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... 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 component side of items in Table 10 Errata Current characterized errata, if any, are documented in a separate Specification Update. See http://developer.intel.com/products/desktop...
... 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 component side of items in Table 10 Errata Current characterized errata, if any, are documented in a separate Specification Update. See http://developer.intel.com/products/desktop...
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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 58 2.4 Mechanical Considerations 60 2.4.1 Form Factor 60 2.5 Electrical Considerations 61 ...Features 74 3.11 BIOS Performance Features 75 4 Error Messages and Beep Codes 4.1 Speaker 77 4.2 BIOS Beep Codes 77 4.3 Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 78 4.4 BIOS Error Messages 78 4.5 Port 80h POST Codes 79 viii
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 58 2.4 Mechanical Considerations 60 2.4.1 Form Factor 60 2.5 Electrical Considerations 61 ...Features 74 3.11 BIOS Performance Features 75 4 Error Messages and Beep Codes 4.1 Speaker 77 4.2 BIOS Beep Codes 77 4.3 Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 78 4.4 BIOS Error Messages 78 4.5 Port 80h POST Codes 79 viii
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...Configuration 20 4. Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers 31 8. Connection Diagram for AC '97 Audio 50 ix System Memory Map 45 11. Back Panel Audio Connectors 25 5. Location of Conformity Statement 86 5.1.3 5.1.4 5.1.5 Product Ecology Statements 87 EMC Regulations 89 ENERGY STAR* 5.0, e-Standby,...Front Panel USB 2.0 Headers 57 16. LAN Connector LED Locations 27 6. Bluetooth/WiFi Module 28 7. Board Dimensions 60 18. Components Shown in Figure 13 49 12. Power States and Targeted System Power 33 8. Major Board Components 13 2. Connection Diagram for Intel HD ...
...Configuration 20 4. Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers 31 8. Connection Diagram for AC '97 Audio 50 ix System Memory Map 45 11. Back Panel Audio Connectors 25 5. Location of Conformity Statement 86 5.1.3 5.1.4 5.1.5 Product Ecology Statements 87 EMC Regulations 89 ENERGY STAR* 5.0, e-Standby,...Front Panel USB 2.0 Headers 57 16. LAN Connector LED Locations 27 6. Bluetooth/WiFi Module 28 7. Board Dimensions 60 18. Components Shown in Figure 13 49 12. Power States and Targeted System Power 33 8. Major Board Components 13 2. Connection Diagram for Intel HD ...
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... 29. Supervisor and User Password Functions 74 36. BIOS Error Messages 78 39. Processor Core Power Connector 54 22. Front Panel Header 55 24. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar 68 32. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 78 38. EMC Regulations 89 44. Acceptable Drives/Media Types for a Two-Color Power LED... Code Ranges 79 40. USB 3.0 Connector 52 19. Main Power Connector 54 23. Chassis Intrusion Header 52 20. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys 68 33. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 14.
... 29. Supervisor and User Password Functions 74 36. BIOS Error Messages 78 39. Processor Core Power Connector 54 22. Front Panel Header 55 24. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar 68 32. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 78 38. EMC Regulations 89 44. Acceptable Drives/Media Types for a Two-Color Power LED... Code Ranges 79 40. USB 3.0 Connector 52 19. Main Power Connector 54 23. Chassis Intrusion Header 52 20. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys 68 33. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 14.
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...ports: ― Six ports are implemented with stacked back panel connectors (black) ― Eight front panel 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 via a back panel connector ― One port via a front-panel header (blue) • Separate module that...
...ports: ― Six ports are implemented with stacked back panel connectors (black) ― Eight front panel 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 via a back panel connector ― One port via a front-panel header (blue) • Separate module that...
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...Express* Revision 3.0 • Suspend to RAM support • Wake on PCI, PCI Express, LAN, front panel, CIR, and USB ports LAN Support Dual-Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbits/s) LAN subsystem using the Intel® 82579L and Intel® 82574L Gigabit Ethernet Controllers Expansion Capabilities • Two PCI Express 3.0 x16 connectors • One PCI...fan headers for processor, front, rear, and auxiliary) with selectable support in BIOS for 3 wire fans • Support for Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI) 12 Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Table 2.
...Express* Revision 3.0 • Suspend to RAM support • Wake on PCI, PCI Express, LAN, front panel, CIR, and USB ports LAN Support Dual-Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbits/s) LAN subsystem using the Intel® 82579L and Intel® 82574L Gigabit Ethernet Controllers Expansion Capabilities • Two PCI Express 3.0 x16 connectors • One PCI...fan headers for processor, front, rear, and auxiliary) with selectable support in BIOS for 3 wire fans • Support for Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI) 12 Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Table 2.
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...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 power LED header Consumer IR ...receiver (input) header Voltage measurement test points Front panel header Post Code 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 DX79SI...
...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 power LED header Consumer IR ...receiver (input) header Voltage measurement test points Front panel header Post Code 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 DX79SI...
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... (black) • Eight USB 2.0 front panel ports implemented through one internal connector (blue) • Six USB 2.0 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 device connections.... USB 3.0 ports are implemented with stacked back panel connectors (blue) • Two USB 3.0 front panel ports implemented through four internal headers All 18 USB ports are super-speed capable. Product Description 1.6 Intel® X79 Express Chipset The Intel X79 Express Chipset consisting of 6.0 Gb/s for...
... (black) • Eight USB 2.0 front panel ports implemented through one internal connector (blue) • Six USB 2.0 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 device connections.... USB 3.0 ports are implemented with stacked back panel connectors (blue) • Two USB 3.0 front panel ports implemented through four internal headers All 18 USB ports are super-speed capable. Product Description 1.6 Intel® X79 Express Chipset The Intel X79 Express Chipset consisting of 6.0 Gb/s for...
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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 back panel audio connectors are configurable through the audio device drivers. The audio subsystem supports the following components: • Intel X79 Express Chipset • Realtek ALC892 audio codec • Front panel... the following features: • Advanced jack sense for the back panel audio jacks that enables the audio codec to recognize the device that supports Intel HD audio and AC '97 audio (a 2 x 5- Audio ...
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 back panel audio connectors are configurable through the audio device drivers. The audio subsystem supports the following components: • Intel X79 Express Chipset • Realtek ALC892 audio codec • Front panel... the following features: • Advanced jack sense for the back panel audio jacks that enables the audio codec to recognize the device that supports Intel HD audio and AC '97 audio (a 2 x 5- Audio ...
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... header and S/PDIF audio header The signal names of the front panel audio header and S/PDIF audio header The back panel audio connectors Refer to power headphones or amplified speakers only. Back Panel Audio Connectors NOTE The back panel audio line out connector is designed to Figure 13, page 48 Section 2.2.2.1, page 50 Section...
... header and S/PDIF audio header The signal names of the front panel audio header and S/PDIF audio header The back panel audio connectors Refer to power headphones or amplified speakers only. Back Panel Audio Connectors NOTE The back panel audio line out connector is designed to Figure 13, page 48 Section 2.2.2.1, page 50 Section...
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... sleeping state) Fail safe power-off ) 32 sleeping state) Sleep (ACPI G1 - working state) Sleep (ACPI G1 - Table 7. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 1.13 Power Management Power management is implemented at http://www.acpi.info/) • Support for multiple wake-up events (...see Table 9 on page 34) • Support for a front panel power and sleep mode switch Table 7 lists...
... sleeping state) Fail safe power-off ) 32 sleeping state) Sleep (ACPI G1 - working state) Sleep (ACPI G1 - Table 7. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 1.13 Power Management Power management is implemented at http://www.acpi.info/) • Support for multiple wake-up events (...see Table 9 on page 34) • Support for a front panel power and sleep mode switch Table 7 lists...
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... Technology CAUTION For Instantly Available PC technology, the +5 V standby line for the power supply must be off (the power supply is off, and the front panel LED is amber if dual colored, or off if single colored.) When signaled by the operating system. 1.13.2.6 PME# Signal Wake-up Support When the...
... Technology CAUTION For Instantly Available PC technology, the +5 V standby line for the power supply must be off (the power supply is off, and the front panel LED is amber if dual colored, or off if single colored.) When signaled by the operating system. 1.13.2.6 PME# Signal Wake-up Support When the...
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...the location of the Onboard Power and Reset Buttons CAUTION Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can be used to a metal part of the front panel reset button. The onboard power and reset buttons should be used only at integration facilities for all other instances of turning the computer ...an antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam pad. Item A B Description Onboard power Onboard reset Figure 9. The power button on the front panel is not available, some ESD protection can be provided by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to reset the board. Product Description...
...the location of the Onboard Power and Reset Buttons CAUTION Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can be used to a metal part of the front panel reset button. The onboard power and reset buttons should be used only at integration facilities for all other instances of turning the computer ...an antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam pad. Item A B Description Onboard power Onboard reset Figure 9. The power button on the front panel is not available, some ESD protection can be provided by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to reset the board. Product Description...
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...manager software) Extended conventional memory Conventional memory 2.2 Connectors and Headers CAUTION Only the following connectors and headers have overcurrent protection: back panel and front panel USB, as well as fans and internal peripherals. EFFFF 800 K - 896 K C8000 - Video memory and BIOS Extended BIOS ...could cause damage to the computer, the power cable, and the external devices themselves. Do not use these groups: • Back panel I/O connectors • Component-side I/O connectors and headers (see page 48) 45 Furthermore, improper connection of USB or 1394 header single...
...manager software) Extended conventional memory Conventional memory 2.2 Connectors and Headers CAUTION Only the following connectors and headers have overcurrent protection: back panel and front panel USB, as well as fans and internal peripherals. EFFFF 800 K - 896 K C8000 - Video memory and BIOS Extended BIOS ...could cause damage to the computer, the power cable, and the external devices themselves. Do not use these groups: • Back panel I/O connectors • Component-side I/O connectors and headers (see page 48) 45 Furthermore, improper connection of USB or 1394 header single...
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... Line out/front speakers Mic in/side surround Figure 11. Item A B C D E F G H I J K L M N Description Back to this output. 46 Back Panel Connectors NOTE The back panel audio line out connector is designed to power headphones or amplified speakers only. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 2.2.1 Back Panel Connectors Figure 11 shows the location of the back...
... Line out/front speakers Mic in/side surround Figure 11. Item A B C D E F G H I J K L M N Description Back to this output. 46 Back Panel Connectors NOTE The back panel audio line out connector is designed to power headphones or amplified speakers only. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 2.2.1 Back Panel Connectors Figure 11 shows the location of the back...
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Figure 12 shows an I /O shield provided with the board allows access to all back panel connectors and is compatible with standard mini-ITX and ATX chassis. Figure 12. Technical Reference 2.2.1.1 I/O Shield The I /O shield reference diagram. I/O Shield Reference Diagram 47
Figure 12 shows an I /O shield provided with the board allows access to all back panel connectors and is compatible with standard mini-ITX and ATX chassis. Figure 12. Technical Reference 2.2.1.1 I/O Shield The I /O shield reference diagram. I/O Shield Reference Diagram 47
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... Table 12. Component-side Connectors and Headers Shown in Figure 13 Item/callout from Figure 13 Description A Front panel audio header B PCI Express x1 add-in card connector C S/PDIF out header D PCI Express 3.0 x16...SATA connectors (blue) P Front panel USB 2.0 header Q Front panel USB 2.0 header R Front panel USB 2.0 header S Front panel USB 2.0 header T Consumer IR emitter (output) header U Front panel USB 3.0 connector V Consumer IR receiver (input) header W Alternate front panel power LED header X Front panel header Y Front panel IEEE 1394 a header Z Chassis...
... Table 12. Component-side Connectors and Headers Shown in Figure 13 Item/callout from Figure 13 Description A Front panel audio header B PCI Express x1 add-in card connector C S/PDIF out header D PCI Express 3.0 x16...SATA connectors (blue) P Front panel USB 2.0 header Q Front panel USB 2.0 header R Front panel USB 2.0 header S Front panel USB 2.0 header T Consumer IR emitter (output) header U Front panel USB 3.0 connector V Consumer IR receiver (input) header W Alternate front panel power LED header X Front panel header Y Front panel IEEE 1394 a header Z Chassis...
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...Panel Audio Header for the Connectors and Headers Table 13. left channel (microphone) 2 GND Ground 3 PORT_1R Analog Port 1 - 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 - PRESENCE#=0 when an Intel HD Audio dongle is connected. PRESENCE#=0 when an Intel... signals BIOS that an Intel HD Audio dongle is connected to front panel (headphone drive capable) Ground used by analog audio circuits 50 Right channel audio signal to front panel (headphone drive capable) ...
...Panel Audio Header for the Connectors and Headers Table 13. left channel (microphone) 2 GND Ground 3 PORT_1R Analog Port 1 - 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 - PRESENCE#=0 when an Intel HD Audio dongle is connected. PRESENCE#=0 when an Intel... signals BIOS that an Intel HD Audio dongle is connected to front panel (headphone drive capable) Ground used by analog audio circuits 50 Right channel audio signal to front panel (headphone drive capable) ...
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... 500 MB/s of peak bandwidth per direction and up to the Conventional PCI bus connectors. This enables Conventional PCI bus add-in card connector. Back Panel CIR Emitter (Output) Header Pin Signal Name 1 Emitter out 1 2 Emitter out 2 3 Ground 4 Key (no pin) 8 CIR Input 2.2.2.2 Add-in 5...specific SMBus signals are routed to 32 GB/s concurrent bandwidth. • PCI Express 2.0 x1: two PCI Express 2.0 x1 connectors. Front Panel CIR Receiver (Input) Header Pin Signal Name 1 Ground 2 LED 3 NC 4 Learn-in Card Connectors The board has the following ...
... 500 MB/s of peak bandwidth per direction and up to the Conventional PCI bus connectors. This enables Conventional PCI bus add-in card connector. Back Panel CIR Emitter (Output) Header Pin Signal Name 1 Emitter out 1 2 Emitter out 2 3 Ground 4 Key (no pin) 8 CIR Input 2.2.2.2 Add-in 5...specific SMBus signals are routed to 32 GB/s concurrent bandwidth. • PCI Express 2.0 x1: two PCI Express 2.0 x1 connectors. Front Panel CIR Receiver (Input) Header Pin Signal Name 1 Ground 2 LED 3 NC 4 Learn-in Card Connectors The board has the following ...
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...Not Connected 10 N/C Description Front panel green LED Front panel yellow LED Power switch Ground Not connected Figure 14. Technical Reference 2.2.2.4 Front Panel Header This section describes the functions of the front panel header. Connection Diagram for the front panel header. Front Panel Header Pin Signal In/ Out ...up to an onboard SATA connector. 55 Table 24. Table 24 lists the signal names of the front panel header. Figure 14 is a connection diagram for Front Panel Header 2.2.2.4.1 Hard Drive Activity LED Header Pins 1 and 3 can be connected to an LED to provide...
...Not Connected 10 N/C Description Front panel green LED Front panel yellow LED Power switch Ground Not connected Figure 14. Technical Reference 2.2.2.4 Front Panel Header This section describes the functions of the front panel header. Connection Diagram for the front panel header. Front Panel Header Pin Signal In/ Out ...up to an onboard SATA connector. 55 Table 24. Table 24 lists the signal names of the front panel header. Figure 14 is a connection diagram for Front Panel Header 2.2.2.4.1 Hard Drive Activity LED Header Pins 1 and 3 can be connected to an LED to provide...