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... . Use of supported processors. Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Desktop Board Support Available configurations for the Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Visit 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 memory Integration information...
... . Use of supported processors. Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Desktop Board Support Available configurations for the Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Visit 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 memory Integration information...
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...PCI Conventional bus resource steering is used for four ports. Both Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows 7 include the necessary RAID drivers for configurations using the Microsoft Windows* XP, Windows Vista*, and Windows 7 operating systems. NOTE Many SATA drives use supported ...system installation process. 22 For information about installing drivers during Microsoft Windows XP installation, you must press F6 to install separate RAID drivers using the F6 switch in the BIOS. Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification 1.6.2 SATA Interfaces The board ...
...PCI Conventional bus resource steering is used for four ports. Both Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows 7 include the necessary RAID drivers for configurations using the Microsoft Windows* XP, Windows Vista*, and Windows 7 operating systems. NOTE Many SATA drives use supported ...system installation process. 22 For information about installing drivers during Microsoft Windows XP installation, you must press F6 to install separate RAID drivers using the F6 switch in the BIOS. Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification 1.6.2 SATA Interfaces The board ...
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... available configurable back panel audio connectors are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. The back panel audio jacks are configurable through the audio device drivers. Table 4. For information about Obtaining audio software and drivers Refer to Section 1.3, page 16 1.9.2 Audio Subsystem ... audio codec • Front panel audio header that is connected 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 ...
... available configurable back panel audio connectors are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. The back panel audio jacks are configurable through the audio device drivers. Table 4. For information about Obtaining audio software and drivers Refer to Section 1.3, page 16 1.9.2 Audio Subsystem ... audio codec • Front panel audio header that is connected 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/...
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/...
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...) Link LED (Green) Data Rate LED (Green/Yellow) Figure 5. For information about Obtaining LAN software and drivers Refer to http://downloadcenter.intel.com 1.10.3 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs Two LEDs are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. LAN Connector LED States LED LED Color LED State Off Link Green.../s data rate is selected. 100 Mbits/s data rate is selected. 1000 Mbits/s data rate is established. Product Description 1.10.2 LAN Subsystem Software LAN software and drivers are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector (shown in Figure 5).
...) Link LED (Green) Data Rate LED (Green/Yellow) Figure 5. For information about Obtaining LAN software and drivers Refer to http://downloadcenter.intel.com 1.10.3 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs Two LEDs are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. LAN Connector LED States LED LED Color LED State Off Link Green.../s data rate is selected. 100 Mbits/s data rate is selected. 1000 Mbits/s data rate is established. Product Description 1.10.2 LAN Subsystem Software LAN software and drivers are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector (shown in Figure 5).
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... Microsoft Vista and Microsoft Windows 7. 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 additional features are available using the driver supplied with the motherboard. •...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
... Microsoft Vista and Microsoft Windows 7. 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 additional features are available using the driver supplied with the motherboard. •...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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...8226; Power monitoring of WiFi enabled networks, access points and allows peer to be compatible with additional support provided by the supplied WiFi driver included on the Winbond W83677HG-I device, which supports the following : ⎯ IEEE 802.11B supports up to 11 Mb/s data rate...and Windows 7 both 32 bit and 64 bit) For information about Obtaining WiFi information and drivers Refer to http://msdn.microsoft.com/enus/library/aa362932(VS.85).aspx http://downloadcenter.intel.com 1.12 Hardware Management Subsystem The hardware management features enable the board to peer connections. ...
...8226; Power monitoring of WiFi enabled networks, access points and allows peer to be compatible with additional support provided by the supplied WiFi driver included on the Winbond W83677HG-I device, which supports the following : ⎯ IEEE 802.11B supports up to 11 Mb/s data rate...and Windows 7 both 32 bit and 64 bit) For information about Obtaining WiFi information and drivers Refer to http://msdn.microsoft.com/enus/library/aa362932(VS.85).aspx http://downloadcenter.intel.com 1.12 Hardware Management Subsystem The hardware management features enable the board to peer connections. ...
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The use of individual devices, add-in boards (some add-in boards may require an ACPI-aware driver), video displays, and hard disk drives • Methods for achieving less than six seconds ...the system enters this state Power-on (ACPI G0 - Effects of ... ) 32 Soft off ) Wake-up (ACPI G0 - Soft off /Standby (ACPI G1 - working state) Power-off (ACPI G2/G5 - working 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...
The use of individual devices, add-in boards (some add-in boards may require an ACPI-aware driver), video displays, and hard disk drives • Methods for achieving less than six seconds ...the system enters this state Power-on (ACPI G0 - Effects of ... ) 32 Soft off ) Wake-up (ACPI G0 - Soft off /Standby (ACPI G1 - working state) Power-off (ACPI G2/G5 - working 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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... state S3, S4, S5 (Note 1) S3, S4, S5 (Note 1) S3, S4, S5 (Note 1) ...from specific states. 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...
... state S3, S4, S5 (Note 1) S3, S4, S5 (Note 1) S3, S4, S5 (Note 1) ...from specific states. 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...
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... supply must be capable of Instantly Available PC technology requires operating system support and PCI 2.2 compliant add-in cards, PCI Express add-in cards, and drivers. 1.13.2.5 Wake from USB USB bus activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S5 state. 37 The board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface...
... supply must be capable of Instantly Available PC technology requires operating system support and PCI 2.2 compliant add-in cards, PCI Express add-in cards, and drivers. 1.13.2.5 Wake from USB USB bus activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S5 state. 37 The board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface...
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... set to configure the operating system. (Keyboards and mice are recognized and may be access by using Intel Integrator Toolkit. 69 After the operating system loads the USB drivers, all legacy and non-legacy USB devices are not yet available. The operating system loads. The BIOS... for such operating systems. Using this information. POST begins. 3. Additional board information can be used even when the operating system's USB drivers are recognized by the BIOS allowing you apply power to use a USB keyboard to install an operating system that supports USB. Overview of...
... set to configure the operating system. (Keyboards and mice are recognized and may be access by using Intel Integrator Toolkit. 69 After the operating system loads the USB drivers, all legacy and non-legacy USB devices are not yet available. The operating system loads. The BIOS... for such operating systems. Using this information. POST begins. 3. Additional board information can be used even when the operating system's USB drivers are recognized by the BIOS allowing you apply power to use a USB keyboard to install an operating system that supports USB. Overview of...
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... must be up at port 80h. Security (SEC) phase PEI phase pre MRC execution MRC memory detection PEI phase post MRC execution Recovery Platform DXE driver 0x41 - 0x4F 0x50 - 0x5F 0x60 - 0x6F CPU Initialization (PEI, DXE, SMM) I /O port 80h. Start with PCI. BDS 0x70 - 0x7F 0x80 - 0x8F 0x90 - 0x9F Output devices...
... must be up at port 80h. Security (SEC) phase PEI phase pre MRC execution MRC memory detection PEI phase post MRC execution Recovery Platform DXE driver 0x41 - 0x4F 0x50 - 0x5F 0x60 - 0x6F CPU Initialization (PEI, DXE, SMM) I /O port 80h. Start with PCI. BDS 0x70 - 0x7F 0x80 - 0x8F 0x90 - 0x9F Output devices...
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Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification Table 40. Port 80h POST Codes Port 80 Code ...program baseaddresses Wake Up All APs Initialize NEM Pass entry point of the PEI core PEI before MRC PEI Platform driver Set bootmode, GPIO init Early chipset register programming including graphics init Basic PCH init, discrete device init (1394,... SATA) LAN init Exit early platform init driver PEI SMBUS SMBUSriver init Entry to SMBUS execute read/write Exit SMBUS execute read/write PEI CK505 Clock Programming ...
Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification Table 40. Port 80h POST Codes Port 80 Code ...program baseaddresses Wake Up All APs Initialize NEM Pass entry point of the PEI core PEI before MRC PEI Platform driver Set bootmode, GPIO init Early chipset register programming including graphics init Basic PCH init, discrete device init (1394,... SATA) LAN init Exit early platform init driver PEI SMBUS SMBUSriver init Entry to SMBUS execute read/write Exit SMBUS execute read/write PEI CK505 Clock Programming ...
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... 0x65 0x66 0x67 0x68 0x69 0x6A 0x6B 0x6C 0x6D 0x6E 0x6F 0x90 0x91 0x92 0x93 0x94 0x95 0x98 0x99 0x9A 0x9B 0xB0 0xB1 BDS BDS driver entry point initialize BDS service routine entry point (can be called multiple times) BDS Step2 BDS Step3 BDS Step4 BDS Step5 BDS Step6 BDS Step7... Media Resetting fixed media Disabling fixed media 0xB2 0xB3 Detecting presence of a fixed media (IDE hard drive detection etc.) Enabling/configuring a fixed media continued 82 Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification Table 40.
... 0x65 0x66 0x67 0x68 0x69 0x6A 0x6B 0x6C 0x6D 0x6E 0x6F 0x90 0x91 0x92 0x93 0x94 0x95 0x98 0x99 0x9A 0x9B 0xB0 0xB1 BDS BDS driver entry point initialize BDS service routine entry point (can be called multiple times) BDS Step2 BDS Step3 BDS Step4 BDS Step5 BDS Step6 BDS Step7... Media Resetting fixed media Disabling fixed media 0xB2 0xB3 Detecting presence of a fixed media (IDE hard drive detection etc.) Enabling/configuring a fixed media continued 82 Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification Table 40.