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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. 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.
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...such patents, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property rights. Contact your local Intel sales office or your distributor to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board DX79SR with BIOS identifier SIX7910J.86A. The suitability of this product for conflicts or incompatibilities..., alarm systems, test equipment, etc. The furnishing of others. Intel reserves these for installation in the U.S. Current characterized errata are trademarks of the Intel® Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification Date April 2012 This product specification applies to obtain...
...such patents, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property rights. Contact your local Intel sales office or your distributor to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board DX79SR with BIOS identifier SIX7910J.86A. The suitability of this product for conflicts or incompatibilities..., alarm systems, test equipment, etc. The furnishing of others. Intel reserves these for installation in the U.S. Current characterized errata are trademarks of the Intel® Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification Date April 2012 This product specification applies to obtain...
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iii Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DX79SR Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes G57199-201 SIX7910J.0281 1,2 Notes: 1. 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. 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.
iii Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DX79SR Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes G57199-201 SIX7910J.0281 1,2 Notes: 1. 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. 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.
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...information. v It is intended to provide detailed, technical information about the conventions used on the Intel Desktop Board DX79SR A map of the resources of the Intel Desktop Board The features supported by the BIOS Setup program A description of the BIOS error messages, 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 information...
...information. v It is intended to provide detailed, technical information about the conventions used on the Intel Desktop Board DX79SR A map of the resources of the Intel Desktop Board The features supported by the BIOS Setup program A description of the BIOS error messages, 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 information...
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...,576 bits) Megabits per second An address or data value ending with a lowercase h indicates a hexadecimal value. vi Voltages are the property of their respective owners. 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-party...
...,576 bits) Megabits per second An address or data value ending with a lowercase h indicates a hexadecimal value. vi Voltages are the property of their respective owners. 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-party...
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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 41 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Memory Resources ... Mechanical Considerations 60 2.4.1 Form Factor 60 2.5 Electrical Considerations 61 2.5.1 Power Supply Considerations 61 2.5.2 Fan Header Current Capability 62 2.5.3 Add-in Board Considerations 62 2.6 Thermal Considerations 63 2.7 Reliability 65 2.8 Environmental 65 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction 67 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization...
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 41 2 Technical Reference 2.1 Memory Resources ... Mechanical Considerations 60 2.4.1 Form Factor 60 2.5 Electrical Considerations 61 2.5.1 Power Supply Considerations 61 2.5.2 Fan Header Current Capability 62 2.5.3 Add-in Board Considerations 62 2.6 Thermal Considerations 63 2.7 Reliability 65 2.8 Environmental 65 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction 67 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization...
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Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification 8. Wake-up Devices and Events 34 9. Component-side Connectors and Headers Shown in Figure 13 49 12. Recommended Power Supply Current Values 61 28. Fan Header Current Capability 62 29. Environmental Specifications 65 31. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar 68 32. BIOS Error Messages 78 39. Board...2.0 Headers 51 18. Processor, Front and Rear Chassis, and Auxiliary (4-Pin) Fan Headers..... 52 21. States for Intel HD Audio 50 13. Port 80h POST Codes 80 41. Chassis Intrusion Header 52 20. Main Power Connector 54 23....
Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification 8. Wake-up Devices and Events 34 9. Component-side Connectors and Headers Shown in Figure 13 49 12. Recommended Power Supply Current Values 61 28. Fan Header Current Capability 62 29. Environmental Specifications 65 31. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar 68 32. BIOS Error Messages 78 39. Board...2.0 Headers 51 18. Processor, Front and Rear Chassis, and Auxiliary (4-Pin) Fan Headers..... 52 21. States for Intel HD Audio 50 13. Port 80h POST Codes 80 41. Chassis Intrusion Header 52 20. Main Power Connector 54 23....
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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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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. Major Board Components Table 2 lists the components identified in Figure 1. 13
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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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...for information on the web site above are only supported when falling within the wattage requirements of the Intel Desktop Board DX79SR. See the Intel web site listed below for the most up-to-date list of 130 W with margin to allow ...processors can damage the board, the processor, and the power supply. Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Desktop Board Support Available configurations for providing power to support Intel Core i7 and Intel Xeon processors in the future. NOTE This board has specific requirements for the Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Visit this board. 16 For information ...
...for information on the web site above are only supported when falling within the wattage requirements of the Intel Desktop Board DX79SR. See the Intel web site listed below for the most up-to-date list of 130 W with margin to allow ...processors can damage the board, the processor, and the power supply. Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Desktop Board Support Available configurations for providing power to support Intel Core i7 and Intel Xeon processors in the future. NOTE This board has specific requirements for the Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Visit this board. 16 For information ...
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... supported DIMM configurations. Tested Memory XMP Tested Memory Refer to http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/CS020033.htm?wapkw=(processor+warranty). Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification CAUTION 1.5 V is the recommended and default setting for any particular purpose. For information on the desktop board, if used with the memory manufacturer for performance tuning purposes only...
... supported DIMM configurations. Tested Memory XMP Tested Memory Refer to http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/CS020033.htm?wapkw=(processor+warranty). Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification CAUTION 1.5 V is the recommended and default setting for any particular purpose. For information on the desktop board, if used with the memory manufacturer for performance tuning purposes only...
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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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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 the PCH (blue) • Two internal SATA 6.0 Gb/s ... interface is used for configurations using the F6 switch in both AHCI and RAID without the need to Figure 13, page 48 1.6.2.1 SATA RAID The board supports the following RAID (Redundant Array of 6.0 Gb/s for four ports and 3.0 Gb/s for both legacy and native modes. In Native mode, standard PCI Conventional...
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 the PCH (blue) • Two internal SATA 6.0 Gb/s ... interface is used for configurations using the F6 switch in both AHCI and RAID without the need to Figure 13, page 48 1.6.2.1 SATA RAID The board supports the following RAID (Redundant Array of 6.0 Gb/s for four ports and 3.0 Gb/s for both legacy and native modes. In Native mode, standard PCI Conventional...
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... will be reset and the user will be accurate. Replace the battery with Microsoft Consumer Infrared usage models. This learning input is not plugged into Intel Desktop Boards for this feature to ± 13 minutes/year at 25 ºC with Microsoft CIR specifications, and also a "learning" infrared input. When the computer is accurate...
... will be reset and the user will be accurate. Replace the battery with Microsoft Consumer Infrared usage models. This learning input is not plugged into Intel Desktop Boards for this feature to ± 13 minutes/year at 25 ºC with Microsoft CIR specifications, and also a "learning" infrared input. When the computer is accurate...
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... front panel and back panel audio jacks. The available configurable back panel audio connectors are configurable through the audio device drivers. 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 output for the back panel audio jacks...
... front panel and back panel audio jacks. The available configurable back panel audio connectors are configurable through the audio device drivers. 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 output for the back panel audio jacks...
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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 with ...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 with ...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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Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification 1.11 Bluetooth*/WiFi Module The Bluetooth*/WiFi module is supplemental hardware that is supplied by Microsoft operating systems like Microsoft Vista and ... support (Windows XP, Windows Vista, 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
Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification 1.11 Bluetooth*/WiFi Module The Bluetooth*/WiFi module is supplemental hardware that is supplied by Microsoft operating systems like Microsoft Vista and ... support (Windows XP, Windows Vista, 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
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... a chassis security feature that detects if the chassis cover is in the closed position. 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 location of the fan headers Refer to the chassis intrusion...
... a chassis security feature that detects if the chassis cover is in the closed position. 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 location of the fan headers Refer to the chassis intrusion...
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... and Play (including bus and device enumeration) • Power management control of ACPI with an ACPI-aware operating system. Table 6. 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... the system states based on how long the power switch is pressed, depending on how ACPI is configured with this board requires an operating system that enables the operating system to the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Specification at several levels, ...
... and Play (including bus and device enumeration) • Power management control of ACPI with an ACPI-aware operating system. Table 6. 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... the system states based on how long the power switch is pressed, depending on how ACPI is configured with this board requires an operating system that enables the operating system to the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Specification at several levels, ...