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...59 27. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys 68 33. SATA Connectors 51 16. Port 80h POST Code Ranges 79 40. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar 68 32. Safety Standards 85 43. USB 3.0 Connector 52 19. States for a One-Color Power LED 56 25. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product ...Specification 14. Port 80h POST Codes 80 41. IEEE 1394a Header 51 15. States for a Two-Color Power LED 56 26. Chassis Intrusion Header 52 20. S/PDIF Header 51 17. BIOS Beep Codes 77 37.
...59 27. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys 68 33. SATA Connectors 51 16. Port 80h POST Code Ranges 79 40. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar 68 32. Safety Standards 85 43. USB 3.0 Connector 52 19. States for a One-Color Power LED 56 25. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product ...Specification 14. Port 80h POST Codes 80 41. IEEE 1394a Header 51 15. States for a Two-Color Power LED 56 26. Chassis Intrusion Header 52 20. S/PDIF Header 51 17. BIOS Beep Codes 77 37.
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... right channel (microphone) 4 PRESENCE# Active low signal that signals BIOS that an Intel HD Audio dongle is connected to the analog header. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 2.2.2.1 Signal Tables for Intel HD Audio Pin Signal Name Description 1 PORT_1L Analog Port 1 -...) 10 SENSE2_RETURN Jack detection return for front panel (JACK1) 7 SENSE_SEND Jack detection sense line from the Intel HD Audio CODEC jack detection resistor network 8 KEY No pin 9 PORT_2L Analog Port 2 - Right channel audio signal to front panel (headphone drive capable)...
... right channel (microphone) 4 PRESENCE# Active low signal that signals BIOS that an Intel HD Audio dongle is connected to the analog header. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 2.2.2.1 Signal Tables for Intel HD Audio Pin Signal Name Description 1 PORT_1L Analog Port 1 -...) 10 SENSE2_RETURN Jack detection return for front panel (JACK1) 7 SENSE_SEND Jack detection sense line from the Intel HD Audio CODEC jack detection resistor network 8 KEY No pin 9 PORT_2L Analog Port 2 - Right channel audio signal to front panel (headphone drive capable)...
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...to put the board in configure mode. The BIOS Setup program is shown below. 3 Overview of BIOS and a revision code. The initial production BIOSs are identified as SIX7910J.86A. The menu bar is accessed by pressing the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) ...auto-configuration utility, LAN EEPROM information, and Plug and Play support. 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 the BIOS and reports if the two match. Maintenance Main Configuration Performance Security Power Boot...
...to put the board in configure mode. The BIOS Setup program is shown below. 3 Overview of BIOS and a revision code. The initial production BIOSs are identified as SIX7910J.86A. The menu bar is accessed by pressing the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) ...auto-configuration utility, LAN EEPROM information, and Plug and Play support. 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 the BIOS and reports if the two match. Maintenance Main Configuration Performance Security Power Boot...
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...Keys BIOS Setup Program Function Key Description or Selects a different menu screen (Moves the cursor left or right) or Selects an item (Moves the cursor up or down) Selects a field (Not implemented) Executes command or selects the submenu Load the default configuration values for use by the add-in cards. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI... Technical Product Specification Table 32 lists the BIOS Setup program menu features. When a user turns on the system after adding a PCI card, the BIOS automatically configures interrupts, the ...
...Keys BIOS Setup Program Function Key Description or Selects a different menu screen (Moves the cursor left or right) or Selects an item (Moves the cursor up or down) Selects a field (Not implemented) Executes command or selects the submenu Load the default configuration values for use by the add-in cards. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI... Technical Product Specification Table 32 lists the BIOS Setup program menu features. When a user turns on the system after adding a PCI card, the BIOS automatically configures interrupts, the ...
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... the optical drive, the system will attempt to the El Torito bootable CD-ROM format specification. Table 35. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 3.8 Boot Options In the BIOS Setup program, the user can be displayed. Boot devices are not present: • Video adapter • ...in compliance to boot from the selected device Exits the menu without saving changes 72 Boot Device Menu Options Boot Device Menu Function Keys or Description Selects a default boot device Exits the menu, saves changes, and boots from the next defined drive. 3.8.2 Network...
... the optical drive, the system will attempt to the El Torito bootable CD-ROM format specification. Table 35. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 3.8 Boot Options In the BIOS Setup program, the user can be displayed. Boot devices are not present: • Video adapter • ...in compliance to boot from the selected device Exits the menu without saving changes 72 Boot Device Menu Options Boot Device Menu Function Keys or Description Selects a default boot device Exits the menu, saves changes, and boots from the next defined drive. 3.8.2 Network...
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... Can change a limited number of setting the supervisor password and user password. This table is set, pressing the key at the password prompt of the BIOS Setup program allows the user restricted access to Setup. • If both passwords are set, the user can ... and change all the Setup options in the BIOS Setup program. A supervisor password and a user password can boot the computer. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 3.10 BIOS Security Features The BIOS includes security features that restrict access to the BIOS Setup program and who can change all Setup...
... Can change a limited number of setting the supervisor password and user password. This table is set, pressing the key at the password prompt of the BIOS Setup program allows the user restricted access to Setup. • If both passwords are set, the user can ... and change all the Setup options in the BIOS Setup program. A supervisor password and a user password can boot the computer. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 3.10 BIOS Security Features The BIOS includes security features that restrict access to the BIOS Setup program and who can change all Setup...
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Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Bluetooth*/WiFi Module 30 Bluetooth Technology 30 WiFi (802....Fan 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... the Remote Thermal Probe 65 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 67 Updating the BIOS Using the F7 Function Key 68 Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility 68 Recovering the...
Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Bluetooth*/WiFi Module 30 Bluetooth Technology 30 WiFi (802....Fan 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... the Remote Thermal Probe 65 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 67 Updating the BIOS Using the F7 Function Key 68 Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility 68 Recovering the...
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...security feature uses a mechanical switch on the chassis that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide NOTE Using the Back to BIOS button does not set the board to the chassis intrusion header on the Desktop Board. Location of the... the following: • Processor and system ambient temperature monitoring • Monitoring of power supply voltages to the factory defaults, use the key once BIOS setup mode is active. To restore settings to detect levels above and below acceptable values • Chassis fan speed monitoring • SMBus...
...security feature uses a mechanical switch on the chassis that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide NOTE Using the Back to BIOS button does not set the board to the chassis intrusion header on the Desktop Board. Location of the... the following: • Processor and system ambient temperature monitoring • Monitoring of power supply voltages to the factory defaults, use the key once BIOS setup mode is active. To restore settings to detect levels above and below acceptable values • Chassis fan speed monitoring • SMBus...
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...to Enabled. The receiver header consists of other user remotes. Table 11. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Consumer IR (CIR) Headers The Desktop Board has two CIR ...Microsoft CIR specifications and a "learning" infrared input. Press at boot to enter the system BIOS, and go to Advanced > Peripheral Configuration > Enhanced Consumer IR, and set this option...Panel CIR Receiver (Input) Header Signal Names Pin Signal Name 1 Ground 3 No Connection 5 +5 V Standby 7 Key (no pin) 6 Jack Detect 2 52 Back Panel CIR Header Emitter (Output) Header Signal Names Pin Signal ...
...to Enabled. The receiver header consists of other user remotes. Table 11. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Consumer IR (CIR) Headers The Desktop Board has two CIR ...Microsoft CIR specifications and a "learning" infrared input. Press at boot to enter the system BIOS, and go to Advanced > Peripheral Configuration > Enhanced Consumer IR, and set this option...Panel CIR Receiver (Input) Header Signal Names Pin Signal Name 1 Ground 3 No Connection 5 +5 V Standby 7 Key (no pin) 6 Jack Detect 2 52 Back Panel CIR Header Emitter (Output) Header Signal Names Pin Signal ...
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... or power adapter). 3. Use this menu to the computer. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to clear passwords. Use the arrow keys to save the current values and exit Setup. 10. Press to select Clear Passwords. Clearing Passwords This procedure assumes that you confirm ...clearing the password. Remove the computer cover. 12. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Table 16. After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. The BIOS recovers data in the event of a failed BIOS update. Disconnect the computer's power cord from the AC...
... or power adapter). 3. Use this menu to the computer. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to clear passwords. Use the arrow keys to save the current values and exit Setup. 10. Press to select Clear Passwords. Clearing Passwords This procedure assumes that you confirm ...clearing the password. Remove the computer cover. 12. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Table 16. After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. The BIOS recovers data in the event of a failed BIOS update. Disconnect the computer's power cord from the AC...
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... runs the update program. 6. 3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup program can be rebooted at http://downloadcenter.intel.com/ 2. To update the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you how to the DX79SI page. Navigate to update the BIOS by pressing the F2 key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST...
... runs the update program. 6. 3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup program can be rebooted at http://downloadcenter.intel.com/ 2. To update the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you how to the DX79SI page. Navigate to update the BIOS by pressing the F2 key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST...
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... drive, or other bootable USB media. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Updating the BIOS Using the F7 Function Key To use the information in this BIOS update method: 1. Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility You can update to update the BIOS using the Intel Flash Memory BIOS update file. Enable the F7 prompt display...
... drive, or other bootable USB media. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Updating the BIOS Using the F7 Function Key To use the information in this BIOS update method: 1. Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility You can update to update the BIOS using the Intel Flash Memory BIOS update file. Enable the F7 prompt display...
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...BIOS or use the F10 key option during POST to boot to a bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB media. 2. Uncompress the BIOS update file and copy the .BIO file, IFLASH2.EXE, and .ITK file (optional) to the USB device. 3. CAUTION DO NOT POWER DOWN YOUR COMPUTER before attempting a BIOS... 69 Due to the Intel Desktop Board DX79SI page on the "BIOS Update" link and then select the Recovery BIOS Update file. Recovering the BIOS It is complete. however, if an interruption occurs, the BIOS could be required. Manually run the IFLASH2.EXE file from a BIOS update failure, go to ...
...BIOS or use the F10 key option during POST to boot to a bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB media. 2. Uncompress the BIOS update file and copy the .BIO file, IFLASH2.EXE, and .ITK file (optional) to the USB device. 3. CAUTION DO NOT POWER DOWN YOUR COMPUTER before attempting a BIOS... 69 Due to the Intel Desktop Board DX79SI page on the "BIOS Update" link and then select the Recovery BIOS Update file. Recovering the BIOS It is complete. however, if an interruption occurs, the BIOS could be required. Manually run the IFLASH2.EXE file from a BIOS update failure, go to ...
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..., and press . 6. Assemble your settings by pressing after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory tests begin. 3. Use the arrow keys to select RAID 0 or RAID 1 (if only two SATA drives are available), RAID 5 and RAID 10 (these options will see the following... second RAID array on the screen: Press to : • Configure the BIOS for RAID • Create a RAID Set • Load the Intel RST RAID Drivers and Software (required for RAID Using Intel® Rapid Storage Technology NOTE Intel RST requires a Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, or Microsoft Windows XP operating...
..., and press . 6. Assemble your settings by pressing after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory tests begin. 3. Use the arrow keys to select RAID 0 or RAID 1 (if only two SATA drives are available), RAID 5 and RAID 10 (these options will see the following... second RAID array on the screen: Press to : • Configure the BIOS for RAID • Create a RAID Set • Load the Intel RST RAID Drivers and Software (required for RAID Using Intel® Rapid Storage Technology NOTE Intel RST requires a Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, or Microsoft Windows XP operating...