Table Of Contents - Intel DZ68PL Product Manual

Contents
1 Desktop Board Features
Supported Operating Systems..............................................................................11
Desktop Board Components.................................................................................12
Processor..........................................................................................................14
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Intel Z68 Express Chipset..................................................................................15
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Intel RST .................................................................................................15
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Intel RRT..........................................................................................15
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Intel Smart Response Technology ........................................................15
Main Memory.....................................................................................................16
Graphics Support ...............................................................................................17
Audio Subsystem ...............................................................................................17
LAN Subsystem .................................................................................................18
USB Support .....................................................................................................19
SATA Support....................................................................................................19
Expandability.....................................................................................................19
Legacy I/O ........................................................................................................20
BIOS ................................................................................................................20
SATA Auto Configuration .............................................................................20
PCI*/PCI Express Auto Configuration.............................................................20
Security Passwords .....................................................................................21
Hardware Management .......................................................................................21
Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control ..................................................21
Fan Monitoring ...........................................................................................21
Chassis Intrusion........................................................................................22
Power Management ............................................................................................22
Software Support .......................................................................................22
ACPI..................................................................................................22
Hardware Support ......................................................................................22
Power Connectors ...............................................................................22
Fan Headers .......................................................................................23
LAN Wake Capabilities..........................................................................23
Instantly Available PC Technology..........................................................23
+5 V Standby Power Indicator LED ........................................................24
Wake from USB ..................................................................................25
PCI Express WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support ..........................................25
Wake from CIR ...................................................................................25
Speaker............................................................................................................25
Real-Time Clock Subsystem.................................................................................25
2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
Before You Begin ...............................................................................................27
Installation Precautions.......................................................................................28
Prevent Power Supply Overload ....................................................................28
Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements.................................................28
Installing the I/O Shield ......................................................................................29
Installing and Removing the Desktop Board ...........................................................30
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