useful life of the system, memory, and processor; (ii) cause the processor and other damage; Table 3 lists the supported DIMM configurations. For information about... Intel assumes no responsibility that the memory installed on the processor warranty, refer to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb...
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... mode is enabled when the installed memory capacities of memory organization: • Dual channel (Interleaved) mode. Product Description 1.5.1 Memory Configurations The Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, and Intel Core i3 processors support the following types of both DIMM channels are equal. This mode offers the highest throughput for each channel must be equal...
... mode is enabled when the installed memory capacities of memory organization: • Dual channel (Interleaved) mode. Product Description 1.5.1 Memory Configurations The Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, and Intel Core i3 processors support the following types of both DIMM channels are equal. This mode offers the highest throughput for each channel must be equal...
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...loads them from the fast SSD rather than 2.2 TB HDDs in a RAID configuration. 1.6.1.1 Intel® RRT Intel RRT uses RAID 1 (mirroring) functionality to copy data from the HDD to support next-generation Solid State Drives (SSDs) or traditional Hard Disk Drives (HDDs). For infrequently-...used by copying the data on the recovery drive back to the master drive. 1.6.1.2 Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel Smart Response Technology supports a single drive volume that provides you access frequently and then copies them from a designated master drive to ...
...loads them from the fast SSD rather than 2.2 TB HDDs in a RAID configuration. 1.6.1.1 Intel® RRT Intel RRT uses RAID 1 (mirroring) functionality to copy data from the HDD to support next-generation Solid State Drives (SSDs) or traditional Hard Disk Drives (HDDs). For infrequently-...used by copying the data on the recovery drive back to the master drive. 1.6.1.2 Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel Smart Response Technology supports a single drive volume that provides you access frequently and then copies them from a designated master drive to ...
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... The location of the USB connectors on Intel Smart Response Technology refer to http://download.intel.com/design/flash/nand/325554.pdf or download the Intel Smart Response Technology User Guide at http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/dz68db/sb/CS032499.htm?wapkw=(smart...supports up to use Intel Smart Response Technology. The Intel Z68 Express Chipset provides the USB controller for full-speed devices. The port arrangement is enabled, you must be set to RAID in the BIOS Setup in order for your system to 14 USB 2.0 ports and two USB 3.0 ports. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV...
... The location of the USB connectors on Intel Smart Response Technology refer to http://download.intel.com/design/flash/nand/325554.pdf or download the Intel Smart Response Technology User Guide at http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/dz68db/sb/CS032499.htm?wapkw=(smart...supports up to use Intel Smart Response Technology. The Intel Z68 Express Chipset provides the USB controller for full-speed devices. The port arrangement is enabled, you must be set to RAID in the BIOS Setup in order for your system to 14 USB 2.0 ports and two USB 3.0 ports. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV...
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... 3.0 Gb/s for five ports. Product Description 1.6.3 SATA Interfaces The board provides six SATA connectors through the PCH and one eSATA connector through a Marvell controller, which support one device per connector: • Two internal SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (blue) • Four internal SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (black) • One eSATA 3.0 Gb/s connector on the...
... 3.0 Gb/s for five ports. Product Description 1.6.3 SATA Interfaces The board provides six SATA connectors through the PCH and one eSATA connector through a Marvell controller, which support one device per connector: • Two internal SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (blue) • Four internal SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (black) • One eSATA 3.0 Gb/s connector on the...
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See your Microsoft Windows XP documentation for both AHCI and RAID without the need to use supported RAID features, you must first enable RAID in the operating system installation process. 24 Both Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft ...- NOTE In order to install separate RAID drivers using drives connected to install the RAID drivers. Also, during installation. 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 ...
See your Microsoft Windows XP documentation for both AHCI and RAID without the need to use supported RAID features, you must first enable RAID in the operating system installation process. 24 Both Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft ...- NOTE In order to install separate RAID drivers using drives connected to install the RAID drivers. Also, during installation. 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 ...
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...RAM (for the I /O controller provides the following features: • Consumer Infrared (CIR) headers • Serial IRQ interface compatible with serialized IRQ support for this feature to work. 25 The emitter header consists of the battery. 1.8 Legacy I/O Controller The I /O controller. 1.8.1 Consumer Infrared (CIR... ports which the computer can use to "learn" to control external electronic hardware. When the computer is not plugged into Intel Desktop Boards for PCI systems • Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake-up of the battery. The receiving header...
...RAM (for the I /O controller provides the following features: • Consumer Infrared (CIR) headers • Serial IRQ interface compatible with serialized IRQ support for this feature to work. 25 The emitter header consists of the battery. 1.8 Legacy I/O Controller The I /O controller. 1.8.1 Consumer Infrared (CIR... ports which the computer can use to "learn" to control external electronic hardware. When the computer is not plugged into Intel Desktop Boards for PCI systems • Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake-up of the battery. The receiving header...
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... are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification 1.9 Audio Subsystem The board supports the Intel High Definition Audio subsystem... based on the back panel The back panel audio connectors are configurable through the audio device drivers. The audio subsystem supports the following components: • Intel Z68 Express Chipset • Realtek ALC892 audio codec • Front panel audio header that supports Intel...
... are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification 1.9 Audio Subsystem The board supports the Intel High Definition Audio subsystem... based on the back panel The back panel audio connectors are configurable through the audio device drivers. The audio subsystem supports the following components: • Intel Z68 Express Chipset • Realtek ALC892 audio codec • Front panel audio header that supports Intel...
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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 ... 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 802.3 compliant • Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) IEEE802.3az support [Low Power Idle (...
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 ... 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 802.3 compliant • Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) IEEE802.3az support [Low Power Idle (...
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... 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 supplied by Microsoft... 3.0Mb/s • Forward and backward compatibility with Bluetooth v1.1, v1.2, v2.0 and v2.1 • Integrated Antenna • Operating system support (Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 both 32 bit and 64 bit) For information about Obtaining Bluetooth information and drivers Refer to ...
... 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 supplied by Microsoft... 3.0Mb/s • Forward and backward compatibility with Bluetooth v1.1, v1.2, v2.0 and v2.1 • Integrated Antenna • Operating system support (Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 both 32 bit and 64 bit) For information about Obtaining Bluetooth information and drivers Refer to ...