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Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC Product Guide
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Bluetooth*/WiFi Support
Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC 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
t
he WiFi/Bluetooth* Module in a Desktop Chassis (Optional)” on page 66.
Bluetooth Technology
The Bluetooth/WiFi Module enables you to connect with a variety of Bluetooth-enabled
devices. Driver support is provided by Microsoft operating systems such as Microsoft
Vista and Microsoft Windows 7. The Bluetooth driver stack is supplied by Microsoft but
some Bluetooth enabled devices might provide additional Bluetooth features and for
proper functioning of those features, will need their own supplied drivers installed.
• CSR Bluetooth module (BC0401PC08)
• Maximum data rate 3.0 Mb/s
• Forward and backward compatibility with Bluetooth v1.1, v1.2, v2.0, and v2.1
• Integrated antenna
• Operating system support for Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 both
32 bit and 64 bit
To obtain more Bluetooth information and drivers go to http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-
us/library/aa362932(VS.85).aspx
WiFi 802.11 Wireless
The Bluetooth/WiFi Module also enables you to connect with a variety of WiFi enabled
networks and access points and also allows peer to peer connections. Driver support
is provided by Microsoft operating systems such as Microsoft Vista and Microsoft
Windows 7 with additional support provided by the supplied WiFi driver included on the
Driver DVD and online.
• Ralink WiFi 802.11 (RT8070)
• Range up to 300 meters
• Supports the following:
⎯ IEEE 802.11B supports up to 11 Mb/s data rate
⎯ IEEE 802.11G supports up to 54 Mb/s data rate
⎯ IEEE 802.11N supports up to 150 Mb/s data rate
• Integrated antenna
• Operating system support for Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 both
32 bit and 64 bit
To obtain more WiFi information and drivers go to http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-
us/library/aa362932(VS.85).aspx