Smart Response Technology User Guide
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... storage capacity while delivering an SSD-like overall system performance experience. 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 with SATA mode set...
... storage capacity while delivering an SSD-like overall system performance experience. 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 with SATA mode set...
Technical Product Specification
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... or characteristics of any features or instructions marked "reserved" or "undefined." may be supported without notice. Designers must not rely on request. Contact your local Intel sales office or your product order. and/or other intellectual property rights that relate to...latest specifications before placing your distributor to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K with BIOS identifier GAZ7711H.86A. INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH INTEL® PRODUCTS. All Intel® desktop boards are evaluated as errata, which may make changes to...
... or characteristics of any features or instructions marked "reserved" or "undefined." may be supported without notice. Designers must not rely on request. Contact your local Intel sales office or your product order. and/or other intellectual property rights that relate to...latest specifications before placing your distributor to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K with BIOS identifier GAZ7711H.86A. INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH INTEL® PRODUCTS. All Intel® desktop boards are evaluated as errata, which may make changes to...
Technical Product Specification
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... specification. Not all specifications of information. It is intended to provide detailed, technical information about the conventions used on the Intel Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K A map of the resources of the Intel Desktop Board The features supported by the BIOS Setup program A description of these symbols and abbreviations appear in this type. v Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE...
... specification. Not all specifications of information. It is intended to provide detailed, technical information about the conventions used on the Intel Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K A map of the resources of the Intel Desktop Board The features supported by the BIOS Setup program A description of these symbols and abbreviations appear in this type. v Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE...
Technical Product Specification
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...v 1 Product Description 1.1 Overview 13 1.1.1 Feature Summary 13 1.1.2 Board Layout 15 1.1.3 Block Diagram 18 1.2 Online Support 19 1.3 Processor 19 1.3.1 Graphics Subsystem 20 1.4 System Memory 21 1.4.1 Memory Configurations 23 1.5 Intel® Z77 Express Chipset 25 1.5.1 Direct Media Interface (DMI 25...Audio Subsystem 30 1.8.1 Audio Subsystem Software 30 1.8.2 Audio Subsystem Components 31 1.9 LAN Subsystem 32 1.9.1 Intel® 82579 Gigabit Ethernet Controller and Intel® 82574 Gigabit Ethernet Controller 32 1.9.2 LAN Subsystem Software 33 1.9.3 RJ-45 LAN Connectors with...
...v 1 Product Description 1.1 Overview 13 1.1.1 Feature Summary 13 1.1.2 Board Layout 15 1.1.3 Block Diagram 18 1.2 Online Support 19 1.3 Processor 19 1.3.1 Graphics Subsystem 20 1.4 System Memory 21 1.4.1 Memory Configurations 23 1.5 Intel® Z77 Express Chipset 25 1.5.1 Direct Media Interface (DMI 25...Audio Subsystem 30 1.8.1 Audio Subsystem Software 30 1.8.2 Audio Subsystem Components 31 1.9 LAN Subsystem 32 1.9.1 Intel® 82579 Gigabit Ethernet Controller and Intel® 82574 Gigabit Ethernet Controller 32 1.9.2 LAN Subsystem Software 33 1.9.3 RJ-45 LAN Connectors with...
Technical Product Specification
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Intel Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K Technical Product Specification 1.11.3 Chassis Intrusion and Detection 36 1.11.4 Thermal Monitoring 37 1.12 Power Management 38 1.12.1 ACPI 38 1.12.2 Hardware Support 41 1.13 Board Status LEDs 46 1.14 Onboard Power and Reset Buttons 48 2 Technical Reference ... Organization 72 3.3 Resource Configuration 72 3.3.1 PCI Autoconfiguration 72 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 73 3.5 Legacy USB Support 73 3.6 BIOS Updates 74 3.6.1 Language Support 74 3.6.2 Custom Splash Screen 75 3.7 BIOS Recovery 75 3.8 Boot Options 76 3.8.1 Optical Drive Boot 76 3.8.2...
Intel Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K Technical Product Specification 1.11.3 Chassis Intrusion and Detection 36 1.11.4 Thermal Monitoring 37 1.12 Power Management 38 1.12.1 ACPI 38 1.12.2 Hardware Support 41 1.13 Board Status LEDs 46 1.14 Onboard Power and Reset Buttons 48 2 Technical Reference ... Organization 72 3.3 Resource Configuration 72 3.3.1 PCI Autoconfiguration 72 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 73 3.5 Legacy USB Support 73 3.6 BIOS Updates 74 3.6.1 Language Support 74 3.6.2 Custom Splash Screen 75 3.7 BIOS Recovery 75 3.8 Boot Options 76 3.8.1 Optical Drive Boot 76 3.8.2...
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Intel Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K Technical Product Specification Tables 1. Components Shown in Figure 14 54 14. LAN Connector ...Power Connector 59 28. Fan Header Current Capability 67 34. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys 72 38. Audio Jack Support 30 7. Wake-up Devices and Events 40 11. Front Panel CIR Receiver (Input) Header 57 25. Recommended ... 70 36. Boot Device Menu Options 76 40. Port 80h POST Codes 84 x Feature Summary 13 3. Supported Memory Configurations 22 5. Power States and Targeted System Power 39 10. Dual-Port Front Panel USB 2.0 Headers 56 20...
Intel Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K Technical Product Specification Tables 1. Components Shown in Figure 14 54 14. LAN Connector ...Power Connector 59 28. Fan Header Current Capability 67 34. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys 72 38. Audio Jack Support 30 7. Wake-up Devices and Events 40 11. Front Panel CIR Receiver (Input) Header 57 25. Recommended ... 70 36. Boot Device Menu Options 76 40. Port 80h POST Codes 84 x Feature Summary 13 3. Supported Memory Configurations 22 5. Power States and Targeted System Power 39 10. Dual-Port Front Panel USB 2.0 Headers 56 20...
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... Note: DDR3 1600 MHz DIMMs are only supported by 3rd generation Intel Core processor family processors Intel® Z77 Express Chipset consisting of the board. 1 Product Description 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 2 summarizes the major features of the Intel® Z77 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) • 8-channel (7.1 + 2) Intel® High Definition (Intel® HD) Audio via the Realtek...
... Note: DDR3 1600 MHz DIMMs are only supported by 3rd generation Intel Core processor family processors Intel® Z77 Express Chipset consisting of the board. 1 Product Description 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 2 summarizes the major features of the Intel® Z77 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) • 8-channel (7.1 + 2) Intel® High Definition (Intel® HD) Audio via the Realtek...
Technical Product Specification
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... Wireless Module BIOS Instantly Available PC Technology LAN Support Expansion Capabilities • Separate module that provides both Bluetooth* and WiFi included with the desktop board • Intel® BIOS resident in the SPI Flash device • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), ...Fan speed control using voltage control (4-pin fan headers front, rear, and auxiliary) with selectable support in BIOS for 3-wire fans • Support for Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI) 14 Intel Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K Technical Product Specification Table 2.
... Wireless Module BIOS Instantly Available PC Technology LAN Support Expansion Capabilities • Separate module that provides both Bluetooth* and WiFi included with the desktop board • Intel® BIOS resident in the SPI Flash device • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), ...Fan speed control using voltage control (4-pin fan headers front, rear, and auxiliary) with selectable support in BIOS for 3-wire fans • Support for Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI) 14 Intel Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K Technical Product Specification Table 2.
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... only the processors listed on power supply requirements for this World Wide Web site: Intel Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm Desktop Board Support http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support?iid=hdr+support Available configurations for the Intel http://ark.intel.com Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K Supported processors Chipset information BIOS and driver updates Tested memory Integration information http://processormatch...
... only the processors listed on power supply requirements for this World Wide Web site: Intel Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm Desktop Board Support http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support?iid=hdr+support Available configurations for the Intel http://ark.intel.com Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K Supported processors Chipset information BIOS and driver updates Tested memory Integration information http://processormatch...
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.../s each direction per lane. Intel Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K Technical Product Specification 1.3.1 Graphics Subsystem The board supports graphics through either the processor Intel HD Graphics or a PCI Express x16 add-in graphics card. 1.3.1.1 Processor Graphics The board supports integrated graphics through the Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) for processors with Intel HD Graphics. 1.3.1.1.1 Intel® High Definition (Intel® HD) Graphics...
.../s each direction per lane. Intel Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K Technical Product Specification 1.3.1 Graphics Subsystem The board supports graphics through either the processor Intel HD Graphics or a PCI Express x16 add-in graphics card. 1.3.1.1 Processor Graphics The board supports integrated graphics through the Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) for processors with Intel HD Graphics. 1.3.1.1.1 Intel® High Definition (Intel® HD) Graphics...
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...Intel Core processor family processors • XMP version 1.3 performance profile support for optimum performance. This allows the BIOS to read the SPD data and program the chipset to fail; (iii) cause reductions in each direction per lane. For information about PCI Express technology Refer to http://www.pcisig.com 1.4 System Memory The board... has four DIMM sockets and supports the following restriction: Double-sided DIMMs with x16 organization are provided for performance tuning ...
...Intel Core processor family processors • XMP version 1.3 performance profile support for optimum performance. This allows the BIOS to read the SPD data and program the chipset to fail; (iii) cause reductions in each direction per lane. For information about PCI Express technology Refer to http://www.pcisig.com 1.4 System Memory The board... has four DIMM sockets and supports the following restriction: Double-sided DIMMs with x16 organization are provided for performance tuning ...
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.... For information about... Table 4. Tested Memory XMP Tested Memory Refer to http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/CS020033.htm?wapkw=(processor+warranty). Intel Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K Technical Product Specification Intel has not tested and does not warranty the operation of SDRAM). Intel assumes no responsibility that the memory installed on the processor warranty, refer to : http...
.... For information about... Table 4. Tested Memory XMP Tested Memory Refer to http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/CS020033.htm?wapkw=(processor+warranty). Intel Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K Technical Product Specification Intel has not tested and does not warranty the operation of SDRAM). Intel assumes no responsibility that the memory installed on the processor warranty, refer to : http...
Technical Product Specification
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...is the technology for content protection over the Intel FDI where it is divided between the processor and PCH. Product Description 1.5 Intel® Z77 Express Chipset Intel Z77 Express Chipset with all ATSC and DVB HDTV standards and supports eight full range channels at 24-bit/...and the sink (panels, monitor, and TVs). The HDMI interface supports the HDMI 1.4a specification. 25 This high-speed interface integrates advanced priority-based servicing allowing for the board's I/O paths. For information about The Intel Z77 Express Chipset Resources used by the chipset Refer to http://...
...is the technology for content protection over the Intel FDI where it is divided between the processor and PCH. Product Description 1.5 Intel® Z77 Express Chipset Intel Z77 Express Chipset with all ATSC and DVB HDTV standards and supports eight full range channels at 24-bit/...and the sink (panels, monitor, and TVs). The HDMI interface supports the HDMI 1.4a specification. 25 This high-speed interface integrates advanced priority-based servicing allowing for the board's I/O paths. For information about The Intel Z77 Express Chipset Resources used by the chipset Refer to http://...
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The board supports up to eight USB 2.0 ports and eight USB 3.0 ports. The port ... high-speed, full-speed, and low-speed capable. This controller allows data transfers up to 5 Gb/s. The Intel Z77 Express Chipset provides the USB controller for full-speed devices. The PCH also contains an integrated eXtensible Host Controller... which supports USB 3.0 ports. For information about The location of the USB connectors on the back panel The location of add-in card installed in card installed Note: May require BIOS setup menu changes. Intel Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K Technical ...
The board supports up to eight USB 2.0 ports and eight USB 3.0 ports. The port ... high-speed, full-speed, and low-speed capable. This controller allows data transfers up to 5 Gb/s. The Intel Z77 Express Chipset provides the USB controller for full-speed devices. The PCH also contains an integrated eXtensible Host Controller... which supports USB 3.0 ports. For information about The location of the USB connectors on the back panel The location of add-in card installed in card installed Note: May require BIOS setup menu changes. Intel Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K Technical ...
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...RAID 1 - Product Description 1.5.4 SATA Interfaces The board provides nine SATA connectors, through the PCH, which support one device each: • Two SATA 6.0 Gb/s interfaces through the Intel Z77 Express Chipset with Intel® Rapid Storage Technology RAID support (blue) • Two SATA 6.0 Gb/s ...Intel Z77 Express Chipset with Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID support (black) The PCH provides independent SATA ports with low-voltage power connectors. For information about The location of the SATA connectors Refer to Figure 14, page 53 1.5.4.1 SATA RAID The board supports...
...RAID 1 - Product Description 1.5.4 SATA Interfaces The board provides nine SATA connectors, through the PCH, which support one device each: • Two SATA 6.0 Gb/s interfaces through the Intel Z77 Express Chipset with Intel® Rapid Storage Technology RAID support (blue) • Two SATA 6.0 Gb/s ...Intel Z77 Express Chipset with Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID support (black) The PCH provides independent SATA ports with low-voltage power connectors. For information about The location of the SATA connectors Refer to Figure 14, page 53 1.5.4.1 SATA RAID The board supports...
Technical Product Specification
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Intel Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K Technical Product Specification 1.8 Audio Subsystem The board supports Intel HD Audio through the front panel output. • Three stereo ADCs support 16/20/24-bit PCM format, multiple stereo recording • Microphone Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC), Noise Suppression (NS), and Beam Forming (BF) technology for voice applications. • Windows 7 Ultimate certification. Audio Jack Support... Software Audio software and drivers are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. The audio subsystem supports the following features: • Advanced jack sense...
Intel Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K Technical Product Specification 1.8 Audio Subsystem The board supports Intel HD Audio through the front panel output. • Three stereo ADCs support 16/20/24-bit PCM format, multiple stereo recording • Microphone Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC), Noise Suppression (NS), and Beam Forming (BF) technology for voice applications. • Windows 7 Ultimate certification. Audio Jack Support... Software Audio software and drivers are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. The audio subsystem supports the following features: • Advanced jack sense...
Technical Product Specification
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Intel Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K Technical Product Specification 1.11.1 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Control...chassis intrusion header Refer to Section 1.12.2.2, page 42 1.11.3 Chassis Intrusion and Detection The board supports a chassis security feature that attaches to the chassis intrusion header. The security feature uses a mechanical switch on ...the Winbond* W83677HG-I device, which supports the following: • Processor and system ambient temperature monitoring • Chassis fan speed monitoring •...
Intel Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K Technical Product Specification 1.11.1 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Control...chassis intrusion header Refer to Section 1.12.2.2, page 42 1.11.3 Chassis Intrusion and Detection The board supports a chassis security feature that attaches to the chassis intrusion header. The security feature uses a mechanical switch on ...the Winbond* W83677HG-I device, which supports the following: • Processor and system ambient temperature monitoring • Chassis fan speed monitoring •...
Technical Product Specification
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...fan tachometer input of the hardware monitoring and fan control ASIC • All fan headers support closed-loop fan control that powers up of the computer through a network. Intel Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K Technical Product Specification 1.12.2.2 Fan Headers The function/operation of the fan headers is as... needed • All fan headers have a +12 V DC connection • 4-pin fan headers are off when the board is off or in the...
...fan tachometer input of the hardware monitoring and fan control ASIC • All fan headers support closed-loop fan control that powers up of the computer through a network. Intel Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K Technical Product Specification 1.12.2.2 Fan Headers The function/operation of the fan headers is as... needed • All fan headers have a +12 V DC connection • 4-pin fan headers are off when the board is off or in the...
Technical Product Specification
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Add-in boards that also support this specification can be off (the power supply is off, and the front panel LED is set in the BIOS). 1.12.2.7 WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support When the WAKE# signal on the PCI Express bus is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S3, S4, or S5... management and can participate in cards, and drivers. 1.12.2.5 Wake from USB USB bus activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S3 state. The board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Table 10 on page 40 lists the devices and events that can damage the power supply. Instantly Available...
Add-in boards that also support this specification can be off (the power supply is off, and the front panel LED is set in the BIOS). 1.12.2.7 WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support When the WAKE# signal on the PCI Express bus is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S3, S4, or S5... management and can participate in cards, and drivers. 1.12.2.5 Wake from USB USB bus activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S3 state. The board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Table 10 on page 40 lists the devices and events that can damage the power supply. Instantly Available...
Technical Product Specification
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...Technical Reference 2.2.2.3 Power Supply Connectors The board has the following power supply connectors: • Main power - The board supports the use of ATX12V power supplies with 2 x 10 connectors previously used . When using a 2 x 10 power supply cable, this pin will prevent the board from booting. Main Power Connector Pin ... 16 PS-ON# (power supply remote on page 66 59 a 2 x 12 connector. Failure to do so will be used on Intel Desktop boards. Table 26. This connector provides power directly to the main power connector, leaving pins 11, 12, 23, and 24 unconnected. •...
...Technical Reference 2.2.2.3 Power Supply Connectors The board has the following power supply connectors: • Main power - The board supports the use of ATX12V power supplies with 2 x 10 connectors previously used . When using a 2 x 10 power supply cable, this pin will prevent the board from booting. Main Power Connector Pin ... 16 PS-ON# (power supply remote on page 66 59 a 2 x 12 connector. Failure to do so will be used on Intel Desktop boards. Table 26. This connector provides power directly to the main power connector, leaving pins 11, 12, 23, and 24 unconnected. •...