Smart Response Technology User Guide
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...Solid State Drive (SSD) with a Solid State Drive (SSD) used as cache memory between the hard disk drive and system memory. 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 • ...
...Solid State Drive (SSD) with a Solid State Drive (SSD) used as cache memory between the hard disk drive and system memory. 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 • ...
Smart Response Technology User Guide
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...Acceleration optimized for maximum performance. 13. It is highly recommended to be used for the cache memory. By default, Enhanced mode is automatically created. 12. Your system is now successfully configured with the Intel Smart Response Technology! * Other names, brands, and logos may be allocated for data storage...for input/output performance. 14. All rights reserved. and/or other countries. Congratulations! Select the acceleration mode, and then click "OK". Intel, the Intel logo, Intel Core, and Core Inside are trademarks of others. 10. Copyright © 2011, 2012...
...Acceleration optimized for maximum performance. 13. It is highly recommended to be used for the cache memory. By default, Enhanced mode is automatically created. 12. Your system is now successfully configured with the Intel Smart Response Technology! * Other names, brands, and logos may be allocated for data storage...for input/output performance. 14. All rights reserved. and/or other countries. Congratulations! Select the acceleration mode, and then click "OK". Intel, the Intel logo, Intel Core, and Core Inside are trademarks of others. 10. Copyright © 2011, 2012...
Technical Product Specification
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... 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 1.6.3 SATA Interfaces 23 1.7 Real-Time Clock Subsystem 25 1.8 Legacy I/O Controller 25 1.8.1 Consumer Infrared (CIR 25 1.9 Audio...
... 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 1.6.3 SATA Interfaces 23 1.7 Real-Time Clock Subsystem 25 1.8 Legacy I/O Controller 25 1.8.1 Consumer Infrared (CIR 25 1.9 Audio...
Technical Product Specification
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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 ... 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 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...
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 ... 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 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...
Technical Product Specification
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...and Auxiliary (4-Pin) Fan Headers ..... 50 18. States for a Two-Color Power LED 54 ix Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration 20 4. LAN Connector LED Locations 29 6. Supported Memory Configurations 18 4. SATA Connectors 49 15. Processor Core Power Connector 52 19. Front Panel Header 53...(Board Level 91 5.2 Battery Disposal Information 92 Figures 1. Major Board Components 13 2. Back Panel Audio Connectors 27 5. Detailed System Memory Address Map 44 10. Back Panel Connectors 46 11. Component-side Connectors and Headers 47 12. Connection Diagram for Front Panel USB...
...and Auxiliary (4-Pin) Fan Headers ..... 50 18. States for a Two-Color Power LED 54 ix Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration 20 4. LAN Connector LED Locations 29 6. Supported Memory Configurations 18 4. SATA Connectors 49 15. Processor Core Power Connector 52 19. Front Panel Header 53...(Board Level 91 5.2 Battery Disposal Information 92 Figures 1. Major Board Components 13 2. Back Panel Audio Connectors 27 5. Detailed System Memory Address Map 44 10. Back Panel Connectors 46 11. Component-side Connectors and Headers 47 12. Connection Diagram for Front Panel USB...
Technical Product Specification
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... Storage Technology (Intel® RST) • Intel® Smart Response Technology • Intel® Rapid Recover Technology (Intel® RRT) Intel® High Definition Audio subsystem using 4 Gb memory 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 XMP memory Intel® Z68...
... Storage Technology (Intel® RST) • Intel® Smart Response Technology • Intel® Rapid Recover Technology (Intel® RRT) Intel® High Definition Audio subsystem using 4 Gb memory 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 XMP memory Intel® Z68...
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... updates Tested memory Integration information http://processormatch.intel.com http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/index.htm http://downloadcenter.intel.com http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS025414.htm http://www.intel.com/support/go/buildit 1.4 Processor The board is designed to support processors with a maximum wattage of the Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV. Supported processors...
... updates Tested memory Integration information http://processormatch.intel.com http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/index.htm http://downloadcenter.intel.com http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS025414.htm http://www.intel.com/support/go/buildit 1.4 Processor The board is designed to support processors with a maximum wattage of the Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV. Supported processors...
Technical Product Specification
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... 8 GB/s when operating in 2.5 Gb/s each direction, simultaneously, for optimum performance. If non-SPD memory is the recommended and default setting for DDR3 memory voltage. 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...
... 8 GB/s when operating in 2.5 Gb/s each direction, simultaneously, for optimum performance. If non-SPD memory is the recommended and default setting for DDR3 memory voltage. 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...
Technical Product Specification
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Table 3 lists the supported DIMM configurations. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification and the useful life of the system, memory, and processor; (ii) cause the processor and other system components to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS025414.htm http://www.intel.com/personal/gaming/extremememory.htm 18 and (v) affect system data integrity...
Table 3 lists the supported DIMM configurations. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification and the useful life of the system, memory, and processor; (ii) cause the processor and other system components to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS025414.htm http://www.intel.com/personal/gaming/extremememory.htm 18 and (v) affect system data integrity...
Technical Product Specification
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... information about... Dual channel mode is equivalent to : http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/cs011965.htm 19 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 unequal. Memory Configuration Examples Refer to single channel bandwidth operation for real...
... information about... Dual channel mode is equivalent to : http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/cs011965.htm 19 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 unequal. Memory Configuration Examples Refer to single channel bandwidth operation for real...
Technical Product Specification
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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 Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification Figure 3 illustrates the memory channel and DIMM configuration. Figure 3.
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 Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification Figure 3 illustrates the memory channel and DIMM configuration. Figure 3.
Technical Product Specification
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... to ± 13 minutes/year at 25 ºC with 3.3 VSB applied via the power supply 5V STBY rail. This learning input is not plugged into Intel Desktop Boards for this feature to comply with serialized IRQ support for PCI systems • Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake-up of two separate... use to "learn" to control external electronic hardware. Product Description 1.7 Real-Time Clock Subsystem A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. When the computer is designed to work. 25
... to ± 13 minutes/year at 25 ºC with 3.3 VSB applied via the power supply 5V STBY rail. This learning input is not plugged into Intel Desktop Boards for this feature to comply with serialized IRQ support for PCI systems • Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake-up of two separate... use to "learn" to control external electronic hardware. Product Description 1.7 Real-Time Clock Subsystem A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. When the computer is designed to work. 25
Technical Product Specification
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Once the activity has completed, the LED will remain on , all the LEDs are off. Figure 7 shows the location of the LEDs shown in Figure 7. 39 At initial power on . Figure 7. When the BIOS starts an activity such as memory initialization, the corresponding LED starts flashing. Product Description 1.13.2.10 Diagnostic LEDs The Desktop Board provides eight LEDs that allow you to monitor the board's progress through the BIOS Power-on Self-Test. Location of Diagnostic LEDs Table 9 gives a description of the diagnostic LEDs.
Once the activity has completed, the LED will remain on , all the LEDs are off. Figure 7 shows the location of the LEDs shown in Figure 7. 39 At initial power on . Figure 7. When the BIOS starts an activity such as memory initialization, the corresponding LED starts flashing. Product Description 1.13.2.10 Diagnostic LEDs The Desktop Board provides eight LEDs that allow you to monitor the board's progress through the BIOS Power-on Self-Test. Location of Diagnostic LEDs Table 9 gives a description of the diagnostic LEDs.
Technical Product Specification
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... will flash when the USB initialization activity starts. This LED will flash when the video initialization activity starts. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification Table 9. Then the LED will stay on when the Back to BIOS button has been pressed...LEDs Item/Callout in Figure 7 Activity A Watch Dog Timer Fire/ Back to BIOS LED Color Red B Processor Initialization Green C Memory Initialization Green D Video Initialization Green E USB Initialization Green F Option ROM Initialization Green G Hard Drive Initialization Green H OS Start Green...
... will flash when the USB initialization activity starts. This LED will flash when the video initialization activity starts. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification Table 9. Then the LED will stay on when the Back to BIOS button has been pressed...LEDs Item/Callout in Figure 7 Activity A Watch Dog Timer Fire/ Back to BIOS LED Color Red B Processor Initialization Green C Memory Initialization Green D Video Initialization Green E USB Initialization Green F Option ROM Initialization Green G Hard Drive Initialization Green H OS Start Green...
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... Express ports (up to 256 MB) • Memory-mapped I /O logical address space. Figure 9 shows a schematic of addressable system memory. On a system that is allocated for other system critical functions. All installed system memory can be used when there is not possible to use...physical memory from the top of usable DRAM boundary to the 4 GB boundary to reclaim the physical memory overlapped by the memory mapped I /O that has 32 GB of system memory installed, it is no overlap of DRAM (total system memory). 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Memory Resources 2.1.1 Addressable Memory The...
... Express ports (up to 256 MB) • Memory-mapped I /O logical address space. Figure 9 shows a schematic of addressable system memory. On a system that is allocated for other system critical functions. All installed system memory can be used when there is not possible to use...physical memory from the top of usable DRAM boundary to the 4 GB boundary to reclaim the physical memory overlapped by the memory mapped I /O that has 32 GB of system memory installed, it is no overlap of DRAM (total system memory). 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Memory Resources 2.1.1 Addressable Memory The...
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The other internal connectors and headers are not overcurrent protected and should connect only to the Conventional PCI bus). Technical Reference 2.1.2 Memory Map Table 10 lists the system memory map. DFFFF 640 K - 800 K 639 K - 640 K 512 K - 639 K 0 K - 512 K A0000 - C7FFF 9FC00 - ... computer, the power cable, and the external devices themselves. A fault in the load presented by memory manager software) Extended conventional memory Conventional memory 2.2 Connectors and Headers CAUTION Only the following connectors and headers have overcurrent protection: back panel and front...
The other internal connectors and headers are not overcurrent protected and should connect only to the Conventional PCI bus). Technical Reference 2.1.2 Memory Map Table 10 lists the system memory map. DFFFF 640 K - 800 K 639 K - 640 K 512 K - 639 K 0 K - 512 K A0000 - C7FFF 9FC00 - ... computer, the power cable, and the external devices themselves. A fault in the load presented by memory manager software) Extended conventional memory Conventional memory 2.2 Connectors and Headers CAUTION Only the following connectors and headers have overcurrent protection: back panel and front...
Technical Product Specification
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...to configure mode and the computer is powered-up, the BIOS compares the CPU version and the microcode version in the Serial Peripheral Interface Flash Memory (SPI Flash) and can be updated using a disk-based program. The initial production BIOSs are identified as BGZ6810J.86A. Maintenance Main Configuration ... put the board in configure mode. The BIOS displays a message during POST identifying the type of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction The board uses an Intel BIOS that is stored in the BIOS and reports if the two match. The SPI Flash contains the BIOS Setup program, POST, the PCI...
...to configure mode and the computer is powered-up, the BIOS compares the CPU version and the microcode version in the Serial Peripheral Interface Flash Memory (SPI Flash) and can be updated using a disk-based program. The initial production BIOSs are identified as BGZ6810J.86A. Maintenance Main Configuration ... put the board in configure mode. The BIOS displays a message during POST identifying the type of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction The board uses an Intel BIOS that is stored in the BIOS and reports if the two match. The SPI Flash contains the BIOS Setup program, POST, the PCI...
Technical Product Specification
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...Bar Maintenance Main Configura- tion Performance Security Power Clears passwords and displays processor information Displays processor and memory configuration Configures advanced features available through the chipset Configures Memory, Bus and Processor overrides Sets passwords and security features Configures power management features and power supply ...and other system resources. Table 29. Table 28. PCI devices may be available for use by the add-in cards. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification Table 28 lists the BIOS Setup program menu features.
...Bar Maintenance Main Configura- tion Performance Security Power Clears passwords and displays processor information Displays processor and memory configuration Configures advanced features available through the chipset Configures Memory, Bus and Processor overrides Sets passwords and security features Configures power management features and power supply ...and other system resources. Table 29. Table 28. PCI devices may be available for use by the add-in cards. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification Table 28 lists the BIOS Setup program menu features.
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..., such as the BIOS revision level • Fixed-system data, such as peripherals, serial numbers, and asset tags • Resource data, such as memory size, cache size, and processor speed • Dynamic data, such as follows: 1. POST begins. 3. The BIOS supports an SMBIOS table interface for such... operating systems. Using this information. Legacy USB support is used even when the operating system's USB drivers are recognized by using Intel Integrator Toolkit. 67 By default, Legacy USB support is set to be found in the BIOS under the Additional Information header under the...
..., such as the BIOS revision level • Fixed-system data, such as peripherals, serial numbers, and asset tags • Resource data, such as memory size, cache size, and processor speed • Dynamic data, such as follows: 1. POST begins. 3. The BIOS supports an SMBIOS table interface for such... operating systems. Using this information. Legacy USB support is used even when the operating system's USB drivers are recognized by using Intel Integrator Toolkit. 67 By default, Legacy USB support is set to be found in the BIOS under the Additional Information header under the...
Technical Product Specification
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...motherboards/desktop/sb /CS-022312.htm. 3.6.1 Language Support The BIOS Setup program and help messages are available on the Web. • Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility, which are supported in US English. Both utilities verify that location/device. Using this utility, the BIOS can be updated ...switch allows a user to select where the BIOS .bio file is set to prevent accidentally installing an incompatible BIOS. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification To install an operating system that supports USB, verify that Legacy USB support in the BIOS Setup program...
...motherboards/desktop/sb /CS-022312.htm. 3.6.1 Language Support The BIOS Setup program and help messages are available on the Web. • Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility, which are supported in US English. Both utilities verify that location/device. Using this utility, the BIOS can be updated ...switch allows a user to select where the BIOS .bio file is set to prevent accidentally installing an incompatible BIOS. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification To install an operating system that supports USB, verify that Legacy USB support in the BIOS Setup program...