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Re: DZ68BC fails to post when...

webadmin@intel.com — Fri, 04 May 2012 05:36:25 GMT

Download EXE or BIO they are the easiest to use, the exe you can run via windows then it will shut down the machine and do all the magic, do not interrupt it will shut down and start it self up then it will update. I personaly pref the BIO, you download it place it in a usb stick then shut down pc plug the usb then power on pc then when the post buttons appear press the F7 then it will give you an option to select the usb stick in the usb stick sellect the BIO file then it will start the update process.

Re: DZ68BC fails to post when...

webadmin@intel.com — Thu, 03 May 2012 23:51:46 GMT

Hello.

Which file I should download for my Windows 7 64bits?

http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&DwnldID=20965&ProdId=3381&lang=eng&OSVersion=Windows%207%20%2864-bit%29*&DownloadType=BIOS#help

Thank you in advance.

Re: DZ68BC fails to post when...

webadmin@intel.com — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 12:34:53 GMT

Hello Stephen.b.r, Thank you for your reply.

Well, my power supply os from Corsair HX 850

http://www.corsair.com/power-supply-units/professional-series-power-supply-units/professional-series-hx850-80-plus-silver-certified-modular-power-supply.html

I hope it the mobo can work stable.

Thank you,

Edde

Re: DZ68BC fails to post when...

webadmin@intel.com — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 06:20:28 GMT

Just build the computer, all of this issues will pass its good to know now if you have any issues than wait till its too late, and do not update bios to 0035 in paticuler i think the other bioses are fine.

You'll build the computer and it will be fine.

The power issue is apparently due to some Power Supply Units not meeting speciffications

I had this issue but tried a Huntkey 550W Green Power PSU and works with no problem at all, tho i still use my PSU which has a problem with the mobo sometimes when starting up but i realised when the mobo is off when i power on the PSU power button then power on the mobo works just fine but when i shut own the mobo through windows then try switching back on it wont start til i completely switch off the power on the PSU then switch it back on like after 3 sec and when i power on the mobo it starts up just fine.

The PSU i am using currently with the apparent problem is FSP Everest 600W 80Plus Partly moduler PSU, but note

Huntkey 550W Green Power and other PSU appear to work just fine, i think and hope eventualy the PSU problem will be fixed through bios update and i have made an order for Seasonic X660 i think it will work well, i needed a PSU change anyway so till it arives i will keep on using the FSP Everest 600W PSU that works well with other mobos i have but slight hitch with the DZ68BC

Re: DZ68BC fails to post when...

webadmin@intel.com — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 22:32:13 GMT

Please, I do not understanding.

I just bought, about 3 weeks the DZ68BC and right now I checked the version:

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCQQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqdms.intel.com%2Fdm%2Fd.aspx%2F17A8D21D-00D7-444E-9AD1-87D0414E4DC4%2FPCN111144-00.pdf&ei=2lw-T_SSLuHL0QHRhqnBBw&usg=AFQjCNH1MqlYWHqQll24TYzEzGl3ssyMKA

The version of my mobo Intel is G30742-401 , So...I not build the computer yet.

What should I do?

exchange the motherboard or update the bios for the version #28 ??

I am so worried and scared here after read so many issues about this mobo.

Please, I am not expert about this and I always used intel products and never had problem before. What should I do?

Thank you in advance,

Edde

Re: DZ68BC fails to post when...

webadmin@intel.com — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:04:42 GMT

It does not develop after inatallation of OS only,

I have the power problem too, i bought the board from amazon uk and had some on bring it over to Kenya along with a 2500K, and the board revision is 402 on the board is written manufactured Feb 2012

I have corsair vengeance ram 2x4gb from my provious intel board

every other thing is same in the rig apart from the motherboard and processor.

the key component in question is the PSU, i have Evarest FSP 600W PSU and i have the power issue

i got the problem olmost imediatly after setting up, first start up was ok then i switched it off after like 1 min after checking bios,

when i tried switching it on again then the problem come

So frastration, later on i realised i could power it up by switching of the power switch on the PSU on and of and then i try switching on the computer the normal way and it works........

So for me to switch it on i have to try the technique of on off the PSU at list twice some times mor than tice sometimes just once, so i still use my PSU.

Tho i had a friend bring over his PSU a Huntkey Green Power 550W and tried it on the Board and works like a cham no problem an my PSU works on his setup too and my previouse setup too.

So i still use my PSU but have to switch on of PSU then power on the machine, after its on it has no problem works fine, installed os been using it for 3days now with this condition in hopes of a bios update that will fix the power problem i have the latest bios on the board 28 the board come already with it.

SO PLEASE INTEL FIX THIS ISSUE its not our PSUs or Boards at FAULT But i Believe its a BIOS issue so Produce a FIX i Dont want o buy another PSU or have to return the board it come a very long way from UK to Kenya.

BIOS UPDATE PLEASE and IT BETTER FIX ALL THE KNOWN PROBLEMS

sata port numbaring is also wrong what is written on the board and in the bios are inverted the only thing correct is the marvell sata coz its seconary but they work no issue just POINTING OUT that Numbering is wrong.

BIOS UPATE PLEASE AND SOON

Re: DZ68BC fails to post when...

webadmin@intel.com — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 06:17:40 GMT

Hello, I believe I am having a very similar issue.

I have been fighting this issue for nearly a month. the problem started out as a USB 3 issue, with the 3.0 driver installed the system would not shut down, actually it would, but would restart after 5 seconds?? I replaced the MOBO, memory, processor, and power supply. Nothing helped. Then I discovered that sleep mode was affected also, upon entering and exiting sleep the system would reboot. After trying everthing in the bios I found that if I disabled 'Processor C States' everything worked fine. Do't know why, but upon passing the information to another post in bleeping computer forums, someone with identical problem found that it cured his problem also.

But, I was still courious as to why this setting has to be disabled. So as to make a long story s hort, I found (after multiple parts replacement and changing 4 power supplies). that the problem was with the power supply. But all these supplies that did not work with the DZ68BC worked just fine in other systems. Now the power supply that did work was rather underpowered for the system so I have been trying various, well rated supplies, (seasonic 620 Bronze and Seasonic x650 Gold to be specific) The first one had the same problem, and the x650 will not even turn the system on, the lights flicker, the supply clicks a relay and nothing else, I have tried two of the X650 modles, They are very well rated, both have the same problem.

What I would like to know from anyone with this problem is just what quality supply will work with this board?? I need something around 600 watt or more. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Re: DZ68BC fails to post when...

webadmin@intel.com — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:29:15 GMT

I am using a Seasonic SS 560KM and can duplicate this issue. When first connected it posted. THen I power cycled a few times, and only heard click and CPU clicking sound. Then it would not turn on at all. Lights light up on motherboard but nothing at all happens when pressing the onboard power button. Changing the power supply does work, but still find this info interesting:

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111144 - 00
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Change Title:
Intel® Desktop Board DZ68BC, Extreme, Boxed and Bulk
PCN 111144-00, Product Design
Improve power capability for USB keyboard & mouse and BIOS update
Date of Publication:
November 30, 2011
Key Characteristics of the Change:
Product Design
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Dec 12, 2011
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1. The USB Charging ports delay circuitry will have resistors PR29 and PR44 changed from 0 ohm to 2M ohm and a 1 uF capacitor will be added at PC22 and PC26. This will enhance the compatibility for the USB Keyboard and Mice when resuming from S3 (Sleep State) and improving USB devices charging capability when changing from S3/S4/S5 states.
2. The resistor RTPS9 will be changed from 10K to 100K OHM, a 1 uF capacitor will be added at PR866 and the transistor at TPS_Q11 will be changed from a MMBT3904-7-F to a N-MOSFET 2N7002. This will enhance the power supply compatibility by changing the board de-bounce timing during power on.
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Interestingly enough I cannot find this board anywhere, and Intel Warranty department does not have stock. Although, they admit to distributing it, but when I contact their resellers/wholesalers, they do not have this revision.

Re: DZ68BC fails to post when...

webadmin@intel.com — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:58:27 GMT

What revision of the board do you have now? 401? 402? I am having power supply issues also. I have had 5 boards already all 401. Please see this link:

It appears Intel is aware of this issue and there is a new board that is not out yet. Atleast, I cannot find it.

Re: DZ68BC fails to post when...

webadmin@intel.com — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:00:34 GMT

I got my replacement board, and it works great. You're right. It really is a nice board. You're running at 4.8Ghz? WOW! I'm running an i7 2600K at 3.8Ghz right now. I just set performance on the board to auto. I did get it to recognize my Corsair memory at the 1600Mhz o/c speed. That's all I have really played with so far. Do you see a big improvement by bumping up to 4.8? I'm very new to overclocking and somewhat nervous about making changes not knowing what I am doing.

Thanks again for your input!

Bob