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... installation in the U.S. Copyright © 2012 Intel Corporation. ii Intel may be supported without notice. Intel reserves these for future definition and shall have patents or pending patent applications, trademarks, copyrights, or other countries. * Other names and brands may make changes to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board DX79SR with BIOS identifier SIX7910J.86A. INFORMATION...
... installation in the U.S. Copyright © 2012 Intel Corporation. ii Intel may be supported without notice. Intel reserves these for future definition and shall have patents or pending patent applications, trademarks, copyrights, or other countries. * Other names and brands may make changes to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board DX79SR with BIOS identifier SIX7910J.86A. INFORMATION...
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... avoid damaging hardware or losing data. What This Document Contains Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 Description A description of the hardware 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...
... avoid damaging hardware or losing data. What This Document Contains Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 Description A description of the hardware 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...
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...Feature Summary 11 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...23 1.9 Audio Subsystem 24 1.9.1 Audio Subsystem Software 24 1.9.2 Audio Subsystem Components 24 1.10 LAN Subsystem 26 1.10.1 Intel® 82579L and Intel® 82574L Gigabit Ethernet Controllers .... 26 1.10.2 LAN Subsystem Software 27 1.10.3 RJ-45 LAN Connector with ...
...Feature Summary 11 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...23 1.9 Audio Subsystem 24 1.9.1 Audio Subsystem Software 24 1.9.2 Audio Subsystem Components 24 1.10 LAN Subsystem 26 1.10.1 Intel® 82579L and Intel® 82574L Gigabit Ethernet Controllers .... 26 1.10.2 LAN Subsystem Software 27 1.10.3 RJ-45 LAN Connector with ...
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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 43 2.1.1 ...67 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 68 3.3 Resource Configuration 68 3.3.1 PCI Autoconfiguration 68 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 69 3.5 Legacy USB Support 69 3.6 BIOS Updates 70 3.6.1 Language Support 70 3.6.2 Custom Splash Screen 71 3.7 BIOS Recovery 71 3.8 Boot Options 72 3.8.1 Optical Drive Boot 72 3.8.2 Network Boot 72 3.8.3...
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 43 2.1.1 ...67 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 68 3.3 Resource Configuration 68 3.3.1 PCI Autoconfiguration 68 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 69 3.5 Legacy USB Support 69 3.6 BIOS Updates 70 3.6.1 Language Support 70 3.6.2 Custom Splash Screen 71 3.7 BIOS Recovery 71 3.8 Boot Options 72 3.8.1 Optical Drive Boot 72 3.8.2 Network Boot 72 3.8.3...
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...Sensors and Fan Headers 31 8. Location of Board Status LEDs 39 9. Board Dimensions 60 18. Components Shown in Figure 1 14 3. Audio Jack Support 24 5. Major Board Components 13 2. Back Panel Audio Connectors 25 5. Location of the Onboard Power and Reset Buttons 41 10. Detailed System ...Memory Address Map 44 11. Component-side Connectors and Headers 48 14. Supported Memory Configurations 18 4. Power States and Targeted System Power 33 ix Block Diagram 15 3. Bluetooth/WiFi Module 28 7. Location of Pressing ...
...Sensors and Fan Headers 31 8. Location of Board Status LEDs 39 9. Board Dimensions 60 18. Components Shown in Figure 1 14 3. Audio Jack Support 24 5. Major Board Components 13 2. Back Panel Audio Connectors 25 5. Location of the Onboard Power and Reset Buttons 41 10. Detailed System ...Memory Address Map 44 11. Component-side Connectors and Headers 48 14. Supported Memory Configurations 18 4. Power States and Targeted System Power 33 ix Block Diagram 15 3. Bluetooth/WiFi Module 28 7. Location of Pressing ...
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...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 ― One port ...
...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 ― One port ...
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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 Interface (ACPI), Plug and Play, and SMBIOS • Fast Boot • Support for advanced over clocking Instantly Available • Support for PCI* Local Bus Specification Revision 2.3 PC Technology...
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 Interface (ACPI), Plug and Play, and SMBIOS • Fast Boot • Support for advanced over clocking Instantly Available • Support for PCI* Local Bus Specification Revision 2.3 PC Technology...
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... Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Visit this board. 16 The processors listed above . For information about ... Other processors may be supported in an LGA 2011 socket. NOTE This board has specific requirements for providing power to : http://processormatch.intel.com CAUTION Use only the processors listed on power supply requirements for the most up-to support Intel...
... Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Visit this board. 16 The processors listed above . For information about ... Other processors may be supported in an LGA 2011 socket. NOTE This board has specific requirements for providing power to : http://processormatch.intel.com CAUTION Use only the processors listed on power supply requirements for the most up-to support Intel...
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... 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 each direction per lane. These processors support the following restriction: Double-sided DIMMs with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. For information ...about over clocking memory (see www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-031689.htm for a bandwidth of 32 GB/s. • PCI Express 2.x with a raw bit rate of 5.0 GT/s ...
... 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 each direction per lane. These processors support the following restriction: Double-sided DIMMs with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. For information ...about over clocking memory (see www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-031689.htm for a bandwidth of 32 GB/s. • PCI Express 2.x with a raw bit rate of 5.0 GT/s ...
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... modules (containing one row of SDRAM) and "SS" refers to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS025414.htm http://www.intel.com/personal/gaming/extremememory.htm 18 Intel has not tested and does not warranty the operation of the system, memory, and.../support/processors/sb/CS020033.htm?wapkw=(processor+warranty). For information about... Altering the memory voltage may (i) reduce system stability and the useful life of the processor beyond its specifications. Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification CAUTION 1.5 V is the recommended and default ...
... modules (containing one row of SDRAM) and "SS" refers to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS025414.htm http://www.intel.com/personal/gaming/extremememory.htm 18 Intel has not tested and does not warranty the operation of the system, memory, and.../support/processors/sb/CS020033.htm?wapkw=(processor+warranty). For information about... Altering the memory voltage may (i) reduce system stability and the useful life of the processor beyond its specifications. Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification CAUTION 1.5 V is the recommended and default ...
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Dual channel mode is equivalent to : http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/cs011965.htm 19 This mode is enabled when the installed memory capacities of memory organization: • Quad channel (Interleaved) mode. Technology ...only a single DIMM is enabled when the installed memory capacities of any three DIMM channels are unequal. Product Description 1.5.1 Memory Configurations The Intel Core i7 and Intel Xeon processors support the following types of both DIMM channels are equal. Tri channel mode is installed or the memory capacities are equal. • Dual ...
Dual channel mode is equivalent to : http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/cs011965.htm 19 This mode is enabled when the installed memory capacities of memory organization: • Quad channel (Interleaved) mode. Technology ...only a single DIMM is enabled when the installed memory capacities of any three DIMM channels are unequal. Product Description 1.5.1 Memory Configurations The Intel Core i7 and Intel Xeon processors support the following types of both DIMM channels are equal. Tri channel mode is installed or the memory capacities are equal. • Dual ...
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...the requirements for the 2.0 ports. The six USB 3.0 ports are provided by the chipset Refer to http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/index.htm Chapter 2 1.6.1 USB The board supports up to a USB port may not meet FCC Class B requirements, even if no device is a centralized controller...; Eight USB 2.0 front panel ports implemented through four internal headers All 20 USB ports are super-speed capable. For information about The Intel X79 Express Chipset Resources used by two NEC* UPD720200 controllers. For information about The location of the USB connectors on the back panel ...
...the requirements for the 2.0 ports. The six USB 3.0 ports are provided by the chipset Refer to http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/index.htm Chapter 2 1.6.1 USB The board supports up to a USB port may not meet FCC Class B requirements, even if no device is a centralized controller...; Eight USB 2.0 front panel ports implemented through four internal headers All 20 USB ports are super-speed capable. For information about The Intel X79 Express Chipset Resources used by two NEC* UPD720200 controllers. For information about The location of the USB connectors on the back panel ...
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... about installing drivers during Microsoft Windows XP installation, you must press F6 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 more information, see: http://www.serialata...drivers for configurations using the F6 switch in the operating system installation process. 22 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...
... about installing drivers during Microsoft Windows XP installation, you must press F6 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 more information, see: http://www.serialata...drivers for configurations using the F6 switch in the operating system installation process. 22 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...
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... to plug into a wall socket, the battery has an estimated life of other user remotes. Customers are the supported operating systems. The CIR feature is not plugged into Intel Desktop Boards for this feature to ± 13 minutes/year at 25 ºC with Microsoft CIR specifications, and...of a filtered translated infrared input compliant with 3.3 VSB applied via the power supply 5V STBY rail. Replace the battery with serialized IRQ support for PCI systems • Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake-up of the battery. The clock is designed to speak the infrared...
... to plug into a wall socket, the battery has an estimated life of other user remotes. Customers are the supported operating systems. The CIR feature is not plugged into Intel Desktop Boards for this feature to ± 13 minutes/year at 25 ºC with Microsoft CIR specifications, and...of a filtered translated infrared input compliant with 3.3 VSB applied via the power supply 5V STBY rail. Replace the battery with serialized IRQ support for PCI systems • Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake-up of the battery. The clock is designed to speak the infrared...
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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 ...back panel audio jacks that enables the audio codec to recognize the device that supports Intel HD audio and AC '97 audio (a 2 x 5- The audio subsystem supports the following components: • Intel X79 Express Chipset • Realtek ALC892 audio codec • Front panel audio...
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 ...back panel audio jacks that enables the audio codec to recognize the device that supports Intel HD audio and AC '97 audio (a 2 x 5- The audio subsystem supports the following components: • Intel X79 Express Chipset • Realtek ALC892 audio codec • Front panel audio...
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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 ... 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 BASE-T IEEE 802...
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 ... 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 BASE-T IEEE 802...
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....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 Figure 6. Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification 1.11 Bluetooth*/WiFi Module The Bluetooth*/WiFi module is ...3.0 Mb/s • Forward and backward compatibility with Bluetooth v1.1, v1.2, v2.0, and v2.1 • Integrated antenna • Operating system support (Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 both 32 bit and 64 bit) For information about Obtaining Bluetooth information and drivers Refer to ...
....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 Figure 6. Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification 1.11 Bluetooth*/WiFi Module The Bluetooth*/WiFi module is ...3.0 Mb/s • Forward and backward compatibility with Bluetooth v1.1, v1.2, v2.0, and v2.1 • Integrated antenna • Operating system support (Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 both 32 bit and 64 bit) For information about Obtaining Bluetooth information and drivers Refer to ...
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... • Ralink WiFi 802.11 (RT8070) • Range up to 150 Mb/s data rate • Integrated Antenna • Operating system support (Windows XP, Windows Vista, 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 be compatible with a variety of +12 V, +5 V, +3.3 V, ...
... • Ralink WiFi 802.11 (RT8070) • Range up to 150 Mb/s data rate • Integrated Antenna • Operating system support (Windows XP, Windows Vista, 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 be compatible with a variety of +12 V, +5 V, +3.3 V, ...
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... uses a mechanical switch on the chassis that attaches to Section 1.13.2.2, page 36 1.12.3 Chassis Intrusion and Detection The board supports a chassis security feature that detects if the chassis cover is in the closed position. For information about The functions of the chassis... intrusion header Refer to Figure 13, page 48 30 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. When the chassis cover is...
... uses a mechanical switch on the chassis that attaches to Section 1.13.2.2, page 36 1.12.3 Chassis Intrusion and Detection The board supports a chassis security feature that detects if the chassis cover is in the closed position. For information about The functions of the chassis... intrusion header Refer to Figure 13, page 48 30 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. When the chassis cover is...
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.... Table 6. Soft off ) On (ACPI G0 - 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 8 on page 34) • Support for a front panel power and sleep mode switch Table ...this state Power-on /standby sleeping state • A Soft-off /Standby (ACPI G1 - working state) Soft-off feature that provides full ACPI support. Soft off (ACPI G2/G5 - sleeping state) ...and the power switch is in the power-on (ACPI G0 - Off (ACPI G2/G5...
.... Table 6. Soft off ) On (ACPI G0 - 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 8 on page 34) • Support for a front panel power and sleep mode switch Table ...this state Power-on /standby sleeping state • A Soft-off /Standby (ACPI G1 - working state) Soft-off feature that provides full ACPI support. Soft off (ACPI G2/G5 - sleeping state) ...and the power switch is in the power-on (ACPI G0 - Off (ACPI G2/G5...