Intel® Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide Order Number: G42421-001
Revision History Revision -001 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide Date September 2011 Disclaimer INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH INTEL® PRODUCTS. NO LICENSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY ESTOPPEL OR OTHERWISE, TO ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IS GRANTED BY THIS DOCUMENT.
Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board DZ68ZV. Intended Audience The Product Guide is intended for technically qualified personnel. It is not intended for general audiences. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions of some common terms used in the product guide.
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems..............................................................................11 Desktop Board Components.................................................................................12 Processor..........................................................................................................14 Main Memory.....................................................................................................15 Intel® Z68 Express Chipset...
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin ...............................................................................................31 Installation Precautions.......................................................................................32 Prevent Power Supply Overload ....................................................................32 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements..............................................
Contents 4 Configuring Intel® Smart Response Technology and RAID Using Intel® RST Configuring Intel Smart Response Technology ........................................................71 Configuring RAID ...............................................................................................72 Configuring the BIOS ..................................................................................72 Creating Your RAID Set ...............................................................................
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Two DIMMs ...........................40 Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Four DIMMs ...........................41 Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Three DIMMs .........................41 Use DDR3 DIMMs .........................................................................................42 Installing a DIMM ..........
1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of Intel® Desktop Board DZ68ZV. Table 1 summarizes the major features of the Desktop Board. Table 1. Feature Summary Form Factor ATX (304.80 millimeters [12.00 inches] x 243.84 millimeters [9.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral Interfaces USB Support: • Two USB 3.0 ports implemented with stacked back panel connectors (blue) • Fourteen USB 2.0 ports: ― Eight ports implemented with stacked back panel connectors ― Six front panel ports implemented with three dual-port internal headers Serial ATA Support: • Two Serial ATA (SATA) 6.0 Gb/s ports (blue) • Four SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports • One external SATA (eSATA) 3.
Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems The Desktop Board provides full support for the following operating systems: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Windows* 7 Ultimate 64-bit edition Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit edition Windows 7 Professional 64-bit edition Windows 7 Professional 32-bit edition Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit edition Window
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV. Figure 1.
Desktop Board Features Table 2. Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Components Label Description A PCI Express 2.0 x1 connector B PCI bus connector C PCI Express 2.0 x16 connector (x8 electrical; x16 compatible) D Front panel audio header E PCI bus connector F PCI Express 2.0 x1 connector G PCI Express 2.0 x16 connector H Rear chassis fan header I PCI Express 2.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide Online Support For more information on Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV consult the following online resources: • Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.ht m • Desktop Board Support http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support?iid=hdr+supp ort • Available configurations for Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV http://ark.intel.com • Supported processors http://processormatch.intel.com • Chipset information http://www.intel.
Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. If your memory modules do not support SPD, you will see a notification to this effect on the screen at power up. The BIOS will attempt to configure the memory controller for normal operation.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide Intel® Z68 Express Chipset The Intel Z68 Express Chipset consists of the Intel Z68 Platform Controller Hub (PCH). The PCH is the centralized controller for the board’s I/O paths. The Intel Z68 PCH provides Intel RST support including Intel RRT and Intel Smart Response Technology. Intel® RST The Intel RST software package provides high-performance SATA and SATA RAID capabilities for supported operating systems. Intel RST version 10.
Desktop Board Features NOTE The SATA Drive Mode must be set to RAID in the BIOS Setup in order for your system to use Intel Smart Response Technology. Once RAID is enabled, you can install the operating system and the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. If the operating system was already installed with the SATA Drive Mode set to AHCI, you must reinstall the operating system with the SATA Drive Mode set to RAID.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide Audio Subsystem The onboard audio subsystem consists of the following components: • • Intel® Z68 PCH Realtek ALC892 codec The subsystem has the following headers and connectors: • • • • Back panel audio connectors, including an S/PDIF out optical port.
Desktop Board Features LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem includes: • • • Intel Z68 PCH Intel 82579V Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs The subsystem features: • • • CSMA/CD protocol engine LAN connect interface between PCH and the LAN controller PCI bus power management Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on the back panel (see Figure 2). These LEDs indicate the status of the LAN as shown in Table 4. Figure 2.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide USB Support The Desktop Board supports USB 2.0 and USB 3.0. There are 14 USB 2.0 ports (eight ports routed to back panel connectors and six ports routed to three onboard headers). The USB 2.0 ports are high-speed, full-speed, and low-speed capable. USB 3.0 is supported by two back panel connectors (blue). USB 3.0 ports are backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices. The USB 3.0 ports are SuperSpeed, high-speed, full-speed, and low-speed capable.
Desktop Board Features Bluetooth*/WiFi Support Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV ships with an external Bluetooth*/WiFi module that allows you to connect to wireless networks and Bluetooth peripherals. For instructions on how to install the Bluetooth/WiFi module in a desktop chassis, refer to “Installing the WiFi/Bluetooth Module in a Desktop Chassis (optional)” on page 65. Bluetooth Technology The Bluetooth/WiFi Module enables you to connect with a variety of Bluetooth-enabled devices.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, and the PCI/PCI Express and SATA auto-configuration utilities. The BIOS is stored in the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device. The BIOS can be updated by following the instructions in Chapter 3 starting on page 67.
Desktop Board Features Back to BIOS Button The back panel Back to BIOS button (Figure 3, A) duplicates the functionality of the BIOS configuration jumper (see Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper on page 57) with the following exceptions: • • • It can only be used to force the board to power on to the BIOS Maintenance Menu using default values but it will retain all previously saved changes. It cannot be used to override passwords set in the BIOS. It cannot be used to invoke BIOS recovery mode.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control The features of the hardware monitoring and fan speed control include: • • • • Monitoring of power supply voltages to detect levels above and below acceptable values Smart fan control provided by the legacy I/O controller, delivering acousticallyoptimized thermal management. Fan speed controllers and sensors are integrated into the legacy I/O controller.
Desktop Board Features Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can turn off the computer power through system control. When an ACPI-enabled computer receives the correct command, 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 (either on or off). The computer’s response can be set by using the Last Power State feature in the BIOS Setup program’s Boot menu.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide Instantly Available PC Technology CAUTIONS For Instantly Available PC technology, the 5 V standby line for the power supply must be capable of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. Failure to provide adequate standby current when using this feature can damage the power supply and/or effect ACPI S3 sleep state functionality.
Desktop Board Features Onboard Power and Reset Buttons The lighted Power button on the Desktop Board (Figure 4, B) can be used to turn the computer on or off. This button duplicates the function of the front panel power button. To turn off the computer using the onboard Power button, press it for three seconds. The Power button stays lit when there is standby power still present on the board. This is the case even when the computer appears to be off.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide Processor and Voltage Regulator LEDs The Desktop Board contains two red LEDs (see Figure 5) that indicate the status of the board’s voltage regulation circuitry and the processor: • • The Processor LED (Figure 5, B) indicates an elevated temperature on the processor that could affect performance. The Voltage Regulator LED (Figure 5, A) indicates an elevated temperature in the processor voltage regulator circuit that could affect performance. Figure 5.
Desktop Board Features Diagnostic LEDs The Desktop Board provides eight LEDs that allow you to monitor the board’s progress through the BIOS Power-on Self-Test (see Figure 6). At initial power on, all the LEDs are off. When the BIOS starts an activity such as memory initialization, the corresponding LED starts flashing. Once the activity has completed, the LED will remain on. Table 5.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide Figure 6. Location of the Diagnostic LEDs Speaker A speaker is mounted on the Desktop Board. The speaker provides audible error code (beep code) information during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Refer to Appendix A for a description of the board’s beep codes. Battery A battery on the Desktop Board keeps the values in CMOS RAM and the clock current when the computer is turned off. Go to page 59 for instructions on how to replace the battery.
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 graphics card Connect the Serial ATA cables Connect to the internal headers Connect to the audio system Connect chassis fan and power supply cables Set the BIOS configuration jumper Clear passwords Replace the battery Install the WiFi/BlueTooth Mod
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel Desktop Board, observe all warnings and cautions in the installation instructions.
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. Place the shield inside the chassis as shown in Figure 7. Press the shield into place so that it fits tightly and securely.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board CAUTION Only qualified technical personnel should perform this procedure. Disconnect the computer from its power source before performing the procedures described here. Failure to disconnect the power before you open the computer can result in personal injury or equipment damage. Refer to your chassis manual for instructions on installing and removing the Desktop Board.
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. Failure to do so could damage the processor and the board. To install a processor, follow these instructions: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 31. 2.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide 3. Rotate the socket lever to lift the load plate away from the socket (Figure 10, A). Make sure that the load plate is in the fully open position (Figure 10, B) while being careful not to damage adjacent components. Do not touch the socket contacts. Figure 10.
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 11). NOTE Do not discard the processor cover. Always replace the processor cover if you remove the processor from the socket. Figure 11. Remove the Processor from the Protective Cover 5.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide 7. Carefully lower the socket lever (Figure 13, 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 13, C, D). The socket cover (Figure 13, B) will pop off as shown. Figure 13. Secure the Load Plate in Place 8. Pick up the socket cover and remove it from the desktop board. NOTE Do not discard the socket cover; save it for possible future use.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV 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. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable Connect the processor fan heat sink power cable to the 4-pin processor fan header (see Figure 17).
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide Installing and Removing System Memory Desktop board DZ68ZV has four 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets arranged in two channels (A and B). Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory Configuration Before installing DIMMs, read and follow these guidelines for dual channel memory configuration. Two or Four DIMMs Install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size (see Figure 15) in the blue socket of channel A (DIMM 1) and channel B (DIMM 2). Figure 15.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Figure 16. Example Dual Channel Memory Configuration with Four DIMMs 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 17). Figure 17.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide Installing DIMMs To make sure you have the correct DIMM, place it on the illustration of the DDR3 DIMM in Figure 18. All the notches should match with the DDR3 DIMM. Figure 18.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components NOTE For best memory performance, install memory in the blue DIMM sockets first. To install a DIMM, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 31. 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC power cord. 3. Remove the computer’s cover and locate the DIMM sockets (see Figure 19). Figure 19. Installing a DIMM 4.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide Removing DIMMs To remove a DIMM, follow these steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 31. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer. Remove the AC power cord from the computer. Remove the computer’s cover. Gently spread the retaining clips at each end of the DIMM socket. The DIMM pops out of the socket. 6.
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 31. 2. Place the card in the PCI Express x16 connector (Figure 20, 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. 3.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV 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 31. 2. Remove the screw (Figure 21, A) that secures the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel. 3. Push the card ejector lever down using the tip of a pencil or similar tool (Figure 21, B) in the notch. This will release the card from the connector (C). 4.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components To install two linked PCI Express graphics cards: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 31. 2. Install the first card in the PCI Express x16 connector as described in “Installing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card” on page 44. 3.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cables SATA cables support the Serial ATA protocol. Each cable can be used to connect one internal SATA drive to the Desktop Board. For correct cable function: 1. Observe the precautions in “Before You Begin” on page 31. 2. Attach one end of the SATA cable to one of the SATA connectors on the board (Figure 23, A) and attach the other end of the cable to the SATA drive (Figure 23, B). Figure 23.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting to the Internal Headers Before connecting cables to any of the internal headers, observe the precautions in “Before You Begin” on page 31. Figure 24 shows the location of the internal headers and connectors on Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV. Figure 24.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide S/PDIF Header Figure 24, A shows the location of the S/PDIF output header. Table 6 shows the pin assignments and signal names for the S/PDIF connector. Table 6. S/PDIF Header Signal Names Pin Description 1 Ground 2 S/PDIF Out 3 Key (no pin) 4 +5 VDC IEEE 1394a Header Figure 24, B shows the location of the IEEE 1394a header. Table 7 shows the pin assignments and signal names for the IEEE 1394a header. Table 7.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Figure 24, D 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. Table 9 shows the pin assignments for the alternate front panel header. Table 9.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide Table 11. Back Panel CIR Header Emitter (Output) Header Signal Names Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 1 Emitter Out 1 2 Emitter Out 2 3 Ground 4 Key (no pin) 5 Jack Detect 1 6 Jack Detect 2 USB 2.0 Headers Figure 24, G shows the location of the USB 2.0 headers. Table 12 shows the pin assignments and signal names for each USB 2.0 header. Each USB header can be used to connect two USB devices. Table 12. USB 2.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Front Panel Header Figure 24, H shows the location of the front panel header. Table 13 shows the pin assignments and signal names for the front panel header. Table 13.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide 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 25 shows the back panel audio connectors. The default connector assignments are shown in the table. Item Description A Rear surround speakers B S/PDIF output (optical) C Center/subwoofer D Line in E Front speakers F Mic in Figure 25.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Supply Cables Connecting Chassis Fan Cables Connect chassis fan cables to the chassis fan headers on the Desktop Board. Figure 26 shows the location of the chassis fan headers. Figure 26.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide Connecting Power Supply Cables Figure 27 shows the location of the power connectors. CAUTION Failure to use an appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12 V (Figure 27, A) power connector to the Desktop Board may result in damage to the board or the system may not function properly. The 2 x 12 pin main power connector (Figure 27, C) is backwards compatible with ATX12V power supplies with 2 x 10 connectors. Figure 27. Connecting Power Supply Cables 1.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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. Figure 28 shows the location of the Desktop Board’s BIOS configuration jumper block. Figure 28.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide Table 15. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting Mode Description Normal (default) (1-2) The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for booting. Configure (2-3) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Use this menu to clear passwords. Recovery (None) The BIOS recovers data in the event of a failed BIOS update.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 10. Turn off the computer. Disconnect the computer’s power cord from the AC power source. 11. Remove the computer cover. 12. To restore normal operation, place the jumper on pins 1-2 as shown below. 13. Replace the cover, plug in the computer, and turn on the computer. Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide VIKTIGT! Risk för explosion om batteriet ersätts med felaktig batterityp. Batterier ska kasseras enligt de lokala miljövårdsbestämmelserna. VARO Räjähdysvaara, jos pariston tyyppi on väärä. Paristot on kierrätettävä, jos se on mahdollista. Käytetyt paristot on hävitettävä paikallisten ympäristömääräysten mukaisesti. VORSICHT Bei falschem Einsetzen einer neuen Batterie besteht Explosionsgefahr.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components UPOZORNÌNÍ V případě výměny baterie za nesprávný druh může dojít k výbuchu. Je-li to možné, baterie by měly být recyklovány. Baterie je třeba zlikvidovat v souladu s místními předpisy o životním prostředí. Προσοχή Υπάρχει κίνδυνος για έκρηξη σε περίπτωση που η μπαταρία αντικατασταθεί από μία λανθασμένου τύπου. Οι μπαταρίες θα πρέπει να ανακυκλώνονται όταν κάτι τέτοιο είναι δυνατό.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide ВНИМАНИЕ При использовании батареи несоответствующего типа существует риск ее взрыва. Батареи должны быть утилизированы по возможности. Утилизация батарей должна проводится по правилам, соответствующим местным требованиям. UPOZORNENIE Ak batériu vymeníte za nesprávny typ, hrozí nebezpečenstvo jej výbuchu. Batérie by sa mali podľa možnosti vždy recyklovať. Likvidácia použitých batérií sa musí vykonávať v súlade s miestnymi predpismi na ochranu životného prostredia.
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Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide To replace the battery, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" (see page 31). 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. Remove the computer cover. 4. Locate the battery on the board (see Figure 29). 5. With a medium flat-bladed screwdriver, gently pry the battery free from its connector.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing the WiFi/Bluetooth Module in a Desktop Chassis (optional) NOTE Additional WiFi/Bluetooth modules can be ordered online from http://click.intel.com/Desktop_system_parts-0-C97.aspx. Installing the WiFi/Bluetooth module that is shipped with Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV in your desktop system allows you to connect to wireless networks and Bluetooth peripherals. The recommended installation procedure for a typical desktop chassis is as follows: 1.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide Figure 30.
3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup program can be used to view and change the BIOS settings for the computer. You can access the BIOS Setup program by pressing the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. This chapter tells you how to update the BIOS by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Iflash Memory Update utility, and how to recover the BIOS if an update fails.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide Updating the BIOS Using the F7 Function Key To use this BIOS update method: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Download and save the Recovery BIOS (.BIO) file to a temporary directory. Copy the .BIO to a USB thumb drive. Plug the thumb drive into a USB port of the target computer. Shut down the target computer. Enable the F7 prompt display: a. Power the computer on. b. Enter the BIOS Setup by pressing F2 during boot. c. Go to the Advanced > Boot Configuration menu. d.
Updating the BIOS You can obtain either of these files through your computer supplier or by navigating to the Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV page on the Intel World Wide Web site Download Center at http://downloadcenter.intel.com. On the DZ68ZV page, click on the “BIOS Update” link and then select the the Iflash BIOS Update file.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide CAUTION Do not interrupt the process or the system may not function properly. Follow these instructions to upgrade the BIOS using the ISO Image BIOS file: 1. Download the ISO Image BIOS file. 2. Using software capable of uncompressing and writing an ISO image file to CD, burn the data to a blank CD. NOTE Copying the ISO Image BIOS file to CD will not work. The completed CD should contain multiple files and a directory. 3.
4 Configuring Intel® Smart Response Technology and RAID Using Intel® RST Configuring Intel Smart Response Technology NOTE Proper operation of Intel Smart Response Technology requires a Microsoft Windows 7 or Microsoft Windows Vista operating system and SATA HDDs and SSDs. Follow the steps below to setup your system to use Intel Smart Response Technology: 1. Assemble your system and attach a SATA HDD and a SATA SSD (minimum capacity of 18.6 GB) to the black SATA connectors. 2.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide Configuring RAID NOTE Intel RST RAID requires a Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, or Microsoft Windows XP operating system and SATA hard drives. This section describes how to: • • • • Configure the BIOS for RAID Create a RAID Set Load the Intel RST RAID Drivers and Software (required for Microsoft Windows XP installation only) Create a “RAID Ready System” Configuring the BIOS 1.
Updating the BIOS Loading the Intel RST RAID Drivers and Software (Required for Microsoft Windows XP Installation) 1. Begin Windows Setup by booting from the Windows installation CD. 2. At the beginning of Windows Setup, press to install a third-party SCSI or RAID driver. When prompted, insert the diskette that contains the Intel RST RAID Driver in a USB floppy disk drive. Refer to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/916196/en-us for information on supported USB floppy disk drives.
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A Error Messages and Indicators Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV reports POST errors in three ways: • • • By sounding a beep code and blinking the front panel power LED By displaying an error message on the monitor By displaying diagnostic progress codes (POST codes) BIOS Error Codes Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, the BIOS causes the board’s speaker to beep and the front panel power LED to blink an error message indicating the problem (see Table 16). Table 16.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during the POST, the BIOS displays an error message describing the problem. Table 18 gives an explanation of the BIOS error messages. Table 18. BIOS Error Messages 76 Error Message Explanation PROCESSOR_THERMAL_TRIP_ERROR Processor was previously shutdown due to a thermal event (overheating). CMOS_BATTERY_ERROR The firmware has detected that a CMOS battery failure occurred.
Error Messages and Indicators Port 80h POST Codes During the POST, the BIOS generates diagnostic progress codes (POST codes) to I/O port 80h. If the POST fails, execution stops and the last POST code generated is left at port 80h and displayed on the Desktop Board’s seven-segment LED display shown in Figure 31. This code is useful for determining the point where an error occurred during the POST. Figure 31. POST Code LED Display Table 19 lists the Port 80h POST codes in hexadecimal notation. Table 19.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide POST Code Description 11 Set bootmode, GPIO init 12 Early chipset register programming PEI Phase Before MRC 13 Basic PCH init, discrete device init 14 LAN init 15 Exit early platform init driver 16 SMBUS driver init 17, 18 Entry/Exit to SMBUS execute read/write 19, 1A Entry/Exit to CK505 programming 1B, 1C Entry/Exit to PEI overclock programming MEC Memory Detection 21 MRC entry point 23 Reading SPD from memory DIMMs 24 Detecting presence o
Error Messages and Indicators POST Code Description 90-95 Keyboard initialization 98-9B Mouse initialization Keyboard/Mouse (PS/2 or USB) Fixed Media B0-BF Detecting and initializing fixed media F8 EFI boot service ExitBootServices F9 EFI runtime service SetVirtualAddressMap Runtime Phase/EFI Operating System Boot 79
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B Regulatory Compliance This appendix contains the following regulatory compliance information for Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV: • • • • • Safety standards European Union Declaration of Conformity statement Product Ecology statements Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) regulations Product certifications Safety Standards Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV complies with the safety standards stated in Table 20 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 20.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement We, Intel Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the product Intel® Desktop Board DZ68ZV 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).
Regulatory Compliance Polski Niniejszy produkt jest zgodny z postanowieniami Dyrektyw Unii Europejskiej 2004/108/EC, 206/95/EC i 2002/95/EC. Portuguese Este produto cumpre com as normas da Diretiva Européia 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC & 2002/95/EC. Español Este producto cumple con las normas del Directivo Europeo 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC & 2002/95/EC. Slovensky Tento produkt je v súlade s ustanoveniami európskych direktív 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC a 2002/95/EC.
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Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide China RoHS Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV is a China RoHS-compliant product. 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 DZ68ZV is shown in Figure 32. Figure 32.
Regulatory Compliance EMC Regulations Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV complies with the EMC regulations stated in Table 21 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 21. EMC Regulations Regulation Title FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 15, Subpart B, Radio Frequency Devices. (USA) ICES-003 Interference-Causing Equipment Standard, Digital Apparatus.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • • • • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit other than the one to which the receiver is connected.
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 accordingly.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide Product Certifications Board-Level Certifications Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV has the regulatory compliance marks shown in Table 22. Table 22. Regulatory Compliance Marks Description Mark UL joint US/Canada Recognized Component mark. Includes adjacent UL file number for Intel Desktop Boards: E210882. FCC Declaration of Conformity logo mark for Class B equipment. CE mark.
Regulatory Compliance Chassis- and Component-Level Certifications Ensure that the chassis and certain components; such as the power supply, peripheral drives, wiring, and cables; are components certified for the country or market where used. Agency certification marks on the product are proof of certification. Typical product certifications include: In Europe The CE mark indicates compliance with all applicable European requirements.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68ZV Product Guide In Canada A nationally recognized certification mark such as CSA or cUL signifies compliance with safety requirements. The Industry Canada statement on page 88 of this product guide demonstrates compliance with Canadian EMC regulations. ENERGY STAR*, e-Standby, and ErP Compliance The US Department of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency have continually revised the ENERGY STAR requirements.
