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Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DX79SI Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes G288087-600 SIX7910J.0281 1,2 Notes: 1. The X79 PCH used on this AA revision consists of the following component: ... Errata Current characterized errata, if any, are documented in a separate Specification Update. The AA number is found on a small label on page 48 to the Intel® Desktop Board DX79SI. iii See http://developer.intel.com/products/desktop/motherboard/index.htm for the latest documentation.
Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DX79SI Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes G288087-600 SIX7910J.0281 1,2 Notes: 1. The X79 PCH used on this AA revision consists of the following component: ... Errata Current characterized errata, if any, are documented in a separate Specification Update. The AA number is found on a small label on page 48 to the Intel® Desktop Board DX79SI. iii See http://developer.intel.com/products/desktop/motherboard/index.htm for the latest documentation.
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... information about ... Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 1.2 Legacy Considerations This board differs from other Intel Desktop Board products, with specific changes including (but not limited to : http://processormatch.intel.com CAUTION Use only the processors listed on power supply requirements for this World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm...
... information about ... Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 1.2 Legacy Considerations This board differs from other Intel Desktop Board products, with specific changes including (but not limited to : http://processormatch.intel.com CAUTION Use only the processors listed on power supply requirements for this World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm...
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...optimum performance. 17 The maximum theoretical bandwidth of 8.0 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 2.0 Gb/s each direction, simultaneously, ... with a raw bit rate of 5.0 GT/s results in each direction per lane. For information about over clocking memory (see www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-031689.htm for a bandwidth of 16 GB/s. • PCI Express 1.x with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence ...
...optimum performance. 17 The maximum theoretical bandwidth of 8.0 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 2.0 Gb/s each direction, simultaneously, ... with a raw bit rate of 5.0 GT/s results in each direction per lane. For information about over clocking memory (see www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-031689.htm for a bandwidth of 16 GB/s. • PCI Express 1.x with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence ...
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... responsibility that the memory installed on the processor warranty, refer to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS025414.htm http://www.intel.com/personal/gaming/extremememory.htm 18 Supported Memory Configurations DIMM Capacity 512 MB 1024 MB Configuration... the processor beyond its specifications. Check with altered clock frequencies and/or voltages, will be fit for DDR3 memory voltage. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification CAUTION 1.5 V is the recommended and default setting for any particular purpose. and (v) affect system data...
... responsibility that the memory installed on the processor warranty, refer to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS025414.htm http://www.intel.com/personal/gaming/extremememory.htm 18 Supported Memory Configurations DIMM Capacity 512 MB 1024 MB Configuration... the processor beyond its specifications. Check with altered clock frequencies and/or voltages, will be fit for DDR3 memory voltage. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification CAUTION 1.5 V is the recommended and default setting for any particular purpose. and (v) affect system data...
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... between channels, the slowest memory timing will be used . 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 any three DIMM channels are equal. Dual channel mode is equivalent to the other but the installed.... • Tri channel (Interleaved) mode. If different speed DIMMs are unequal. Technology and device width can vary from one channel to : http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/cs011965.htm 19 For information about...
... between channels, the slowest memory timing will be used . 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 any three DIMM channels are equal. Dual channel mode is equivalent to the other but the installed.... • Tri channel (Interleaved) mode. If different speed DIMMs are unequal. Technology and device width can vary from one channel to : http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/cs011965.htm 19 For information about...
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...11.1 Bluetooth Technology The Bluetooth/WiFi Module enables the user to http://downloadcenter.intel.com http://msdn.microsoft.com/enus/library/aa362932(VS.85).aspx 28 Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 1.11 Bluetooth*/WiFi Module The Bluetooth*/WiFi module is ...supplemental hardware that is provided by Microsoft but additional features are available using the driver supplied with the motherboard. • CSR Bluetooth...
...11.1 Bluetooth Technology The Bluetooth/WiFi Module enables the user to http://downloadcenter.intel.com http://msdn.microsoft.com/enus/library/aa362932(VS.85).aspx 28 Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 1.11 Bluetooth*/WiFi Module The Bluetooth*/WiFi module is ...supplemental hardware that is provided by Microsoft but additional features are available using the driver supplied with the motherboard. • CSR Bluetooth...
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Failure to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb /CS-026472.htm 61 The power supply must be capable of supported processors), 8 GB DDR3 RAM, one high end video card, one hard ...
Failure to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb /CS-026472.htm 61 The power supply must be capable of supported processors), 8 GB DDR3 RAM, one high end video card, one hard ...
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... 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 DOS. Check the Intel web site for support...with the upgrade utility before attempting a BIOS update. Similar 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...
... 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 DOS. Check the Intel web site for support...with the upgrade utility before attempting a BIOS update. Similar 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...
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...'s Toolkit that anything will share space with the Intel branded logo. NOTE If you add a custom splash screen,... USB hard disk drive No For information about Intel® Integrator Toolkit Additional Intel® software tools Refer to http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/software/itk/ http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/software.htm 3.7 BIOS Recovery It...? Table 34. Overview of BIOS Features 3.6.2 Custom Splash Screen During POST, an Intel® splash screen is available from Intel can be used to create a custom splash screen. This splash screen can be damaged...
...'s Toolkit that anything will share space with the Intel branded logo. NOTE If you add a custom splash screen,... USB hard disk drive No For information about Intel® Integrator Toolkit Additional Intel® software tools Refer to http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/software/itk/ http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/software.htm 3.7 BIOS Recovery It...? Table 34. Overview of BIOS Features 3.6.2 Custom Splash Screen During POST, an Intel® splash screen is available from Intel can be used to create a custom splash screen. This splash screen can be damaged...
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... about: • Instructions on Intel Desktop Board DX79SI consult the following online resources: • Intel Desktop Board DX79SI http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm • Desktop Board Support http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support?iid=hdr+support • Available configurations for Intel Desktop Board DX79SI, http://processormatch.intel.com 14 Intel Desktop Board DX79SI supports an Intel processor in Chapter 2 •...
... about: • Instructions on Intel Desktop Board DX79SI consult the following online resources: • Intel Desktop Board DX79SI http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm • Desktop Board Support http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support?iid=hdr+support • Available configurations for Intel Desktop Board DX79SI, http://processormatch.intel.com 14 Intel Desktop Board DX79SI supports an Intel processor in Chapter 2 •...
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...structure. CAUTION 1.5 V is the recommended and default setting for warranty terms and additional details. 15 The BIOS will attempt to http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/CS-020033.htm?wapkw=(processor+warranty). The other damage; and (v) affect system data integrity. For information on the ...(i) reduce system stability and the useful life of the memory used with altered clock frequencies and/or voltages, will see www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-031689.htm for information on the screen at power up. Altering the memory voltage may report less than ...
...structure. CAUTION 1.5 V is the recommended and default setting for warranty terms and additional details. 15 The BIOS will attempt to http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/CS-020033.htm?wapkw=(processor+warranty). The other damage; and (v) affect system data integrity. For information on the ...(i) reduce system stability and the useful life of the memory used with altered clock frequencies and/or voltages, will see www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-031689.htm for information on the screen at power up. Altering the memory voltage may report less than ...
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...noise (S/N) ratio of the onboard audio headers, Figure 22 on page 49 • The signal names for the Intel High Definition Audio front panel header, page 50 • The back panel audio connectors, Figure 23 on page ... audio (using the back panel audio connectors) and 2-channel audio (using the Intel High Definition Audio front panel header). Go to an audio port. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Audio Subsystem The onboard audio subsystem consists of the following components: ... information about LAN software and drivers: http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm 18
...noise (S/N) ratio of the onboard audio headers, Figure 22 on page 49 • The signal names for the Intel High Definition Audio front panel header, page 50 • The back panel audio connectors, Figure 23 on page ... audio (using the back panel audio connectors) and 2-channel audio (using the Intel High Definition Audio front panel header). Go to an audio port. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Audio Subsystem The onboard audio subsystem consists of the following components: ... information about LAN software and drivers: http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm 18
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... 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 a USB peripheral that supports Wake from USB and an operating system...
... 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 a USB peripheral that supports Wake from USB and an operating system...
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... utility before the update is unlikely that anything will be damaged. Recovering the BIOS It is complete. Due to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm. 69 The update may not function properly. 1. You can obtain the Recovery BIOS Update file through... your computer supplier or by navigating to 5 minutes. CAUTION Do not interrupt the process or the system may take up to the Intel Desktop Board DX79SI...
... utility before the update is unlikely that anything will be damaged. Recovering the BIOS It is complete. Due to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm. 69 The update may not function properly. 1. You can obtain the Recovery BIOS Update file through... your computer supplier or by navigating to 5 minutes. CAUTION Do not interrupt the process or the system may take up to the Intel Desktop Board DX79SI...
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...press to a RAID setup. 72 When prompted, insert the diskette that contains the Intel RST RAID Driver in : "Configuring the BIOS" and "Loading the Intel RST RAID Drivers and Software." Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide 7. Once additional SATA drives have been added to the system, open... Intel® SATA RAID Controller driver. 3. Refer to the EXIT option in the MAIN MENU. Install the Intel Rapid Storage Console software via the Intel Express Installer DVD included with your Desktop Board or after downloading it from the Internet at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/...
...press to a RAID setup. 72 When prompted, insert the diskette that contains the Intel RST RAID Driver in : "Configuring the BIOS" and "Loading the Intel RST RAID Drivers and Software." Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide 7. Once additional SATA drives have been added to the system, open... Intel® SATA RAID Controller driver. 3. Refer to the EXIT option in the MAIN MENU. Install the Intel Rapid Storage Console software via the Intel Express Installer DVD included with your Desktop Board or after downloading it from the Internet at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/...