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The AA number is found on a small label on this AA revision consists of the board. 2. See http://developer.intel.com/products/desktop/motherboard/index.htm for the latest documentation. iii The Z68 processor used on the component side of the following component: Device 82Z68 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) Stepping B3 S-Spec Numbers...
The AA number is found on a small label on this AA revision consists of the board. 2. See http://developer.intel.com/products/desktop/motherboard/index.htm for the latest documentation. iii The Z68 processor used on the component side of the following component: Device 82Z68 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) Stepping B3 S-Spec Numbers...
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... Layout 13 1.1.3 Block Diagram 15 1.2 Legacy Considerations 16 1.3 Online Support 16 1.4 Processor 17 1.4.1 PCI Express x16 Graphics 17 1.5 System Memory 18 1.5.1 Memory Configurations 19 1.6 Intel® Z68 Express Chipset 21 1.7 Graphics Subsystem 21 1.7.1 Integrated Graphics 21 1.7.2 USB 23 1.8 SATA Interfaces 24 1.9 Real-Time Clock Subsystem 25 1.10 Legacy I/O Controller 25 1.10.1 Consumer...
... Layout 13 1.1.3 Block Diagram 15 1.2 Legacy Considerations 16 1.3 Online Support 16 1.4 Processor 17 1.4.1 PCI Express x16 Graphics 17 1.5 System Memory 18 1.5.1 Memory Configurations 19 1.6 Intel® Z68 Express Chipset 21 1.7 Graphics Subsystem 21 1.7.1 Integrated Graphics 21 1.7.2 USB 23 1.8 SATA Interfaces 24 1.9 Real-Time Clock Subsystem 25 1.10 Legacy I/O Controller 25 1.10.1 Consumer...
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1 Product Description 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features of the Intel® Z68 Express Platform Controller Hub (PCH) • Integrated graphics support for processors with Intel HD Graphics: ― High Definition Multimedia Interface* (HDMI*) ― DVI-I ― DisplayPort* • Discrete graphics support for PCI Express 2.0 x16 add-in graphics ... memory with four DIMMs using 4 Gb memory technology • Support for non-ECC memory • Support for 1.35 V low voltage JEDEC memory Intel® Z68 Express Chipset consisting of the board.
1 Product Description 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features of the Intel® Z68 Express Platform Controller Hub (PCH) • Integrated graphics support for processors with Intel HD Graphics: ― High Definition Multimedia Interface* (HDMI*) ― DVI-I ― DisplayPort* • Discrete graphics support for PCI Express 2.0 x16 add-in graphics ... memory with four DIMMs using 4 Gb memory technology • Support for non-ECC memory • Support for 1.35 V low voltage JEDEC memory Intel® Z68 Express Chipset consisting of the board.
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...internal headers • Two SATA 6.0 Gb/s interfaces through Intel Z68 Express Chipset with Intel® Rapid Storage Technology RAID support (blue) • Four Serial ATA (SATA) 3.0 Gb/s interfaces through Intel Z68 Express Chipset with Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID support: ― Two internal SATA ...Express, LAN, front panel, Consumer Infrared (CIR), and USB ports Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbits/s) LAN subsystem using the Intel® 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller Legacy I/O Control Hardware Monitor Subsystem Nuvoton W83677HG-i I/O controller for CIR and hardware management support ...
...internal headers • Two SATA 6.0 Gb/s interfaces through Intel Z68 Express Chipset with Intel® Rapid Storage Technology RAID support (blue) • Four Serial ATA (SATA) 3.0 Gb/s interfaces through Intel Z68 Express Chipset with Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID support: ― Two internal SATA ...Express, LAN, front panel, Consumer Infrared (CIR), and USB ports Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbits/s) LAN subsystem using the Intel® 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller Legacy I/O Control Hardware Monitor Subsystem Nuvoton W83677HG-i I/O controller for CIR and hardware management support ...
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Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Technical Product Specification Table 2 lists the components identified in card connector Back panel connectors Processor core power connector (2 x 2) Rear chassis fan ... Piezoelectric speaker SATA connectors (5) Alternate front panel power LED header Front panel header BIOS Setup configuration jumper block Standby power LED Front panel USB 2.0 headers (4) Intel Z68 Express Chipset S/PDIF out header Front panel audio header 14 Table 2. Components Shown in Figure 1 Item/callout from Figure 1 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z AA BB CC DD EE ...
Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Technical Product Specification Table 2 lists the components identified in card connector Back panel connectors Processor core power connector (2 x 2) Rear chassis fan ... Piezoelectric speaker SATA connectors (5) Alternate front panel power LED header Front panel header BIOS Setup configuration jumper block Standby power LED Front panel USB 2.0 headers (4) Intel Z68 Express Chipset S/PDIF out header Front panel audio header 14 Table 2. Components Shown in Figure 1 Item/callout from Figure 1 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z AA BB CC DD EE ...
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... or a PCI Express 2.0 x16 add-in graphics card. 1.7.1 Integrated Graphics The board supports integrated graphics through the Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) for the board's I/O paths. Product Description 1.6 Intel® Z68 Express Chipset Intel Z68 Express Chipset with Direct Media Interface (DMI) interconnect provides interfaces to 1.7 GB Video Memory with 4 GB and above...
... or a PCI Express 2.0 x16 add-in graphics card. 1.7.1 Integrated Graphics The board supports integrated graphics through the Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) for the board's I/O paths. Product Description 1.6 Intel® Z68 Express Chipset Intel Z68 Express Chipset with Direct Media Interface (DMI) interconnect provides interfaces to 1.7 GB Video Memory with 4 GB and above...
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...-speed capable. Product Description 1.7.1.4 DisplayPort* DisplayPort is a digital communication interface that utilizes differential signaling to achieve a high bandwidth bus interface designed to the cable. The Intel Z68 Express Chipset provides the USB controller for full-speed devices. The port arrangement is as high definition optical disc players, set top boxes, and TV...
...-speed capable. Product Description 1.7.1.4 DisplayPort* DisplayPort is a digital communication interface that utilizes differential signaling to achieve a high bandwidth bus interface designed to the cable. The Intel Z68 Express Chipset provides the USB controller for full-speed devices. The port arrangement is as high definition optical disc players, set top boxes, and TV...
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...host to install the RAID drivers. See your Microsoft Windows XP documentation for more information, see: http://www.serialata.org/. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Technical Product Specification 1.8 SATA Interfaces The board provides six SATA connectors through the PCH, which provides the following...low-voltage power connectors and require adapters or power supplies equipped with a theoretical maximum transfer rate of Independent Drives) levels via the Intel Z68 Express Chipset: • RAID 0 - In Native mode, standard PCI Conventional bus resource steering is used . For information about...
...host to install the RAID drivers. See your Microsoft Windows XP documentation for more information, see: http://www.serialata.org/. Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB Technical Product Specification 1.8 SATA Interfaces The board provides six SATA connectors through the PCH, which provides the following...low-voltage power connectors and require adapters or power supplies equipped with a theoretical maximum transfer rate of Independent Drives) levels via the Intel Z68 Express Chipset: • RAID 0 - In Native mode, standard PCI Conventional bus resource steering is used . For information about...
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Product Description 1.11.2 Audio Subsystem Components The audio subsystem includes the following components: • Intel Z68 Express Chipset • Realtek ALC892 audio codec • Front panel audio header that provides mic in /side surround Figure 4. Back Panel Audio Connectors NOTE The ... panel audio connectors are connected to this output. Poor audio quality occurs if passive (non-amplified) speakers are shown in Figure 4. pin header that supports Intel HD audio and AC '97 audio (a 2 x 5-
Product Description 1.11.2 Audio Subsystem Components The audio subsystem includes the following components: • Intel Z68 Express Chipset • Realtek ALC892 audio codec • Front panel audio header that provides mic in /side surround Figure 4. Back Panel Audio Connectors NOTE The ... panel audio connectors are connected to this output. Poor audio quality occurs if passive (non-amplified) speakers are shown in Figure 4. pin header that supports Intel HD audio and AC '97 audio (a 2 x 5-
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...DZ68DB Technical Product Specification 1.12 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 ... capabilities • LAN subsystem software For information about LAN software and drivers Refer to http://downloadcenter.intel.com 1.12.1 Intel® 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller The Intel 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller supports the following features: • 10/100/1000 BASE-T IEEE 802.3...
...DZ68DB Technical Product Specification 1.12 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 ... capabilities • LAN subsystem software For information about LAN software and drivers Refer to http://downloadcenter.intel.com 1.12.1 Intel® 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller The Intel 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller supports the following features: • 10/100/1000 BASE-T IEEE 802.3...
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Product Description 1.13.4 Thermal Monitoring Figure 6 shows the locations of the thermal sensors and fan headers. Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers 31 Item A B C D E F Description Rear chassis fan header Thermal diode, located on the processor die Remote thermal diode Processor fan header Front chassis fan header Thermal diode, located on the Intel Z68 PCH Figure 6.
Product Description 1.13.4 Thermal Monitoring Figure 6 shows the locations of the thermal sensors and fan headers. Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers 31 Item A B C D E F Description Rear chassis fan header Thermal diode, located on the processor die Remote thermal diode Processor fan header Front chassis fan header Thermal diode, located on the Intel Z68 PCH Figure 6.
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... voltage regulator circuit. Technical Reference CAUTION Ensure that proper airflow is maintained in the processor voltage regulator circuit. Item A B C Description Processor voltage regulator area Processor Intel Z68 Express Chipset Figure 15. The processor voltage regulator area (shown in Figure 15) can reach a temperature of the localized high temperature zones.
... voltage regulator circuit. Technical Reference CAUTION Ensure that proper airflow is maintained in the processor voltage regulator circuit. Item A B C Description Processor voltage regulator area Processor Intel Z68 Express Chipset Figure 15. The processor voltage regulator area (shown in Figure 15) can reach a temperature of the localized high temperature zones.
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... Processor For processor case temperature, see processor datasheets and processor specification updates Intel Z68 Express Chipset 107 oC For information about Processor datasheets and specification updates Intel Z68 Express Chipset Refer to thermal changes. Table 33. This is a requirement...Tcontrol Values for Components Component Tcontrol Processor For processor case temperature, see processor datasheets and processor specification updates Intel Z68 Express Chipset 111 oC To ensure functionality and reliability, the component is specified for proper operation when Case ...
... Processor For processor case temperature, see processor datasheets and processor specification updates Intel Z68 Express Chipset 107 oC For information about Processor datasheets and specification updates Intel Z68 Express Chipset Refer to thermal changes. Table 33. This is a requirement...Tcontrol Values for Components Component Tcontrol Processor For processor case temperature, see processor datasheets and processor specification updates Intel Z68 Express Chipset 111 oC To ensure functionality and reliability, the component is specified for proper operation when Case ...