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Intel® Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification April 2012 Order Number: G62925-001 The Intel® Desktop Board DX79SR may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications. Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Specification Update.
Intel® Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification April 2012 Order Number: G62925-001 The Intel® Desktop Board DX79SR may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications. Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Specification Update.
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... evaluated as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. All Intel® desktop boards are available on the absence or characteristics of the Intel® Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification Date April 2012 This product specification applies to obtain the... latest specifications before placing your distributor to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board DX79SR with BIOS identifier SIX7910J.86A. Intel Corporation may make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time, without further evaluation...
... evaluated as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. All Intel® desktop boards are available on the absence or characteristics of the Intel® Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification Date April 2012 This product specification applies to obtain the... latest specifications before placing your distributor to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board DX79SR with BIOS identifier SIX7910J.86A. Intel Corporation may make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time, without further evaluation...
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See http://developer.intel.com/products/desktop/motherboard/index.htm for the latest documentation. The X79 PCH used on the component side of the following component: Device 82X79 PCH Stepping C1 S-Spec Numbers SLJN7 Errata Current characterized errata, if any, are documented in a separate Specification Update. Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DX79SR Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes G57199-201 SIX7910J.0281 1,2 Notes: 1. iii The AA number is found on a small label on this AA revision consists of the board. 2.
See http://developer.intel.com/products/desktop/motherboard/index.htm for the latest documentation. The X79 PCH used on the component side of the following component: Device 82X79 PCH Stepping C1 S-Spec Numbers SLJN7 Errata Current characterized errata, if any, are documented in a separate Specification Update. Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DX79SR Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes G57199-201 SIX7910J.0281 1,2 Notes: 1. iii The AA number is found on a small label on this AA revision consists of the board. 2.
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... Specification (TPS) specifies the board layout, components, connectors, power and environmental requirements, and the BIOS for the Intel® Desktop Board DX79SR. Intended Audience The TPS is specifically not intended for general audiences. Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE Notes call attention...beep codes, and POST codes Regulatory compliance and battery disposal information Typographical Conventions This section contains information about the Intel Desktop Board DX79SR and its components to the vendors, system integrators, and other engineers and technicians who need this level of ...
... Specification (TPS) specifies the board layout, components, connectors, power and environmental requirements, and the BIOS for the Intel® Desktop Board DX79SR. Intended Audience The TPS is specifically not intended for general audiences. Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE Notes call attention...beep codes, and POST codes Regulatory compliance and battery disposal information Typographical Conventions This section contains information about the Intel Desktop Board DX79SR and its components to the vendors, system integrators, and other engineers and technicians who need this level of ...
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... (1,048,576 bytes) Megabytes per second Megabit (1,048,576 bits) Megabits per second An address or data value ending with a lowercase h indicates a hexadecimal value. Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # GB GB/s Gb/s KB Kbit kbits/s MB MB/s Mbit Mbits/s xxh x.x V * Used after a signal name to indicate third...
... (1,048,576 bytes) Megabytes per second Megabit (1,048,576 bits) Megabits per second An address or data value ending with a lowercase h indicates a hexadecimal value. Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation # GB GB/s Gb/s KB Kbit kbits/s MB MB/s Mbit Mbits/s xxh x.x V * Used after a signal name to indicate third...
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Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification 1.13 Power Management 32 1.13.1 ACPI 32 1.13.2 Hardware Support 35 1.14 Board Status LEDs 39 1.15 Onboard Power and Reset Buttons ...
Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification 1.13 Power Management 32 1.13.1 ACPI 32 1.13.2 Hardware Support 35 1.14 Board Status LEDs 39 1.15 Onboard Power and Reset Buttons ...
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Front Panel Audio Header for AC '97 Audio 50 14. Front Panel Audio Header for Intel HD Audio 50 13. S/PDIF Header 51 17. States for Components 64 30. Fan Header Current Capability 62 29. Thermal Considerations for a One-Color Power ... Jumper Settings 59 27. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys 68 33. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 78 38. BIOS Error Messages 78 39. Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification 8. USB 3.0 Connector 52 19. Environmental Specifications 65 31. Wake-up Devices and Events 34 9. Acceptable Drives/Media Types for a Two-Color...
Front Panel Audio Header for AC '97 Audio 50 14. Front Panel Audio Header for Intel HD Audio 50 13. S/PDIF Header 51 17. States for Components 64 30. Fan Header Current Capability 62 29. Thermal Considerations for a One-Color Power ... Jumper Settings 59 27. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys 68 33. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 78 38. BIOS Error Messages 78 39. Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification 8. USB 3.0 Connector 52 19. Environmental Specifications 65 31. Wake-up Devices and Events 34 9. Acceptable Drives/Media Types for a Two-Color...
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Feature Summary (continued) BIOS • Intel® BIOS resident in the SPI Flash device • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power ..., LAN, front panel, CIR, and USB ports LAN Support Dual-Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbits/s) LAN subsystem using the Intel® 82579L and Intel® 82574L Gigabit Ethernet Controllers Expansion Capabilities • Two PCI Express 3.0 x16 connectors • One PCI Express 3.0 x16... in BIOS for 3 wire fans • Support for Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI) 12 Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification Table 1.
Feature Summary (continued) BIOS • Intel® BIOS resident in the SPI Flash device • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power ..., LAN, front panel, CIR, and USB ports LAN Support Dual-Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbits/s) LAN subsystem using the Intel® 82579L and Intel® 82574L Gigabit Ethernet Controllers Expansion Capabilities • Two PCI Express 3.0 x16 connectors • One PCI Express 3.0 x16... in BIOS for 3 wire fans • Support for Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI) 12 Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification Table 1.
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Major Board Components Table 2 lists the components identified in Figure 1. 13 Product Description 1.1.2 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DX79SR. Figure 1.
Major Board Components Table 2 lists the components identified in Figure 1. 13 Product Description 1.1.2 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DX79SR. Figure 1.
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Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification Table 2. 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 ... chassis fan header SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors through the PCH (blue) SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors through the PCH (black) SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors through a Marvell 88SE9128 controller (gray) 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...
Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification Table 2. 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 ... chassis fan header SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors through the PCH (blue) SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors through the PCH (black) SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors through a Marvell 88SE9128 controller (gray) 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...
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... Board Support Available configurations for the Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Visit this board. 16 The processors listed above . Supported processors Refer to: http://processormatch.intel.com CAUTION Use only the processors listed on power supply requirements for providing power to... falling within the wattage requirements of the Intel Desktop Board DX79SR. See the Intel web site listed below for greater than 200 W operation. Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification 1.2 Legacy Considerations This board differs from other Intel Desktop Board products, with margin to allow...
... Board Support Available configurations for the Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Visit this board. 16 The processors listed above . Supported processors Refer to: http://processormatch.intel.com CAUTION Use only the processors listed on power supply requirements for providing power to... falling within the wattage requirements of the Intel Desktop Board DX79SR. See the Intel web site listed below for greater than 200 W operation. Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification 1.2 Legacy Considerations This board differs from other Intel Desktop Board products, with margin to allow...
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... cause the processor and other system components to single-sided memory modules (containing one row of the processor beyond its specifications. Intel has not tested and does not warranty the operation of SDRAM). Table 3 lists the supported DIMM configurations. and (v) affect... http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS025414.htm http://www.intel.com/personal/gaming/extremememory.htm 18 Check with altered clock frequencies and/or voltages, will be fit for performance tuning purposes only. For information about... Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product ...
... cause the processor and other system components to single-sided memory modules (containing one row of the processor beyond its specifications. Intel has not tested and does not warranty the operation of SDRAM). Table 3 lists the supported DIMM configurations. and (v) affect... http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS025414.htm http://www.intel.com/personal/gaming/extremememory.htm 18 Check with altered clock frequencies and/or voltages, will be fit for performance tuning purposes only. For information about... Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product ...
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Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification Figure 3 illustrates the memory channel and DIMM configuration. Figure 3. Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration NOTE For best memory performance always install memory into the blue DIMM memory sockets if installing four DIMMs or less in your configuration. 20
Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification Figure 3 illustrates the memory channel and DIMM configuration. Figure 3. Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration NOTE For best memory performance always install memory into the blue DIMM memory sockets if installing four DIMMs or less in your configuration. 20
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... information, see: http://www.serialata.org/. Both Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows 7 include the necessary RAID drivers for host to the operating system. Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification 1.6.2 SATA Interfaces The board provides eight SATA connectors which support one device per connector: • Two internal SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors through...
... information, see: http://www.serialata.org/. Both Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows 7 include the necessary RAID drivers for host to the operating system. Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification 1.6.2 SATA Interfaces The board provides eight SATA connectors which support one device per connector: • Two internal SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors through...
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...and back panel audio jacks. The available configurable back panel audio connectors are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. The audio subsystem supports the following components: • Intel X79 Express Chipset • Realtek ALC892 audio codec • Front panel audio header ...device drivers. For information about Obtaining audio software and drivers Refer to an audio port. Intel Desktop Board DX79SR 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...
...and back panel audio jacks. The available configurable back panel audio connectors are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. The audio subsystem supports the following components: • Intel X79 Express Chipset • Realtek ALC892 audio codec • Front panel audio header ...device drivers. For information about Obtaining audio software and drivers Refer to an audio port. Intel Desktop Board DX79SR 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...
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Intel Desktop Board DX79SR 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 ...LAN subsystem software For information about LAN software and drivers Refer to http://downloadcenter.intel.com 1.10.1 Intel® 82579L and Intel® 82574L Gigabit Ethernet Controllers The Intel 82579L and Intel 82574L Gigabit Ethernet Controllers support the following features: • 10/100/1000...
Intel Desktop Board DX79SR 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 ...LAN subsystem software For information about LAN software and drivers Refer to http://downloadcenter.intel.com 1.10.1 Intel® 82579L and Intel® 82574L Gigabit Ethernet Controllers The Intel 82579L and Intel 82574L Gigabit Ethernet Controllers support the following features: • 10/100/1000...
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...and Windows 7 both 32 bit and 64 bit) For information about Obtaining Bluetooth information and drivers Refer to http://downloadcenter.intel.com http://msdn.microsoft.com/enus/library/aa362932(VS.85).aspx 28 The basic Bluetooth driver stack is supplied by Microsoft operating... systems like Microsoft Vista and Microsoft Windows 7. Figure 6. Driver support is included (see Figure 6). Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification 1.11 Bluetooth*/WiFi Module The Bluetooth*/WiFi module is supplemental hardware that is provided by Microsoft but ...
...and Windows 7 both 32 bit and 64 bit) For information about Obtaining Bluetooth information and drivers Refer to http://downloadcenter.intel.com http://msdn.microsoft.com/enus/library/aa362932(VS.85).aspx 28 The basic Bluetooth driver stack is supplied by Microsoft operating... systems like Microsoft Vista and Microsoft Windows 7. Figure 6. Driver support is included (see Figure 6). Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification 1.11 Bluetooth*/WiFi Module The Bluetooth*/WiFi module is supplemental hardware that is provided by Microsoft but ...
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When the chassis cover is removed, the mechanical switch is removed. Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification 1.12.2 Fan Monitoring Fan monitoring can be implemented using Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility, Intel® Desktop Utility, or third-party software. For information about The functions of the chassis intrusion header Refer to the chassis intrusion...
When the chassis cover is removed, the mechanical switch is removed. Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification 1.12.2 Fan Monitoring Fan monitoring can be implemented using Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility, Intel® Desktop Utility, or third-party software. For information about The functions of the chassis intrusion header Refer to the chassis intrusion...
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... switch Table 6 lists the system states based on how long the power switch is pressed, depending on (ACPI G0 - sleeping state) Sleep (ACPI G1 - Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification 1.13 Power Management Power management is implemented at http://www.acpi.info/) • Support for multiple wake-up events (see Table...
... switch Table 6 lists the system states based on how long the power switch is pressed, depending on (ACPI G0 - sleeping state) Sleep (ACPI G1 - Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification 1.13 Power Management Power management is implemented at http://www.acpi.info/) • Support for multiple wake-up events (see Table...
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... upon return from S4 and S5 is recommended by Microsoft. 3. Table 8. In addition, software, drivers, and peripherals must fully support ACPI wake events. 34 Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification 1.13.1.2 Wake-up Devices and Events Table 8 lists the devices or specific events that provides full ACPI support. S4 implies operating...
... upon return from S4 and S5 is recommended by Microsoft. 3. Table 8. In addition, software, drivers, and peripherals must fully support ACPI wake events. 34 Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification 1.13.1.2 Wake-up Devices and Events Table 8 lists the devices or specific events that provides full ACPI support. S4 implies operating...