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See http://developer.intel.com/products/desktop/motherboard/index.htm for the latest documentation. Specification Changes or Clarifications Date Type of Change Description of the board. 2. The AA number ... PCH Stepping C0 S-Spec Numbers SLJHW Specification Changes or Clarifications Table 1 indicates the Specification Changes or Specification Clarifications that apply to the Intel® Desktop Board DX79TO. The X79 PCH used on the component side of Changes or Clarifications January 2012 Spec Change Added Section 1.12.2.10 Power Supervisor Errata Current characterized...
See http://developer.intel.com/products/desktop/motherboard/index.htm for the latest documentation. Specification Changes or Clarifications Date Type of Change Description of the board. 2. The AA number ... PCH Stepping C0 S-Spec Numbers SLJHW Specification Changes or Clarifications Table 1 indicates the Specification Changes or Specification Clarifications that apply to the Intel® Desktop Board DX79TO. The X79 PCH used on the component side of Changes or Clarifications January 2012 Spec Change Added Section 1.12.2.10 Power Supervisor Errata Current characterized...
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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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... 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 eight DIMMs using 4 Gb memory technology • Support for...V low voltage JEDEC memory • Support for XMP memory • Support for manual memory over clocking (voltage, clock, ratio) Intel® X79 Express Chipset consisting of the board. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Memory Chipset Audio ATX (12.00 inches by 9.60 inches [304....
... 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 eight DIMMs using 4 Gb memory technology • Support for...V low voltage JEDEC memory • Support for XMP memory • Support for manual memory over clocking (voltage, clock, ratio) Intel® X79 Express Chipset consisting of the board. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Memory Chipset Audio ATX (12.00 inches by 9.60 inches [304....
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...DIMM 1) DIMM 7 (Channel D, DIMM 0) DIMM 3 (Channel C, DIMM 0) Main power connector (2 x 12 pin) 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 Alternate front panel power LED header... 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 DX79TO Technical Product Specification Table 3.
...DIMM 1) DIMM 7 (Channel D, DIMM 0) DIMM 3 (Channel C, DIMM 0) Main power connector (2 x 12 pin) 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 Alternate front panel power LED header... 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 DX79TO Technical Product Specification Table 3.
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...controller. A point-to 14 USB 2.0 ports and two USB 3.0 ports. The Intel X79 Express Chipset provides the USB controller for the board's I/O paths. For information about The Intel X79 Express Chipset Resources used for full-speed devices. NOTES Computer systems that meets the ...theoretical maximum transfer rate of 6.0 Gb/s for two ports and 3.0 Gb/s for four ports. Product Description 1.6 Intel® X79 Express Chipset The Intel X79 Express Chipset consisting of the Intel X79 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) provides interfaces to the cable. The PCH is as follows: • Two USB ...
...controller. A point-to 14 USB 2.0 ports and two USB 3.0 ports. The Intel X79 Express Chipset provides the USB controller for the board's I/O paths. For information about The Intel X79 Express Chipset Resources used for full-speed devices. NOTES Computer systems that meets the ...theoretical maximum transfer rate of 6.0 Gb/s for two ports and 3.0 Gb/s for four ports. Product Description 1.6 Intel® X79 Express Chipset The Intel X79 Express Chipset consisting of the Intel X79 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) provides interfaces to the cable. The PCH is as follows: • Two USB ...
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...dB Table 5 lists the supported functions of retasking according to an audio port. Intel Desktop Board DX79TO Technical Product Specification 1.9 Audio Subsystem The board supports the Intel High Definition Audio subsystem based on the Realtek ALC892 audio codec. Audio Jack Support ... (a 2 x 5- Table 5. 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 is connected...
...dB Table 5 lists the supported functions of retasking according to an audio port. Intel Desktop Board DX79TO Technical Product Specification 1.9 Audio Subsystem The board supports the Intel High Definition Audio subsystem based on the Realtek ALC892 audio codec. Audio Jack Support ... (a 2 x 5- Table 5. 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 is connected...
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... DX79TO Technical Product Specification 1.10 LAN Subsystem The Intel GbE LAN subsystem consists of the following: • Intel 82579L Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000 Mbits/s) • Intel X79 Express Chipset • RJ-45 LAN connectors with integrated status LEDs Additional features ... capabilities • LAN subsystem software For information about LAN software and drivers Refer to http://downloadcenter.intel.com 1.10.1 Intel® 82579L Gigabit Ethernet Controller The Intel 82579L Gigabit Ethernet Controller supports the following features: • 10/100/1000 BASE-T IEEE 802...
... DX79TO Technical Product Specification 1.10 LAN Subsystem The Intel GbE LAN subsystem consists of the following: • Intel 82579L Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000 Mbits/s) • Intel X79 Express Chipset • RJ-45 LAN connectors with integrated status LEDs Additional features ... capabilities • LAN subsystem software For information about LAN software and drivers Refer to http://downloadcenter.intel.com 1.10.1 Intel® 82579L Gigabit Ethernet Controller The Intel 82579L Gigabit Ethernet Controller supports the following features: • 10/100/1000 BASE-T IEEE 802...
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Product Description 1.11.4 Thermal Monitoring Figure 6 shows the locations of the thermal sensors and fan headers. Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers 29 Item A B C D E F Description Rear chassis fan header Processor fan header Thermal diode, located on processor die Front chassis fan header Intel X79 Express Chipset Auxiliary fan header Figure 6.
Product Description 1.11.4 Thermal Monitoring Figure 6 shows the locations of the thermal sensors and fan headers. Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers 29 Item A B C D E F Description Rear chassis fan header Processor fan header Thermal diode, located on processor die Front chassis fan header Intel X79 Express Chipset Auxiliary fan header Figure 6.
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... Zones Table 30 provides maximum 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 Section 1.3, page 16 61 Thermal Considerations for the components...
... Zones Table 30 provides maximum 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 Section 1.3, page 16 61 Thermal Considerations for the components...