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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. 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.
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... OF ANY PATENT, COPYRIGHT OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT. Designers must not rely on request. 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 them. The suitability of this product for...
... OF ANY PATENT, COPYRIGHT OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT. Designers must not rely on request. 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 them. The suitability of this product for...
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The AA number is found on a small label on this AA revision consists of the board. 2. The Intel® Z68 Express Chipset used on the component side of the following component: Device 82Z68 Stepping B3 S-Spec Numbers ... Errata Current characterized errata, if any, are documented in a separate Specification Update. iii Board Identification 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 AA number is found on a small label on this AA revision consists of the board. 2. The Intel® Z68 Express Chipset used on the component side of the following component: Device 82Z68 Stepping B3 S-Spec Numbers ... Errata Current characterized errata, if any, are documented in a separate Specification Update. iii Board Identification 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.
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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 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 information. ...
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 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 information. ...
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... bits) Megabits per second An address or data value ending with a lowercase h indicates a hexadecimal value. vi Voltages are the property of their respective owners. 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...
... bits) Megabits per second An address or data value ending with a lowercase h indicates a hexadecimal value. vi Voltages are the property of their respective owners. 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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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 ...
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 ...
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... Settings 57 24. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar 66 29. Supervisor and User Password Functions 72 33. Typical Port 80h POST Sequence 82 39. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification 23. Port 80h POST Codes 78 38. Recommended Power Supply Current Values 59 25. Environmental Specifications 63 28. Port 80h POST...
... Settings 57 24. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar 66 29. Supervisor and User Password Functions 72 33. Typical Port 80h POST Sequence 82 39. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification 23. Port 80h POST Codes 78 38. Recommended Power Supply Current Values 59 25. Environmental Specifications 63 28. Port 80h POST...
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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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Product Description 1.1.2 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV. Figure 1. Major Board Components Table 2 lists the components identified in Figure 1. 13
Product Description 1.1.2 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV. Figure 1. Major Board Components Table 2 lists the components identified in Figure 1. 13
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... 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... 1394a front panel header HH Front panel header II Diagnostic LEDs JJ S/PDIF out header KK Auxiliary fan header 14 Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification Table 2. x16 compatible) D Front panel audio header E Conventional PCI bus add-in card connector...
... 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... 1394a front panel header HH Front panel header II Diagnostic LEDs JJ S/PDIF out header KK Auxiliary fan header 14 Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification Table 2. x16 compatible) D Front panel audio header E Conventional PCI bus add-in card connector...
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... list of 95 W with specific changes including (but not limited to the processor. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Desktop Board Support Available configurations for the Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Visit this board. 16 Refer to support the Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, and Intel Core i3 processors in an LGA1155 socket Other processors may be supported in...
... list of 95 W with specific changes including (but not limited to the processor. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Desktop Board Support Available configurations for the Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Visit this board. 16 Refer to support the Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, and Intel Core i3 processors in an LGA1155 socket Other processors may be supported in...
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...double-sided memory modules (containing two rows of SDRAM) and "SS" refers to http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/CS020033.htm?wapkw=(processor+warranty). Intel assumes no responsibility that the memory installed on the processor warranty, refer to single-sided memory modules... (iv) cause additional heat or other system components to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS025414.htm http://www.intel.com/personal/gaming/extremememory.htm 18 Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification and the useful life of the system, memory, and processor...
...double-sided memory modules (containing two rows of SDRAM) and "SS" refers to http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/CS020033.htm?wapkw=(processor+warranty). Intel assumes no responsibility that the memory installed on the processor warranty, refer to single-sided memory modules... (iv) cause additional heat or other system components to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS025414.htm http://www.intel.com/personal/gaming/extremememory.htm 18 Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification and the useful life of the system, memory, and processor...
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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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... SATA Drive Mode set to Figure 10, page 46 Figure 11, page 47 22 The USB 3.0 ports are provided by the NEC* UPD720200 controller. The Intel Z68 Express Chipset provides the USB controller for your system to AHCI, you can install the operating system and the... Mode set to RAID in the BIOS Setup in order for the 2.0 ports. Once RAID is enabled, you must be set to use Intel Smart Response Technology. 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...
... SATA Drive Mode set to Figure 10, page 46 Figure 11, page 47 22 The USB 3.0 ports are provided by the NEC* UPD720200 controller. The Intel Z68 Express Chipset provides the USB controller for your system to AHCI, you can install the operating system and the... Mode set to RAID in the BIOS Setup in order for the 2.0 ports. Once RAID is enabled, you must be set to use Intel Smart Response Technology. 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...
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... distributed parity RAID functionality is only supported when using the F6 switch in the BIOS. data striping and mirroring • RAID 5 - data striping • RAID 1 - 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 supported when using the F6 switch in the BIOS. data striping and mirroring • RAID 5 - data striping • RAID 1 - 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 -
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...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 HD audio and AC '97 audio (a 2 x 5- For information about Obtaining ...Figure 4. 26 The available configurable back panel audio connectors 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 recognized device type. • Stereo...
...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 HD audio and AC '97 audio (a 2 x 5- For information about Obtaining ...Figure 4. 26 The available configurable back panel audio connectors 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 recognized device type. • Stereo...
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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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... is included with certain Desktop Boards. 1.11.1 Bluetooth Technology (Module) The Bluetooth Module enables the user to connect with a variety of Bluetooth enabled devices. 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 operating systems like Microsoft...
... is included with certain Desktop Boards. 1.11.1 Bluetooth Technology (Module) The Bluetooth Module enables the user to connect with a variety of Bluetooth enabled devices. 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 operating systems like Microsoft...
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Item A B C D E F G Description Rear chassis fan header Voltage regulator thermal diode Thermal diode, located on processor die Processor fan header Front chassis fan header Thermal diode, located on the Intel Z68 Express Chipset Auxiliary fan header Figure 6. Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers 32 Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification 1.12.4 Thermal Monitoring Figure 6 shows the locations of the thermal sensors and fan headers.
Item A B C D E F G Description Rear chassis fan header Voltage regulator thermal diode Thermal diode, located on processor die Processor fan header Front chassis fan header Thermal diode, located on the Intel Z68 Express Chipset Auxiliary fan header Figure 6. Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers 32 Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification 1.12.4 Thermal Monitoring Figure 6 shows the locations of the thermal sensors and fan headers.
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Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification 1.13.1.1 System States and Power States Under ACPI, the operating system directs all system and device power state transitions. Power States and ...
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification 1.13.1.1 System States and Power States Under ACPI, the operating system directs all system and device power state transitions. Power States and ...