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... 11 1.1.1 Feature Summary 11 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...
... 11 1.1.1 Feature Summary 11 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...
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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 and Headers 48 2.3 Jumper Block...72 3.8.3 Booting Without Attached Devices 72 3.8.4 Changing the Default Boot Device During POST 72 3.9 Adjusting Boot Speed 73 3.9.1 Peripheral Selection and Configuration 73 3.9.2 BIOS Boot Optimizations 73 3.10 BIOS Security Features 74 3.11 BIOS Performance Features 75 4 Error Messages and Beep Codes 4.1 ...
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 and Headers 48 2.3 Jumper Block...72 3.8.3 Booting Without Attached Devices 72 3.8.4 Changing the Default Boot Device During POST 72 3.9 Adjusting Boot Speed 73 3.9.1 Peripheral Selection and Configuration 73 3.9.2 BIOS Boot Optimizations 73 3.10 BIOS Security Features 74 3.11 BIOS Performance Features 75 4 Error Messages and Beep Codes 4.1 ...
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...States and Targeted System Power 33 8. Feature Summary 11 2. Front Panel Audio Header for AC '97 Audio 50 ix Supported Memory Configurations 18 4. Contents 5 Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information 5.1 Regulatory Compliance 85 5.1.1 Safety Standards 85 5.1.2 European Union Declaration ...Board Level 93 5.2 Battery Disposal Information 94 Figures 1. Front Panel Audio Header for Intel HD Audio 50 13. Component-side Connectors and Headers Shown in Figure 1 14 3. System Memory Map 45 11. Board Dimensions 60 18. Bluetooth/WiFi Module 28 7.
...States and Targeted System Power 33 8. Feature Summary 11 2. Front Panel Audio Header for AC '97 Audio 50 ix Supported Memory Configurations 18 4. Contents 5 Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information 5.1 Regulatory Compliance 85 5.1.1 Safety Standards 85 5.1.2 European Union Declaration ...Board Level 93 5.2 Battery Disposal Information 94 Figures 1. Front Panel Audio Header for Intel HD Audio 50 13. Component-side Connectors and Headers Shown in Figure 1 14 3. System Memory Map 45 11. Board Dimensions 60 18. Bluetooth/WiFi Module 28 7.
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... ... Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Desktop Board Support Available configurations for the Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Visit this World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support?iid=hdr+support http://ark.intel.com Supported processors Chipset information BIOS and driver updates Tested memory Integration information http://processormatch.intel.com http://www.intel...
... ... Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Desktop Board Support Available configurations for the Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Visit this World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support?iid=hdr+support http://ark.intel.com Supported processors Chipset information BIOS and driver updates Tested memory Integration information http://processormatch.intel.com http://www.intel...
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...with a raw bit rate of 2.5 GT/s results in each direction per lane. For information about over clocking memory (see www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-031689.htm for a bandwidth of 8 GB/s. Refer to Section 2.1.1 on ...Intel Xeon processors in an LGA2011 package support PCI Express add-in an effective bandwidth of 4.0 Gb/s each direction per lane. The maximum theoretical bandwidth of the x16 interface is 4 GB/s in an effective bandwidth of 2.0 Gb/s each direction, simultaneously, for more information about PCI Express technology Refer to accurately configure memory...
...with a raw bit rate of 2.5 GT/s results in each direction per lane. For information about over clocking memory (see www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-031689.htm for a bandwidth of 8 GB/s. Refer to Section 2.1.1 on ...Intel Xeon processors in an LGA2011 package support PCI Express add-in an effective bandwidth of 4.0 Gb/s each direction per lane. The maximum theoretical bandwidth of the x16 interface is 4 GB/s in an effective bandwidth of 2.0 Gb/s each direction, simultaneously, for more information about PCI Express technology Refer to accurately configure memory...
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...be fit for warranty terms and additional details. For information about... Table 4 lists the supported DIMM configurations. Supported Memory Configurations DIMM Capacity 512 MB 1024 MB Configuration (Note) SS SS SDRAM Density 1 Gbit 1 Gbit SDRAM Organization Front-side/Back-side 64 M...processor+warranty). Tested Memory XMP Tested Memory Refer to fail; (iii) cause reductions in system performance; (iv) cause additional heat or other memory voltage settings in the BIOS Setup program are provided for DDR3 memory voltage. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification ...
...be fit for warranty terms and additional details. For information about... Table 4 lists the supported DIMM configurations. Supported Memory Configurations DIMM Capacity 512 MB 1024 MB Configuration (Note) SS SS SDRAM Density 1 Gbit 1 Gbit SDRAM Organization Front-side/Back-side 64 M...processor+warranty). Tested Memory XMP Tested Memory Refer to fail; (iii) cause reductions in system performance; (iv) cause additional heat or other memory voltage settings in the BIOS Setup program are provided for DDR3 memory voltage. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification ...
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...) mode. If different speed DIMMs are unequal. If different speed DIMMs are used between channels, the slowest memory timing will be used when only a single DIMM is used . Product Description 1.5.1 Memory Configurations The Intel Core i7 and Intel Xeon processors support the following types of any three DIMM channels are equal. Technology and device width...
...) mode. If different speed DIMMs are unequal. If different speed DIMMs are used between channels, the slowest memory timing will be used when only a single DIMM is used . Product Description 1.5.1 Memory Configurations The Intel Core i7 and Intel Xeon processors support the following types of any three DIMM channels are equal. Technology and device width...
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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 Figure 3. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Figure 3 illustrates the memory channel and DIMM configuration.
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 Figure 3. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Figure 3 illustrates the memory channel and DIMM configuration.
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...the computer is made up event interface • PCI power management support The BIOS Setup program provides configuration options for this feature to control external electronic hardware. This learning input is accurate to speak the ... 1.8 Legacy I/O Controller The I /O controller. 1.8.1 Consumer Infrared (CIR) The Consumer Infrared (CIR) feature is not plugged into Intel Desktop Boards for the I /O controller provides the following features: • Consumer Infrared (CIR) headers • Serial IRQ interface ...coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory.
...the computer is made up event interface • PCI power management support The BIOS Setup program provides configuration options for this feature to control external electronic hardware. This learning input is accurate to speak the ... 1.8 Legacy I/O Controller The I /O controller. 1.8.1 Consumer Infrared (CIR) The Consumer Infrared (CIR) feature is not plugged into Intel Desktop Boards for the I /O controller provides the following features: • Consumer Infrared (CIR) headers • Serial IRQ interface ...coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory.
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...add-in cards, PCI Express configuration space, BIOS (SPI Flash device), and chipset overhead resides above the 4 GB boundary. Typically the address space that is not possible to use all of the installed memory due to reclaim the physical memory overlapped by the memory mapped I /O that has ...that is no overlap of system memory installed, it is allocated for other system critical functions. These functions include the following: • BIOS/SPI Flash device (64 Mbit) • Local APIC (19 MB) • Direct Media Interface (40 MB) • PCI Express configuration space (256 MB) •...
...add-in cards, PCI Express configuration space, BIOS (SPI Flash device), and chipset overhead resides above the 4 GB boundary. Typically the address space that is not possible to use all of the installed memory due to reclaim the physical memory overlapped by the memory mapped I /O that has ...that is no overlap of system memory installed, it is allocated for other system critical functions. These functions include the following: • BIOS/SPI Flash device (64 Mbit) • Local APIC (19 MB) • Direct Media Interface (40 MB) • PCI Express configuration space (256 MB) •...
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...on page 58 shows how to put the board in the Serial Peripheral Interface Flash Memory (SPI Flash) and can be updated using a disk-based program. The BIOS Setup program can be used to configure mode and the computer is shown below. The BIOS displays a message during POST... identifying the type of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction The board uses an Intel BIOS that is stored in configure mode. 67 3 Overview of BIOS and a revision code. Maintenance Main Configuration Performance Security Power Boot Exit NOTE The maintenance menu is displayed only when the board is ...
...on page 58 shows how to put the board in the Serial Peripheral Interface Flash Memory (SPI Flash) and can be updated using a disk-based program. The BIOS Setup program can be used to configure mode and the computer is shown below. The BIOS displays a message during POST... identifying the type of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction The board uses an Intel BIOS that is stored in configure mode. 67 3 Overview of BIOS and a revision code. Maintenance Main Configuration Performance Security Power Boot Exit NOTE The maintenance menu is displayed only when the board is ...
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... 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 supply controls Boot Selects boot options Exit Saves or discards changes to configure the system. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar Maintenance Main Configura- Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product...
... 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 supply controls Boot Selects boot options Exit Saves or discards changes to configure the system. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar Maintenance Main Configura- Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product...
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...the Main BIOS page. 3.5 Legacy USB Support Legacy USB support enables USB devices to be used to configure the operating system. (Keyboards and mice are not yet available. When you to use SMBIOS. The ...level • Fixed-system data, such as peripherals, serial numbers, and asset tags • Resource data, such as memory size, cache size, and processor speed • Dynamic data, such as follows: 1. Legacy USB support is disabled....support from the BIOS is enabled by using Intel Integrator Toolkit. 69 While the operating system is set to the computer, legacy support is used . ...
...the Main BIOS page. 3.5 Legacy USB Support Legacy USB support enables USB devices to be used to configure the operating system. (Keyboards and mice are not yet available. When you to use SMBIOS. The ...level • Fixed-system data, such as peripherals, serial numbers, and asset tags • Resource data, such as memory size, cache size, and processor speed • Dynamic data, such as follows: 1. Legacy USB support is disabled....support from the BIOS is enabled by using Intel Integrator Toolkit. 69 While the operating system is set to the computer, legacy support is used . ...
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... drive), an optical drive, or from the file location on the Web. • Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility, which requires booting from DOS. Similar to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb /CS-022312.htm. 3.6.1 Language Support The BIOS Setup program...to performing a BIOS Recovery without removing the BIOS configuration jumper. Both utilities verify that location/device. NOTE Review the instructions distributed with the upgrade utility before attempting a BIOS update. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification To install an operating system that ...
... drive), an optical drive, or from the file location on the Web. • Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility, which requires booting from DOS. Similar to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb /CS-022312.htm. 3.6.1 Language Support The BIOS Setup program...to performing a BIOS Recovery without removing the BIOS configuration jumper. Both utilities verify that location/device. NOTE Review the instructions distributed with the upgrade utility before attempting a BIOS update. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification To install an operating system that ...
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... 0x1C Exit PEI over-clock programming 0x21 0x23 Memory MRC entry point Reading SPD from memory DIMMs 0x24 0x27 0x28 Detecting presence of memory DIMMs Configuring memory Testing memory 0x29 Exit MRC driver PEI after MRC 0x2A Start to Program MTRR Settings 0x2B Done Programming MTRR Settings continued 80 Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Table 41.
... 0x1C Exit PEI over-clock programming 0x21 0x23 Memory MRC entry point Reading SPD from memory DIMMs 0x24 0x27 0x28 Detecting presence of memory DIMMs Configuring memory Testing memory 0x29 Exit MRC driver PEI after MRC 0x2A Start to Program MTRR Settings 0x2B Done Programming MTRR Settings continued 80 Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Table 41.
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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 phase 12 Starting ...Resetting keyboard 94 Clearing keyboard input buffer 5A Resetting PATA/SATA bus and all devices 28 Testing memory 90 Resetting keyboard 94 Clearing keyboard input buffer E7 Waiting for user input 01 INT 19 00 Ready to boot 84
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 phase 12 Starting ...Resetting keyboard 94 Clearing keyboard input buffer 5A Resetting PATA/SATA bus and all devices 28 Testing memory 90 Resetting keyboard 94 Clearing keyboard input buffer E7 Waiting for user input 01 INT 19 00 Ready to boot 84
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... 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 and IDE Auto Configuration 21 PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration 21 Security Passwords 21 Back...
... 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 and IDE Auto Configuration 21 PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration 21 Security Passwords 21 Back...
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Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Bluetooth*/WiFi Module 30 Bluetooth Technology 30 WiFi (802.11 ... Installing the Desktop Board 36 Installing a Processor 37 Installing a Processor Fan Heat Sink 41 Installing and Removing Memory 42 Installing DIMMs 42 Removing DIMMs 44 Installing and Removing PCI Express x16 Add-in Cards 44 Installing PCI... and Power Supply Cables 55 Connecting Chassis Fan Cables 55 Connecting Power Supply Cables 56 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 57 Clearing Passwords 58 Replacing the Battery 59 Installing the WiFi/Bluetooth* Module in Your Chassis 64...
Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Bluetooth*/WiFi Module 30 Bluetooth Technology 30 WiFi (802.11 ... Installing the Desktop Board 36 Installing a Processor 37 Installing a Processor Fan Heat Sink 41 Installing and Removing Memory 42 Installing DIMMs 42 Removing DIMMs 44 Installing and Removing PCI Express x16 Add-in Cards 44 Installing PCI... and Power Supply Cables 55 Connecting Chassis Fan Cables 55 Connecting Power Supply Cables 56 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 57 Clearing Passwords 58 Replacing the Battery 59 Installing the WiFi/Bluetooth* Module in Your Chassis 64...
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... 87 Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance 87 Product Certifications 88 Board-Level Certifications 88 Chassis- Remote Thermal Probe 31 10. Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration 16 3. Open the Load Plate 38 14. Installing a DIMM 43 18. Onboard System Control Switches 26 7. Installing the ...81 China RoHS 84 EMC Regulations 85 FCC Declaration of Conformity 85 Canadian Department of the Standby Power Indicator 25 6. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Components 12 2. Location of the Back to the Processor Fan Header 41 17. Bluetooth/WiFi Module 30 9. Install...
... 87 Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance 87 Product Certifications 88 Board-Level Certifications 88 Chassis- Remote Thermal Probe 31 10. Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration 16 3. Open the Load Plate 38 14. Installing a DIMM 43 18. Onboard System Control Switches 26 7. Installing the ...81 China RoHS 84 EMC Regulations 85 FCC Declaration of Conformity 85 Canadian Department of the Standby Power Indicator 25 6. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Components 12 2. Location of the Back to the Processor Fan Header 41 17. Bluetooth/WiFi Module 30 9. Install...
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Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Memory Configurations The Intel Core i7 and Intel Xeon processors support the following types of both DIMM channels are equal. Figure 2 shows the board's memory channel and DIMM configuration Figure 2. Quad-channel mode offers the highest throughput for each channel must be equal. If different speed DIMMs are used between channels, the slowest...
Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Memory Configurations The Intel Core i7 and Intel Xeon processors support the following types of both DIMM channels are equal. Figure 2 shows the board's memory channel and DIMM configuration Figure 2. Quad-channel mode offers the highest throughput for each channel must be equal. If different speed DIMMs are used between channels, the slowest...