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Contents 1 Product Description 1.1 Overview 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...
Contents 1 Product Description 1.1 Overview 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...
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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 ...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 ...
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 ...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 ...
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...LEDs 40 10. Detailed System Memory Address Map 44 11. Components Shown in Figure 13 49 12. System Memory Map 45 11. Location of the Onboard Power and Reset Buttons 41 10. Supported Memory Configurations 18 4. Major Board ...Components 13 2. Location of the Jumper Block 58 17. Power States and Targeted System Power 33 8. Localized High Temperature Zones 64 Tables 1. Board Dimensions 60 18. Location of Board Status LEDs 39 9. Component-side Connectors and Headers 48 14. Connection Diagram for Intel...
...LEDs 40 10. Detailed System Memory Address Map 44 11. Components Shown in Figure 13 49 12. System Memory Map 45 11. Location of the Onboard Power and Reset Buttons 41 10. Supported Memory Configurations 18 4. Major Board ...Components 13 2. Location of the Jumper Block 58 17. Power States and Targeted System Power 33 8. Localized High Temperature Zones 64 Tables 1. Board Dimensions 60 18. Location of Board Status LEDs 39 9. Component-side Connectors and Headers 48 14. Connection Diagram for Intel...
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... 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 2 summarizes the major features of the Intel® X79 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) Intel® High Definition Audio subsystem using 4 Gb memory technology • Support for non-ECC and ECC memory • Support for 1.35 V low voltage JEDEC memory • Support for XMP memory • Support for Consumer Infrared (CIR) Peripheral Interfaces Wireless Module • Two...
... 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 2 summarizes the major features of the Intel® X79 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) Intel® High Definition Audio subsystem using 4 Gb memory technology • Support for non-ECC and ECC memory • Support for 1.35 V low voltage JEDEC memory • Support for XMP memory • Support for Consumer Infrared (CIR) Peripheral Interfaces Wireless Module • Two...
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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.com/support/go/buildit 1.4 Processor The board is designed to -date list of the Intel Desktop Board DX79SI...
....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.com/support/go/buildit 1.4 Processor The board is designed to -date list of the Intel Desktop Board DX79SI...
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... MHz, 1333 MHz, and 1066 MHz SDRAM DIMMs • XMP performance profile support for memory speeds above 1600 MHz • Full support for over clocking memory (see www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-031689.htm for optimum performance. 17 These processors support the following restriction: Double-sided DIMMs with x16 organization are numbered in installation...
... MHz, 1333 MHz, and 1066 MHz SDRAM DIMMs • XMP performance profile support for memory speeds above 1600 MHz • Full support for over clocking memory (see www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-031689.htm for optimum performance. 17 These processors support the following restriction: Double-sided DIMMs with x16 organization are numbered in installation...
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...SS" refers to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS025414.htm http://www.intel.com/personal/gaming/extremememory.htm 18 and (v) affect system data integrity. Table 4. Tested Memory XMP Tested Memory Refer to single-sided memory modules (containing one row ...of the processor beyond its specifications. For information about... Check with altered clock frequencies and/or voltages, will be fit for warranty terms and additional details. The other damage; Intel Desktop Board DX79SI...
...SS" refers to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS025414.htm http://www.intel.com/personal/gaming/extremememory.htm 18 and (v) affect system data integrity. Table 4. Tested Memory XMP Tested Memory Refer to single-sided memory modules (containing one row ...of the processor beyond its specifications. For information about... Check with altered clock frequencies and/or voltages, will be fit for warranty terms and additional details. The other damage; Intel Desktop Board DX79SI...
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...can vary from one channel to the other but the installed memory capacity for real world applications. • Tri channel (Interleaved) mode. For information about... Tri channel mode is equivalent to : http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/cs011965.htm 19 This mode is used ...when only a single DIMM is enabled when the installed memory capacities of both DIMM channels are used between channels, the slowest memory timing will be used . • Single...
...can vary from one channel to the other but the installed memory capacity for real world applications. • Tri channel (Interleaved) mode. For information about... Tri channel mode is equivalent to : http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/cs011965.htm 19 This mode is used ...when only a single DIMM is enabled when the installed memory capacities of both DIMM channels are used between channels, the slowest memory timing will be used . • Single...
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... options for the I /O controller provides the following features: • Consumer Infrared (CIR) headers • Serial IRQ interface compatible with serialized IRQ support for PCI systems • Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake-up of the battery. Figure 1 on page 13 shows the location of a...STBY rail. Product Description 1.7 Real-Time Clock Subsystem A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. When the computer is not plugged into Intel Desktop Boards for example, the date and time) might not be notified during POST.
... options for the I /O controller provides the following features: • Consumer Infrared (CIR) headers • Serial IRQ interface compatible with serialized IRQ support for PCI systems • Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake-up of the battery. Figure 1 on page 13 shows the location of a...STBY rail. Product Description 1.7 Real-Time Clock Subsystem A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. When the computer is not plugged into Intel Desktop Boards for example, the date and time) might not be notified during POST.
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Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Table 10. Board Status LEDs Item in Figure 8 LED Name LED Color A OS Start Green B Storage Green Initialization C USB Initialization Green D Option ROM Green Initialization E Video Green Initialization F Memory Green Initialization G CPU ...Initialization Green H Hard Drive Blue Activity I CPU Hot Red J VR Hot Red K Watch Dog Red Fire/Back to BIOS L +5 V standby Green power indicator M CPU Error Red N Power Fault LED Red Supported Modes...
Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Table 10. Board Status LEDs Item in Figure 8 LED Name LED Color A OS Start Green B Storage Green Initialization C USB Initialization Green D Option ROM Green Initialization E Video Green Initialization F Memory Green Initialization G CPU ...Initialization Green H Hard Drive Blue Activity I CPU Hot Red J VR Hot Red K Watch Dog Red Fire/Back to BIOS L +5 V standby Green power indicator M CPU Error Red N Power Fault LED Red Supported Modes...
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...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. The BIOS Setup program ...shows how to configure mode and the computer is accessed by pressing the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. Maintenance Main Configuration Performance Security Power Boot Exit NOTE The maintenance menu is... BIOS Setup program, POST, the PCI auto-configuration utility, LAN EEPROM information, and Plug and Play support.
...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. The BIOS Setup program ...shows how to configure mode and the computer is accessed by pressing the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. Maintenance Main Configuration Performance Security Power Boot Exit NOTE The maintenance menu is... BIOS Setup program, POST, the PCI auto-configuration utility, LAN EEPROM information, and Plug and Play support.
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...'s USB drivers are not recognized during this period if Legacy USB support was set to use SMBIOS. When you apply power to the computer, legacy support is enabled by using Intel Integrator Toolkit. 69 Legacy USB support is disabled. 2. Additional USB legacy feature options can obtain the ...the BIOS revision 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 event detection and error logging Non-Plug and Play operating systems require...
...'s USB drivers are not recognized during this period if Legacy USB support was set to use SMBIOS. When you apply power to the computer, legacy support is enabled by using Intel Integrator Toolkit. 69 Legacy USB support is disabled. 2. Additional USB legacy feature options can obtain the ...the BIOS revision 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 event detection and error logging Non-Plug and Play operating systems require...
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... information about BIOS update utilities Refer to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb /CS-022312.htm. 3.6.1 Language Support The BIOS Setup program and help messages are available on the Web. • Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility, which requires booting from that location...system to performing a BIOS Recovery without removing the BIOS configuration jumper. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification To install an operating system that supports USB, verify that Legacy USB support in the BIOS Setup program is located and perform the update from...
... information about BIOS update utilities Refer to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb /CS-022312.htm. 3.6.1 Language Support The BIOS Setup program and help messages are available on the Web. • Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility, which requires booting from that location...system to performing a BIOS Recovery without removing the BIOS configuration jumper. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification To install an operating system that supports USB, verify that Legacy USB support in the BIOS Setup program is located and perform the update from...
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... 0x46 End CPU SMM Init CPU DXE Phase 0x47 CPU DXE Phase begin 0x48 Refresh memory space attributes according to MTRRs 0x49 Load the microcode if needed 0x4A Initialize strings to HII database 0x4B Initialize MP support 0x4C CPU DXE Phase End 0x4D CPU DXE SMM Phase CPU DXE SMM Phase begin...
... 0x46 End CPU SMM Init CPU DXE Phase 0x47 CPU DXE Phase begin 0x48 Refresh memory space attributes according to MTRRs 0x49 Load the microcode if needed 0x4A Initialize strings to HII database 0x4B Initialize MP support 0x4C CPU DXE Phase End 0x4D CPU DXE SMM Phase CPU DXE SMM Phase begin...
Product Guide for Intel Desktop Board DX79SI
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... Systems 11 Desktop Board 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 ... to BIOS Button 21 Hardware Management 22 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control 22 Chassis Intrusion 22 Power Management 23 Software Support 23 ACPI 23 Hardware Support 23 Power Connectors 23 Fan Headers 23 LAN Wake Capabilities 24 Instantly Available PC Technology 24 +5 V Standby Power Indicator ...
... Systems 11 Desktop Board 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 ... to BIOS Button 21 Hardware Management 22 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control 22 Chassis Intrusion 22 Power Management 23 Software Support 23 ACPI 23 Hardware Support 23 Power Connectors 23 Fan Headers 23 LAN Wake Capabilities 24 Instantly Available PC Technology 24 +5 V Standby Power Indicator ...
Product Guide for Intel Desktop Board DX79SI
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... • ECC and non-ECC memory • 1 Gb, 2 Gb, and 4 Gb memory technology • XMP memory • 1.35 V low voltage memory (JEDEC standard) • Up to 64 GB of system memory using 4 Gb memory technology • Manual memory overclocking (voltage, clock, and ratio) Intel® X79 Express Chipset consisting of Intel® Desktop Board DX79SI. Table 1 summarizes the major features...
... • ECC and non-ECC memory • 1 Gb, 2 Gb, and 4 Gb memory technology • XMP memory • 1.35 V low voltage memory (JEDEC standard) • Up to 64 GB of system memory using 4 Gb memory technology • Manual memory overclocking (voltage, clock, and ratio) Intel® X79 Express Chipset consisting of Intel® Desktop Board DX79SI. Table 1 summarizes the major features...
Product Guide for Intel Desktop Board DX79SI
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... to configure the memory controller for normal operation. and (v) affect system data integrity. Intel assumes no responsibility that the memory installed on the screen at power up. If your memory modules do not support SPD, you will see www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/... performance tuning purposes only. Desktop Board Features System Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be fit for any particular purpose. The Desktop Board supports the following memory and interface: • Eight 240-pin Double ...
... to configure the memory controller for normal operation. and (v) affect system data integrity. Intel assumes no responsibility that the memory installed on the screen at power up. If your memory modules do not support SPD, you will see www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/... performance tuning purposes only. Desktop Board Features System Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be fit for any particular purpose. The Desktop Board supports the following memory and interface: • Eight 240-pin Double ...
Product Guide for Intel Desktop Board DX79SI
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... one channel to single-channel bandwidth operation for real world applications. Figure 2 shows the board's memory channel and DIMM configuration Figure 2. If different speed DIMMs are equal. 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 used between channels, the slowest...
... one channel to single-channel bandwidth operation for real world applications. Figure 2 shows the board's memory channel and DIMM configuration Figure 2. If different speed DIMMs are equal. 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 used between channels, the slowest...
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... monitors network traffic and upon detecting a Magic Packet* frame, it asserts a wake-up device or event, the computer quickly returns to support the standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. Add-in power management and can be used with this specification can participate in ... power supply must be able to provide enough standby current to its last known awake state. While in memory. When signaled by the LED turning amber. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide The Desktop Board has a 4-pin processor fan header and three 4-pin chassis fan headers. ...
... monitors network traffic and upon detecting a Magic Packet* frame, it asserts a wake-up device or event, the computer quickly returns to support the standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. Add-in power management and can be used with this specification can participate in ... power supply must be able to provide enough standby current to its last known awake state. While in memory. When signaled by the LED turning amber. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide The Desktop Board has a 4-pin processor fan header and three 4-pin chassis fan headers. ...
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... and an operating system that supports Wake from an ACPI S3 state. 25 USB bus activity wakes the computer from USB. Desktop Board Features The Desktop Board's standby power indicator, shown in Figure 5, is lit when there is still present at http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm ...1 Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of the Standby Power Indicator For more information on the board even when the computer appears to the Technical Product Specification at the memory module sockets and the ...
... and an operating system that supports Wake from an ACPI S3 state. 25 USB bus activity wakes the computer from USB. Desktop Board Features The Desktop Board's standby power indicator, shown in Figure 5, is lit when there is still present at http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm ...1 Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of the Standby Power Indicator For more information on the board even when the computer appears to the Technical Product Specification at the memory module sockets and the ...