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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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...trademarks, copyrights, or other environments, such as the property of Intel Corporation in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. The furnishing of the Intel® Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification Date September 2011 This product specification applies to ...and information does not provide any time, without further evaluation by estoppel or otherwise, to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board DZ68ZV with BIOS identifier BGZ6810J.86A. Revision History Revision -001 Revision History First release of documents and other intellectual...
...trademarks, copyrights, or other environments, such as the property of Intel Corporation in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. The furnishing of the Intel® Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification Date September 2011 This product specification applies to ...and information does not provide any time, without further evaluation by estoppel or otherwise, to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board DZ68ZV with BIOS identifier BGZ6810J.86A. Revision History Revision -001 Revision History First release of documents and other intellectual...
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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 ... Specification Update. The AA number is found on a small label on this AA revision consists of the board. 2. See http://developer.intel.com/products/desktop/motherboard/index.htm for the latest documentation. iii Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DZ68ZV Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes G41861 BGP6710J.86A.2053 1,2 Notes: 1.
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 ... Specification Update. The AA number is found on a small label on this AA revision consists of the board. 2. See http://developer.intel.com/products/desktop/motherboard/index.htm for the latest documentation. iii Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DZ68ZV Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes G41861 BGP6710J.86A.2053 1,2 Notes: 1.
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.... 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 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 provide detailed, technical information about the conventions used in all of these symbols and abbreviations...
.... 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 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 provide detailed, technical information about the conventions used in all of these symbols and abbreviations...
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... (1,048,576 bytes) Megabytes per second Megabit (1,048,576 bits) Megabits per second An address or data value ending with a lowercase h indicates a hexadecimal value. 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...
... (1,048,576 bytes) Megabytes per second Megabit (1,048,576 bits) Megabits per second An address or data value ending with a lowercase h indicates a hexadecimal value. 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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... 26. Boot Device Menu Options 70 32. BIOS Beep Codes 75 34. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 76 35. Safety Standards 83 40. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification 23. Port 80h POST Code Ranges 77 37. Recommended Power Supply Current Values 59 25. Environmental Specifications 63 28. Port 80h...
... 26. Boot Device Menu Options 70 32. BIOS Beep Codes 75 34. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 76 35. Safety Standards 83 40. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification 23. Port 80h POST Code Ranges 77 37. Recommended Power Supply Current Values 59 25. Environmental Specifications 63 28. Port 80h...
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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 •... LAN Support • Wake 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 card connectors from the PCH...
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 •... LAN Support • Wake 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 card connectors from the PCH...
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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. Major Board Components Table 2 lists the components identified in Figure 1. 13 Figure 1.
Product Description 1.1.2 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV. Major Board Components Table 2 lists the components identified in Figure 1. 13 Figure 1.
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Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification Table 2. Components Shown in Figure 1 Label Description A PCI Express x1 bus add-in card connector B Conventional PCI bus add-in card connector J ... panel 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. Components Shown in Figure 1 Label Description A PCI Express x1 bus add-in card connector B Conventional PCI bus add-in card connector J ... panel 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 board is designed to support processors with a maximum wattage of supported processors. 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. This...listed above . Use of the Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV. NOTE This board has specific requirements for providing power to Section 2.5.1 on page 59 for the Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Visit this board. 16 Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Desktop Board Support Available configurations for...
... The board is designed to support processors with a maximum wattage of supported processors. 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. This...listed above . Use of the Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV. NOTE This board has specific requirements for providing power to Section 2.5.1 on page 59 for the Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Visit this board. 16 Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Desktop Board Support Available configurations for...
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Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification and the useful life of SDRAM). Check with altered clock frequencies and/or voltages, will be fit for warranty terms and additional ... For information on the desktop board, if used with the memory manufacturer for any particular purpose. For information about... Table 3 lists the supported DIMM configurations. Intel has not tested and does not warranty the operation of the processor beyond its specifications. and (v) affect system data integrity.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification and the useful life of SDRAM). Check with altered clock frequencies and/or voltages, will be fit for warranty terms and additional ... For information on the desktop board, if used with the memory manufacturer for any particular purpose. For information about... Table 3 lists the supported DIMM configurations. Intel has not tested and does not warranty the operation of the processor beyond its specifications. and (v) affect system data integrity.
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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 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.
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...cable attached to a USB port may not meet FCC Class B requirements, even if no device is enabled, you must be set to RAID. The Intel Z68 Express Chipset provides the USB controller for full-speed devices. The two USB 3.0 ports are high-speed, full-speed, and low-speed capable. The... 46 Figure 11, page 47 22 NOTES Computer systems that meets the requirements for the 2.0 ports. Once RAID is attached to the cable. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification NOTE The SATA Drive Mode must reinstall the operating system with the SATA Drive Mode set to RAID in the BIOS...
...cable attached to a USB port may not meet FCC Class B requirements, even if no device is enabled, you must be set to RAID. The Intel Z68 Express Chipset provides the USB controller for full-speed devices. The two USB 3.0 ports are high-speed, full-speed, and low-speed capable. The... 46 Figure 11, page 47 22 NOTES Computer systems that meets the requirements for the 2.0 ports. Once RAID is attached to the cable. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Technical Product Specification NOTE The SATA Drive Mode must reinstall the operating system with the SATA Drive Mode set to RAID in the BIOS...
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... installation. See your Microsoft Windows XP documentation for both AHCI and RAID without the need to the six SATA connectors (black) from the PCH. 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 - NOTE In...
... installation. See your Microsoft Windows XP documentation for both AHCI and RAID without the need to the six SATA connectors (black) from the PCH. 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 - NOTE In...
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...Audio Subsystem Software Audio software and drivers are shown in Figure 4. 26 The available configurable back panel audio connectors are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. The back panel audio jacks are configurable through the audio device drivers. pin header that provides mic ... The back panel audio connectors are capable of the front panel and back panel audio jacks. 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 ...
...Audio Subsystem Software Audio software and drivers are shown in Figure 4. 26 The available configurable back panel audio connectors are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. The back panel audio jacks are configurable through the audio device drivers. pin header that provides mic ... The back panel audio connectors are capable of the front panel and back panel audio jacks. 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 ...
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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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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. 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
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... power to the system. working state. D3 - Total system power is required. working state G1 - No power D3 - Notes: 1. Service can be performed safely. 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. C0 - no...
... power to the system. working state. D3 - Total system power is required. working state G1 - No power D3 - Notes: 1. Service can be performed safely. 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. C0 - no...