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... consists of the board. 2. iii Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DX79SI Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes G288087-600 SIX7910J.0281 1,2 Notes: 1. The X79 PCH used on page 48 to the Intel® Desktop Board DX79SI. See http://developer.intel.com/products/desktop/motherboard/index.htm for the latest documentation.
... consists of the board. 2. iii Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DX79SI Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes G288087-600 SIX7910J.0281 1,2 Notes: 1. The X79 PCH used on page 48 to the Intel® Desktop Board DX79SI. See http://developer.intel.com/products/desktop/motherboard/index.htm for the latest documentation.
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... 1.1.2 Board Layout 13 1.1.3 Block Diagram 15 1.2 Legacy Considerations 16 1.3 Online Support 16 1.4 Processor 16 1.4.1 PCI Express x16 Graphics 17 1.5 System Memory 17 1.5.1 Memory Configurations 19 1.6 Intel® X79 Express Chipset 21 1.6.1 USB 21 1.6.2 SATA Interfaces 21 1.7 Real-Time Clock Subsystem 23 1.8 Legacy I/O Controller 23 1.8.1 Consumer Infrared (CIR 23 1.9 Audio Subsystem 24 1.9.1 Audio...
... 1.1.2 Board Layout 13 1.1.3 Block Diagram 15 1.2 Legacy Considerations 16 1.3 Online Support 16 1.4 Processor 16 1.4.1 PCI Express x16 Graphics 17 1.5 System Memory 17 1.5.1 Memory Configurations 19 1.6 Intel® X79 Express Chipset 21 1.6.1 USB 21 1.6.2 SATA Interfaces 21 1.7 Real-Time Clock Subsystem 23 1.8 Legacy I/O Controller 23 1.8.1 Consumer Infrared (CIR 23 1.9 Audio Subsystem 24 1.9.1 Audio...
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... ports implemented through four internal headers • Two Serial ATA (SATA) 6.0 Gb/s interfaces through the Intel X79 Express Chipset with Intel® Rapid Storage Technology RAID support (blue) • Four internal SATA 3.0 Gb/s interfaces through the Intel X79 Express Chipset with Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID support (black) • Two IEEE 1394a ports: ― One port...
... ports implemented through four internal headers • Two Serial ATA (SATA) 6.0 Gb/s interfaces through the Intel X79 Express Chipset with Intel® Rapid Storage Technology RAID support (blue) • Four internal SATA 3.0 Gb/s interfaces through the Intel X79 Express Chipset with Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID support (black) • Two IEEE 1394a ports: ― One port...
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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 front... 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 front... 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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... I/O paths. Use a shielded cable that have an unshielded cable attached to 14 USB 2.0 ports and four USB 3.0 ports. The Intel X79 Express Chipset provides the USB controller for host to -point interface is as follows: • Two USB 3.0 ports are implemented with stacked... requirements, even if no device is a centralized controller for full-speed devices. A point-to device connections. 21 Product Description 1.6 Intel® X79 Express Chipset The Intel X79 Express Chipset consisting of 6.0 Gb/s for two ports and 3.0 Gb/s for four ports. The port arrangement is used by two ...
... I/O paths. Use a shielded cable that have an unshielded cable attached to 14 USB 2.0 ports and four USB 3.0 ports. The Intel X79 Express Chipset provides the USB controller for host to -point interface is as follows: • Two USB 3.0 ports are implemented with stacked... requirements, even if no device is a centralized controller for full-speed devices. A point-to device connections. 21 Product Description 1.6 Intel® X79 Express Chipset The Intel X79 Express Chipset consisting of 6.0 Gb/s for two ports and 3.0 Gb/s for four ports. The port arrangement is used by two ...
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...user's definition, or can be automatically switched depending on the Realtek ALC892 audio codec. 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. • Stereo input ... the audio device drivers. The available configurable back panel audio connectors are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. The audio subsystem supports the following components: • Intel X79 Express Chipset • Realtek ALC892 audio codec • Front panel audio header that...
...user's definition, or can be automatically switched depending on the Realtek ALC892 audio codec. 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. • Stereo input ... the audio device drivers. The available configurable back panel audio connectors are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. The audio subsystem supports the following components: • Intel X79 Express Chipset • Realtek ALC892 audio codec • Front panel audio header that...
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... 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 integrated status LEDs Additional features of the LAN subsystem include: • CSMA/CD protocol...
... 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 integrated status LEDs Additional features of the LAN subsystem include: • CSMA/CD protocol...
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Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers 31 Item A B C D E F G Description Rear chassis fan header Processor fan header Thermal diode, located on processor die Remote thermal probe header Front chassis fan header Intel X79 Express Chipset Auxiliary fan header Figure 7. Product Description 1.12.4 Thermal Monitoring Figure 7 shows the locations of the thermal sensors and fan headers.
Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers 31 Item A B C D E F G Description Rear chassis fan header Processor fan header Thermal diode, located on processor die Remote thermal probe header Front chassis fan header Intel X79 Express Chipset Auxiliary fan header Figure 7. Product Description 1.12.4 Thermal Monitoring Figure 7 shows the locations of the thermal sensors and fan headers.
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... Considerations for the components that are important when considering proper airflow to Section 1.3, page 16 64 Table 30. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Figure 18 shows the locations of the localized high temperature zones. Localized High ... case temperatures for Components Component Maximum Case Temperature Processor For processor case temperature, see processor datasheets and processor specification updates Intel X79 Express Chipset 104 oC (under bias) For information about Processor datasheets and specification updates Refer to cool the board. ...
... Considerations for the components that are important when considering proper airflow to Section 1.3, page 16 64 Table 30. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Figure 18 shows the locations of the localized high temperature zones. Localized High ... case temperatures for Components Component Maximum Case Temperature Processor For processor case temperature, see processor datasheets and processor specification updates Intel X79 Express Chipset 104 oC (under bias) For information about Processor datasheets and specification updates Refer to cool the board. ...