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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 Headers 48 2.3 Jumper Block 58 2.4 Mechanical Considerations 60 2.4.1 Form Factor 60 2.5 Electrical Considerations 61 2.5.1 Power Supply ...Performance Features 75 4 Error Messages and Beep Codes 4.1 Speaker 77 4.2 BIOS Beep Codes 77 4.3 Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 78 4.4 BIOS Error Messages 78 4.5 Port 80h POST Codes 79 viii
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 Headers 48 2.3 Jumper Block 58 2.4 Mechanical Considerations 60 2.4.1 Form Factor 60 2.5 Electrical Considerations 61 2.5.1 Power Supply ...Performance Features 75 4 Error Messages and Beep Codes 4.1 Speaker 77 4.2 BIOS Beep Codes 77 4.3 Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 78 4.4 BIOS Error Messages 78 4.5 Port 80h POST Codes 79 viii
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... Setup Configuration Jumper Settings 59 27. BIOS Beep Codes 77 37. Port 80h POST Codes 80 41. USB 3.0 Connector 52 19. Recommended Power Supply Current Values 61 28. Processor, Front and Rear Chassis, and Auxiliary (4-Pin) Fan Headers ..... 52 21. States for Components 64 30....Setup Program Menu Bar 68 32. Port 80h POST Code Ranges 79 40. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 14. Chassis Intrusion Header 52 20. Fan Header Current Capability 62 29. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 78 38. SATA Connectors 51 16. S/PDIF Header 51 ...
... Setup Configuration Jumper Settings 59 27. BIOS Beep Codes 77 37. Port 80h POST Codes 80 41. USB 3.0 Connector 52 19. Recommended Power Supply Current Values 61 28. Processor, Front and Rear Chassis, and Auxiliary (4-Pin) Fan Headers ..... 52 21. States for Components 64 30....Setup Program Menu Bar 68 32. Port 80h POST Code Ranges 79 40. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 14. Chassis Intrusion Header 52 20. Fan Header Current Capability 62 29. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 78 38. SATA Connectors 51 16. S/PDIF Header 51 ...
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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...Monitor Subsystem • Hardware monitoring and fan control through the Nuvoton I/O controller • Voltage sense to detect out of range power supply voltages • Thermal sense to detect out of range thermal values • Four fan headers using PWM control • ...
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...Monitor Subsystem • Hardware monitoring and fan control through the Nuvoton I/O controller • Voltage sense to detect out of range power supply voltages • Thermal sense to detect out of range thermal values • Four fan headers using PWM control • ...
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... unsupported processors can damage the board, the processor, and the power supply. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Desktop Board Support Available configurations for this World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support?iid=hdr+support http://ark.intel.com Supported processors Chipset information BIOS and driver updates Tested...
... unsupported processors can damage the board, the processor, and the power supply. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Desktop Board Support Available configurations for this World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support?iid=hdr+support http://ark.intel.com Supported processors Chipset information BIOS and driver updates Tested...
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..., page 48 1.6.2.1 SATA RAID The board supports the following RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Drives) levels via the PCH: • RAID 0 - data striping • RAID 1 - Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification The underlying SATA functionality is transparent to use new low-voltage power connectors and require adapters or power supplies equipped with low-voltage...
..., page 48 1.6.2.1 SATA RAID The board supports the following RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Drives) levels via the PCH: • RAID 0 - data striping • RAID 1 - Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification The underlying SATA functionality is transparent to use new low-voltage power connectors and require adapters or power supplies equipped with low-voltage...
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... (for this feature to control external electronic hardware. Customers are the supported operating systems. The CIR feature is not plugged into Intel Desktop Boards for example, the date and time) might not be notified during POST. Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows 7... The clock is designed to speak the infrared communication language of a filtered translated infrared input compliant with 3.3 VSB applied via the power supply 5V STBY rail. The receiving header consists of other user remotes. Replace the battery with serialized IRQ support for the I /O ...
... (for this feature to control external electronic hardware. Customers are the supported operating systems. The CIR feature is not plugged into Intel Desktop Boards for example, the date and time) might not be notified during POST. Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows 7... The clock is designed to speak the infrared communication language of a filtered translated infrared input compliant with 3.3 VSB applied via the power supply 5V STBY rail. The receiving header consists of other user remotes. Replace the battery with serialized IRQ support for the I /O ...
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... of how devices are not being used by the system chassis' power supply. 2. Suspend to disk. D3 - 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 - Context saved to disk. Cold boot...
... of how devices are not being used by the system chassis' power supply. 2. Suspend to disk. D3 - 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 - Context saved to disk. Cold boot...
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...the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. The total amount of Wake from USB from an ACPI state requires an operating system that the power supply provides adequate +5 V standby current if LAN wake capabilities and Instantly Available PC technology features are used. When an ACPI-enabled system receives... the correct command, the power supply removes all non-standby voltages. The computer's response can damage the power supply. Failure to Figure 13, page 48 Table 23, page 54 35 NOTE The use of standby ...
...the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. The total amount of Wake from USB from an ACPI state requires an operating system that the power supply provides adequate +5 V standby current if LAN wake capabilities and Instantly Available PC technology features are used. When an ACPI-enabled system receives... the correct command, the power supply removes all non-standby voltages. The computer's response can damage the power supply. Failure to Figure 13, page 48 Table 23, page 54 35 NOTE The use of standby ...
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...a fan tachometer input of the hardware monitoring and fan control SIO • All fan headers support closed-loop fan control that powers up the computer. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 1.13.2.2 Fan Headers The function/operation of the fan headers is as needed • All fan headers have ... 13, page 48 Figure 7, page 31 1.13.2.3 LAN Wake Capabilities CAUTION For LAN wake capabilities, the +5 V standby line for the power supply must be capable of providing adequate +5 V standby current. LAN wake capabilities enable remote wake-up signal that can damage the...
...a fan tachometer input of the hardware monitoring and fan control SIO • All fan headers support closed-loop fan control that powers up the computer. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 1.13.2.2 Fan Headers The function/operation of the fan headers is as needed • All fan headers have ... 13, page 48 Figure 7, page 31 1.13.2.3 LAN Wake Capabilities CAUTION For LAN wake capabilities, the +5 V standby line for the power supply must be capable of providing adequate +5 V standby current. LAN wake capabilities enable remote wake-up signal that can damage the...
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...if dual colored, or off , and the front panel LED is set in the BIOS, the computer will appear to be off (the power supply is off if single colored.) When signaled by the operating system. 1.13.2.6 PME# Signal Wake-up Support When the PME# signal on.... Failure to its last known wake state. Add-in boards that can damage the power supply. Product Description 1.13.2.4 Instantly Available PC Technology CAUTION For Instantly Available PC technology, the +5 V standby line for the power supply must be capable of Instantly Available PC technology requires operating system support and PCI 2.2...
...if dual colored, or off , and the front panel LED is set in the BIOS, the computer will appear to be off (the power supply is off if single colored.) When signaled by the operating system. 1.13.2.6 PME# Signal Wake-up Support When the PME# signal on.... Failure to its last known wake state. Add-in boards that can damage the power supply. Product Description 1.13.2.4 Instantly Available PC Technology CAUTION For Instantly Available PC technology, the +5 V standby line for the power supply must be capable of Instantly Available PC technology requires operating system support and PCI 2.2...
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... to notify the user that the power supply voltage rails have deviated outside the current ATX power supply specification and safe operating levels. 4. The board will be powered down immediately to protect circuits from electrical overstress and possible physical damage. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 1.13.2.10 Power Supervisor The Power Supervisor actively monitors the input voltages...
... to notify the user that the power supply voltage rails have deviated outside the current ATX power supply specification and safe operating levels. 4. The board will be powered down immediately to protect circuits from electrical overstress and possible physical damage. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 1.13.2.10 Power Supervisor The Power Supervisor actively monitors the input voltages...
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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 ...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 On/Off/Flash On/Off/Flash On/Off/Flash On/Off/Flash On/Off/Flash On/Off/Flash.../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. Board Status LEDs Item in Figure 8 LED Name LED Color A OS Start Green B Storage Green ...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 On/Off/Flash On/Off/Flash On/Off/Flash On/Off/Flash On/Off/Flash On/Off/Flash.../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
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... (Power Good) 20 No connect 9 +5 V (Standby) 21 +5 V 10 +12 V 11 +12 V (Note) 12 2 x 12 connector detect (Note) 22 +5 V 23 +5 V (Note) 24 Ground (Note) Note: When using a power supply with a 2 x 10 main power cable, attach that cable on page 61 54 Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 2.2.2.3 Power Supply Connectors The board has the following power supply connectors: • Main power...
... (Power Good) 20 No connect 9 +5 V (Standby) 21 +5 V 10 +12 V 11 +12 V (Note) 12 2 x 12 connector detect (Note) 22 +5 V 23 +5 V (Note) 24 Ground (Note) Note: When using a power supply with a 2 x 10 main power cable, attach that cable on page 61 54 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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States for a two-color LED. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 2.2.2.4.2 Reset Switch Header Pins 5 and 7 can be connected to a one -color LED. Table 26 shows the possible states for a Two-Color Power LED LED State Description Off Power off Steady Green Running Steady Yellow Sleeping ...Header Pins 2 and 4 can be connected to ground for a One-Color Power LED LED State Description Off Steady Green Power off signal. 56 States for at least 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off. (The time requirement is due to internal debounce...
States for a two-color LED. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 2.2.2.4.2 Reset Switch Header Pins 5 and 7 can be connected to a one -color LED. Table 26 shows the possible states for a Two-Color Power LED LED State Description Off Power off Steady Green Running Steady Yellow Sleeping ...Header Pins 2 and 4 can be connected to ground for a One-Color Power LED LED State Description Off Steady Green Power off signal. 56 States for at least 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off. (The time requirement is due to internal debounce...
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... supported processors), 8 GB DDR3 RAM, one high end video card, one hard disk drive, one optical drive, and all board peripherals enabled, the minimum recommended power supply is 460 W. Failure to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb /CS-026472.htm 61 Table 28 lists the recommended...
... supported processors), 8 GB DDR3 RAM, one high end video card, one hard disk drive, one optical drive, and all board peripherals enabled, the minimum recommended power supply is 460 W. Failure to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb /CS-026472.htm 61 Table 28 lists the recommended...
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Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 2.5.2 Fan Header Current Capability CAUTION The processor fan must not exceed the system's power supply +5 V maximum current or 14 A in onboard component damage that will halt fan operation. Fan Header Current Capability Fan Header Processor fan Front chassis fan Maximum ...
Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 2.5.2 Fan Header Current Capability CAUTION The processor fan must not exceed the system's power supply +5 V maximum current or 14 A in onboard component damage that will halt fan operation. Fan Header Current Capability Fan Header Processor fan Front chassis fan Maximum ...
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... memory configuration Configures advanced features available through the chipset Configures Memory, Bus and Processor overrides Sets passwords and security features Power Configures power management features and power supply controls Boot Selects boot options Exit Saves or discards changes to Setup program options Table 33 lists the function keys available... be onboard or add-in card. 68 Any interrupts set to Available in Setup are considered to configure the system. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Table 32 lists the BIOS Setup program menu features.
... memory configuration Configures advanced features available through the chipset Configures Memory, Bus and Processor overrides Sets passwords and security features Power Configures power management features and power supply controls Boot Selects boot options Exit Saves or discards changes to Setup program options Table 33 lists the function keys available... be onboard or add-in card. 68 Any interrupts set to Available in Setup are considered to configure the system. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Table 32 lists the BIOS Setup program menu features.
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.../index_en.htm 92 Use of an efficient power supply: • Energy Star v5.0, category B • EPEAT* • Korea e-Standby • European Union Energy-related Products Directive 2009 (ErP) Lot 6 NOTE Energy Star compliance is based at the system level not the board level. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 5.1.5 ENERGY STAR* 5.0, e-Standby, and...
.../index_en.htm 92 Use of an efficient power supply: • Energy Star v5.0, category B • EPEAT* • Korea e-Standby • European Union Energy-related Products Directive 2009 (ErP) Lot 6 NOTE Energy Star compliance is based at the system level not the board level. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 5.1.5 ENERGY STAR* 5.0, e-Standby, and...
Product Guide for Intel Desktop Board DX79SI
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Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Bluetooth*/WiFi Module 30 Bluetooth Technology 30 WiFi (802.11 Wireless) Technology 31 Remote Thermal Probe 31 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 33 Installation Precautions 34 Prevent Power Supply Overload 34 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 34 Installing the I/O Shield 35 Installing the Desktop Board...
Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Bluetooth*/WiFi Module 30 Bluetooth Technology 30 WiFi (802.11 Wireless) Technology 31 Remote Thermal Probe 31 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 33 Installation Precautions 34 Prevent Power Supply Overload 34 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 34 Installing the I/O Shield 35 Installing the Desktop Board...
Product Guide for Intel Desktop Board DX79SI
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... Regulations 85 23. LAN Connector LEDs 20 4. IEEE 1394a Header Signal Names 51 10. Port 80h POST Codes 76 21. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide 19. Connecting Power Supply Cables 56 26. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Components 13 3. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names 50 9. Front Panel CIR Receiver (Input) Header Signal Names 52 12. Jumper...
... Regulations 85 23. LAN Connector LEDs 20 4. IEEE 1394a Header Signal Names 51 10. Port 80h POST Codes 76 21. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide 19. Connecting Power Supply Cables 56 26. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Components 13 3. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names 50 9. Front Panel CIR Receiver (Input) Header Signal Names 52 12. Jumper...