Intel may make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time, without notice. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB may contain design defects or errors known as errata which may cause the product to deviate from published specifications. Current characterized errata are available on request.
The suitability of this product for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or other environments, such as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. Document Organization The chapters in this Product Guide are arranged as follows:...
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Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions of some common terms used in the product guide. Term Description Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) Gigahertz (one billion hertz) Kilobyte (1024 bytes) Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Megabit (1,048,576 bits) Megahertz (one million hertz)
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Flash Memory Update Utility or the ISO Image BIOS Update File ..................62 Obtaining the BIOS Update File ..............62 Updating the BIOS with the Intel Flash Memory Update Utility......63 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File .........63 Recovering the BIOS ...................64...
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22. Location of the Chassis Fan Header ..............50 23. Connecting Power Supply Cables ..............51 24. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block ..........52 25. Removing the Battery ...................59 26. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table .....72...
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2. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Components ............13 3. Audio Jack Retasking Support.................18 4. LAN Connector LEDs ..................19 5. Front Panel Audio Signal Names for Intel HD Audio..........45 6. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names for AC ’97 Audio ........45 7. IEEE 1394a Header Signal Names ..............45 8.
HD Audio) Audio using a Realtek* ALC892 audio codec including: ― Front panel audio header with support for Intel HD Audio and AC ’97 Audio ― Five analog audio jacks on the back panel ― Onboard S/PDIF out header and back panel optical S/PDIF out connector •...
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Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral USB Support: Interfaces • Two USB 3.0 ports implemented with stacked back panel connectors • Fourteen USB 2.0 ports: ― Six ports implemented with stacked back panel connectors ―...
Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems The Desktop Board provides full support for the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows* 7 Ultimate 64-bit edition • Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit edition • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic 64-bit edition • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit edition •...
Desktop Board may result in damage to the board, or the system may not function properly. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB supports the Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, and Intel Core i3 processors in an LGA1155 socket. Processors are not included with the Desktop Board and must be purchased separately.
The Intel Z68 Express Chipset, consisting of the Intel Z68 Platform Controller Hub (PCH), provides interfaces to the processor and the USB, SATA, LPC, audio, network, display, and PCI Express x1 interfaces. The Intel Z68 PCH is a centralized controller for the board’s I/O paths.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Graphics Subsystem The board supports system graphics through either Intel HD Graphics or a PCI Express 2.0 x16 add-in graphics card. Integrated Graphics ® The board supports integrated graphics through the Intel Flexible Display Interface (FDI) for processors with Intel HD Graphics.
For more information about DisplayPort technology go to http://www.displayport.org. PCI Express* x16 Graphics The Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i3, and Intel Pentium processors in an LGA1155 socket support discrete add-in graphics cards via the PCI Express 2.0 x16 add-in card connector.
S/PDIF-out header with support for optical or coaxial S/PDIF output • Front panel audio header with support for Intel HD Audio and AC ’97 Audio Table 3 lists the supported functions of the front panel (FP) and back panel (BP) audio jacks.
Desktop Board Features LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem includes: • Intel 82579V Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller • RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs LAN software and drivers are available at http://downloadcenter.intel.com/. Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on the back panel (see Figure 2).
Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide SATA Support Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB provides two onboard 6.0 Gb/s Serial ATA (SATA) channels and two onboard 3.0 Gb/s SATA channels. The board also provides two 3.0 Gb/s external SATA (eSATA) channels (one via an onboard connector and the other via a back panel connector).
Fan speed controllers and sensors are integrated into the legacy I/O controller. • Thermal sensors in the processor and Intel Z68 PCH, as well as near the processor voltage regulators and system memory. • Monitoring of system voltages to detect levels above or below acceptable values •...
Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Fan Monitoring ® Fan monitoring can be observed via the BIOS Setup program, Intel Desktop Utilities, or third-party software. Chassis Intrusion The board supports a chassis security feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed.
Desktop Board Features Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as follows: • The fans are on when the board is in the ACPI S0 state. • The fans are off when the computer is in the ACPI S3, S4, or S5 state. •...
Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Add-in cards that 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.
Desktop Board Features Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from USB and an operating system that supports Wake from USB. USB bus activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S3 state. PCI Express WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support When the WAKE# signal on a PCI Express bus add-in card is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S3, S4, or S5 state.
2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the Desktop Board • Install and remove a processor • Install and remove memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card •...
Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel Desktop Board, observe all warnings and cautions in the installation instructions. To avoid injury, be careful of: • Sharp pins on connectors • Sharp pins on printed circuit assemblies •...
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing the I/O Shield The Desktop Board comes with an I/O shield. When installed in the chassis, the shield blocks radio frequency transmissions, protects internal components from dust and foreign objects, and promotes correct airflow within the chassis. Install the I/O shield before installing the Desktop Board in the chassis.
Refer to your chassis manual for instructions on installing and removing the Desktop Board. Figure 5 shows the location of the mounting screw holes for Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB. Figure 5. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Mounting Screw Hole Locations...
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing and Removing a Processor Instructions on how to install the processor on the Desktop Board are given below. Installing a Processor CAUTION Before installing or removing a processor, make sure the AC power has been removed by unplugging the power cord from the computer;...
Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide 3. Rotate the socket lever to lift the load plate away from the socket (Figure 7, A). Make sure that the load plate is in the fully open position (Figure 7, B) while being careful not to damage adjacent components.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 4. Remove the processor from its protective cover. Hold the processor only at the edges, being careful not to touch the bottom of the processor (see Figure 8). NOTE Do not discard the processor cover. Always replace the processor cover if you remove the processor from the socket.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide 6. Carefully lower the socket lever (Figure 10, A) while making sure that the front edge of the load plate slides under the shoulder screw cap as the lever is lowered. Latch the socket lever under the load plate tab (Figure 10, C, D). The socket cover (Figure 10, B) will pop off as shown.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing a Processor Fan Heat Sink Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB has mounting holes for a processor fan heat sink. For instructions on how to attach the processor fan heat sink to the Desktop Board, refer to the boxed processor manual or boxed thermal solution manual.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Installing and Removing System Memory Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory Configuration Desktop board DZ68DB has four 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets arranged in two channels (A and B). Two or Four DIMMs Install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size (see Figure 12) in the blue socket of channel A (DIMM 1) and channel B (DIMM 2).
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Three DIMMs If you want to use three DIMMs in a dual-channel configuration, install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size in DIMM 1 and DIMM 3 of channel A. Then install another DIMM equal to the speed and total size of the DIMMs installed in channel A in either DIMM 2 or DIMM 4 of channel B (Figure 14).
Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Installing DIMMs To make sure you have the correct DIMM, place it on the illustration of the DDR3 DIMM in Figure 15. All the notches should match with the DDR3 DIMM. Figure 15. Use DDR3 DIMMs...
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components To install a DIMM, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27. 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC power cord. 3.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Removing DIMMs To remove a DIMM, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27. 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Follow these instructions to install a PCI Express x16 graphics card: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27. 2. Place the card in the PCI Express x16 connector (Figure 17, A) and press down on the card until it is completely seated in the connector and the card retention notch on the card snaps into place around the retention mechanism pin on the connector.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card Follow these instructions to remove a PCI Express x16 graphics card from a connector: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27. 2. Disconnect the monitor cable from the graphics card back panel connector.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting SATA Drives Use the included SATA cables to connect internal SATA drives. Each cable can be used to connect one internal SATA drive to the Desktop Board’s SATA connectors. The blue SATA connectors support 6.0 Gb/s and slower speed SATA devices while the black SATA connectors support 3.0 Gb/s and slower speed SATA devices.
Connecting to the Internal Headers Before connecting cables to any of the internal headers, observe the precautions in “Before You Begin” on page 27. Figure 20 shows the location of the internal headers and connectors on Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB. Figure 20. Internal Headers...
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Front Panel Audio Header The front panel audio header shown in Figure 20, A supports both Intel High Definition (HD) Audio and AC ’97 Audio. Table 5 shows the pin assignments and signal names for HD Audio and Table 6 shows the pin assignments and signal names for AC ’97 Audio.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Table 8 shows the pin assignments and signal names for the chassis intrusion header. Table 8. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names Description Ground Intruder# Consumer IR (CIR) Headers The Desktop Board has two CIR headers: the receiver or input header (Figure 20, D) and the output or emitter header (Figure 20, E).
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Figure 20, F shows the location of the alternate front panel power LED header. Pins 1 and 3 of this header duplicate the signals on pins 2 and 4 of the front panel header. If your chassis has a three-pin power LED cable, connect it to this header.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Front Panel USB 2.0 Headers Figure 20, H shows the location of the front panel USB 2.0 headers and Table 13 shows their pin assignments and signal names. Table 13. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names...
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting to the Audio System ® After installing the Realtek audio driver from the Intel Express Installer DVD-ROM, the multi-channel audio feature can be enabled. Figure 21 shows the back panel audio connectors. The default connector assignments are shown in the table.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Supply Cables Connecting a Chassis Fan Connect the chassis fan cable to the chassis fan header on the Desktop Board. Figure 22 shows the location of the chassis fan header.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting Power Supply Cables CAUTION Failure to use an appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12 V power connector (Figure 23, A) to the Desktop Board may result in damage to the board or the system may not function properly.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper NOTE Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before moving the jumper. Moving the jumper with the power on may result in unreliable computer operation.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables board configuration to be done in the BIOS Setup program. Table 15 shows the jumper settings for the BIOS Setup program modes. Table 15. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting Mode Description...
Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide 6. Replace the cover, plug in the computer, turn on the computer, and allow it to boot. 7. The computer starts the Setup program. Setup displays the Maintenance menu. 8. Use the arrow keys to select Clear Passwords. Press <Enter> and Setup displays a pop-up screen requesting that you confirm clearing the password.
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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components FORHOLDSREGEL Eksplosionsfare, hvis batteriet erstattes med et batteri af en forkert type. Batterier bør om muligt genbruges. Bortskaffelse af brugte batterier bør foregå i overensstemmelse med gældende miljølovgivning. OBS! Det kan oppstå eksplosjonsfare hvis batteriet skiftes ut med feil type. Brukte batterier bør kastes i henhold til gjeldende miljølovgivning.
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Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide ATENÇÃO Haverá risco de explosão se a bateria for substituída por um tipo de bateria incorreto. As baterias devem ser recicladas nos locais apropriados. A eliminação de baterias usadas deve ser feita de acordo com as regulamentações ambientais da região.
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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components PRECAUŢIE Risc de explozie, dacă bateria este înlocuită cu un tip de baterie necorespunzător. Bateriile trebuie reciclate, dacă este posibil. Depozitarea bateriilor uzate trebuie să respecte reglementările locale privind protecţia mediului. ВНИМАНИЕ При использовании батареи несоответствующего типа существует риск ее взрыва. Батареи...
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components To replace the battery, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" (see page 27). 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Disconnect the computer’s power cord from the AC power source (wall outlet or power adapter). 3.
1. Go to the Intel World Wide Web site Download Center at http://downloadcenter.intel.com/ 2. Navigate to the DZ68DB page. Click on the “BIOS Update” link and then select the Express BIOS Update file. 3. Download the file to your hard drive. (You can also save this file to a removable USB device.
Memory Update Utility or the ISO Image BIOS Update File ® You can use the information in this section to update the BIOS using either the Intel Flash Memory Update Utility or the ISO Image BIOS update file. Obtaining the BIOS Update File You can update to a new version of the BIOS by using the ISO Image BIOS update file (recommended), or Intel Flash Memory BIOS update file.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB page on the Intel World Wide Web site Download Center at http://downloadcenter.intel.com. On the DZ68DB page, click on the “BIOS Update” link and then select the the Iflash BIOS Update file. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Flash Memory Update...
CD-R with the .BIO file in the root directory will be required. You can obtain the Recovery BIOS Update file through your computer supplier or by navigating to the Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB page on the Intel World Wide Web site Download Center at http://downloadcenter.intel.com.
A Error Messages and Indicators Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB reports POST errors in two ways: • By sounding a beep code and blinking the front panel power LED • By displaying an error message on the monitor BIOS Error Codes Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, the BIOS causes the board’s...
Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Table 17. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes Type Pattern Note F2 Setup/F10 Boot None Menu Prompt BIOS update in Off when the update begins, then on for progress 0.5 second, then off for 0.5 second. The pattern repeats until the BIOS update is complete.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement We, Intel Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the product Intel ® Desktop Board DZ68DB is in conformity with all applicable essential requirements necessary for CE marking, following the provisions of the European Council Directives 2004/108/EC (EMC Directive), 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage Directive), and 2002/95/EC (ROHS Directive).
The following information is provided to address worldwide product ecology concerns and regulations. Recycling Considerations As part of its commitment to environmental responsibility, Intel has implemented the ® Intel Product Recycling Program to allow retail consumers of Intel’s branded products to return used products to selected locations for proper recycling.
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Français Dans le cadre de son engagement pour la protection de l'environnement, Intel a mis en œuvre le programme Intel Product Recycling Program (Programme de recyclage des produits Intel) pour permettre aux consommateurs de produits Intel de recycler les produits usés en les retournant à...
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Regulatory Compliance Portuguese Como parte deste compromisso com o respeito ao ambiente, a Intel implementou o Programa de Reciclagem de Produtos para que os consumidores finais possam enviar produtos Intel usados para locais selecionados, onde esses produtos são reciclados de maneira adequada.
The China Ministry of Information Industry (MII) stipulates that a material Self Declaration Table (SDT) must be included in a product’s user documentation. The SDT for Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB is shown in Figure 26. Figure 26. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB China RoHS Material...
Regulatory Compliance EMC Regulations Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB complies with the EMC regulations stated in Table 20 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 20. EMC Regulations Regulation Title FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 15, Subpart B, Subpart B Radio Frequency Devices.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Any changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Intel Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Tested to comply with FCC standards for home or office use.
Regulatory Compliance Korea Class B Statement Korea Class B Statement translation: This equipment is for home use, and has acquired electromagnetic conformity registration, so it can be used not only in residential areas, but also other areas. Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance Before computer integration, make sure that the power supply and other modules or peripherals, as applicable, have passed Class B EMC testing and are marked...
Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Product Guide Product Certifications Board-Level Certifications Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB has the regulatory compliance marks shown in Table 21. Table 21. Regulatory Compliance Marks Description Mark UL joint US/Canada Recognized Component mark. Includes adjacent UL file number for Intel Desktop Boards: E210882.
Compliance The US Department of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency have continually revised the ENERGY STAR requirements. Intel has worked directly with these two governmental agencies in the definition of the new requirements. This Desktop Board meets the ENERGY STAR Program for Computers: Version 5.0 Category B requirements.
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