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The X79 PCH used on the component side of the board. 2. iii The AA number is found on a small label on this AA revision consists of the ... March 2012 Spec Change Spec Clarification Added Section 1.13.2.10 Power Supervisor Updated Figure 13 on page 48 to the Intel® Desktop Board DX79SI. Table 1. Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DX79SI Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes G288087-600 SIX7910J.0281 1,2 Notes: 1. Specification Changes or Clarifications Date Type of Change...
The X79 PCH used on the component side of the board. 2. iii The AA number is found on a small label on this AA revision consists of the ... March 2012 Spec Change Spec Clarification Added Section 1.13.2.10 Power Supervisor Updated Figure 13 on page 48 to the Intel® Desktop Board DX79SI. Table 1. Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DX79SI Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes G288087-600 SIX7910J.0281 1,2 Notes: 1. Specification Changes or Clarifications Date Type of Change...
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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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Table 2. 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 4 Gb memory technology • Support for non-ECC and ECC memory ... • 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...
Table 2. 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 4 Gb memory technology • Support for non-ECC and ECC memory ... • 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...
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...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... 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 Technical Product Specification Table 3.
...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... 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 Technical Product Specification Table 3.
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...the USB controller for full-speed devices. NOTE Computer systems that meets the requirements for the 2.0 ports. Product Description 1.6 Intel® X79 Express Chipset The Intel X79 Express Chipset consisting of 6.0 Gb/s for two ports and 3.0 Gb/s for four ports. The USB 3.0 ports are ...board provides six SATA connectors through four internal headers All 18 USB ports are implemented with a theoretical maximum transfer rate of the Intel X79 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) provides interfaces to the cable. The port arrangement is a centralized controller for host to -point ...
...the USB controller for full-speed devices. NOTE Computer systems that meets the requirements for the 2.0 ports. Product Description 1.6 Intel® X79 Express Chipset The Intel X79 Express Chipset consisting of 6.0 Gb/s for two ports and 3.0 Gb/s for four ports. The USB 3.0 ports are ...board provides six SATA connectors through four internal headers All 18 USB ports are implemented with a theoretical maximum transfer rate of the Intel X79 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) provides interfaces to the cable. The port arrangement is a centralized controller for host to -point ...
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The available configurable back panel audio connectors are configurable through the audio device drivers. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 1.9 Audio Subsystem The board supports the Intel High Definition Audio subsystem based on the recognized device type. • Stereo input and output for all ... recognize the device that is connected to an audio port. The audio subsystem supports the following components: • Intel X79 Express Chipset • Realtek ALC892 audio codec • Front panel audio header that provides mic in Figure 4. 24 pin header...
The available configurable back panel audio connectors are configurable through the audio device drivers. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 1.9 Audio Subsystem The board supports the Intel High Definition Audio subsystem based on the recognized device type. • Stereo input and output for all ... recognize the device that is connected to an audio port. The audio subsystem supports the following components: • Intel X79 Express Chipset • Realtek ALC892 audio codec • Front panel audio header that provides mic in Figure 4. 24 pin header...
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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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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. Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers 31
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... the board. Item A B Description Processor voltage regulator area Processor Figure 18. Table 30. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Figure 18 shows the locations of the localized high temperature zones. Localized High ...Temperature Zones Table 30 provides maximum case temperatures for Components Component Maximum Case Temperature Processor For processor case temperature, see processor datasheets and processor specification updates Intel X79...
... the board. Item A B Description Processor voltage regulator area Processor Figure 18. Table 30. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Figure 18 shows the locations of the localized high temperature zones. Localized High ...Temperature Zones Table 30 provides maximum case temperatures for Components Component Maximum Case Temperature Processor For processor case temperature, see processor datasheets and processor specification updates Intel X79...
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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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...system memory using 4 Gb memory technology • Manual memory overclocking (voltage, clock, and ratio) Intel® X79 Express Chipset consisting of the Desktop Board. Table 1 summarizes the major features of the Intel® X79 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities Support for multiple PCI Express* graphics cards including ...Legacy I/O Support Nuvoton* Legacy I/O Controller that provides Consumer Infrared (CIR) support continued 9 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of Intel® Desktop Board DX79SI. Table 1.
...system memory using 4 Gb memory technology • Manual memory overclocking (voltage, clock, and ratio) Intel® X79 Express Chipset consisting of the Desktop Board. Table 1 summarizes the major features of the Intel® X79 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities Support for multiple PCI Express* graphics cards including ...Legacy I/O Support Nuvoton* Legacy I/O Controller that provides Consumer Infrared (CIR) support continued 9 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of Intel® Desktop Board DX79SI. Table 1.
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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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... channels (blue connectors) and four 3.0 Gb/s SATA channels (black connectors). data striping • RAID 1 - Desktop Board Features Intel® X79 Express Chipset The Intel X79 Express Chipset consisting of Independent Drives) levels: • RAID 0 - The USB 2.0 ports are 14 USB 2.0 ports (six ...eight ports routed to three onboard headers (black)). The four 3.0 Gb/s SATA channels support the following RAID (Redundant Array of the Intel X79 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) provides interfaces to the following link for the board's I/O paths. data mirroring • RAID 0+1 (or...
... channels (blue connectors) and four 3.0 Gb/s SATA channels (black connectors). data striping • RAID 1 - Desktop Board Features Intel® X79 Express Chipset The Intel X79 Express Chipset consisting of Independent Drives) levels: • RAID 0 - The USB 2.0 ports are 14 USB 2.0 ports (six ...eight ports routed to three onboard headers (black)). The four 3.0 Gb/s SATA channels support the following RAID (Redundant Array of the Intel X79 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) provides interfaces to the following link for the board's I/O paths. data mirroring • RAID 0+1 (or...
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... audio connectors, Figure 23 on the recognized device type. • A signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio of the following components: • Intel X79 Express Chipset • RealTek ALC892 codec The subsystem has the following headers and connectors: • Five back panel analog audio connectors •... that is connected to the following pages for more information about LAN software and drivers: http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm 18 Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Audio Subsystem The onboard audio subsystem consists of 95 dB. • Independent multi-streaming ...
... audio connectors, Figure 23 on the recognized device type. • A signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio of the following components: • Intel X79 Express Chipset • RealTek ALC892 codec The subsystem has the following headers and connectors: • Five back panel analog audio connectors •... that is connected to the following pages for more information about LAN software and drivers: http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm 18 Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Audio Subsystem The onboard audio subsystem consists of 95 dB. • Independent multi-streaming ...