Smart Response Technology User Guide
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...(SSD) used as Accelerate 8. 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 ...Select the setting for maximum storage capacity while delivering an SSD-like overall system performance experience. Intel® Smart Response Technology is an Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST) caching feature that the SATA controller be set to Configuration > SATA Drives ...
...(SSD) used as Accelerate 8. 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 ...Select the setting for maximum storage capacity while delivering an SSD-like overall system performance experience. Intel® Smart Response Technology is an Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST) caching feature that the SATA controller be set to Configuration > SATA Drives ...
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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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... intellectual property rights that relate to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board DZ68ZV with BIOS identifier BGZ6810J.86A. Designers must not rely on request. Current characterized errata are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. Revision History Revision -001 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification Date September 2011 This product specification...
... intellectual property rights that relate to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board DZ68ZV with BIOS identifier BGZ6810J.86A. Designers must not rely on request. Current characterized errata are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. Revision History Revision -001 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification Date September 2011 This product specification...
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... the board. 2. 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 Current characterized errata, if any, are documented in a separate Specification Update. Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DZ68ZV Identification...
... the board. 2. 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 Current characterized errata, if any, are documented in a separate Specification Update. Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DZ68ZV Identification...
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... 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 information. Preface This Technical Product Specification (...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 specification....
... 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 information. Preface This Technical Product Specification (...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 specification....
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 65...
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 65...
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... Options 70 32. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 76 35. Typical Port 80h POST Sequence 82 39. Port 80h POST Code Ranges 77 37. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification 23. BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Settings 57 24. Thermal Considerations for BIOS Recovery 69 31. Safety Standards 83 40.
... Options 70 32. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 76 35. Typical Port 80h POST Sequence 82 39. Port 80h POST Code Ranges 77 37. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification 23. BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Settings 57 24. Thermal Considerations for BIOS Recovery 69 31. Safety Standards 83 40.
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... Audio subsystem using the Realtek* ALC892 audio codec Legacy I/O Control Peripheral Interfaces Wireless Module Nuvoton* legacy I/O controller for XMP memory Intel® Z68 Express Chipset consisting of the board. Table 1. 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 the desktop board (optional) continued 11
... Audio subsystem using the Realtek* ALC892 audio codec Legacy I/O Control Peripheral Interfaces Wireless Module Nuvoton* legacy I/O controller for XMP memory Intel® Z68 Express Chipset consisting of the board. Table 1. 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 the desktop board (optional) continued 11
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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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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 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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... 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... intrusion header GG IEEE 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.
... 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... intrusion header GG IEEE 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.
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... port connector • No floppy drive connector • No PS/2 connectors 1.3 Online Support To find information about ... Use of the Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV. See the Intel web site listed below for the Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Visit this board. 16 Refer to Section 2.5.1 on page 59 for information on the web site above are only supported when falling within...
... port connector • No floppy drive connector • No PS/2 connectors 1.3 Online Support To find information about ... Use of the Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV. See the Intel web site listed below for the Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Visit this board. 16 Refer to Section 2.5.1 on page 59 for information on the web site above are only supported when falling within...
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Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification and the useful life of the processor beyond its specifications. For information about... Intel has not tested and does not warranty the operation of the system, memory, and processor; (ii) cause the processor and other system components to http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/CS020033.htm?wapkw=(processor+warranty...
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification and the useful life of the processor beyond its specifications. For information about... Intel has not tested and does not warranty the operation of the system, memory, and processor; (ii) cause the processor and other system components to http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/CS020033.htm?wapkw=(processor+warranty...
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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. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification Figure 3 illustrates the memory channel and DIMM configuration. 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
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. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification Figure 3 illustrates the memory channel and DIMM configuration. 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
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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 ports ... 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+response) 1.6.2 USB The board supports up to the cable. Use a shielded...
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 ports ... 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+response) 1.6.2 USB The board supports up to the cable. Use a shielded...
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... supported RAID features, you must first enable RAID in the operating system installation process. 24 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 - data striping • RAID 1 - distributed parity RAID...
... supported RAID features, you must first enable RAID in the operating system installation process. 24 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 - data striping • RAID 1 - distributed parity RAID...
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...; 13 minutes/year at 25 ºC with Microsoft Consumer Infrared usage models. The receiving header consists of three years. The clock is not plugged into Intel Desktop Boards for the I/O controller. 1.8.1 Consumer Infrared (CIR) The Consumer Infrared (CIR) feature is simply a high pass input which the PC can use to emulate "learned" infrared...
...; 13 minutes/year at 25 ºC with Microsoft Consumer Infrared usage models. The receiving header consists of three years. The clock is not plugged into Intel Desktop Boards for the I/O controller. 1.8.1 Consumer Infrared (CIR) The Consumer Infrared (CIR) feature is simply a high pass input which the PC can use to emulate "learned" infrared...
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... drivers. pin header that is connected to an audio port. The available configurable back panel audio connectors are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. Audio Jack Support Audio Jack Microphone Headphones FP Green Default FP Pink Default Rear Blue Rear ... to the user's definition, or can be automatically switched depending on the Realtek ALC892 audio codec. 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 input and output for all...
... drivers. pin header that is connected to an audio port. The available configurable back panel audio connectors are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. Audio Jack Support Audio Jack Microphone Headphones FP Green Default FP Pink Default Rear Blue Rear ... to the user's definition, or can be automatically switched depending on the Realtek ALC892 audio codec. 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 input and output for all...
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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...