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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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Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DZ68BC Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes G30742-401 BCZ6810H.86A.0021 G30742-402 BCZ6810H.86A.0028 G30742-403 BCZ6810H.86A.0035 Notes: The AA number is found on a small label on the component side of the board. The Z68 processor used on this AA revision consists of the following component:...
® Intended Audience The TPS is intended to provide detailed, technical information about the Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC and its components to the vendors, system integrators, and other engineers and technicians who need this level of information. It is specifically not intended for general audiences.
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Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation Used after a signal name to identify an active-low signal (such as USBP0#) Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) GB/s Gigabytes per second Gb/s Gigabits per second Kilobyte (1024 bytes) Kbit Kilobit (1024 bits)
• 8-channel (7.1 + 2) Intel High Definition Audio via the Realtek ALC892 audio 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 8-channel (7.1) Intel HD Audio via the HDMI and Display port interfaces...
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2 yellow high current charging ports) ― Eight front panel ports are implemented through four dual-port internal headers • Nine Serial ATA (SATA) ports: ― Two SATA 6.0 Gb/s interfaces through the Intel Z68 Express Chipset with ® Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID support (blue) ―...
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.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification Table 3. Components Shown in Figure 1 Label Description Conventional PCI bus add-in card connector Conventional PCI bus add-in card connector S/PDIF out header PCI Express 2.0 x16 connector (x8 electrical; x16 compatible)
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Product Description Table 3. Components Shown in Figure 1 (continued) Label Description Front panel USB 3.0 connector IEEE 1394a front panel header Auxiliary fan header Board Status LEDS Front panel audio header...
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...
Integration information http://www.intel.com/support/go/buildit Processor The board is designed to support the Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, and Intel Core i3 processors in an LGA1155 socket Other processors may be supported in the future. This board is designed to support processors with a maximum wattage of 95 W with margin to allow for greater than 150 W operation.
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 of 2.5 GHz resulting in 5.0 Gb/s each...
(iii) cause reductions in system performance; (iv) cause additional heat or other damage; and (v) affect system data integrity. Intel has not tested and does not warranty the operation of the processor beyond its specifications. For information on the processor warranty, refer to http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/CS-...
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 •...
Product Description Figure 3 illustrates the DIMM configuration. 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.
The board supports up to 14 USB 2.0 ports and four USB 3.0 ports. The Intel Z68 Express Chipset provides the USB controller for the 2.0 ports. The four USB 3.0 ports are provided by an NEC* controller. The port arrangement is as follows: •...
Marvell controllers, which support one 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) •...
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. Graphics Subsystem The board supports graphics through either Intel Graphics Technology or a PCI Express 2.0 x16 add-in graphics card. 1.7.1 Integrated Graphics ®...
Product Description ® ® 1.7.1.1 Intel High Definition (Intel HD) Graphics The Intel HD graphics controller features the following: 3D Features • DirectX10.1* and OpenGL 3.0 compliant DirectX 11.0* CS4.0 only Shader Model 4.0 Video • Hi-Definition content at up to 1080p resolution ...
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 also be converted to VGA using a DVI- VGA converter.
The emitter header consists of two output ports which the PC can use to emulate “learned” infrared commands in order to control external electronic hardware. Customers are required to buy or create their own interface modules to plug into Intel Desktop Boards for this feature to work.
• Realtek ALC892 audio codec • Front panel audio header that supports Intel HD audio and AC ’97 audio (a 2 x 5- • pin header that provides mic in and line out signals for front panel audio connectors) (yellow) S/PDIF digital audio out header (1 x 4-pin header) (yellow) •...
Product Description The back panel audio connectors are configurable through the audio device drivers. The available configurable back panel audio connectors are shown in Figure 4. Item Description Rear surround Center channel and LFE (Subwoofer) Line in Line out/front speakers Mic in/side surround S/PDIF out (optical) Figure 4.
® 1.11.1 Intel 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller The Intel 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller supports the following features: • 10/100/1000 BASE-T IEEE 802.3 compliant Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) IEEE802.3az support [Low Power Idle (LPI) mode] • Dual interconnect between the Integrated LAN Controller and the Physical Layer •...
Product Description 1.11.2 LAN Subsystem Software LAN software and drivers are available from Intel’s World Wide Web site. For information about Refer to Obtaining LAN software and drivers http://downloadcenter.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).
Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification 1.12 Bluetooth*/WiFi Module The WiFi/Bluetooth*module is supplemental hardware that is included with certain 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.
Product Description 1.12.2 WiFi 802.11 Wireless (Module) The WiFi 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 on the Driver DVD and online.
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 monitoring •...
Figure 7 shows the locations of the thermal sensors and fan headers. Item 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...
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 ...
Product Description 1.14.1.1 System States and Power States Under ACPI, the operating system directs all system and device power state transitions. The operating system puts devices in and out of low-power states based on user preferences and knowledge of how devices are being used by applications. Devices that are not being used can be turned off.
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…...
Product Description 1.14.2 Hardware Support CAUTION Ensure that the power supply provides adequate +5 V standby current if LAN wake capabilities and Instantly Available PC technology features are used. Failure to do so can damage the power supply. The total amount of standby current required depends on the wake devices supported and manufacturing options.
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 •...
Product Description 1.14.2.4 Instantly Available PC Technology CAUTION For Instantly Available PC technology, the +5 V standby line for the power supply must be capable of providing adequate +5 V standby current. Failure to provide adequate standby current when implementing Instantly Available PC technology can damage the power supply.
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 protects the board and any attached peripherals from electrical overstress and possible physical damage.
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 flashing.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification Table 13. Board Status LEDs Item/Callout in Figure 8 LED Name Color Supported Modes Control Source Hard Drive Activity Blue On/Off Hard drive controller(s) CPU Hot On/Off Discrete circuit VR Hot On/Off Discrete circuit...
Product Description 1.16 Onboard Power and Reset Buttons The lighted onboard power button has the same behavior as the front panel power button connected via the front panel header. The onboard power button does NOT remove standby power. This button is intended for use at integration facilities for testing purposes.
Technical Reference Memory Resources 2.1.1 Addressable Memory The board utilizes 32 GB of addressable system memory. Typically the address space that is allocated for Conventional 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).
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 Description Back to BIOS button USB 2.0 high current charging ports eSATA connector IEEE 1394a connector USB 2.0 ports...
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.
Data B (positive) Data B (negative) +12 V DC +12 V DC Key (no pin) Ground Table 17. Front Panel Audio Header for Intel HD Audio Signal Name Signal Name [Port 1] Left channel Ground [Port 1] Right channel PRESENCE# (Dongle present)
Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification Table 20. SATA Connectors Signal Name Ground Ground Ground Table 21. Dual-Port Front Panel USB 2.0 Headers Signal Name Signal Name +5 V DC +5 V DC D− D− Ground Ground KEY (no pin) No Connect Table 22.
Technical Reference Table 23. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Name Ground Intruder# Table 24. Processor, Front and Rear Chassis, and Auxiliary (4-Pin) Fan Headers Signal Name (Note) Ground +12 V FAN_TACH FAN_CONTROL Note: These fan headers use Pulse Width Modulation control for fan speed. Table 20.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification Table 25. Serial Port Header Signal Name Signal Name DCD (Data Carrier Detect) RXD# (Receive Data) TXD# (Transmit Data) DTR (Data Terminal Ready) Ground DSR (Data Set Ready) RTS (Request to Send) CTS (Clear to Send)
Main power – a 2 x 12 connector. This connector is compatible with 2 x 10 • connectors previously used on Intel Desktop boards. The board supports the use of ATX12V power supplies with either 2 x 10 or 2 x 12 main power cables. When...
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.
Technical Reference 2.2.2.4.2 Reset Switch Header Pins 5 and 7 can be connected to a momentary single pole, single throw (SPST) type switch that is normally open. When the switch is closed, the board resets and runs the POST. 2.2.2.4.3 Power/Sleep LED Header Pins 2 and 4 can be connected to a one- or two-color LED.
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.
Technical Reference Jumper Block CAUTION Do not move the jumper with the power on. Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before changing a jumper setting. Otherwise, the 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.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification Table 31. BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Settings Function/Mode Jumper Setting Configuration Normal The BIOS uses current configuration information and passwords for booting. Configure After the POST runs, Setup runs automatically. The maintenance menu is displayed.
Technical Reference Mechanical Considerations 2.4.1 Form Factor The board is designed to fit into an ATX-form-factor chassis. Figure 16 illustrates the mechanical 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].
Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification 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 of standby current required depends on the wake devices supported and manufacturing options.
Technical Reference 2.5.2 Fan Header Current Capability CAUTION The processor fan must be connected to the processor fan header, not to a chassis fan header. Connecting the processor fan to a chassis fan header may result in onboard component damage that will halt fan operation. Table 33 lists the current capability of the fan headers.
Failure to ensure appropriate airflow may result in reduced performance of both the processor and/or voltage regulator or, in some instances, damage to the board. For a list of chassis that have been tested with Intel desktop boards please refer to the following website: http://www3.intel.com/cd/channel/reseller/asmo-na/eng/tech_reference/53211.htm...
Item Description Processor voltage regulator area Processor Intel Z68 Express Chipset Figure 17. Localized High Temperature Zones Table 34 provides maximum case temperatures for the components that are sensitive to thermal changes. The operating temperature, current load, or operating frequency could affect case temperatures.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification Reliability The Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) prediction is calculated using component and subassembly random failure rates. The calculation is based on the Telcordia SR-332, Method I Case 1 50% electrical stress, 55 ºC ambient. The MTBF prediction is used to estimate repair rates and spare parts requirements.
Overview of BIOS Features Introduction The board uses an Intel BIOS that is stored in the Serial Peripheral Interface Flash Memory (SPI Flash) and can be updated using a disk-based program. The SPI Flash contains the BIOS Setup program, POST, the PCI auto-configuration utility, LAN EEPROM information, and Plug and Play support.
6. After the operating system loads the USB drivers, all legacy and non-legacy USB devices are recognized by the operating system, and Legacy USB support from the BIOS is no longer used. 7. Additional USB legacy feature options can be access by using Intel Integrator Toolkit.
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. BIOS Updates The BIOS can be updated using either of the following utilities, which are available on the Intel World Wide Web site: ®...
The Intel Integrator’s Toolkit that is available from Intel can be used to create a custom splash screen. NOTE If you add a custom splash screen, it will share space with the Intel branded logo. Refer to For information about ®...
Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification 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, the hard drive second, and the optical drive third.
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 logo splash screen) will not be seen. Monitors and hard disk drives with minimum initialization times can also contribute to a boot time that might be so fast that necessary logo screens and POST messages cannot be seen.
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 the computer, with the following...
Overview of BIOS Features 3.11 BIOS Performance Features The BIOS includes the following options 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 •...
Error Messages and Beep Codes Speaker The board-mounted speaker provides audible error code (beep code) information during POST. For information about Refer to The location of the onboard speaker Figure 1, page 13 BIOS Beep Codes Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, the BIOS causes the board’s speaker to beep an error message describing the problem (see Table 41).
Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification 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 Blink Codes...
Error Messages and Beep Codes 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. This code is useful for determining the point where an error occurred. Displaying the POST codes requires a POST card that can interface with the Debug header.
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 Entering S0, S2, S3, S4, or S5 state 0x10,0x20,0x30,0x40,0x50 Resuming from S2, S3, S4, S5 Security Phase (SEC)
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Error Messages and Beep Codes Table 45. Port 80h POST Codes (continued) Port 80 Code Progress Code Enumeration PEIMs/Recovery 0x31 Crisis Recovery has initiated 0x33 Loading recovery capsule 0x34 Start recovery capsule/ valid capsule is found CPU Initialization CPU PEI Phase 0x41 Begin CPU PEI Init 0x42...
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Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification Table 45. Port 80h POST Codes (continued) Port 80 Code Progress Code Enumeration 0x60 BDS driver entry point initialize 0x61 BDS service routine entry point (can be called multiple times) 0x62 BDS Step2...
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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 Resetting removable media 0xB9 Disabling removable media 0xBA Detecting presence of a removable media (IDE, CDROM detection etc.) 0xBB Enabling/configuring a removable media DXE Core 0xE4...
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 Standards Standard Title CSA/UL 60950-1 Information Technology Equipment –...
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 marking, following the provisions of the European Council Directive 2004/108/EC (EMC Directive), 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage Directive), and 2002/95/EC (ROHS Directive).
当的重复使用处理。 请参考http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology 了解此计划的详情,包括涉及产品之范围、回收地点、运送指导、条款和条件等。 Deutsch Als Teil von Intels Engagement für den Umweltschutz hat das Unternehmen das Intel Produkt-Recyclingprogramm implementiert, das Einzelhandelskunden von Intel Markenprodukten ermöglicht, gebrauchte Produkte an ausgewählte Standorte für ordnungsgemäßes Recycling zurückzugeben. Details zu diesem Programm, einschließlich der darin eingeschlossenen Produkte, verfügbaren Standorte, Versandanweisungen, Bedingungen usw., finden Sie auf der...
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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...
şartlar v.s dahil bütün ayrıntılarını ögrenmek için lütfen http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology Web sayfasına 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...
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• 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.
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Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information Japan VCCI Statement Japan VCCI Statement translation: This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference.
ENERGY STAR requirements. Intel has worked directly with these two 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: •...
Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information 5.1.6 Regulatory Compliance Marks (Board Level) Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC has the regulatory compliance marks shown in Table 49. Table 49. Regulatory Compliance Marks Description Mark UL joint US/Canada Recognized Component mark. Includes adjacent UL file number for Intel Desktop Boards: E210882.
Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification Battery Disposal Information CAUTION Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Batteries should be recycled where possible. Disposal of used batteries must be in accordance with local environmental regulations.
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Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information PRECAUCIÓN Existe peligro de explosión si la pila no se cambia de forma adecuada. Utilice solamente pilas iguales o del mismo tipo que las recomendadas por el fabricante del equipo. Para deshacerse de las pilas usadas, siga igualmente las instrucciones del fabricante.
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Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Technical Product Specification AWAS Risiko letupan wujud jika bateri digantikan dengan jenis yang tidak betul. Bateri sepatutnya dikitar semula jika boleh. Pelupusan bateri terpakai mestilah mematuhi peraturan alam sekitar tempatan. OSTRZEŻENIE Istnieje niebezpieczeństwo wybuchu w przypadku zastosowania niewłaściwego typu baterii.
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Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information...