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... 1. See http://developer.intel.com/products/desktop/motherboard/index.htm for the latest documentation. Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DX79SI Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes G288087-600 ...SIX7910J.0281 1,2 Notes: 1. The AA number is found on a small label on the Front panel USB 3.0 connector June 2012 Spec Clarification Corrected the order of items in Table 10 Errata Current characterized errata, if any, are documented in a separate Specification Update...
... 1. See http://developer.intel.com/products/desktop/motherboard/index.htm for the latest documentation. Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DX79SI Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes G288087-600 ...SIX7910J.0281 1,2 Notes: 1. The AA number is found on a small label on the Front panel USB 3.0 connector June 2012 Spec Clarification Corrected the order of items in Table 10 Errata Current characterized errata, if any, are documented in a separate Specification Update...
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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...63 2.7 Reliability 65 2.8 Environmental 65 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction 67 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 68 3.3 Resource Configuration 68 3.3.1 PCI Autoconfiguration 68 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 69 3.5 Legacy USB Support 69 3.6 BIOS Updates 70 3.6.1 Language Support 70 3.6.2 Custom Splash Screen 71 3.7 BIOS Recovery 71 3.8 Boot Options 72 3.8.1 Optical Drive Boot...
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...63 2.7 Reliability 65 2.8 Environmental 65 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction 67 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 68 3.3 Resource Configuration 68 3.3.1 PCI Autoconfiguration 68 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 69 3.5 Legacy USB Support 69 3.6 BIOS Updates 70 3.6.1 Language Support 70 3.6.2 Custom Splash Screen 71 3.7 BIOS Recovery 71 3.8 Boot Options 72 3.8.1 Optical Drive Boot...
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...intel.com Supported processors Chipset information BIOS and driver updates Tested memory Integration information http://processormatch.intel.com http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/index.htm http://downloadcenter.intel.com http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS025414.htm http://www.intel...processors with a maximum wattage of supported processors. The processors listed above . Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Desktop Board Support Available configurations for the Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Visit this board. 16 Refer to Section 2.5.1 on page 61 for ...
...intel.com Supported processors Chipset information BIOS and driver updates Tested memory Integration information http://processormatch.intel.com http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/index.htm http://downloadcenter.intel.com http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS025414.htm http://www.intel...processors with a maximum wattage of supported processors. The processors listed above . Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Desktop Board Support Available configurations for the Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Visit this board. 16 Refer to Section 2.5.1 on page 61 for ...
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... a message during POST identifying the type of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction The board uses an Intel BIOS that is powered-up, the BIOS compares the CPU version and the microcode version in the Serial Peripheral Interface Flash Memory (SPI Flash) and can be updated using a disk-based program. Section 2.3 on page 58 shows how to configure...
... a message during POST identifying the type of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction The board uses an Intel BIOS that is powered-up, the BIOS compares the CPU version and the microcode version in the Serial Peripheral Interface Flash Memory (SPI Flash) and can be updated using a disk-based program. Section 2.3 on page 58 shows how to configure...
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.../desktop/sb /CS-022312.htm. 3.6.1 Language Support The BIOS Setup program and help messages are available on the Intel World Wide Web site: • Intel® Express BIOS Update utility, which are supported in US English. Similar to performing a BIOS Recovery without removing the BIOS configuration jumper. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification To install an operating system...
.../desktop/sb /CS-022312.htm. 3.6.1 Language Support The BIOS Setup program and help messages are available on the Intel World Wide Web site: • Intel® Express BIOS Update utility, which are supported in US English. Similar to performing a BIOS Recovery without removing the BIOS configuration jumper. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification To install an operating system...
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... will interrupt a BIOS update; Overview of BIOS Features 3.6.2 Custom Splash Screen During POST, an Intel® splash screen is displayed by default. The BIOS recovery media does not need to http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/software/itk/ http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/software.htm 3.7 BIOS Recovery It is available from Intel can be used for BIOS recovery. however...
... will interrupt a BIOS update; Overview of BIOS Features 3.6.2 Custom Splash Screen During POST, an Intel® splash screen is displayed by default. The BIOS recovery media does not need to http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/software/itk/ http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/software.htm 3.7 BIOS Recovery It is available from Intel can be used for BIOS recovery. however...
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... (off), entire pattern repeats (beeps and pause) until the system is powered off ), entire pattern repeats (beeps and pause) once and the BIOS will continue to boot. 4 Error Messages and Beep Codes 4.1 Speaker The board-mounted speaker provides audible error code (beep code) information during POST, ... Hz High beep 2000 Hz Low beep 1500 Hz 77 For information about The location of the onboard speaker Refer to Prompt accept keyboard input BIOS update in progress None Video error On-off (1.0 second each) two times, then 2.5-second pause (off . Table 37. Frequency 932 Hz 932...
... (off), entire pattern repeats (beeps and pause) until the system is powered off ), entire pattern repeats (beeps and pause) once and the BIOS will continue to boot. 4 Error Messages and Beep Codes 4.1 Speaker The board-mounted speaker provides audible error code (beep code) information during POST, ... Hz High beep 2000 Hz Low beep 1500 Hz 77 For information about The location of the onboard speaker Refer to Prompt accept keyboard input BIOS update in progress None Video error On-off (1.0 second each) two times, then 2.5-second pause (off . Table 37. Frequency 932 Hz 932...
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Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes Type Pattern F2 Setup/F10 Boot Menu None Prompt BIOS update in a total of each. Memory error On-off (1.0 second each ) two times, then 2.5-second pause (off . Note When no memory was removed, then ... last boot. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 4.3 Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, the BIOS causes the board's front panel power LED to reset values. Table 38. The CMOS checksum is powered off ), entire pattern repeats (blink and pause) until the BIOS update is complete....
Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes Type Pattern F2 Setup/F10 Boot Menu None Prompt BIOS update in a total of each. Memory error On-off (1.0 second each ) two times, then 2.5-second pause (off . Note When no memory was removed, then ... last boot. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 4.3 Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, the BIOS causes the board's front panel power LED to reset values. Table 38. The CMOS checksum is powered off ), entire pattern repeats (blink and pause) until the BIOS update is complete....
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... evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for Intel® Desktop Board DX79SI. The suitability of this product for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or other hardware components 3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to update the BIOS 4 Configuring for RAID: information about configuring your system for RAID A Error Messages...
... evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for Intel® Desktop Board DX79SI. The suitability of this product for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or other hardware components 3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to update the BIOS 4 Configuring for RAID: information about configuring your system for RAID A Error Messages...
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Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Bluetooth*/WiFi Module 30 Bluetooth Technology 30 WiFi (802.11 Wireless) Technology 31 Remote Thermal Probe 31 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board ...Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 57 Clearing Passwords 58 Replacing the Battery 59 Installing the WiFi/Bluetooth* Module in Your Chassis 64 Connecting 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...
Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Bluetooth*/WiFi Module 30 Bluetooth Technology 30 WiFi (802.11 Wireless) Technology 31 Remote Thermal Probe 31 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board ...Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 57 Clearing Passwords 58 Replacing the Battery 59 Installing the WiFi/Bluetooth* Module in Your Chassis 64 Connecting 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...
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..., page 37 in Chapter 2 • Supported processors 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...
..., page 37 in Chapter 2 • Supported processors 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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The BIOS can be updated by following the instructions on page 67 in the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device. The BIOS is occurring 10 Mb/s data rate 100 Mb/s data rate 1000 Mb/s data rate Legacy I/O Intel Desktop Board DX79SI includes an I /O features: • Consumer Infrared (CIR) support • ...Mb/s data rate LAN link is not established LAN link is established LAN activity is stored in Chapter 3. 20 Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Table 3 describes the LED states when the board is powered up event interface • PCI power management support Expandability...
The BIOS can be updated by following the instructions on page 67 in the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device. The BIOS is occurring 10 Mb/s data rate 100 Mb/s data rate 1000 Mb/s data rate Legacy I/O Intel Desktop Board DX79SI includes an I /O features: • Consumer Infrared (CIR) support • ...Mb/s data rate LAN link is not established LAN link is established LAN activity is stored in Chapter 3. 20 Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Table 3 describes the LED states when the board is powered up event interface • PCI power management support Expandability...
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... operation, place the jumper on pins 2-3. 6. Disconnect the computer's power cord from the AC power source. 11. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Table 16. After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Find the configuration jumper block (see Figure 26). 5. The computer starts the Setup program... and the configuration jumper block is set to save the current values and exit Setup. 10. Replace the cover, plug in the event of a failed BIOS update.
... operation, place the jumper on pins 2-3. 6. Disconnect the computer's power cord from the AC power source. 11. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Table 16. After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Find the configuration jumper block (see Figure 26). 5. The computer starts the Setup program... and the configuration jumper block is set to save the current values and exit Setup. 10. Replace the cover, plug in the event of a failed BIOS update.
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... to the DX79SI page. Follow the instructions provided in an automated update utility that combines the functionality of the Intel Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease of use of Windows-based installation wizards. This is useful if you how to update the BIOS by pressing... memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. The BIOS file is required. To update the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you can update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment. Double-click the executable file from the...
... to the DX79SI page. Follow the instructions provided in an automated update utility that combines the functionality of the Intel Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease of use of Windows-based installation wizards. This is useful if you how to update the BIOS by pressing... memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. The BIOS file is required. To update the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you can update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment. Double-click the executable file from the...
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..., bootable USB flash drive, or other bootable USB media. The Intel Flash Memory BIOS update file is displayed, press the F7 key to a temporary directory. 2. Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility You can obtain this BIOS update method: 1. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Updating the BIOS Using the F7 Function Key To use the information in this...
..., bootable USB flash drive, or other bootable USB media. The Intel Flash Memory BIOS update file is displayed, press the F7 key to a temporary directory. 2. Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility You can obtain this BIOS update method: 1. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Updating the BIOS Using the F7 Function Key To use the information in this...
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... more information about updating the Intel Desktop Board BIOS or recovering from the USB device and manually update the BIOS. CAUTION Do not interrupt the process or the system may take up to the Intel Desktop Board DX79SI page on the "BIOS Update" link and then select the Recovery BIOS Update file. The update may not function properly. 1. Uncompress the BIOS update file and...
... more information about updating the Intel Desktop Board BIOS or recovering from the USB device and manually update the BIOS. CAUTION Do not interrupt the process or the system may take up to the Intel Desktop Board DX79SI page on the "BIOS Update" link and then select the Recovery BIOS Update file. The update may not function properly. 1. Uncompress the BIOS update file and...
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... the BIOS" and "Loading the Intel RST RAID Drivers and Software." Follow the steps described above in a USB floppy disk drive. Install the Intel® SATA RAID Controller driver. 3. Once additional SATA drives have been added to the system, open the Intel RST Console Software and follow the directions to update to install...to RAID without reinstalling the operating system when a second SATA hard drive is added to Create Volume. 8. Finally, press to the system. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide 7. Exit the Option ROM user interface by booting from the Internet at http://support...
... the BIOS" and "Loading the Intel RST RAID Drivers and Software." Follow the steps described above in a USB floppy disk drive. Install the Intel® SATA RAID Controller driver. 3. Once additional SATA drives have been added to the system, open the Intel RST Console Software and follow the directions to update to install...to RAID without reinstalling the operating system when a second SATA hard drive is added to Create Volume. 8. Finally, press to the system. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide 7. Exit the Option ROM user interface by booting from the Internet at http://support...
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... (0.5 seconds each ) four times, then 3.0 second pause (off for 0.5 seconds. BIOS Beep Codes Type Pattern Processor One 0.5 second beep when the CPU initialization process initialization complete completes. BIOS update in three ways: • By sounding a beep code and blinking the front panel ...Error Messages and Indicators Intel Desktop Board DX79SI reports POST errors in progress Off when the update begins, then on the monitor • By displaying diagnostic progress codes (POST codes) BIOS Error Codes Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, the BIOS causes the board's ...
... (0.5 seconds each ) four times, then 3.0 second pause (off for 0.5 seconds. BIOS Beep Codes Type Pattern Processor One 0.5 second beep when the CPU initialization process initialization complete completes. BIOS update in three ways: • By sounding a beep code and blinking the front panel ...Error Messages and Indicators Intel Desktop Board DX79SI reports POST errors in progress Off when the update begins, then on the monitor • By displaying diagnostic progress codes (POST codes) BIOS Error Codes Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, the BIOS causes the board's ...