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...in Figure 18) can reach a temperature of up to the following the instructions presented in this document will result in Section 2.8. Intel makes no warranties or representations that merely following website: http://www3.intel.com/cd/channel/reseller/asmo-na/eng/tech_reference/53211.htm All responsibility for ...determining the adequacy of any thermal or system design remains solely with the reader. CAUTION Ensure that have been tested with Intel desktop boards please refer to 85 oC in an open chassis. 63 For a list of chassis that proper airflow is a requirement....
...in Figure 18) can reach a temperature of up to the following the instructions presented in this document will result in Section 2.8. Intel makes no warranties or representations that merely following website: http://www3.intel.com/cd/channel/reseller/asmo-na/eng/tech_reference/53211.htm All responsibility for ...determining the adequacy of any thermal or system design remains solely with the reader. CAUTION Ensure that have been tested with Intel desktop boards please refer to 85 oC in an open chassis. 63 For a list of chassis that proper airflow is a requirement....
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... follow the operating system's installation instructions. 3.6 BIOS Updates The BIOS can be updated using either of the following utilities, which are supported in US English. Check the Intel web site for support. 70 Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification To install an...Language Support The BIOS Setup program and help messages are available on the Intel World Wide Web site: • Intel® Express BIOS Update utility, which requires booting from DOS. NOTE Review the instructions distributed with the upgrade utility before attempting a BIOS update. Using this...
... follow the operating system's installation instructions. 3.6 BIOS Updates The BIOS can be updated using either of the following utilities, which are supported in US English. Check the Intel web site for support. 70 Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification To install an...Language Support The BIOS Setup program and help messages are available on the Intel World Wide Web site: • Intel® Express BIOS Update utility, which requires booting from DOS. NOTE Review the instructions distributed with the upgrade utility before attempting a BIOS update. Using this...
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... recovery capsule 0x34 Start recovery capsule/ valid capsule is found CPU Initialization CPU PEI Phase 0x41 0x42 0x43 0x44 0x45 Begin CPU PEI Init XMM instruction enabling End CPU PEI Init CPU PEI SMM Phase Begin CPU SMM Init smm relocate bases Smm relocate bases for APs 0x46 End CPU SMM...
... recovery capsule 0x34 Start recovery capsule/ valid capsule is found CPU Initialization CPU PEI Phase 0x41 0x42 0x43 0x44 0x45 Begin CPU PEI Init XMM instruction enabling End CPU PEI Init CPU PEI SMM Phase Begin CPU SMM Init smm relocate bases Smm relocate bases for APs 0x46 End CPU SMM...
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... not get here) Keyboard (PS/2 or USB) Resetting keyboard Disabling the keyboard Detecting the presence of the keyboard Enabling the keyboard Clearing keyboard input buffer Instructing keyboard controller to run Self Test (PS/2 only) Mouse (PS/2 or USB) Resetting mouse Detecting mouse Detecting presence of mouse Enabling mouse Fixed Media ...Resetting fixed media Disabling fixed media 0xB2 0xB3 Detecting presence of a fixed media (IDE hard drive detection etc.) Enabling/configuring a fixed media continued 82 Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Table 41.
... not get here) Keyboard (PS/2 or USB) Resetting keyboard Disabling the keyboard Detecting the presence of the keyboard Enabling the keyboard Clearing keyboard input buffer Instructing keyboard controller to run Self Test (PS/2 only) Mouse (PS/2 or USB) Resetting mouse Detecting mouse Detecting presence of mouse Enabling mouse Fixed Media ...Resetting fixed media Disabling fixed media 0xB2 0xB3 Detecting presence of a fixed media (IDE hard drive detection etc.) Enabling/configuring a fixed media continued 82 Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Table 41.
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..., including the scope of covered products, available locations, shipping instructions, terms and conditions, etc Intel Product Recycling Program http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology Deutsch Als Teil von Intels Engagement für den Umweltschutz hat das Unternehmen das Intel Produkt-Recyclingprogramm implementiert, das Einzelhandelskunden von Intel Markenprodukten ermöglicht, gebrauchte Produkte an ausgewählte...
..., including the scope of covered products, available locations, shipping instructions, terms and conditions, etc Intel Product Recycling Program http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology Deutsch Als Teil von Intels Engagement für den Umweltschutz hat das Unternehmen das Intel Produkt-Recyclingprogramm implementiert, das Einzelhandelskunden von Intel Markenprodukten ermöglicht, gebrauchte Produkte an ausgewählte...
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... could void the user's authority to the EMC performance of this product, contact: Intel Corporation, 5200 N.E. Le présent appareil numerique német pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux ...le broullage radioélectrique édicté par le ministére des Communications du Canada. 90 Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification FCC Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or...
... could void the user's authority to the EMC performance of this product, contact: Intel Corporation, 5200 N.E. Le présent appareil numerique német pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux ...le broullage radioélectrique édicté par le ministére des Communications du Canada. 90 Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification FCC Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or...
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... Class B Statement translation: This equipment is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for home use the equipment according to the instruction manual. Install and use , and has acquired electromagnetic conformity registration, so it can be used near a radio or television receiver in residential areas, but also...
... Class B Statement translation: This equipment is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for home use the equipment according to the instruction manual. Install and use , and has acquired electromagnetic conformity registration, so it can be used near a radio or television receiver in residential areas, but also...
Product Guide for Intel Desktop Board DX79SI
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...product certifications Conventions The following conventions are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for Intel® Desktop Board DX79SI. Document Organization The chapters in this Product Guide are arranged as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc..... 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 BIOS error messages and beep codes B Regulatory Compliance: ...
...product certifications Conventions The following conventions are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for Intel® Desktop Board DX79SI. Document Organization The chapters in this Product Guide are arranged as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc..... 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 BIOS error messages and beep codes B Regulatory Compliance: ...
Product Guide for Intel Desktop Board DX79SI
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... Auxiliary chassis fan header SS System initialization/status LEDs Online Support For more information about: • Instructions on Intel Desktop Board DX79SI consult the following online resources: • Intel Desktop Board DX79SI http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm • Desktop Board Support http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support?iid=hdr+support • Available configurations for...
... Auxiliary chassis fan header SS System initialization/status LEDs Online Support For more information about: • Instructions on Intel Desktop Board DX79SI consult the following online resources: • Intel Desktop Board DX79SI http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm • Desktop Board Support http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support?iid=hdr+support • Available configurations for...
Product Guide for Intel Desktop Board DX79SI
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... PCI Express 3.0 x16 connectors (two x16 electrical and one x8 electrical). The BIOS is stored in Chapter 3. 20 Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Table 3 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the LAN subsystem is occurring 10 ...count (LPC) interface • Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake up event interface • PCI power management support Expandability Intel Desktop Board DX79SI provides the following the instructions on page 67 in the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device. LAN Connector LEDs LED A B C D LED Color ...
... PCI Express 3.0 x16 connectors (two x16 electrical and one x8 electrical). The BIOS is stored in Chapter 3. 20 Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Table 3 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the LAN subsystem is occurring 10 ...count (LPC) interface • Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake up event interface • PCI power management support Expandability Intel Desktop Board DX79SI provides the following the instructions on page 67 in the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device. LAN Connector LEDs LED A B C D LED Color ...
Product Guide for Intel Desktop Board DX79SI
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... the BIOS Setup program after you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card. Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that add-in card. For instructions on resetting the password, go to invoke BIOS recovery mode. PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration If you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card...
... the BIOS Setup program after you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card. Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that add-in card. For instructions on resetting the password, go to invoke BIOS recovery mode. PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration If you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card...
Product Guide for Intel Desktop Board DX79SI
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... a catastrophic error and cannot continue to page 59 for a description of -day clock and 100-year calendar. Speaker A speaker is malfunctioning. Refer to Appendix A for instructions on the processor that could affect board performance. The speaker provides audible error code (beep code) information during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Real...
... a catastrophic error and cannot continue to page 59 for a description of -day clock and 100-year calendar. Speaker A speaker is malfunctioning. Refer to Appendix A for instructions on the processor that could affect board performance. The speaker provides audible error code (beep code) information during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Real...
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...enus/library/aa362932(VS.85).aspx and to obtain the latest drivers, go to connect with the board. For module installation instructions see Figure 8). The basic Bluetooth driver stack is supplied by Microsoft operating systems like Microsoft Vista and Microsoft Windows 7. ...Bluetooth/WiFi module enables the user to http://downloadcenter.intel.com. 30 The Bluetooth module features the following: • CSR Bluetooth module (BC0401PC08) • Maximum data rate of Bluetooth enabled devices. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Bluetooth*/WiFi Module An external Bluetooth*/...
...enus/library/aa362932(VS.85).aspx and to obtain the latest drivers, go to connect with the board. For module installation instructions see Figure 8). The basic Bluetooth driver stack is supplied by Microsoft operating systems like Microsoft Vista and Microsoft Windows 7. ...Bluetooth/WiFi module enables the user to http://downloadcenter.intel.com. 30 The Bluetooth module features the following: • CSR Bluetooth module (BC0401PC08) • Maximum data rate of Bluetooth enabled devices. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Bluetooth*/WiFi Module An external Bluetooth*/...
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...Thermal Probe A Remote Thermal Probe is provided by Microsoft operating systems such as Microsoft Vista and Microsoft Windows 7 with Intel Desktop Board DX79SI (see "Connecting the Remote Thermal Probe" on the Intel Express DVD and online. Desktop Board Features WiFi (802.11 Wireless) Technology The Bluetooth/WiFi Module allows you to ...obtain the latest drivers, go to 150 Mb/s • Integrated antenna • Operating system support for the following wireless standards: - For probe connection instructions see Figure 9). IEEE 802.11B with a variety of up to http://downloadcenter...
...Thermal Probe A Remote Thermal Probe is provided by Microsoft operating systems such as Microsoft Vista and Microsoft Windows 7 with Intel Desktop Board DX79SI (see "Connecting the Remote Thermal Probe" on the Intel Express DVD and online. Desktop Board Features WiFi (802.11 Wireless) Technology The Bluetooth/WiFi Module allows you to ...obtain the latest drivers, go to 150 Mb/s • Integrated antenna • Operating system support for the following wireless standards: - For probe connection instructions see Figure 9). IEEE 802.11B with a variety of up to http://downloadcenter...
Product Guide for Intel Desktop Board DX79SI
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...you to refer computer servicing to qualified technical personnel. If the instructions for the chassis are inconsistent with these instructions and the instructions provided by the chassis and module suppliers, you install and test the Intel Desktop Board, observe all the modules within the computer is ...the chassis • Hot components (such as processors, voltage regulators, and heat sinks) • Damage to Appendix B. 34 Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Installation Precautions When you increase your computer meets safety and regulatory requirements. If you do not follow the...
...you to refer computer servicing to qualified technical personnel. If the instructions for the chassis are inconsistent with these instructions and the instructions provided by the chassis and module suppliers, you install and test the Intel Desktop Board, observe all the modules within the computer is ...the chassis • Hot components (such as processors, voltage regulators, and heat sinks) • Damage to Appendix B. 34 Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Installation Precautions When you increase your computer meets safety and regulatory requirements. If you do not follow the...
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...described here. Figure 11. Failure to your chassis manual for Intel Desktop Board DX79SI. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Mounting Screw Hole Locations 36 Figure 11 shows the location of the mounting screw holes for instructions on installing and removing the Desktop Board. Disconnect the computer from... its power source before you open the computer can result in personal injury or equipment damage. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Installing the Desktop ...
...described here. Figure 11. Failure to your chassis manual for Intel Desktop Board DX79SI. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Mounting Screw Hole Locations 36 Figure 11 shows the location of the mounting screw holes for instructions on installing and removing the Desktop Board. Disconnect the computer from... its power source before you open the computer can result in personal injury or equipment damage. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Installing the Desktop ...
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... away from the computer; Do not force the lever up to do so could damage the processor and the board. To install a processor, follow these instructions: 1. the standby power LED should not be lit (see Figure 5 on page 33. 2.
... away from the computer; Do not force the lever up to do so could damage the processor and the board. To install a processor, follow these instructions: 1. the standby power LED should not be lit (see Figure 5 on page 33. 2.
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Figure 16 shows installation of a typical processor fan heat sink; For detailed instructions on attaching a processor fan heat sink to the Desktop Board, refer to the 4-pin processor fan header (see Figure 16). however, fans with a 4-pin connector... as shown in Figure 16 is recommended; Figure 16. Connect the processor fan heat sink cable to the Intel boxed processor manual, Intel boxed thermal solution manual, or instructions third-party thermal solution providers. A fan with a 3-pin connectors can be used. Installing a Fan Heat Sink and Connecting the Cable to...
Figure 16 shows installation of a typical processor fan heat sink; For detailed instructions on attaching a processor fan heat sink to the Desktop Board, refer to the 4-pin processor fan header (see Figure 16). however, fans with a 4-pin connector... as shown in Figure 16 is recommended; Figure 16. Connect the processor fan heat sink cable to the Intel boxed processor manual, Intel boxed thermal solution manual, or instructions third-party thermal solution providers. A fan with a 3-pin connectors can be used. Installing a Fan Heat Sink and Connecting the Cable to...
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... over-current protection of the power supply, certain Desktop Board components and/or traces may result across the connector pins. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Removing DIMMs To remove a DIMM, follow these instructions to install a PCI Express x16 card: 1. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the chassis back panel with a screw...
... over-current protection of the power supply, certain Desktop Board components and/or traces may result across the connector pins. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Removing DIMMs To remove a DIMM, follow these instructions to install a PCI Express x16 card: 1. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the chassis back panel with a screw...