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...intel.com/products/desktop/motherboard/index.htm for the latest documentation. iii The X79 PCH used 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. Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DX79SI... 82X79 PCH Stepping C0 S-Spec Numbers SLJHW Specification Changes or Clarifications Table 1 indicates the Specification Changes or Specification Clarifications that apply to the Intel® Desktop Board DX79SI.
...intel.com/products/desktop/motherboard/index.htm for the latest documentation. iii The X79 PCH used 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. Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DX79SI... 82X79 PCH Stepping C0 S-Spec Numbers SLJHW Specification Changes or Clarifications Table 1 indicates the Specification Changes or Specification Clarifications that apply to the Intel® Desktop Board DX79SI.
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... 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 23 1.9 Audio Subsystem 24 1.9.1 Audio...
... 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 23 1.9 Audio Subsystem 24 1.9.1 Audio...
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1 Product Description 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 the Realtek* ALC892 audio codec Legacy I/O Control Nuvoton* legacy I/O controller...• 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 ...
1 Product Description 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 the Realtek* ALC892 audio codec Legacy I/O Control Nuvoton* legacy I/O controller...• 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 ...
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Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Table 3. Components Shown in Figure 1 Label A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z AA BB CC DD EE FF GG HH II JJ KK LL MM NN OO PP ... 0) DIMM 3 (Channel C, DIMM 0) Main power connector (2 x 12 pin) Remote thermal probe header Front chassis fan header 3.0 Gb/s SATA connectors (black) and 6.0 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...
Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Table 3. Components Shown in Figure 1 Label A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z AA BB CC DD EE FF GG HH II JJ KK LL MM NN OO PP ... 0) DIMM 3 (Channel C, DIMM 0) Main power connector (2 x 12 pin) Remote thermal probe header Front chassis fan header 3.0 Gb/s SATA connectors (black) and 6.0 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...
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... The board provides six SATA connectors through four internal headers All 18 USB ports are high-speed, full-speed, and low-speed capable. The Intel X79 Express Chipset provides the USB controller for full-speed devices. The USB 3.0 ports are provided by the chipset Refer to http://www... USB, SATA, LAN, PCI, and PCI Express interfaces. For information about The location of the USB connectors on the back panel The location of the Intel X79 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) provides interfaces to a USB port may not meet FCC Class B requirements, even if no device is used by two NEC* ...
... The board provides six SATA connectors through four internal headers All 18 USB ports are high-speed, full-speed, and low-speed capable. The Intel X79 Express Chipset provides the USB controller for full-speed devices. The USB 3.0 ports are provided by the chipset Refer to http://www... USB, SATA, LAN, PCI, and PCI Express interfaces. For information about The location of the USB connectors on the back panel The location of the Intel X79 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) provides interfaces to a USB port may not meet FCC Class B requirements, even if no device is used by two NEC* ...
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...through the audio device drivers. pin header that provides mic in Figure 4. 24 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 available from Intel's World Wide Web site. The audio subsystem supports the following components: • Intel X79 Express...
...through the audio device drivers. pin header that provides mic in Figure 4. 24 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 available from Intel's World Wide Web site. The audio subsystem supports the following components: • Intel X79 Express...
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Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 1.10 LAN Subsystem The Intel GbE Dual LAN subsystem consists of the following: • Intel 82579L and Intel 82574L Gigabit Ethernet Controllers (10/100/1000 Mbits/s) • Intel X79 Express Chipset • RJ-45 LAN connectors with integrated status LEDs Additional features of the LAN subsystem include: • CSMA/CD protocol...
Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 1.10 LAN Subsystem The Intel GbE Dual LAN subsystem consists of the following: • Intel 82579L and Intel 82574L Gigabit Ethernet Controllers (10/100/1000 Mbits/s) • Intel X79 Express Chipset • RJ-45 LAN connectors with integrated status LEDs Additional features of the LAN subsystem include: • CSMA/CD protocol...
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Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers 31 Product Description 1.12.4 Thermal Monitoring Figure 7 shows the locations of the thermal sensors and fan headers. Item A B C D E F G Description Rear chassis fan header Processor fan header Thermal diode, located on processor die Remote thermal probe header Front chassis fan header Intel X79 Express Chipset Auxiliary fan header Figure 7.
Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers 31 Product Description 1.12.4 Thermal Monitoring Figure 7 shows the locations of the thermal sensors and fan headers. Item A B C D E F G Description Rear chassis fan header Processor fan header Thermal diode, located on processor die Remote thermal probe header Front chassis fan header Intel X79 Express Chipset Auxiliary fan header Figure 7.
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...temperatures for Components Component Maximum Case Temperature Processor For processor case temperature, see processor datasheets and processor specification updates Intel X79 Express Chipset 104 oC (under bias) For information about Processor datasheets and specification updates Refer to Section 1.3, ...page 16 64 Maximum case temperatures are sensitive to cool the board. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Figure 18 shows the locations of the localized high temperature zones. Item A B Description Processor ...
...temperatures for Components Component Maximum Case Temperature Processor For processor case temperature, see processor datasheets and processor specification updates Intel X79 Express Chipset 104 oC (under bias) For information about Processor datasheets and specification updates Refer to Section 1.3, ...page 16 64 Maximum case temperatures are sensitive to cool the board. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Figure 18 shows the locations of the localized high temperature zones. Item A B Description Processor ...
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Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating 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 ...
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating 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 ...
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Table 1. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of the Intel® X79 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities Support for multiple PCI Express* graphics cards including linked cards using Nvidia* SLI* technology and AMD* ...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 of the Desktop Board.
Table 1. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of the Intel® X79 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities Support for multiple PCI Express* graphics cards including linked cards using Nvidia* SLI* technology and AMD* ...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 of the Desktop Board.
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Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral Interfaces • Four USB 3.0 ports: ― Two ports routed to the back panel ― Two ports routed to ...: ― One port routed to the back panel ― One port routed to an IEEE 1394a header • Six Serial ATA (SATA) channels through the Intel X79 PCH: ― Two onboard 6.0 Gb/s SATA channels (blue connectors) LAN Support BIOS ― Four onboard 3.0 Gb/s SATA channels (black connectors) Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb...
Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral Interfaces • Four USB 3.0 ports: ― Two ports routed to the back panel ― Two ports routed to ...: ― One port routed to the back panel ― One port routed to an IEEE 1394a header • Six Serial ATA (SATA) channels through the Intel X79 PCH: ― Two onboard 6.0 Gb/s SATA channels (blue connectors) LAN Support BIOS ― Four onboard 3.0 Gb/s SATA channels (black connectors) Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb...
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Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Components Label Description A Front panel audio header B PCI Express x1 connector C S/PDIF header D PCI Express 3.0 x16 connector (x8 electrical) E Speaker F PCI bus connector G PCI Express 3.0 ... 3 socket X Main power connector (2 x 12 pin) Y Remote thermal probe header Z Front chassis fan header AA Serial ATA connectors (6 Gb/s) BB Serial ATA connectors (3 Gb/s) CC Intel x79 Express Chipset DD USB 2.0 front panel headers EE Back panel CIR transmitter (output) header FF BIOS configuration jumper block GG Power fault LED HH USB...
Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Components Label Description A Front panel audio header B PCI Express x1 connector C S/PDIF header D PCI Express 3.0 x16 connector (x8 electrical) E Speaker F PCI bus connector G PCI Express 3.0 ... 3 socket X Main power connector (2 x 12 pin) Y Remote thermal probe header Z Front chassis fan header AA Serial ATA connectors (6 Gb/s) BB Serial ATA connectors (3 Gb/s) CC Intel x79 Express Chipset DD USB 2.0 front panel headers EE Back panel CIR transmitter (output) header FF BIOS configuration jumper block GG Power fault LED HH USB...
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... following link for the board's I/O paths. USB 3.0 USB 3.0 is the centralized controller for more information about the Intel X79 Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/products/chipsets/index.htm USB Support The Desktop Board supports USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices. data striping •... USB 3.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that fully support USB 3.0 transfer rates. Desktop Board Features Intel® X79 Express Chipset The Intel X79 Express Chipset consisting of Independent Drives) levels: • RAID 0 - The PCH is supported with USB 2.0 and...
... following link for the board's I/O paths. USB 3.0 USB 3.0 is the centralized controller for more information about the Intel X79 Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/products/chipsets/index.htm USB Support The Desktop Board supports USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices. data striping •... USB 3.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that fully support USB 3.0 transfer rates. Desktop Board Features Intel® X79 Express Chipset The Intel X79 Express Chipset consisting of Independent Drives) levels: • RAID 0 - The PCH is supported with USB 2.0 and...
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... enables the audio codec to recognize the device that is connected to an audio port. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Audio Subsystem The onboard audio subsystem consists of retasking according to the user's definition..., or can be automatically switched depending on page 54 LAN Subsystem The board's dual Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) LAN subsystem includes: • Intel X79 Express Chipset • Intel 82579L Gigabit Ethernet LAN Controller (Primary) • Intel...
... enables the audio codec to recognize the device that is connected to an audio port. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Audio Subsystem The onboard audio subsystem consists of retasking according to the user's definition..., or can be automatically switched depending on page 54 LAN Subsystem The board's dual Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) LAN subsystem includes: • Intel X79 Express Chipset • Intel 82579L Gigabit Ethernet LAN Controller (Primary) • Intel...