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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...
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...
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... (12.00 inches by 9.60 inches [304.80 millimeters by 243.84 millimeters]) • Intel® Core™ i7 and Intel® Xeon® processors in an LGA 2011 socket: ― Two PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphics interfaces ― One PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphics ...8226; 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 ...
... (12.00 inches by 9.60 inches [304.80 millimeters by 243.84 millimeters]) • Intel® Core™ i7 and Intel® Xeon® processors in an LGA 2011 socket: ― Two PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphics interfaces ― One PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphics ...8226; 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 ...
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Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Table 2. Feature Summary (continued) BIOS • Intel® BIOS resident in the SPI Flash device • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Plug and Play, and SMBIOS • Fast Boot • Support for advanced over clocking Instantly Available • Support... • Fan speed control using voltage control (4-pin 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. Feature Summary (continued) BIOS • Intel® BIOS resident in the SPI Flash device • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Plug and Play, and SMBIOS • Fast Boot • Support for advanced over clocking Instantly Available • Support... • Fan speed control using voltage control (4-pin 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
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...://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS025414.htm http://www.intel.com/support/go/buildit 1.4 Processor The board is designed to support processors with a maximum wattage of unsupported processors can damage the board, the processor, and the power supply. NOTE This board has specific requirements for the Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Visit this board. 16 Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Desktop Board Support Available...
...://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS025414.htm http://www.intel.com/support/go/buildit 1.4 Processor The board is designed to support processors with a maximum wattage of unsupported processors can damage the board, the processor, and the power supply. NOTE This board has specific requirements for the Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Visit this board. 16 Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Desktop Board Support Available...
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.... Refer to accurately configure memory settings for a bandwidth of 4.0 Gb/s each direction per lane. Product Description 1.4.1 PCI Express x16 Graphics Intel Core i7 and Intel Xeon processors in an LGA2011 package support PCI Express add-in an effective bandwidth of 32 GB/s. • PCI Express 2.x with DIMMs that... support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. This allows the BIOS to read the SPD data and program the ...
.... Refer to accurately configure memory settings for a bandwidth of 4.0 Gb/s each direction per lane. Product Description 1.4.1 PCI Express x16 Graphics Intel Core i7 and Intel Xeon processors in an LGA2011 package support PCI Express add-in an effective bandwidth of 32 GB/s. • PCI Express 2.x with DIMMs that... support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. This allows the BIOS to read the SPD data and program the ...
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... other damage; Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification CAUTION 1.5 V is the recommended and default setting for any particular purpose. Tested Memory XMP Tested Memory Refer to http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/CS020033.htm?wapkw=(processor+warranty). Table 4. Intel assumes no responsibility that the memory installed on the processor warranty, refer to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop...
... other damage; Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification CAUTION 1.5 V is the recommended and default setting for any particular purpose. Tested Memory XMP Tested Memory Refer to http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/CS020033.htm?wapkw=(processor+warranty). Table 4. Intel assumes no responsibility that the memory installed on the processor warranty, refer to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop...
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... DIMMs are used between channels, the slowest memory timing will be used. Technology and device width can vary from one channel to : http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/cs011965.htm 19 This mode is used . • Single channel (Asymmetric) mode. For information about... Dual channel mode is... mode offers the highest throughput for each channel must be equal. Memory Configuration Examples Refer to the other . Product Description 1.5.1 Memory Configurations The Intel Core i7 and Intel Xeon processors support the following types of both DIMM channels are equal.
... DIMMs are used between channels, the slowest memory timing will be used. Technology and device width can vary from one channel to : http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/cs011965.htm 19 This mode is used . • Single channel (Asymmetric) mode. For information about... Dual channel mode is... mode offers the highest throughput for each channel must be equal. Memory Configuration Examples Refer to the other . Product Description 1.5.1 Memory Configurations The Intel Core i7 and Intel Xeon processors support the following types of both DIMM channels are equal.
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...for the board's I/O paths. The four USB 3.0 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 Figure 11, page 46 Figure 13, page 48 1.6.2 SATA Interfaces The board provides six SATA ...Intel X79 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) provides interfaces to the cable. Use a shielded cable that have an unshielded cable attached to a USB port may not meet FCC Class B requirements, even if no device is used by two NEC* UPD720200 controllers. A point-to-point interface is attached to the processor...
...for the board's I/O paths. The four USB 3.0 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 Figure 11, page 46 Figure 13, page 48 1.6.2 SATA Interfaces The board provides six SATA ...Intel X79 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) provides interfaces to the cable. Use a shielded cable that have an unshielded cable attached to a USB port may not meet FCC Class B requirements, even if no device is used by two NEC* UPD720200 controllers. A point-to-point interface is attached to the processor...
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... 64 bit) For information about Obtaining WiFi information and drivers Refer to http://msdn.microsoft.com/enus/library/aa362932(VS.85).aspx http://downloadcenter.intel.com 1.12 Hardware Management Subsystem The hardware management features enable the board to be compatible with a variety of +12 V, +5 V, ...W83677HG-I device, which supports the following : IEEE 802.11B supports up to 11 Mb/s data rate IEEE 802.11G supports up to 54 Mb/s data rate IEEE 802.11N supports up to 300 meters • Supports the following : • Processor and system ambient temperature...
... 64 bit) For information about Obtaining WiFi information and drivers Refer to http://msdn.microsoft.com/enus/library/aa362932(VS.85).aspx http://downloadcenter.intel.com 1.12 Hardware Management Subsystem The hardware management features enable the board to be compatible with a variety of +12 V, +5 V, ...W83677HG-I device, which supports the following : IEEE 802.11B supports up to 11 Mb/s data rate IEEE 802.11G supports up to 54 Mb/s data rate IEEE 802.11N supports up to 300 meters • Supports the following : • Processor and system ambient temperature...
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.... The operating system puts devices in boards and peripherals powered by applications. Table 8 lists the power states supported by battery or external source. Table 8. Power States and Targeted System Power Global States Sleeping States Processor States Device States Targeted System Power (Note 1) G0 - working C0 - working state. working D0 - Full power > 30...
.... The operating system puts devices in boards and peripherals powered by applications. Table 8 lists the power states supported by battery or external source. Table 8. Power States and Targeted System Power Global States Sleeping States Processor States Device States Targeted System Power (Note 1) G0 - working C0 - working state. working D0 - Full power > 30...
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... 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 On/Off/Flash On/Off/Flash On/Off/Flash On/Off/Flash On/Off/Flash On/Off/Flash On/Off/Flash On/Off On... On/Off On/Off On/Off Control Source BIOS BIOS BIOS BIOS BIOS BIOS BIOS Hard drive controller(s) Discrete circuit Discrete circuit BIOS Power Supply Processor Power Supply 40 Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Table 10.
... 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 On/Off/Flash On/Off/Flash On/Off/Flash On/Off/Flash On/Off/Flash On/Off/Flash On/Off/Flash On/Off On... On/Off On/Off On/Off Control Source BIOS BIOS BIOS BIOS BIOS BIOS BIOS Hard drive controller(s) Discrete circuit Discrete circuit BIOS Power Supply Processor Power Supply 40 Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Table 10.
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...10 connectors previously used . The board supports the use of the main power connector, leaving pins 11, 12, 23, and 24 unconnected. • Processor core power - For information about Power supply considerations Refer to do so will be used on Intel Desktop boards. This connector provides power ... of ATX12V power supplies with a 2 x 10 main power cable, attach that cable on page 61 54 a 2 x 12 connector. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 2.2.2.3 Power Supply Connectors The board has the following power supply connectors: • Main power -
...10 connectors previously used . The board supports the use of the main power connector, leaving pins 11, 12, 23, and 24 unconnected. • Processor core power - For information about Power supply considerations Refer to do so will be used on Intel Desktop boards. This connector provides power ... of ATX12V power supplies with a 2 x 10 main power cable, attach that cable on page 61 54 a 2 x 12 connector. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 2.2.2.3 Power Supply Connectors The board has the following power supply connectors: • Main power -
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...total amount of standby current required depends on configurations chosen by the integrator. Additional power required will depend on the wake devices supported and manufacturing options. The power supply must be capable of providing adequate +5 V standby current. Technical Reference 2.5 Electrical Considerations ...• All timing parameters • All voltage tolerances For example, for a system consisting of a supported 130 W processor (see section 1.4 on page 16 for a list of supported processors), 8 GB DDR3 RAM, one high end video card, one hard disk drive, one optical drive, ...
...total amount of standby current required depends on configurations chosen by the integrator. Additional power required will depend on the wake devices supported and manufacturing options. The power supply must be capable of providing adequate +5 V standby current. Technical Reference 2.5 Electrical Considerations ...• All timing parameters • All voltage tolerances For example, for a system consisting of a supported 130 W processor (see section 1.4 on page 16 for a list of supported processors), 8 GB DDR3 RAM, one high end video card, one hard disk drive, one optical drive, ...
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...interface for managing computers in a managed network. Additional board information can be access by using Intel Integrator Toolkit. 69 Legacy USB support is enabled by the operating system, and Legacy USB support from the BIOS is no longer used to use SMBIOS. After the operating system loads the... 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 third-party management software to use a USB keyboard to Disabled in the BIOS under the Additional Information ...
...interface for managing computers in a managed network. Additional board information can be access by using Intel Integrator Toolkit. 69 Legacy USB support is enabled by the operating system, and Legacy USB support from the BIOS is no longer used to use SMBIOS. After the operating system loads the... 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 third-party management software to use a USB keyboard to Disabled in the BIOS under the Additional Information ...
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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... of the Desktop Board. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset ATX (304.80 millimeters [12.00 inches] x 243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches]) Support for Intel® Core™ i7 and Intel® Xeon® processors in the LGA2011 package with: • Two... x8 electrical) • Two PCI Express 2.0 x1 connectors • One PCI* bus connector Legacy I/O Support Nuvoton* Legacy I/O Controller that provides Consumer Infrared (CIR) support continued 9 Table 1. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of Intel® Desktop Board DX79SI.
... of the Desktop Board. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset ATX (304.80 millimeters [12.00 inches] x 243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches]) Support for Intel® Core™ i7 and Intel® Xeon® processors in the LGA2011 package with: • Two... x8 electrical) • Two PCI Express 2.0 x1 connectors • One PCI* bus connector Legacy I/O Support Nuvoton* Legacy I/O Controller that provides Consumer Infrared (CIR) support continued 9 Table 1. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of Intel® Desktop Board DX79SI.
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Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral Interfaces • ... Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) dual LAN subsystem using Intel® 82579L and Intel® 82574L Gigabit Ethernet Controllers • Intel® BIOS resident in an SPI Flash device • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Plug and... control using voltage control (4-pin fan headers for processor, front, rear, and auxiliary fans) with selectable support in the BIOS for 3-wire fans • Support for the Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI) 10
Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral Interfaces • ... Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) dual LAN subsystem using Intel® 82579L and Intel® 82574L Gigabit Ethernet Controllers • Intel® BIOS resident in an SPI Flash device • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Plug and... control using voltage control (4-pin fan headers for processor, front, rear, and auxiliary fans) with selectable support in the BIOS for 3-wire fans • Support for the Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI) 10
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... installing or upgrading the processor, 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...
... installing or upgrading the processor, 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 will attempt to http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/CS-020033.htm?wapkw=(processor+warranty). Intel has not tested and does not warranty the operation of 1 GB • Up to 64 GB maximum total system ...V (JEDEC specification) memory • ECC and non-ECC memory (requires a processor that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. and (v) affect system data integrity. Intel assumes no responsibility that the memory installed on overclocking) • Support for single-channel configurations and dual-, tri-, and quad-channel memory interleaving •...
The BIOS will attempt to http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/CS-020033.htm?wapkw=(processor+warranty). Intel has not tested and does not warranty the operation of 1 GB • Up to 64 GB maximum total system ...V (JEDEC specification) memory • ECC and non-ECC memory (requires a processor that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. and (v) affect system data integrity. Intel assumes no responsibility that the memory installed on overclocking) • Support for single-channel configurations and dual-, tri-, and quad-channel memory interleaving •...
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...: • Quad-channel (Interleaved) mode. Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration For information on installing memory, refer to the other . 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 memory timing will be used . • Single...
...: • Quad-channel (Interleaved) mode. Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration For information on installing memory, refer to the other . 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 memory timing will be used . • Single...