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... 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 Subsystem...
... 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 Subsystem...
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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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Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Table 3. Components Shown in Figure 1 Label A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z AA BB CC DD EE FF GG HH II JJ KK LL MM NN OO PP ... 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 panel...
Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Table 3. Components Shown in Figure 1 Label A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z AA BB CC DD EE FF GG HH II JJ KK LL MM NN OO PP ... 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 panel...
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...chipsets/index.htm http://downloadcenter.intel.com http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS025414.htm http://www.intel.com/support/go/buildit 1.4 Processor The board is designed to support processors with margin to allow for the most up-to support Intel Core i7 and Intel Xeon processors in the future. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI... Desktop Board Support Available configurations for the Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Visit this board. 16 This board is designed...
...chipsets/index.htm http://downloadcenter.intel.com http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS025414.htm http://www.intel.com/support/go/buildit 1.4 Processor The board is designed to support processors with margin to allow for the most up-to support Intel Core i7 and Intel Xeon processors in the future. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI... Desktop Board Support Available configurations for the Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Visit this board. 16 This board is designed...
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... are not supported. • 64 GB maximum total system memory (using 4 Gb memory technology). Product Description 1.4.1 PCI Express x16 Graphics Intel Core i7 and Intel Xeon processors in an LGA2011 package support PCI Express add-in an effective bandwidth of 8.0 Gb/s each direction, simultaneously, for a bandwidth of... of the x16 interface is 16 GB/s in each direction per lane. This allows the BIOS to read the SPD data and program the chipset to Section 2.1.1 on page 43 for a bandwidth of 32 GB/s. • PCI Express 2.x with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect...
... are not supported. • 64 GB maximum total system memory (using 4 Gb memory technology). Product Description 1.4.1 PCI Express x16 Graphics Intel Core i7 and Intel Xeon processors in an LGA2011 package support PCI Express add-in an effective bandwidth of 8.0 Gb/s each direction, simultaneously, for a bandwidth of... of the x16 interface is 16 GB/s in each direction per lane. This allows the BIOS to read the SPD data and program the chipset to Section 2.1.1 on page 43 for a bandwidth of 32 GB/s. • PCI Express 2.x with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect...
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... Two USB 3.0 front panel ports implemented through four internal headers All 18 USB ports are provided by the chipset Refer to http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/index.htm Chapter 2 1.6.1 USB The board supports up to the processor and the USB, SATA, LAN... controller for host to device connections. 21 For information about The Intel X79 Express Chipset Resources used for the board's I/O paths. 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 14 USB 2.0...
... Two USB 3.0 front panel ports implemented through four internal headers All 18 USB ports are provided by the chipset Refer to http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/index.htm Chapter 2 1.6.1 USB The board supports up to the processor and the USB, SATA, LAN... controller for host to device connections. 21 For information about The Intel X79 Express Chipset Resources used for the board's I/O paths. 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 14 USB 2.0...
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... audio jacks. The audio subsystem supports the following components: • Intel X79 Express Chipset • Realtek ALC892 audio codec • Front panel audio header that provides mic in Figure 4. 24 Table 5. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 1.9 Audio Subsystem The board supports the Intel High Definition Audio subsystem based on the back panel The...
... audio jacks. The audio subsystem supports the following components: • Intel X79 Express Chipset • Realtek ALC892 audio codec • Front panel audio header that provides mic in Figure 4. 24 Table 5. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 1.9 Audio Subsystem The board supports the Intel High Definition Audio subsystem based on the back panel The...
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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 integrated status LEDs Additional features of the LAN subsystem include: • CSMA/CD protocol...
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 integrated status LEDs Additional features of the LAN subsystem include: • CSMA/CD protocol...
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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. Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers 31 Product Description 1.12.4 Thermal Monitoring Figure 7 shows the locations of the thermal sensors and fan headers.
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. Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers 31 Product Description 1.12.4 Thermal Monitoring Figure 7 shows the locations of the thermal sensors and fan headers.
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... memory overlapped by the memory mapped I /O that is allocated for Conventional PCI bus add-in cards, PCI Express configuration space, BIOS (SPI Flash device), and chipset overhead resides above the 4 GB boundary. The board remaps physical memory from the top of system addresses. 43 Typically the address space that is no...
... memory overlapped by the memory mapped I /O that is allocated for Conventional PCI bus add-in cards, PCI Express configuration space, BIOS (SPI Flash device), and chipset overhead resides above the 4 GB boundary. The board remaps physical memory from the top of system addresses. 43 Typically the address space that is no...
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...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 64 Table 30...to thermal changes. The operating temperature, current load, or operating frequency could affect case temperatures. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Figure 18 shows the locations of the localized high temperature zones.
...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 64 Table 30...to thermal changes. The operating temperature, current load, or operating frequency could affect case temperatures. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Figure 18 shows the locations of the localized high temperature zones.
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... field (Not implemented) Executes command or selects the submenu Load the default configuration values for menu screens. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Table 32 lists the BIOS Setup program menu features. Any interrupts set to Available in ... Security Clears passwords and displays processor information Displays processor and memory configuration Configures advanced features available through the chipset Configures Memory, Bus and Processor overrides Sets passwords and security features Power Configures power management features and power...
... field (Not implemented) Executes command or selects the submenu Load the default configuration values for menu screens. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Table 32 lists the BIOS Setup program menu features. Any interrupts set to Available in ... Security Clears passwords and displays processor information Displays processor and memory configuration Configures advanced features available through the chipset Configures Memory, Bus and Processor overrides Sets passwords and security features Power Configures power management features and power...
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Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Table 41. Port 80h POST Codes Port 80 Code Progress Code Enumeration 0x00,0x01,0x02,0x03,0x04,0x05 0x10,0x20,0x30,0x40,... APs 0x0E Initialize NEM 0x0F Pass entry point of the PEI core PEI before MRC 0x11 0x12 PEI Platform driver Set bootmode, GPIO init Early chipset register programming including graphics init 0x13 0x14 0x15 Basic PCH init, discrete device init (1394, SATA) LAN init Exit early platform init driver PEI SMBUS...
Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Table 41. Port 80h POST Codes Port 80 Code Progress Code Enumeration 0x00,0x01,0x02,0x03,0x04,0x05 0x10,0x20,0x30,0x40,... APs 0x0E Initialize NEM 0x0F Pass entry point of the PEI core PEI before MRC 0x11 0x12 PEI Platform driver Set bootmode, GPIO init Early chipset register programming including graphics init 0x13 0x14 0x15 Basic PCH init, discrete device init (1394, SATA) LAN init Exit early platform init driver PEI SMBUS...
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Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Table 42. Typical Port 80h POST Sequence POST Code 21 22 Description Initializing a chipset component Reading SPD from memory DIMMs 23 Detecting presence of memory DIMMs 25 Configuring memory 28 Testing memory 34 Loading recovery capsule E4 Entered DXE ...
Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Table 42. Typical Port 80h POST Sequence POST Code 21 22 Description Initializing a chipset component Reading SPD from memory DIMMs 23 Detecting presence of memory DIMMs 25 Configuring memory 28 Testing memory 34 Loading recovery capsule E4 Entered DXE ...
Product Guide for Intel Desktop Board DX79SI
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Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 11 Desktop Board Components 12 Processor ...14 System Memory 15 Memory Configurations 16 Intel® X79 Express Chipset 17 USB Support ...17 USB 3.0 ...17 USB 2.0 ...17 Serial ATA...17 Audio Subsystem 18 LAN Subsystem 18 Legacy I/O ...20 Expandability...20 BIOS ...20 Serial ATA ...
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 11 Desktop Board Components 12 Processor ...14 System Memory 15 Memory Configurations 16 Intel® X79 Express Chipset 17 USB Support ...17 USB 3.0 ...17 USB 2.0 ...17 Serial ATA...17 Audio Subsystem 18 LAN Subsystem 18 Legacy I/O ...20 Expandability...20 BIOS ...20 Serial ATA ...
Product Guide for Intel Desktop Board DX79SI
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...Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Desktop Board DX79SI. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset ATX (304.80 millimeters [12.00 inches] x 243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches]) Support for Intel® Core™ i7 and Intel® Xeon® processors in the...GB of system memory using 4 Gb memory technology • Manual memory overclocking (voltage, clock, and ratio) Intel® X79 Express Chipset consisting of the Intel® X79 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities Support for multiple PCI Express* graphics cards ...
...Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Desktop Board DX79SI. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset ATX (304.80 millimeters [12.00 inches] x 243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches]) Support for Intel® Core™ i7 and Intel® Xeon® processors in the...GB of system memory using 4 Gb memory technology • Manual memory overclocking (voltage, clock, and ratio) Intel® X79 Express Chipset consisting of the Intel® X79 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities Support for multiple PCI Express* graphics cards ...
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Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Components Label Description A Front panel audio header B PCI Express x1 connector C S/PDIF header D PCI Express 3.0 x16 connector (x8 electrical) E Speaker F PCI bus connector G PCI Express 3.0 ... X Main power connector (2 x 12 pin) Y Remote thermal probe header Z Front chassis fan header AA Serial ATA connectors (6 Gb/s) BB Serial ATA connectors (3 Gb/s) CC Intel x79 Express Chipset DD USB 2.0 front panel headers EE Back panel CIR transmitter (output) header FF BIOS configuration jumper block GG Power fault LED HH USB 3.0 front...
Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Components Label Description A Front panel audio header B PCI Express x1 connector C S/PDIF header D PCI Express 3.0 x16 connector (x8 electrical) E Speaker F PCI bus connector G PCI Express 3.0 ... X Main power connector (2 x 12 pin) Y Remote thermal probe header Z Front chassis fan header AA Serial ATA connectors (6 Gb/s) BB Serial ATA connectors (3 Gb/s) CC Intel x79 Express Chipset DD USB 2.0 front panel headers EE Back panel CIR transmitter (output) header FF BIOS configuration jumper block GG Power fault LED HH USB 3.0 front...
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.../support?iid=hdr+support • Available configurations for Intel Desktop Board DX79SI • Supported processors http://ark.intel.com http://processormatch.intel.com • Chipset information http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/index.htm • BIOS and driver updates http://downloadcenter.intel.com/ • Integration information http://www.intel.com/support/go/buildit Processor CAUTION Failure to use...
.../support?iid=hdr+support • Available configurations for Intel Desktop Board DX79SI • Supported processors http://ark.intel.com http://processormatch.intel.com • Chipset information http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/index.htm • BIOS and driver updates http://downloadcenter.intel.com/ • Integration information http://www.intel.com/support/go/buildit Processor CAUTION Failure to use...
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...are backward compatible with two USB 3.0 ports (blue) on configuring your system for more information about the Intel X79 Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/products/chipsets/index.htm USB Support The Desktop Board supports USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices. data striping and data mirroring... RAID 1 - The USB 2.0 ports are SuperSpeed, high-speed, fullspeed, and low-speed capable. Desktop Board Features Intel® X79 Express Chipset The Intel X79 Express Chipset consisting of Independent Drives) levels: • RAID 0 - The PCH is supported with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ...
...are backward compatible with two USB 3.0 ports (blue) on configuring your system for more information about the Intel X79 Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/products/chipsets/index.htm USB Support The Desktop Board supports USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices. data striping and data mirroring... RAID 1 - The USB 2.0 ports are SuperSpeed, high-speed, fullspeed, and low-speed capable. Desktop Board Features Intel® X79 Express Chipset The Intel X79 Express Chipset consisting of Independent Drives) levels: • RAID 0 - The PCH is supported with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ...
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Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Audio Subsystem The onboard audio subsystem consists of 95 dB. • Independent multi-streaming 8-channel (7.1) audio (using the back panel audio connectors) and 2-channel audio (using the Intel High Definition Audio front panel header). The back panel...54 LAN Subsystem The board's dual Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) LAN subsystem includes: • Intel X79 Express Chipset • Intel 82579L Gigabit Ethernet LAN Controller (Primary) • Intel 82574L Gigabit Ethernet LAN Controller (Secondary) • Two RJ-45 LAN connectors with integrated status ...
Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Audio Subsystem The onboard audio subsystem consists of 95 dB. • Independent multi-streaming 8-channel (7.1) audio (using the back panel audio connectors) and 2-channel audio (using the Intel High Definition Audio front panel header). The back panel...54 LAN Subsystem The board's dual Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) LAN subsystem includes: • Intel X79 Express Chipset • Intel 82579L Gigabit Ethernet LAN Controller (Primary) • Intel 82574L Gigabit Ethernet LAN Controller (Secondary) • Two RJ-45 LAN connectors with integrated status ...