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Intel® Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification March 2012 Order Number: G31801-003 The Intel® Desktop Board DX79SI 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 DX79SI Specification Update.
Intel® Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification March 2012 Order Number: G31801-003 The Intel® Desktop Board DX79SI 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 DX79SI Specification Update.
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...Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for installation in the U.S. Contact your local Intel sales office or your distributor to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board DX79SI with BIOS identifier SIX7910J.86A. All rights reserved. Revision History Revision -001 -002 -003... Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Specification Change Specification Clarification Date November 2011 January 2012 March 2012 This product specification applies ...
...Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for installation in the U.S. Contact your local Intel sales office or your distributor to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board DX79SI with BIOS identifier SIX7910J.86A. All rights reserved. Revision History Revision -001 -002 -003... Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Specification Change Specification Clarification Date November 2011 January 2012 March 2012 This product specification applies ...
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...Spec Change Spec Clarification Added Section 1.13.2.10 Power Supervisor 1 Updated Figure 13 on page 48 to the Intel® Desktop Board DX79SI. Specification Changes or Clarifications Date Type of Change Description of the following component: Device 82X79 PCH Stepping C0 ...the component side of the board. 2. Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DX79SI Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes G288087-600 SIX7910J.0281 1,2 Notes: 1. See http://developer.intel.com/products/desktop/motherboard/index.htm for the latest documentation. The AA ...
...Spec Change Spec Clarification Added Section 1.13.2.10 Power Supervisor 1 Updated Figure 13 on page 48 to the Intel® Desktop Board DX79SI. Specification Changes or Clarifications Date Type of Change Description of the following component: Device 82X79 PCH Stepping C0 ...the component side of the board. 2. Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DX79SI Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes G288087-600 SIX7910J.0281 1,2 Notes: 1. See http://developer.intel.com/products/desktop/motherboard/index.htm for the latest documentation. The AA ...
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...v What This Document Contains Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 Description A description of the hardware used on the Intel Desktop Board DX79SI A map of the resources of the Intel Desktop Board The features supported by the BIOS Setup program A description of the BIOS error messages, beep codes,... and POST codes Regulatory compliance and battery disposal information Typographical Conventions This section contains information about the Intel Desktop Board DX79SI and its components to provide detailed, technical information about the conventions used in all of this type. Preface ...
...v What This Document Contains Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 Description A description of the hardware used on the Intel Desktop Board DX79SI A map of the resources of the Intel Desktop Board The features supported by the BIOS Setup program A description of the BIOS error messages, beep codes,... and POST codes Regulatory compliance and battery disposal information Typographical Conventions This section contains information about the Intel Desktop Board DX79SI and its components to provide detailed, technical information about the conventions used in all of this type. Preface ...
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Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # GB GB/s Gb/s KB Kbit kbits/s MB MB/s Mbit Mbits/s xxh x.x V * Used after a signal name to indicate third-party ...
Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # GB GB/s Gb/s KB Kbit kbits/s MB MB/s Mbit Mbits/s xxh x.x V * Used after a signal name to indicate third-party ...
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Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Memory Resources 43 2.1.1 Addressable Memory 43 2.1.2 Memory Map 45 2.2 Connectors and Headers 45 2.2.1 Back Panel Connectors 46 2.2.2 Component-side Connectors ...
Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Memory Resources 43 2.1.1 Addressable Memory 43 2.1.2 Memory Map 45 2.2 Connectors and Headers 45 2.2.1 Back Panel Connectors 46 2.2.2 Component-side Connectors ...
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Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 14. USB 3.0 Connector 52 19. Main Power Connector 54 23. Fan Header Current Capability 62 29. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar 68 ...
Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 14. USB 3.0 Connector 52 19. Main Power Connector 54 23. Fan Header Current Capability 62 29. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar 68 ...
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Feature Summary (continued) BIOS • Intel® BIOS resident in the SPI Flash device • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power ..., LAN, front panel, CIR, and USB ports LAN Support Dual-Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbits/s) LAN subsystem using the Intel® 82579L and Intel® 82574L Gigabit Ethernet Controllers Expansion Capabilities • Two PCI Express 3.0 x16 connectors • One PCI Express 3.0 x16... in BIOS for 3 wire fans • Support for Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI) 12 Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Table 2.
Feature Summary (continued) BIOS • Intel® BIOS resident in the SPI Flash device • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power ..., LAN, front panel, CIR, and USB ports LAN Support Dual-Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbits/s) LAN subsystem using the Intel® 82579L and Intel® 82574L Gigabit Ethernet Controllers Expansion Capabilities • Two PCI Express 3.0 x16 connectors • One PCI Express 3.0 x16... in BIOS for 3 wire fans • Support for Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI) 12 Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Table 2.
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Figure 1. Product Description 1.1.2 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DX79SI. Major Board Components Table 3 lists the components identified in Figure 1. 13
Figure 1. Product Description 1.1.2 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DX79SI. Major Board Components Table 3 lists the components identified in Figure 1. 13
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... DIMM 3 (Channel C, DIMM 0) Main power connector (2 x 12 pin) Remote thermal probe header Front chassis fan header 3.0 Gb/s SATA connectors (black) and 6.0 Gb/s SATA connectors (blue) Intel X79 Express Chipset Front panel USB 2.0 headers (4) Consumer IR emitter (output) header BIOS Setup configuration jumper block Power Fault LED Front panel USB 3.0 connector Alternate... Code LED display Front panel IEEE 1394a header Onboard Reset button Onboard Power button Chassis intrusion header Auxiliary fan header Board Status LEDs 14 Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Table 3.
... DIMM 3 (Channel C, DIMM 0) Main power connector (2 x 12 pin) Remote thermal probe header Front chassis fan header 3.0 Gb/s SATA connectors (black) and 6.0 Gb/s SATA connectors (blue) Intel X79 Express Chipset Front panel USB 2.0 headers (4) Consumer IR emitter (output) header BIOS Setup configuration jumper block Power Fault LED Front panel USB 3.0 connector Alternate... Code LED display Front panel IEEE 1394a header Onboard Reset button Onboard Power button Chassis intrusion header Auxiliary fan header Board Status LEDs 14 Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Table 3.
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...-to-date list of the Intel Desktop Board DX79SI. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 1.2 Legacy Considerations This board differs from other Intel Desktop Board products, with margin to allow for greater than 200 W operation. Supported processors Refer to support Intel Core i7 and Intel Xeon processors in the future. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Desktop Board Support Available...
...-to-date list of the Intel Desktop Board DX79SI. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 1.2 Legacy Considerations This board differs from other Intel Desktop Board products, with margin to allow for greater than 200 W operation. Supported processors Refer to support Intel Core i7 and Intel Xeon processors in the future. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Desktop Board Support Available...
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... reduce system stability and the useful life of the system, memory, and processor; (ii) cause the processor and other damage; Intel assumes no responsibility that the memory installed on the processor warranty, refer to fail; (iii) cause reductions in the BIOS Setup ...will be fit for warranty terms and additional details. For information about... Intel has not tested and does not warranty the operation of SDRAM). Table 4 lists the supported DIMM configurations. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification CAUTION 1.5 V is the recommended and default setting for ...
... reduce system stability and the useful life of the system, memory, and processor; (ii) cause the processor and other damage; Intel assumes no responsibility that the memory installed on the processor warranty, refer to fail; (iii) cause reductions in the BIOS Setup ...will be fit for warranty terms and additional details. For information about... Intel has not tested and does not warranty the operation of SDRAM). Table 4 lists the supported DIMM configurations. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification CAUTION 1.5 V is the recommended and default setting for ...
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Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration NOTE For best memory performance always install memory into the blue DIMM memory sockets if installing four DIMMs or less in your configuration. 20 Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Figure 3 illustrates the memory channel and DIMM configuration. Figure 3.
Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration NOTE For best memory performance always install memory into the blue DIMM memory sockets if installing four DIMMs or less in your configuration. 20 Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Figure 3 illustrates the memory channel and DIMM configuration. Figure 3.
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data striping and mirroring • RAID 5 - See your Microsoft Windows XP documentation for both legacy and native modes. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification The underlying SATA functionality is used. The SATA controller can operate in both AHCI and RAID without the need to install separate ...
data striping and mirroring • RAID 5 - See your Microsoft Windows XP documentation for both legacy and native modes. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification The underlying SATA functionality is used. The SATA controller can operate in both AHCI and RAID without the need to install separate ...
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... jacks that enables the audio codec to recognize the device that supports Intel HD audio and AC '97 audio (a 2 x 5- Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 1.9 Audio Subsystem The board supports the Intel High Definition Audio subsystem based on the recognized device type. •... the audio device drivers. pin header that provides mic in Figure 4. 24 The audio subsystem supports the following components: • Intel X79 Express Chipset • Realtek ALC892 audio codec • Front panel audio header that is connected to Section 1.3, page 16 ...
... jacks that enables the audio codec to recognize the device that supports Intel HD audio and AC '97 audio (a 2 x 5- Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 1.9 Audio Subsystem The board supports the Intel High Definition Audio subsystem based on the recognized device type. •... the audio device drivers. pin header that provides mic in Figure 4. 24 The audio subsystem supports the following components: • Intel X79 Express Chipset • Realtek ALC892 audio codec • Front panel audio header that is connected to Section 1.3, page 16 ...
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Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 1.10 LAN Subsystem The Intel GbE Dual LAN subsystem consists of the following: • Intel 82579L and Intel 82574L Gigabit Ethernet Controllers (10/100/1000 Mbits/s) • Intel X79 Express Chipset • RJ-45 LAN connectors with...LAN subsystem software For information about LAN software and drivers Refer to http://downloadcenter.intel.com 1.10.1 Intel® 82579L and Intel 82574L Gigabit Ethernet Controllers The Intel 82579L and Intel 82574L Gigabit Ethernet Controllers support the following features: • 10/100/1000 BASE...
Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 1.10 LAN Subsystem The Intel GbE Dual LAN subsystem consists of the following: • Intel 82579L and Intel 82574L Gigabit Ethernet Controllers (10/100/1000 Mbits/s) • Intel X79 Express Chipset • RJ-45 LAN connectors with...LAN subsystem software For information about LAN software and drivers Refer to http://downloadcenter.intel.com 1.10.1 Intel® 82579L and Intel 82574L Gigabit Ethernet Controllers The Intel 82579L and Intel 82574L Gigabit Ethernet Controllers support the following features: • 10/100/1000 BASE...
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... http://msdn.microsoft.com/enus/library/aa362932(VS.85).aspx 28 Figure 6. Driver support is included (see Figure 6). Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 1.11 Bluetooth*/WiFi Module The Bluetooth*/WiFi module is supplemental hardware that is provided by Microsoft but additional features are available using ...
... http://msdn.microsoft.com/enus/library/aa362932(VS.85).aspx 28 Figure 6. Driver support is included (see Figure 6). Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 1.11 Bluetooth*/WiFi Module The Bluetooth*/WiFi module is supplemental hardware that is provided by Microsoft but additional features are available using ...
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.... For information about The functions of the chassis intrusion header Refer to the chassis intrusion header. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 1.12.2 Fan Monitoring Fan monitoring can be implemented using Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility, Intel® Desktop Utility, or third-party software. The security feature uses a mechanical switch on the chassis...
.... For information about The functions of the chassis intrusion header Refer to the chassis intrusion header. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 1.12.2 Fan Monitoring Fan monitoring can be implemented using Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility, Intel® Desktop Utility, or third-party software. The security feature uses a mechanical switch on the chassis...
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... than six seconds ...the system enters this state Power-on /standby sleeping state • A Soft-off /Standby (ACPI G1 - sleeping state) Sleep (ACPI G1 - Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 1.13 Power Management Power management is in the power-on (ACPI G0 - ACPI features include: • Plug and Play (including bus...
... than six seconds ...the system enters this state Power-on /standby sleeping state • A Soft-off /Standby (ACPI G1 - sleeping state) Sleep (ACPI G1 - Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 1.13 Power Management Power management is in the power-on (ACPI G0 - ACPI features include: • Plug and Play (including bus...
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... S5 is recommended by Microsoft. 3. Wake-up Devices and Events Devices/events can wake the computer from specific states. S4 implies operating system support only. 2. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 1.13.1.2 Wake-up Devices and Events Table 9 lists the devices or specific events that provides full ACPI support.
... S5 is recommended by Microsoft. 3. Wake-up Devices and Events Devices/events can wake the computer from specific states. S4 implies operating system support only. 2. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 1.13.1.2 Wake-up Devices and Events Table 9 lists the devices or specific events that provides full ACPI support.