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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. iii Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DX79SR Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes G57199-201 SIX7910J.0281 1,2 Notes: 1. See http://developer.intel.com/products/desktop/motherboard/index.htm for the latest documentation. The AA number is found on a small label on this AA revision consists of the board. 2.
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. iii Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DX79SR Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes G57199-201 SIX7910J.0281 1,2 Notes: 1. See http://developer.intel.com/products/desktop/motherboard/index.htm for the latest documentation. The AA number is found on a small label on this AA revision consists of the board. 2.
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... 1.1.2 Board Layout 13 1.1.3 Block Diagram 15 1.2 Legacy Considerations 16 1.3 Online Support 16 1.4 Processor 16 1.4.1 PCI Express x16 Graphics 17 1.5 System Memory 17 1.5.1 Memory Configurations 19 1.6 Intel® X79 Express Chipset 21 1.6.1 USB 21 1.6.2 SATA Interfaces 22 1.7 Real-Time Clock Subsystem 23 1.8 Legacy I/O Controller 23 1.8.1 Consumer Infrared (CIR 23 1.9 Audio Subsystem 24 1.9.1 Audio...
... 1.1.2 Board Layout 13 1.1.3 Block Diagram 15 1.2 Legacy Considerations 16 1.3 Online Support 16 1.4 Processor 16 1.4.1 PCI Express x16 Graphics 17 1.5 System Memory 17 1.5.1 Memory Configurations 19 1.6 Intel® X79 Express Chipset 21 1.6.1 USB 21 1.6.2 SATA Interfaces 22 1.7 Real-Time Clock Subsystem 23 1.8 Legacy I/O Controller 23 1.8.1 Consumer Infrared (CIR 23 1.9 Audio Subsystem 24 1.9.1 Audio...
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...implemented through four internal headers Wireless Module Eight Serial ATA (SATA) ports: • Two SATA 6.0 Gb/s interfaces through the Intel X79 Express Chipset with Intel® Rapid Storage Technology RAID support (blue) • Two Serial ATA (SATA) 6.0 Gb/s interfaces through a Marvell 88SE9128... controller (gray) • Four internal SATA 3.0 Gb/s interfaces through the Intel X79 Express Chipset with Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID support (black) • Two IEEE 1394a ports: ― One port via a back panel connector ―...
...implemented through four internal headers Wireless Module Eight Serial ATA (SATA) ports: • Two SATA 6.0 Gb/s interfaces through the Intel X79 Express Chipset with Intel® Rapid Storage Technology RAID support (blue) • Two Serial ATA (SATA) 6.0 Gb/s interfaces through a Marvell 88SE9128... controller (gray) • Four internal SATA 3.0 Gb/s interfaces through the Intel X79 Express Chipset with Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID support (black) • Two IEEE 1394a ports: ― One port via a back panel connector ―...
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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 front...
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 front...
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... meets the requirements for full-speed devices. For information about The location of the USB connectors on the back panel The location of the Intel X79 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) provides interfaces to the processor and the USB, SATA, LAN, PCI, and PCI Express interfaces. The USB...port may not meet FCC Class B requirements, even if no device is a centralized controller for the 2.0 ports. Product Description 1.6 Intel® X79 Express Chipset The Intel X79 Express Chipset consisting of the front panel USB headers Refer to Figure 11, page 46 Figure 13, page 48 21 The port ...
... meets the requirements for full-speed devices. For information about The location of the USB connectors on the back panel The location of the Intel X79 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) provides interfaces to the processor and the USB, SATA, LAN, PCI, and PCI Express interfaces. The USB...port may not meet FCC Class B requirements, even if no device is a centralized controller for the 2.0 ports. Product Description 1.6 Intel® X79 Express Chipset The Intel X79 Express Chipset consisting of the front panel USB headers Refer to Figure 11, page 46 Figure 13, page 48 21 The port ...
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... audio codec. The available configurable back panel audio connectors are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. 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. • ... The back panel audio jacks are configurable through the audio device drivers. The audio subsystem supports the following components: • Intel X79 Express Chipset • Realtek ALC892 audio codec • Front panel audio header that provides mic in and line out signals...
... audio codec. The available configurable back panel audio connectors are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. 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. • ... The back panel audio jacks are configurable through the audio device drivers. The audio subsystem supports the following components: • Intel X79 Express Chipset • Realtek ALC892 audio codec • Front panel audio header that provides mic in and line out signals...
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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 integrated status LEDs Additional features of the LAN subsystem include: • CSMA/CD protocol...
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 integrated status LEDs Additional features of the LAN subsystem include: • CSMA/CD protocol...
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Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers 31 Product Description 1.12.4 Thermal Monitoring Figure 7 shows the locations of the thermal sensors and fan headers. Item A B C D E F G Description Rear chassis fan header Processor fan header Thermal diode, located on processor die Remote thermal probe header Front chassis fan header Intel X79 Express Chipset Auxiliary fan header Figure 7.
Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers 31 Product Description 1.12.4 Thermal Monitoring Figure 7 shows the locations of the thermal sensors and fan headers. Item A B C D E F G Description Rear chassis fan header Processor fan header Thermal diode, located on processor die Remote thermal probe header Front chassis fan header Intel X79 Express Chipset Auxiliary fan header Figure 7.
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... Component Maximum Case Temperature Processor For processor case temperature, see processor datasheets and processor specification updates Intel X79 Express Chipset 104 oC (under bias) For information about Processor datasheets and specification updates Refer to thermal changes. Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification Figure 18 shows the locations of the localized high temperature zones.
... Component Maximum Case Temperature Processor For processor case temperature, see processor datasheets and processor specification updates Intel X79 Express Chipset 104 oC (under bias) For information about Processor datasheets and specification updates Refer to thermal changes. Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification Figure 18 shows the locations of the localized high temperature zones.