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  • Intel DZ68BC | Technical Product Specification - Page 1
    June 2012 Order Number: G41240-007 The Intel® Desktop Board DZ68BC 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 DZ68BC Specification Update.
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    Updated the Board Identification Information section Updated the Board Identification Information section Date August 2011 October 2011 January 2012 March 2012 March 2012 April 2012 June 2012 This product specification applies to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board DZ68BC with BIOS
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    to the Intel® Desktop Board DZ68BC. Table 1. Specification Changes or Clarifications Date October 2011 January 2012 March 2012 March 2012 Type of Change Spec Clarification Spec Change Spec Clarification Spec Clarification Description of Changes or Clarifications • Updated the BIOS revision and
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    Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification iv
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    of the hardware used on the Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC 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
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    Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC 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 identify an active-low signal (such
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    11 1.1.1 Feature Summary 11 1.1.2 Board Layout 13 1.1.3 Block Diagram 16 1.2 Legacy Considerations 17 1.3 Online Support 17 1.4 Processor 17 1.4.1 PCI Express x16 Graphics 18 1.5 System Memory 18 1.5.1 Memory Configurations 20 1.6 Intel® Z68 Express Chipset 22 1.6.1 USB 22 1.6.2 SATA
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    Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification 1.13.3 Chassis Intrusion and Detection 34 1.13.4 Thermal Monitoring 35 1.14 Power Management 36 1.14.1 ACPI 36 1.14.2 Hardware Support 39 1.15 Board Status LEDs 43 1.16 Onboard Power and Reset Buttons 45 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Memory
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    Bluetooth/WiFi Module 32 7. Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers 35 8. Location of Board Status LEDs 43 9. Location of the Onboard Power and Reset Buttons 45 10. Detailed System Memory Address Map 48 11. Back Panel Connectors 50 12. Component-side Connectors and Headers 51 13. Connection Diagram
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    37. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys 70 38. Acceptable Drives/Media Types for BIOS Recovery 73 39. Boot Device Menu Options 74 40. Supervisor and User Password Functions 76 41. BIOS Beep Codes 79 42. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 80 43. BIOS Error Messages 80 44. Port 80h POST Code Ranges
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    ultra low voltage JEDEC memory • Support for XMP memory Intel® Z68 Express Chipset consisting of the Intel® Z68 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) • 8-channel (7.1 + 2) Intel High Definition Audio via the Realtek ALC892 audio codec including: ― Front panel audio header with support for Intel HD Audio and
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    Z68 Express Chipset with Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID support (black) • Two IEEE 1394a ports: ― One port via a back panel connector ― One port via a front-panel header (blue) • Separate module that provides both Bluetooth* and WiFi included with the desktop board (optional) • Intel® BIOS
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    Product Description 1.1.2 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC. Figure 1. Major Board Components Table 3 lists the components identified in Figure 1. 13
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    IR transmitter (output) header V Main power connector (2 x 12) W Standby power LED X Onboard reset button Y Onboard power button Z Front panel header AA Front chassis fan header BB Alternate front panel power LED header CC Intel Z68 Express Chipset DD Battery EE SATA 6.0 Gb
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    Table 3. Components Shown in Figure 1 (continued) Label Description MM Front panel USB 3.0 connector NN IEEE 1394a front panel header OO Auxiliary fan header PP Board Status LEDS QQ Front panel audio header Product Description 15
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    Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification 1.1.3 Block Diagram Figure 2 is a block diagram of the major functional areas of the board. Figure 2. Block Diagram 16
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    DZ68BC 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 DZ68BC Supported processors Chipset information BIOS and driver updates Tested memory
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    Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification 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 PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics connectors: • Supports PCI Express GEN2 frequency
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    the operation of the processor beyond its specifications. For information on the processor warranty, refer to http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/CS020033.htm?wapkw=(processor+warranty). Intel assumes no responsibility that the memory installed on the desktop board, if used with altered
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    Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification 1.5.1 Memory Configurations The Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, and Intel Core i3 processors support the following types of memory organization: • Dual channel (Interleaved) mode. This mode offers the highest throughput for real world
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    Figure 3 illustrates the DIMM configuration. Product Description Figure 3. DIMM Configuration NOTE For best memory performance always install memory into the blue DIMM memory sockets if only installing two DIMMs in your configuration. 21
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    Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification 1.6 Intel® Z68 Express Chipset The Intel Z68 Express Chipset consisting of the Intel Z68 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) provides interfaces to the processor and the USB, SATA, LAN, PCI, and PCIe interfaces. The PCH is a centralized
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    device per connector: • Two SATA 6.0 Gb/s interfaces through the Intel Z68 Express Chipset with Intel® Rapid Storage Technology RAID support (blue) • Two SATA 6.0 Gb/s interfaces through a Marvell controller (light blue) • One back panel eSATA 6.0 Gb/s port through a Marvell controller (red) • Four
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    Windows 7 include the necessary RAID drivers for both AHCI and RAID without the need to install separate RAID drivers using the F6 switch in the operating system installation process. 1.7 Graphics Subsystem The board supports graphics through either Intel Graphics Technology or a PCI Express
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    described in Table 5. Table 5. HDMI Port Status Conditions PCI Express x16 Connector Status No add-in card installed Non-video PCI Express x1 add-in card installed PCI Express x16 add-in card installed Note: May require BIOS setup menu changes. HDMI Port Status Enabled Enabled Enabled (Note) 25
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    Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification 1.7.1.3 Digital Visual Interface (DVI-I) The DVI-I port supports both digital and analog DVI displays. The maximum supported resolution is 1900 x 1200 (WUXGA). The DVI port is compliant with the DVI 1.0 specification. DVI analog output can
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    VSB applied via the power supply 5V STBY rail. NOTE If the battery and AC power fail date and time values will be reset and the user will be notified during POST. When the voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in CMOS RAM (for example, the date and time) might
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    information about Obtaining audio software and drivers Refer to Section 1.3, page 17 1.10.2 Audio Subsystem Components The audio subsystem includes the following components: • Intel Z68 Express Chipset • Realtek ALC892 audio codec • Front panel audio header that supports Intel HD audio and AC '97
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    Audio Connectors NOTE The back panel audio line out connector is designed to power headphones or amplified speakers only. Poor audio quality occurs if passive (non-amplified) speakers are connected to this output. For information about The locations of the front panel audio header and S/PDIF audio
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    Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification 1.11 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 features of the LAN
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    .intel.com 1.11.3 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector (shown in Figure 5). Item A B Description Link LED (green) Data Rate LED (green/yellow) Figure 5. LAN Connector LED Locations Table 9 describes the LED states when the board is powered
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    Desktop Boards (see Figure 6). Figure 6. Bluetooth/WiFi Module 1.12.1 Bluetooth Technology (Module) The Bluetooth Module enables the user to connect with a variety of Bluetooth enabled devices. Driver support is provided by Microsoft operating systems like Microsoft Vista and Microsoft Windows
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    Module enables the user to connect with a variety of WiFi enabled networks, access points and allows peer to peer connections. Driver support is provided by Microsoft operating systems like Microsoft Vista and Microsoft Windows 7 with additional support provided by the supplied WiFi driver included
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    Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification 1.13.1 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Control The hardware monitoring and fan control subsystem is based on the Winbond W83677HG-I device, which supports the following: • Processor and system ambient temperature monitoring • Chassis fan speed
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    thermal sensors and fan headers. Item A B C D E F Description Rear chassis fan header 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 7. Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers 35
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    Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification 1.14 Power Management Power management is implemented at several levels, including: • Software support through Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Hardware support:  Power connector  Fan headers  LAN wake capabilities 
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    11 lists the power states supported by the board along with the associated system power targets. See the ACPI specification for a complete description of the various system and power states. Table 11. Power States and Targeted System Power Global States Sleeping States Processor States Device
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    Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification 1.14.1.2 Wake-up Devices and Events Table 12 lists the devices or specific events that can wake the computer from specific states. Table 12. Wake-up Devices and Events These devices/events can wake up the computer... Power switch RTC alarm
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    , the power supply removes all non-standby voltages. When resuming from an AC power failure, the computer returns to the power state it was in before power was interrupted (on or off). The computer's response can be set using the Last Power State feature in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. For
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    Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification 1.14.2.2 Fan Headers The function/operation of the fan headers is as follows: • The fans are on when the board is in the S0 state • The fans are off when the board is off or in the S3, S4, or S5 state • Each fan header is wired to a fan
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    Specification. Add-in boards that also support this specification can participate in power management and can be used to wake the computer. The use of Instantly Available PC technology requires operating system support and PCI 2.2 compliant add-in cards, PCI Express add-in cards, and drivers
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    Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification 1.14.2.10 Wake from S5 When the RTC Date and Time is set in the BIOS, the computer will automatically wake from an ACPI S5 state. 1.14.2.11 Power Supervisor The Power Supervisor actively monitors the input voltages from the power supply and
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    Product Description 1.15 Board Status LEDs The Desktop Board provides eight LEDs that allow you to monitor the board's progress through the BIOS Power-on Self-Test. At initial power on, all the LEDs are off. When the BIOS starts an activity such as memory initialization, the corresponding LED starts
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    Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification Table 13. Board Status LEDs Item/Callout in Figure 8 LED Name A Hard Drive Activity LED Color Blue B CPU Hot Red C VR Hot Red D Watch Dog Fire / Back to Red BIOS E CPU Initialization Green F Memory Initialization Green
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    onboard reset button can be used to reset the board. This button duplicates the function of the front panel reset button. Figure 9 shows the location of the onboard power and reset buttons. Item A B Description Onboard power Onboard reset Figure 9. Location of the Onboard Power and Reset Buttons
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    Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification 46
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    PCI bus add-in cards, PCI Express configuration space, BIOS (SPI Flash device), and chipset overhead resides above the top of DRAM (total system memory). On a system that has 32 GB of system memory installed, it is not possible to use all of the installed memory due to system address space being
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    Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification Figure 10. Detailed System Memory Address Map 48
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    on video adapter used. Video memory and BIOS Extended BIOS data (movable 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 panel USB, as well as
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    Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification 2.2.1 Back Panel Connectors Figure 11 shows the location of the back panel connectors for the board. Item A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Description Back to BIOS button USB 2.0 high current charging ports eSATA connector IEEE 1394a
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    Technical Reference 2.2.2 Component-side Connectors and Headers Figure 12 shows the locations of the component-side connectors and headers. Figure 12. Component-side Connectors and Headers Table 15 lists the component-side connectors and headers identified in Figure 12. 51
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    Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification Table 15. Component-side Connectors and Headers Shown in Figure 12 Item/callout from Figure 12 Description A Conventional PCI bus add-in card connector B Conventional PCI bus add-in card connector C S/PDIF out header D PCI Express
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    1 Data A (positive) 3 Ground 5 Data B (positive) 7 +12 V DC 9 Key (no pin) Pin 2 4 6 8 10 Signal Name Data A (negative) Ground Data B (negative) +12 V DC Ground Table 17. Front Panel Audio Header for Intel HD Audio Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 1 [Port 1] Left channel 2 Ground
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    Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification Table 20. SATA Connectors Pin Signal Name 1 Ground 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 Ground 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 Ground Table 21. Dual-Port Front Panel USB 2.0 Headers Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 1 +5 V DC 2 +5 V DC 3 D− 4 D− 5 D+
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    Ground 2 Intruder# Table 24. Processor, Front and Rear Chassis, and Auxiliary (4-Pin) Fan Headers Pin Signal Name 1 Ground (Note) 2 +12 V 3 FAN_TACH 4 FAN_CONTROL Note: These fan headers use Pulse Width Modulation control for fan speed. Table 20. Back Panel CIR Emitter (Output) Header
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    to Send) 10 Not connected Table 21. Alternate Power LED Pin Signal Name 1 MAIN_COLOR_LED 2 KEY (no pin 3 ALT_COLOR_LED 2.2.2.2 Add-in Card Connectors The board has the following add-in card connectors: • PCI Express 2.0 x16: two PCI Express 2.0 x16 connectors supporting simultaneous
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    Desktop boards. The board supports the use of ATX12V power supplies with either 2 x 10 or 2 x 12 main power cables. When using a power supply with a 2 x 10 main power cable, attach that cable on the leftmost pins of the main power connector, leaving pins 11, 12, 23, and 24 unconnected. • Processor
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    Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification 2.2.2.4 Front Panel Header This section describes the functions of the front panel header. Table 28 lists the signal names of the front panel header. Figure 13 is a connection diagram for the front panel header. Table 28. Front Panel
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    suggested colors only. Actual LED colors are chassis-specific. 2.2.2.4.4 Power Switch Header Pins 6 and 8 can be connected to a front panel momentary-contact power switch. The switch must pull the SW_ON# pin to ground for at least 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off. (The time
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    Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification 2.2.2.5 Front Panel USB 2.0 Headers Figure 14 is a connection diagram for the front panel USB 2.0 headers. NOTE • The +5 V DC power on the USB 2.0 headers is fused. • Use only a front panel USB connector that conforms to the USB 2.0
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    board could be damaged. Figure 15 shows the location of the jumper block. The 3-pin jumper block determines the BIOS Setup program's mode. Table 31 describes the jumper settings for the three modes: normal, configure, and recovery. When the jumper is set to configure mode and the computer is powered
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    Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification Table 31. BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Settings Function/Mode Normal Configure Jumper Setting 1-2 2-3 Configuration The BIOS uses current configuration information and passwords for booting. After the POST runs, Setup runs
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    form factor for the board. Dimensions are given in inches [millimeters]. The outer dimensions are 12.00 inches by 9.60 inches [304.80 millimeters by 243.84 millimeters]. Location of the I/O connectors and mounting holes are in compliance with the ATX specification. Figure 16. Board Dimensions 63
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    Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification 2.5 Electrical Considerations 2.5.1 Power Supply Considerations CAUTION The +5 V standby line from the power supply must be capable of providing adequate +5 V standby current. Failure to do so can damage the power supply. The total amount
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    2.5.3 Add-in Board Considerations The board is designed to provide 2 A (average) of current for each add-in board from the +5 V rail. The total +5 V current draw for add-in boards for a fully loaded board (all six expansion slots filled) must not exceed the system's power supply +5 V maximum current
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    Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification 2.6 Thermal Considerations CAUTION A chassis with a maximum internal ambient temperature of 38 oC at the processor fan inlet is a requirement. Use a processor Intel makes no warranties or representations that merely following the instructions
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    considering proper airflow to cool the board. Table 34. Thermal Considerations for Components Component Maximum Case Temperature Processor Intel Z68 Express Chipset For processor case temperature, see processor datasheets and processor specification updates 104 oC (under bias) For information
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    Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification 2.7 Reliability The Mean Time 20 36 21-40 30 41-80 24 81-100 18 Velocity Change (inches/sec²) 167 152 136 118 5 Hz to 20 Hz: 0.01 g² Hz sloping up to 0.02 g² Hz 20 Hz to 500 Hz: 0.02 g² Hz (flat) 5 Hz to 40 Hz: 0.015 g² Hz (flat) 40
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    and Play support. The BIOS displays a message during POST identifying the type of BIOS and a revision code. The initial production BIOSs are identified as BCZ6810H.86A. When the BIOS Setup configuration jumper is set to configure mode and the computer is powered-up, the BIOS compares the CPU version
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    Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification Table 36 lists the BIOS Setup program menu features. Table 36. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar Maintenance Main Configura- tion Performance Security Power Clears passwords and displays processor information Displays processor and memory
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    USB drivers are not yet available. Legacy USB support is used to access the BIOS Setup program, and to install an operating system that supports USB. By default, Legacy USB support is set to Enabled. Legacy USB support operates as follows: 1. When you apply power to the computer, legacy support is
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    Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification To install an operating system that supports USB, verify that Legacy USB support in the BIOS Setup program is set to Enabled and follow the operating system's installation instructions. 3.6 BIOS Updates The BIOS can be updated using either
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    BIOS recovery? Optical drive connected to the SATA interface Yes USB removable drive (a USB Flash Drive, for example) Yes USB diskette drive (with a 1.44 MB diskette) No USB hard disk drive No For information about BIOS recovery Refer to http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop
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    Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification 3.8 Boot Options In the BIOS Setup program, the user can choose to boot from a diskette drive, hard drive, USB drive, USB flash drive, optical drive, or the network. The default setting is for the diskette drive to be the first boot device,
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    to four seconds of option ROM boot time. • The BIOS will automatically not load the option ROM for the SATA controller if no drives are installed in it during POST. NOTE It is possible to optimize the boot process to the point where the system boots so quickly that the Intel logo screen (or a custom
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    Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification 3.10 BIOS Security Features The BIOS includes security features that restrict access to the BIOS Setup program and who can boot the computer. A supervisor password and a user password can be set for the BIOS Setup program and for booting
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    to provide custom performance enhancements when using an Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, and Intel Core i3 processors in an LGA1155 socket. • Processor frequency adjustment • Processor voltage adjustment • Memory clock adjustments • Memory voltage adjustments • QPI Bus voltage adjustment • PCI Bus
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    during POST, the BIOS causes the board's speaker to beep an error message describing the problem (see Table 41). Table 41. BIOS Beep Codes Type Pattern F2 Setup/F10 Boot Menu Prompt One 0.5 second beep when BIOS is ready to accept keyboard input BIOS update in progress None Video error On
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    Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification 4.3 Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, the BIOS causes the board's front panel power LED to blink an error message describing the problem (see Table 42). Table 42. Front-panel Power LED
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    0x36 - 0x3F PEI phase pre MRC execution MRC memory detection PEI phase post MRC execution Recovery Platform DXE driver 0x41 - 0x4F 0x50 - 0x5F 0x60 - 0x6F CPU Initialization (PEI, DXE, SMM) I/O Buses: PCI, USB, ATA etc. 0x5F is an unrecoverable error. Start with PCI. BDS 0x70 - 0x7F 0x80 - 0x8F
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    Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification Table 45. Port 80h POST Codes Port 80 Code Progress Code Enumeration ACPI S States 0x00,0x01,0x02,0x03,0x04,0x05 0x10,0x20,0x30,0x40,0x50 Entering S0, S2, S3, S4, or S5 state Resuming from S2,
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    45. Port 80h POST Codes (continued) Port 80 Code Progress Code Enumeration PEIMs/Recovery 0x31 0x33 0x34 Crisis Recovery has initiated Loading recovery capsule Start recovery capsule/ valid capsule is found CPU Initialization CPU PEI Phase 0x41 Begin CPU PEI Init 0x42 XMM instruction
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    Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification Table 45. Port 80h POST Codes (continued) Port 80 Code 0x60 0x61 0x62 0x63 0x64 0x65 0x66 0x67 0Z68 0x69 0x6A 0x6B 0x6C 0x6D 0x6E 0x6F 0x90 0x91 0x92 0x93 0x94 0x95 0x98 0x99 0x9A 0x9B 0xB0 0xB1 Progress Code Enumeration BDS BDS driver
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    Error Messages and Beep Codes Table 45. Port 80h POST Codes (continued) Port 80 Code Progress Code Enumeration Removable Media 0xB8 0xB9 0xBA Resetting removable media Disabling removable media Detecting presence of a removable media (IDE, CDROM detection etc.) 0xBB Enabling/configuring a
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    Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification Table 46. Typical Port 80h POST Sequence POST Code Description 21 Initializing a chipset component 22 Reading SPD from memory DIMMs 23 Detecting presence of memory DIMMs 25 Configuring memory 28 Testing memory 34 Loading
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    statement • Product Ecology statements • Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards • Product certification markings 5.1.1 Safety Standards Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC complies with the safety standards stated in Table 47 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 47. Safety
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    Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification 5.1.2 European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement We, Intel Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the product Intel® Desktop Board DZ68BC is in conformity with all applicable essential requirements necessary for CE
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    of this program, including the scope of covered products, available locations, shipping instructions, terms and conditions, etc Intel Product Recycling Program http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology Deutsch Als Teil von Intels Engagement für den Umweltschutz hat das Unternehmen das
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    Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification Español Como parte de su compromiso de responsabilidad medioambiental, Intel ha implantado el programa de reciclaje de productos Intel, que permite que los consumidores al detalle de los productos Intel devuelvan los productos usados en los
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    ına gidin. 5.1.4 EMC Regulations Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC complies with the EMC regulations stated in Table 48 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 48. EMC Regulations Regulation Title FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part
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    Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification FCC Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 in a particular installation. If this Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit other than the one to which the receiver is connected from digital apparatus set out in
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    (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. Korea Class B Statement Korea Class B Statement translation: This equipment is for home use, and has acquired
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    governmental agencies in the definition of new requirements. Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC meets the following program requirements in an adequate system configuration, including appropriate selection of an efficient power supply: • Energy Star v5.0, category D • EPEAT* • Korea e-Standby • European
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    Regulatory Compliance Marks (Board Level) Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC has the regulatory compliance marks shown in Table 49. Table 49. Regulatory Compliance Marks Description UL joint US/Canada Recognized Component mark. Includes adjacent UL file number for Intel Desktop Boards: E210882. Mark FCC
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Intel® Desktop Board
DZ68BC
Technical Product Specification
June 2012
Order Number:
G41240-007
The Intel
®
Desktop Board DZ68BC 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 DZ68BC Specification Update.