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Intel Desktop Board DX79SR
Technical Product Specification
October 2012 Order Number: G62925-002
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.
Revision History
Revision -001 -002 Revision History First release of the Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification Specification Clarification
Date April 2012 October 2012
This product specification applies to only the standard Intel Desktop Board DX79SR with BIOS identifier SIX7910J.86A.
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Board Identification Information

Basic Desktop Board DX79SR Identification Information
AA Revision
G57199-201
BIOS Revision
SIX7910J.0281
Notes
1,2
Notes: 1. The AA number is found on a small label on the component side of the board. 2. The X79 chipset used on this AA revision consists of the following component:
Device
82X79 Express Chipset
Stepping
C1
S-Spec Numbers
SLJN7
Specification Changes or Clarifications

The table below indicates the Specification Changes or Specification Clarifications that apply to the Intel Desktop Board DX79SR. Specification Changes or Clarifications
Date
October 2012
Type of Change
Spec Clarification
Description of Change or Clarification

Updated Table 30. Environmental Specifications to address operating temperature requirements for the board.
Errata
Current characterized errata, if any, are documented in a separate Specification Update. See http://developer.intel.com/products/desktop/motherboard/index.htm for the latest documentation.
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Preface
This Technical Product 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 intended to provide detailed, technical 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. It is specifically not intended for general audiences.
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 battery disposal information
Typographical Conventions
This section contains information about the conventions used in this specification. Not all of these symbols and abbreviations appear in all specifications of this type.
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

NOTE
Notes call attention to important information.
CAUTION
Cautions are included to help you avoid damaging hardware or losing data.
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 identify an active-low signal (such as USBP0#) Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) Gigabytes per second Gigabits per second Kilobyte (1024 bytes) Kilobit (1024 bits) 1000 bits per second Megabyte (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. Volts. Voltages are DC unless otherwise specified. This symbol is used to indicate third-party brands and names that are the property of their respective owners.
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Contents
Revision History
Board Identification Information ..................................................................iii Specification Changes or Clarifications .........................................................iii Errata ......................................................................................................iii
Preface
Intended Audience..................................................................................... v What This Document Contains..................................................................... v Typographical Conventions ......................................................................... v
1 Product Description
1.1 Overview ......................................................................................... 11 1.1.1 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 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 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 Integrated LEDs .............................. 27 1.11 Bluetooth*/WiFi Module ..................................................................... 28 1.11.1 Bluetooth Technology ............................................................ 28 1.11.2 WiFi 802.11 Wireless ............................................................. 29 1.12 Hardware Management Subsystem ..................................................... 29 1.12.1 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Control ...................................... 29 1.12.2 Fan Monitoring ...................................................................... 30 1.12.3 Chassis Intrusion and Detection .............................................. 30 1.12.4 Thermal Monitoring ............................................................... 31
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1.13 Power Management .......................................................................... 32 1.13.1 ACPI .................................................................................... 32 1.13.2 Hardware Support ................................................................. 35 1.14 Board Status LEDs ............................................................................ 38 1.15 Onboard Power and Reset Buttons ...................................................... 41
2 Technical Reference
2.1 Memory Resources ........................................................................... 43 2.1.1 Addressable Memory.............................................................. 43 2.1.2 Memory Map ......................................................................... 45 2.2 Connectors and Headers .................................................................... 45 2.2.1 Back Panel Connectors ........................................................... 46 2.2.2 Component-side Connectors and Headers................................. 48 2.3 Jumper Block ................................................................................... 58 2.4 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 ........................................................ 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 Booting Without Attached Devices ........................................... 72 3.8.4 Changing the Default Boot Device During POST......................... 72 3.9 Adjusting Boot Speed ........................................................................ 73 3.9.1 Peripheral Selection and Configuration ..................................... 73 3.9.2 BIOS Boot Optimizations ........................................................ 73 3.10 BIOS Security Features ..................................................................... 74 3.11 BIOS Performance Features ............................................................... 75
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4 Error Messages and Beep Codes

4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Speaker .......................................................................................... 77 BIOS Beep Codes ............................................................................. 77 Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes ..................................................... 78 BIOS Error Messages ........................................................................ 78 Port 80h POST Codes ........................................................................ 79
5 Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information

5.1 Regulatory Compliance ...................................................................... 85 5.1.1 Safety Standards................................................................... 85 5.1.2 European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement ................ 86 5.1.3 Product Ecology Statements ................................................... 87 5.1.4 EMC Regulations ................................................................... 89 5.1.5 ENERGY STAR* 5.0, e-Standby, and ErP Compliance ................. 92 5.1.6 Regulatory Compliance Marks (Board Level) ............................. 93 5.2 Battery Disposal Information.............................................................. 94
Figures
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Major Board Components .................................................................. 13 Block Diagram .................................................................................. 15 Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration............................................ 20 Back Panel Audio Connectors ............................................................. 25 LAN Connector LED Locations ............................................................. 27 Bluetooth/WiFi Module ...................................................................... 28 Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers ...................................................... 31 Location of Board Status LEDs ............................................................ 39 Location of the Onboard Power and Reset Buttons ................................ 41 Detailed System Memory Address Map ................................................ 44 Back Panel Connectors ...................................................................... 46 I/O Shield Reference Diagram ............................................................ 47 Component-side Connectors and Headers ............................................ 48 Connection Diagram for Front Panel Header ......................................... 55 Connection Diagram for Front Panel USB 2.0 Headers ........................... 57 Location of the Jumper Block ............................................................. 58 Board Dimensions ............................................................................. 60 Localized High Temperature Zones ..................................................... 64
Tables
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Feature Summary ............................................................................. 11 Components Shown in Figure 1 .......................................................... 14 Supported Memory Configurations ...................................................... 18 Audio Jack Support ........................................................................... 24 LAN Connector LED States ................................................................. 27 Effects of Pressing the Power Switch ................................................... 32 Power States and Targeted System Power ........................................... 33
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8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44.
Wake-up Devices and Events ............................................................. 34 Board Status LEDs ............................................................................ 40 System Memory Map......................................................................... 45 Component-side Connectors and Headers Shown in Figure 13 ................ 49 Front Panel Audio Header for Intel HD Audio ........................................ 50 Front Panel Audio Header for AC 97 Audio ........................................... 50 IEEE 1394a Header ........................................................................... 51 SATA Connectors .............................................................................. 51 S/PDIF Header ................................................................................. 51 USB 2.0 Headers .............................................................................. 51 USB 3.0 Connector ........................................................................... 52 Chassis Intrusion Header ................................................................... 52 Processor, Front and Rear Chassis, and Auxiliary (4-Pin) Fan Headers ..... 52 Processor Core Power Connector ........................................................ 54 Main Power Connector ....................................................................... 54 Front Panel Header ........................................................................... 55 States for a One-Color Power LED....................................................... 56 States for a Two-Color Power LED....................................................... 56 BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Settings .......................................... 59 Recommended Power Supply Current Values........................................ 61 Fan Header Current Capability ............................................................ 62 Thermal Considerations for Components .............................................. 64 Environmental Specifications .............................................................. 65 BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar........................................................... 68 BIOS Setup Program Function Keys .................................................... 68 Acceptable Drives/Media Types for BIOS Recovery................................ 71 Boot Device Menu Options ................................................................. 72 Supervisor and User Password Functions ............................................. 74 BIOS Beep Codes ............................................................................. 77 Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes ..................................................... 78 BIOS Error Messages ........................................................................ 78 Port 80h POST Code Ranges .............................................................. 79 Port 80h POST Codes ........................................................................ 80 Typical Port 80h POST Sequence ........................................................ 84 Safety Standards .............................................................................. 85 EMC Regulations ............................................................................... 89 Regulatory Compliance Marks ............................................................ 93
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1.1
1.1.1
Product Description
Overview
Feature Summary
Table 1 summarizes the major features of the board. Table 1. Feature Summary
Form Factor Processor ATX (12.00 inches by 9.60 inches [304.80 millimeters by 243.84 millimeters]) Intel Core i7 and Intel Xeon processors in an LGA 2011 socket: Two PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphics interfaces One PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphics interface (x8 electrical) Four DDR3 memory channels (Quad Channel total of 8 DIMMs) Memory Eight 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets arranged as four channels Support for DDR3 2400 MHz, 2133 MHz, 1866 MHz, 1600 MHz, 1333 MHz, and 1066 MHz DIMMs Support for 1 Gb, 2 Gb, and 4 Gb memory technology Support for up to 64 GB of system memory with eight DIMMs using 4 Gb memory technology Support for non-ECC and ECC memory Support for 1.35 V low voltage JEDEC memory Support for XMP memory Support for manual memory over clocking (voltage, clock, ratio) Chipset Audio Legacy I/O Control Peripheral Interfaces Intel X79 Express Chipset consisting of the Intel X79 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) Intel High Definition Audio subsystem using the Realtek* ALC892 audio codec Nuvoton* legacy I/O controller for Consumer Infrared (CIR) Six USB 3.0 ports: Four USB 3.0 ports are implemented with stacked back panel connectors (blue) Two front panel USB 3.0 ports are implemented through one internal connector (blue) Fourteen USB 2.0 ports: Six ports are implemented with stacked back panel connectors (black) Eight front panel ports implemented through four internal headers 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 via a front-panel header (blue) Wireless Module Separate module that provides both Bluetooth* and WiFi is included
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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 PC Technology Support for PCI* Local Bus Specification Revision 2.3 Support for PCI Express* Revision 3.0 Suspend to RAM support Wake on PCI, PCI Express, LAN, front panel, CIR, and USB ports LAN Support Expansion Capabilities Dual-Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbits/s) LAN subsystem using the Intel 82579L and Intel 82574L Gigabit Ethernet Controllers Two PCI Express 3.0 x16 connectors One PCI Express 3.0 x16 connector (x8 electrical) Two PCI Express 2.0 x1 bus add-in card connectors from the PCH One Conventional PCI bus add-in card connector from the PCH Hardware Monitor Subsystem Hardware monitoring and fan control through the Nuvoton I/O controller Voltage sense to detect out of range power supply voltages Thermal sense to detect out of range thermal values Four fan headers using PWM control Four fan sense inputs used to monitor fan activity Fan speed control using voltage control (4-pin fan headers for processor, front, rear, and auxiliary) with selectable support in BIOS for 3 wire fans Support for Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI)
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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.
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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 QQ RR SS TT
Description
Front panel audio header PCI Express x1 add-in card connector S/PDIF out header PCI Express 3.0 x16 add-in card connector (x8 electrical) Piezoelectric speaker Conventional PCI add-in card connector PCI Express 3.0 x16 add-in card connector PCI Express x1 add-in card connector PCI Express 3.0 x16 add-in card connector Rear chassis fan header Battery Back panel connectors Processor fan header DIMM 1 (Channel A, DIMM 0) DIMM 5 (Channel A, DIMM 1) DIMM 2 (Channel B, DIMM 0) DIMM 6 (Channel B, DIMM 1) LGA 2011 processor socket 12 V processor core voltage connector (2 x 4 pin) DIMM 8 (Channel D, DIMM 1) DIMM 4 (Channel D, DIMM 0) DIMM 7 (Channel C, DIMM 1) DIMM 3 (Channel C, DIMM 0) Main power connector (2 x 12 pin) Remote thermal probe header Front 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 panel power LED header Consumer IR receiver (input) header Voltage measurement test points Front panel header Post Code LED display Front panel IEEE 1394a header Onboard Reset button Onboard Power button Chassis intrusion header Auxiliary fan header Board Status LEDs
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Product Description
1.1.3
Block Diagram
Figure 2 is a block diagram of the major functional areas of the board.
Figure 2. Block Diagram
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1.2

Legacy Considerations
No parallel port connector No floppy drive connector No PS/2 connectors
This board differs from other Intel Desktop Board products, with specific changes including (but not limited to) the following:
1.3
Online Support
To find information about
Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Desktop Board Support Available configurations for the Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Supported processors Chipset information BIOS and driver updates Tested memory Integration information
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 http://processormatch.intel.com http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/index.htm http://downloadcenter.intel.com http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS025414.htm http://www.intel.com/support/go/buildit
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Processor
The board is designed to support Intel Core i7 and Intel Xeon processors in an LGA 2011 socket. Other processors may be supported in the future. This board is designed to support processors with a maximum wattage of 130 W with margin to allow for greater than 200 W operation. The processors listed 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 supported processors.
For information about
Supported processors
Refer to:
http://processormatch.intel.com
CAUTION
Use only the processors listed on the web site above. Use of unsupported processors can damage the board, the processor, and the power supply.
NOTE
This board has specific requirements for providing power to the processor. Refer to Section 2.5.1 on page 61 for information on power supply requirements for this board.
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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 graphics cards via the boards PCI Express x16 connectors. These processors support the following generations of PCI Express: PCI Express 3.0 with a raw bit rate of 8.0 GT/s results in an effective bandwidth of 8.0 Gb/s each direction per lane. The maximum theoretical bandwidth of the x16 interface is 16 GB/s in each direction, simultaneously, for a bandwidth of 32 GB/s. PCI Express 2.x with a raw bit rate of 5.0 GT/s results in an effective bandwidth of 4.0 Gb/s each direction per lane. The maximum theoretical bandwidth of the x16 interface is 8 GB/s in each direction, simultaneously, for a bandwidth of 16 GB/s. PCI Express 1.x with a raw bit rate of 2.5 GT/s results in an effective bandwidth of 2.0 Gb/s each direction per lane. The maximum theoretical bandwidth of the x16 interface is 4 GB/s in each direction, simultaneously, for a bandwidth of 8 GB/s.
Refer to
http://www.pcisig.com

PCI Express technology
1.5

System Memory
1.35 V DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs (JEDEC Specification) Four independent memory channels with interleaved mode support Unbuffered, single-sided or double-sided DIMMs with the following restriction: Double-sided DIMMs with x16 organization are not supported. 64 GB maximum total system memory (using 4 Gb memory technology). Refer to Section 2.1.1 on page 43 for information on the total amount of addressable memory. Minimum total system memory: 1 GB using 512 MB x16 module Non-ECC and ECC DIMMs Serial Presence Detect DDR3 2400 MHz, 2133 MHz, 1866 MHz, 1600 MHz, 1333 MHz, and 1066 MHz SDRAM DIMMs XMP performance profile support for memory speeds above 1600 MHz Full support for over clocking memory (see www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-031689.htm for more information about over clocking) DIMM slots are numbered in installation order
The board has eight DIMM sockets and supports the following memory features:
NOTE
To be fully compliant with all applicable DDR SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. This allows the BIOS to read the SPD data and program the chipset to accurately configure memory settings for optimum performance.
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CAUTION
1.5 V is the recommended and default setting for DDR3 memory voltage. The other memory voltage settings in the BIOS Setup program are provided for performance tuning purposes only. Altering the memory voltage may (i) reduce system stability and the useful life of the system, memory, and processor; (ii) cause the processor and other system components to fail; (iii) cause reductions in system performance; (iv) cause additional heat or other damage; and (v) affect system data integrity. Intel has not tested and does not warranty the operation of the processor beyond its specifications. For information on the processor warranty, refer to http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/CS020033.htm?wapkw=(processor+warranty). Intel assumes no responsibility that the memory installed on the desktop board, if used with altered clock frequencies and/or voltages, will be fit for any particular purpose. Check with the memory manufacturer for warranty terms and additional details. Table 3 lists the supported DIMM configurations. Table 3. Supported Memory Configurations
DIMM Capacity 512 MB 1024 MB 1024 MB 2048 MB 2048 MB 4096 MB 4096 MB 8192 MB Note: Configuration (Note) SS SS SS DS SS DS SS DS SDRAM Density 1 Gbit 1 Gbit 2 Gbit 1 Gbit 2 Gbit 2 Gbit 4 Gbit 4 Gbit SDRAM Organization Front-side/Back-side 64 M x16/empty 128 M x8/empty 128 M x16/empty 128 M x8/128 M x8 128 M x16/empty 256 M x8/256 M x8 512 M x8/empty 512 M x8/512 M x8 Number of SDRAM Devices 4 8 4 16 8 16 8 16
DS refers to double-sided memory modules (containing two rows of SDRAM) and SS refers to single-sided memory modules (containing one row of SDRAM).

Tested Memory XMP Tested Memory
Refer to:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS025414.htm http://www.intel.com/personal/gaming/extremememory.htm
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Product Description
1.5.1

Memory Configurations
Quad channel (Interleaved) mode. This mode offers the highest throughput for real world applications. Tri channel (Interleaved) mode. Tri channel mode is enabled when the installed memory capacities of any three DIMM channels are equal. Dual channel (Interleaved) mode. Dual channel mode is enabled when the installed memory capacities of both DIMM channels are equal. Technology and device width can vary from one channel to the other but the installed memory capacity for each channel must be equal. If different speed DIMMs are used between channels, the slowest memory timing will be used. Single channel (Asymmetric) mode. This mode is equivalent to single channel bandwidth operation for real world applications. This mode is used when only a single DIMM is installed or the memory capacities are unequal. Technology and device width can vary from one channel to the other. If different speed DIMMs are used between channels, the slowest memory timing will be used.
Refer to:
http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/cs011965.htm
The Intel Core i7 and Intel Xeon processors support the following types of memory organization:

Memory Configuration Examples
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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.
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Product Description
1.6
Intel X79 Express Chipset
The Intel X79 Express Chipset consisting of the Intel X79 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) provides interfaces to the processor and the USB, SATA, LAN, PCI, and PCI Express interfaces. The PCH is a centralized controller for the boards I/O paths.
The Intel X79 Express Chipset Resources used 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 14 USB 2.0 ports and six USB 3.0 ports. The Intel X79 Express Chipset provides the USB controller for the 2.0 ports. The six USB 3.0 ports are provided by two NEC* UPD720200 controllers. The port arrangement is as follows: Four USB 3.0 ports are implemented with stacked back panel connectors (blue) Two USB 3.0 front panel ports implemented through one internal connector (blue) Six USB 2.0 ports are implemented with stacked back panel connectors (black) Eight USB 2.0 front panel ports implemented through four internal headers
All 20 USB ports are high-speed, full-speed, and low-speed capable. The USB 3.0 ports are super-speed capable.
NOTE
Computer systems that have an unshielded cable attached to a USB port may not meet FCC Class B requirements, even if no device is attached to the cable. Use a shielded cable that meets the requirements for full-speed devices.
The location of the USB connectors on the back panel The location of the front panel USB headers
Refer to
Figure 11, page 46 Figure 13, page 48
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1.6.2

SATA Interfaces
Two internal SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors through the PCH (blue) Two internal SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors through a Marvell 88SE9128 controller (gray) Four internal SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors through the PCH (black)
The board provides eight SATA connectors which support one device per connector:
The PCH provides independent SATA ports with a theoretical maximum transfer rate of 6.0 Gb/s for four ports and 3.0 Gb/s for four ports. A point-to-point interface is used for host to device connections. The underlying SATA functionality is transparent to the operating system. The SATA controller can operate in both legacy and native modes. In legacy mode, standard IDE I/O and IRQ resources are assigned (IRQ 14 and 15). In Native mode, standard PCI Conventional bus resource steering is used. Native mode is the preferred mode for configurations using the Microsoft Windows* XP, Windows Vista*, and Windows 7 operating systems.
NOTE
Many SATA drives use new low-voltage power connectors and require adapters or power supplies equipped with low-voltage power connectors. For more information, see: http://www.serialata.org/.
The location of the SATA connectors
Refer to
Figure 13, page 48
1.6.2.1
SATA RAID
The board supports the following RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Drives) levels via the PCH: RAID RAID RAID RAID 0 - data striping 1 - data mirroring 0+1 (or RAID 10) - data striping and mirroring 5 - distributed parity
NOTE
In order to use supported RAID features, you must first enable RAID in the BIOS. Also, during Microsoft Windows XP installation, you must press F6 to install the RAID drivers. See your Microsoft Windows XP documentation for more information about installing drivers during installation. Both Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows 7 include the necessary RAID drivers for both AHCI and RAID without the need to install separate RAID drivers using the F6 switch in the operating system installation process.
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Product Description
1.7
Real-Time Clock Subsystem
A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. When the computer is not plugged into a wall socket, the battery has an estimated life of three years. When the computer is plugged in, the standby current from the power supply extends the life of the battery. The clock is accurate to 13 minutes/year at 25 C with 3.3 VSB applied via the power supply 5V STBY rail.
NOTE
If the battery and AC power fail, date and time values will be reset and the user will be notified during POST. When the voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in CMOS RAM (for example, the date and time) might not be accurate. Replace the battery with an equivalent one. Figure 1 on page 13 shows the location of the battery.
1.8

Legacy I/O Controller

Consumer Infrared (CIR) headers Serial IRQ interface compatible with serialized IRQ support for PCI systems Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake-up event interface PCI power management support
The I/O controller provides the following features:
The BIOS Setup program provides configuration options for the I/O controller.
1.8.1
Consumer Infrared (CIR)
The Consumer Infrared (CIR) feature is designed to comply with Microsoft Consumer Infrared usage models. Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows 7 are the supported operating systems. The CIR feature is made up of two separate pieces: the receiving (receiver) header, and the output (emitter) header. The receiving header consists of a filtered translated infrared input compliant with Microsoft CIR specifications, and also a learning infrared input. This learning input is simply a high pass input which the computer can use to learn to speak the infrared communication language of other user remotes. The emitter header consists of two output ports which the PC can use to emulate learned infrared commands in order to control external electronic hardware. Customers are required to buy or create their own interface modules to plug into Intel Desktop Boards for this feature to work.
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1.9
Audio Subsystem
Advanced jack sense for the back panel audio jacks that enables the audio codec to recognize the device that is connected to an audio port. The back panel audio jacks are capable of retasking according to the users definition, or can be automatically switched depending on the recognized device type. Stereo input and output for all back panel jacks Line out and Mic in functions for front panel audio jacks A signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio of 90 dB
The board supports the Intel High Definition Audio subsystem based on the Realtek ALC892 audio codec. The audio subsystem supports the following features:
Table 4 lists the supported functions of the front panel and back panel audio jacks. Table 4. Audio Jack Support
Audio Jack FP Green FP Pink Rear Blue Rear Green Rear Pink Rear Black Rear Orange Default Default Default Ctrl panel Default Ctrl panel Default Default Microphone Headphones Default Front Speaker Line In Rear Surround Center/ Sub Side Surround
1.9.1
Audio Subsystem Software

Refer to
Section 1.3, page 16
Audio software and drivers are available from Intels World Wide Web site.
Obtaining audio software and drivers
1.9.2

Audio Subsystem Components

Intel X79 Express Chipset Realtek ALC892 audio codec Front panel audio header that supports Intel HD audio and AC 97 audio (a 2 x 5pin header that provides mic in and line out signals for front panel audio connectors) (yellow) S/PDIF digital audio out header (1 x 4-pin header) (yellow) S/PDIF digital audio out connector on the back panel 5-port analog audio input/output stack on the back panel
The audio subsystem includes the following components:
The back panel audio connectors are configurable through the audio device drivers. The available configurable back panel audio connectors are shown in Figure 4.
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Product Description
Item
A B C D E F
Description
Rear surround Center channel and LFE (subwoofer) Line in Line out/front speakers Mic in/side surround S/PDIF digital audio out (optical)
Figure 4. Back Panel Audio Connectors
NOTE
The back panel audio line out connector is designed to power headphones or amplified speakers only. Poor audio quality occurs if passive (non-amplified) speakers are connected to this output.
For information about The locations of the front panel audio header and S/PDIF audio header The signal names of the front panel audio header and S/PDIF audio header The back panel audio connectors Refer to Figure 13, page 48 Section 2.2.2.1, page 50 Section 2.2.1, page 46
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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 engine LAN connect interface between the PCH and the LAN controller Conventional PCI bus power management ACPI technology support LAN wake capabilities (only the Intel 82579L Gigabit Ethernet Controller supports PXE) LAN subsystem software
Refer to
http://downloadcenter.intel.com

LAN software and drivers
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 802.3 compliant Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) IEEE802.3az support [Low Power Idle (LPI) mode] Dual interconnect between the Integrated LAN Controller and the Physical Layer (PHY): PCI Express-based interface for active state operation (S0) state SMBUS for host and management traffic (Sx low power state) Compliant to IEEE 802.3x flow control support 802.1p and 802.1q TCP, IP, and UDP checksum offload (for IPv4 and IPv6) Full device driver compatibility Provides lower power usage to meet Energy Star 5.0 and ErP specifications
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Product Description
1.10.2
LAN Subsystem Software

Refer to
http://downloadcenter.intel.com
LAN software and drivers are available from Intels World Wide Web site.
Obtaining LAN software and drivers
1.10.3
RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs
Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector (shown in Figure 5).
Item
A B C D
Description
Link LED (Green) Data Rate LED (Green/Yellow) Link LED (Green) Data Rate LED (Green/Yellow)
Figure 5. LAN Connector LED Locations Table 5 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the LAN subsystem is operating. Table 5. LAN Connector LED States
LED
Link
LED Color
Green
LED State
Off On Blinking Off
Condition
LAN link is not established. LAN link is established. LAN activity is occurring. 10 Mbits/s data rate is selected. 100 Mbits/s data rate is selected. 1000 Mbits/s data rate is selected.
Data Rate
Green/Yellow
Green Yellow
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1.11 Bluetooth*/WiFi Module

The Bluetooth*/WiFi module is supplemental hardware that is included (see Figure 6).
Figure 6. Bluetooth/WiFi Module
1.11.1
Bluetooth Technology
The Bluetooth/WiFi Module enables the user to connect with a variety of Bluetooth enabled devices. Driver support is provided by Microsoft operating systems like Microsoft Vista and Microsoft Windows 7. The basic Bluetooth driver stack is supplied by Microsoft but additional features are available using the driver supplied with the motherboard. CSR Bluetooth module (BC0401PC08) Maximum data rate 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)
Refer to
http://downloadcenter.intel.com http://msdn.microsoft.com/enus/library/aa362932(VS.85).aspx

Obtaining Bluetooth information and drivers
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Product Description
1.11.2
WiFi 802.11 Wireless
The Bluetooth/WiFi Module enables the user to connect with a variety of WiFi enabled networks, access points and allows peer to peer connections. Driver support is provided by Microsoft operating systems like Microsoft Vista and Microsoft Windows 7 with additional support provided by the supplied WiFi driver included on the Driver DVD and online. Ralink WiFi 802.11 (RT8070) Range up to 300 meters Supports the following: IEEE 802.11B supports up to 11 Mb/s data rate IEEE 802.11G supports up to 54 Mb/s data rate IEEE 802.11N supports 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)
Refer to
http://msdn.microsoft.com/enus/library/aa362932(VS.85).aspx http://downloadcenter.intel.com

Obtaining WiFi information and drivers
1.12 Hardware Management Subsystem

The hardware management features enable the board to be compatible with the Wired for Management (WfM) specification. The board has several hardware management features, including the following: Fan monitoring and control Thermal and voltage monitoring Chassis intrusion detection
1.12.1

Hardware Monitoring and Fan Control
The hardware monitoring and fan control subsystem is based on the Winbond W83677HG-I device, which supports the following: Processor and system ambient temperature monitoring Chassis fan speed monitoring Power monitoring of +12 V, +5 V, +3.3 V, V_SM1, V_SM2, 3.3V_Standby and +VCCP SMBus interface
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1.12.2
Fan Monitoring
Fan monitoring can be implemented using Intel Extreme Tuning Utility, Intel Desktop Utility, or third-party software.
The functions of the fan headers
Refer 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 removed. The security feature uses a mechanical switch on the chassis that attaches to the chassis intrusion header. When the chassis cover is removed, the mechanical switch is in the closed position.
The location of the chassis intrusion header
Refer to
Figure 13, page 48
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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
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1.13 Power Management

Power management is implemented at several levels, including: Software support through Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) Hardware support: Power connector Fan headers LAN wake capabilities Instantly Available PC technology Wake from USB PME# signal wake-up support WAKE# signal wake-up support Wake from Consumer IR Wake from S5 Power Supervisor +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED
1.13.1
ACPI
ACPI gives the operating system direct control over the power management and Plug and Play functions of a computer. The use of ACPI with this board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support. ACPI features include: Plug and Play (including bus and device enumeration) Power management control 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 15-watt system operation in the power-on/standby sleeping state A Soft-off feature that enables the operating system to power-off the computer (refer to the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Specification 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 6 lists the system states based on how long the power switch is pressed, depending on how ACPI is configured with an ACPI-aware operating system. Table 6. Effects of Pressing the Power Switch
If the system is in this state Off (ACPI G2/G5 Soft off) On (ACPI G0 working state) On (ACPI G0 working state) Sleep (ACPI G1 sleeping state) Sleep (ACPI G1 sleeping state) and the power switch is pressed for Less than four seconds Less than four seconds More than six seconds Less than four seconds More than six seconds the system enters this state Power-on (ACPI G0 working state) Soft-off/Standby (ACPI G1 sleeping state) Fail safe power-off (ACPI G2/G5 Soft off) Wake-up (ACPI G0 working state) Power-off (ACPI G2/G5 Soft off)
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1.13.1.1
System States and Power States
Under ACPI, the operating system directs all system and device power state transitions. The operating system puts devices in and out of low-power states based on user preferences and knowledge of how devices are being used by applications. Devices that are not being used can be turned off. The operating system uses information from applications and user settings to put the system as a whole into a low-power state. Table 7 lists the power states supported by the board along with the associated system power targets. See the ACPI specification for a complete description of the various system and power states. Table 7. Power States and Targeted System Power
Global States G0 working state G1 sleeping state G1 sleeping state G2/S5 Sleeping States S0 working S3 Suspend to RAM. Context saved to RAM. S4 Suspend to disk. Context saved to disk. S5 Soft off. Context not saved. Cold boot is required. No power to the system. Processor States C0 working No power Device States D0 working state. D3 no power except for wake-up logic. D3 no power except for wake-up logic. D3 no power except for wake-up logic. D3 no power for wake-up logic, except when provided by battery or external source. Targeted System Power (Note 1) Full power > 30 W Power < 5 W (Note 2)
No power
Power < 5 W (Note 2)
No power
Power < 5 W (Note 2)
G3 mechanical off AC power is disconnected from the computer.
No power
No power to the system. Service can be performed safely.
Notes: 1. Total system power is dependent on the system configuration, including add-in boards and peripherals powered by the system chassis power supply. 2. Dependent on the standby power consumption of wake-up devices used in the system.
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1.13.1.2
Wake-up Devices and Events
Table 8 lists the devices or specific events that can wake the computer from specific states. Table 8. Wake-up Devices and Events
Devices/events can wake up the computer Power switch RTC alarm LAN USB PME# signal WAKE# Consumer IR Notes: 1. 2. 3. S4 implies operating system support only. Wake from S4 and S5 is recommended by Microsoft. Wake from device/event not supported immediately upon return from AC loss. from this state S3, S4, S5 S3, S4, S5 S3, S4, S5 S3 S3, S4, S5 S3, S4, S5 S3, S4, S5
(Note 1) (Note 1) (Note 2)
(Note 1)
from this global state G1, G2, G3 G1, G2 G1, G2 G1 G1, G2 G1, G2
(Note 3) (Note 3) (Note 3) (Note 3)
(Note 1) (Note 1)
NOTE
The use of these wake-up events from an ACPI state requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support. In addition, software, drivers, and peripherals must fully support ACPI wake events.
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1.13.2
Hardware Support
CAUTION
Ensure that the power supply provides adequate +5 V standby current if LAN wake capabilities and Instantly Available PC technology features are used. Failure to do so can damage the power supply. The total amount of standby current required depends on the wake devices supported and manufacturing options. The board provides several power management hardware features, including: Power connector Fan headers LAN wake capabilities Instantly Available PC technology Wake from USB PME# signal wake-up support WAKE# signal wake-up support Wake from Consumer IR Wake from S5 Power Supervisor +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED
LAN wake capabilities and Instantly Available PC technology require power from the +5 V standby line.
NOTE
The use of Wake from USB from an ACPI state requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support.
1.13.2.1
Power Connector
ATX12V-compliant power supplies can turn off the system power through system control. When an ACPI-enabled system receives the correct command, the power supply removes all non-standby voltages. When resuming from an AC power failure, the computer returns to the power state it was in before power was interrupted (on or off). The computers response can be set using the Last Power State feature in the BIOS Setup programs Boot menu.
The location of the main power connector The signal names of the main power connector
Refer to
Figure 13, page 48 Table 22, page 54
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1.13.2.2

Fan Headers
The function/operation of the fan headers is as follows: The fans are on when the board is in the S0 state The fans are off when the board is off or in the S3, S4, or S5 state Each fan header is wired to a fan tachometer input of the hardware monitoring and fan control SIO All fan headers support closed-loop fan control that can adjust the fan speed or switch the fan on or off as needed All fan headers have a +12 V DC connection 4-pin fan headers are controlled by Pulse Width Modulation
Refer to
Figure 13, page 48 Figure 7, page 31

The location of the fan headers The location of the fan headers and sensors for thermal monitoring
1.13.2.3
LAN Wake Capabilities
CAUTION
For LAN wake capabilities, the +5 V standby line for the power supply must be capable of providing adequate +5 V standby current. Failure to provide adequate standby current when implementing LAN wake capabilities can damage the power supply. LAN wake capabilities enable remote wake-up of the computer through a network. The LAN subsystem PCI bus network adapter monitors network traffic at the Media Independent Interface. Upon detecting a Magic Packet* frame, the LAN subsystem asserts a wake-up signal that powers up the computer. Depending on the LAN implementation, the board supports LAN wake capabilities with ACPI in the following ways: The PCI Express WAKE# signal The PCI bus PME# signal for PCI 2.3 compliant LAN designs By Ping Magic Packet The onboard LAN subsystem
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Product Description
1.13.2.4
Instantly Available PC Technology
CAUTION
For Instantly Available PC technology, the +5 V standby line for the power supply must be capable of providing adequate +5 V standby current. Failure to provide adequate standby current when implementing Instantly Available PC technology can damage the power supply. Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-toRAM) sleep-state. While in the S3 sleep-state, the computer will appear to be off (the power supply is off, and the front panel LED is amber if dual colored, or off if single colored.) When signaled by a wake-up device or event, the system quickly returns to its last known wake state. Table 8 on page 34 lists the devices and events that can wake the computer from the S3 state. The board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Add-in boards that also support this specification can participate in power management and can be used to wake the computer. The use 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 S3 state.
NOTE
Wake from USB requires the use of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from USB and is supported by the operating system.
1.13.2.6
PME# Signal Wake-up Support
When the PME# signal on the Conventional PCI bus is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S3, S4, or S5 state (with Wake on PME enabled in the BIOS).
1.13.2.7
WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support
When the WAKE# signal on the PCI Express bus is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S3, S4, or S5 state.
1.13.2.8 1.13.2.9
Wake from Consumer IR Wake from S5
CIR activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S3, S4, or S5 state.
When the RTC Date and Time is set in the BIOS, the computer will automatically wake from an ACPI S5 state.
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1.13.2.10 Power Supervisor

The Power Supervisor actively monitors the input voltages from the power supply and protects the board and any attached peripherals from electrical overstress and possible physical damage. The Power Supervisor will activate if it detects the power supply voltage rails have deviated outside the current ATX power supply specification and safe operating levels. If the Power Supervisor detects an out of spec voltage, the following will happen: 1. The board will be powered down immediately to protect circuits from electrical overstress and possible physical damage. 2. A red warning LED on the board will activate as a visual cue. 3. During the next power on, a message will be displayed on the screen to notify the user that the power supply voltage rails have deviated outside the current ATX power supply specification and safe operating levels. 4. A message will be added to the BIOS Event Log for each event that takes place until the BIOS Event Log is cleared.
1.13.2.11 +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED

The +5 V standby power indicator LED shows that power is still present even when the computer appears to be off.
1.14 Board Status LEDs

The Desktop Board provides eight board status LEDs that allow you to monitor the boards progress through the BIOS Power-on Self-Test. At initial power on, all the LEDs are off. When the BIOS starts an activity such as memory initialization, the corresponding LED starts flashing. Once the activity has completed, the LED will remain on. Six additional LEDs can be used to monitor board functions such as hard drive activity, processor errors, and power faults. Refer to Table 9 for a description of all of the LEDs. Figure 8 shows the location of the LEDs.
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Product Description
Figure 8. Location of Board Status LEDs
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Table 9. Board Status LEDs

Item in Figure 8
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N
LED Name
OS Start Storage Initialization USB Initialization Option ROM Initialization Video Initialization Memory Initialization CPU Initialization Hard Drive Activity CPU Hot VR Hot Watch Dog Fire/Back to BIOS +5 V standby power indicator CPU Error Power Fault LED
LED Color
Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Blue Red Red Red Green Red Red
Supported Modes
On/Off/Flash On/Off/Flash On/Off/Flash On/Off/Flash On/Off/Flash On/Off/Flash On/Off/Flash On/Off On/Off On/Off On/Off/Flash On/Off On/Off On/Off
Control Source
BIOS BIOS BIOS BIOS BIOS BIOS BIOS Hard drive controller(s) Discrete circuit Discrete circuit BIOS Power Supply Processor Power Supply
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Product Description
1.15 Onboard Power and Reset Buttons

The lighted onboard power button has the same behavior as the front panel power button connected via the front panel header. The onboard power button does NOT remove standby power. This button is intended for use at integration facilities for testing purposes. The power button on the front panel is recommended for all other instances of turning the computer on or off. To turn the computer off using the onboard power button, keep the button pressed down for three seconds. The lighted onboard reset button can be used to reset the board. This button duplicates the function of the front panel reset button. Figure 9 shows the location of the onboard power and reset buttons.
Item
A B
Description
Onboard power Onboard reset
Figure 9. Location of the Onboard Power and Reset Buttons
CAUTION
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components. The onboard power and reset buttons should be used only at an ESD workstation using an antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam pad. If such a station is not available, some ESD protection can be provided by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the computer chassis.
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2.1
2.1.1
Technical Reference
Memory Resources
Addressable Memory
The board utilizes 64 GB of addressable system memory. Typically the address space that is allocated for Conventional PCI bus add-in cards, PCI Express configuration space, BIOS (SPI Flash device), and chipset overhead resides above the top of DRAM (total system memory). On a system that has 64 GB of system memory installed, it is not possible to use all of the installed memory due to system address space being allocated for other system critical functions. These functions include the following: BIOS/SPI Flash device (64 Mbit) Local APIC (19 MB) Direct Media Interface (40 MB) PCI Express configuration space (256 MB) PCH base address registers PCI Express ports (up to 256 MB) Memory-mapped I/O that is dynamically allocated for Conventional PCI and PCI Express add-in cards (256 MB)
The board provides the capability to reclaim the physical memory overlapped by the memory mapped I/O logical address space. The board remaps physical memory from the top of usable DRAM boundary to the 4 GB boundary to an equivalent sized logical address range located just above the 4 GB boundary. Figure 10 shows a schematic of the system memory map. All installed system memory can be used when there is no overlap of system addresses.
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Figure 10. Detailed System Memory Address Map
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Technical Reference
2.1.2
Memory Map
Table 10 lists the system memory map. Table 10. System Memory Map
Address Range (decimal) Address Range (hex) 1024 K - 67100672 K 960 K - 1024 K 896 K - 960 K 800 K - 896 K 100000 FFFFFFFFFH F0000 - FFFFF E0000 - EFFFF C8000 - DFFFF Size 65528 MB 64 KB 64 KB 96 KB Description Extended memory Runtime BIOS Reserved Potential available high DOS memory (open to the Conventional PCI bus). Dependent on video adapter used. Video memory and BIOS Extended BIOS data (movable by memory manager software) Extended conventional memory Conventional memory
640 K - 800 K 639 K - 640 K 512 K - 639 K 0 K - 512 K
A0000 - C7FFF 9FC00 - 9FFFF 80000 - 9FBFF 00000 - 7FFFF
160 KB 1 KB 127 KB 512 KB
2.2
Connectors and Headers
CAUTION
Only the following connectors and headers have overcurrent protection: back panel and front panel USB, as well as IEEE 1394a. The other internal connectors and headers are not overcurrent protected and should connect only to devices inside the computers chassis, such as fans and internal peripherals. Do not use these connectors or headers to power devices external to the computers chassis. A fault in the load presented by the external devices could cause damage to the computer, the power cable, and the external devices themselves. Furthermore, improper connection of USB or 1394 header single wire connectors may eventually overload the overcurrent protection and cause damage to the board. This section describes the boards connectors. The connectors can be divided into these groups: Back panel I/O connectors Component-side I/O connectors and headers (see page 48)
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2.2.1
Back Panel Connectors
Figure 11 shows the location of the back panel connectors for the board.
Item A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O
Description Back to BIOS button USB 3.0 ports USB 3.0 ports LAN connector USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394a connector USB 2.0 ports LAN connector USB 2.0 ports Rear surround Center channel and LFE (subwoofer) S/PDIF digital audio out (optical) Line in Line out/front speakers Mic in/side surround
Figure 11. Back Panel Connectors
NOTE
The back panel audio line out connector is designed to power headphones or amplified speakers only. Poor audio quality occurs if passive (non-amplified) speakers are connected to this output.
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Technical Reference
2.2.1.1
I/O Shield
The I/O shield provided with the board allows access to all back panel connectors and is compatible with standard mini-ITX and ATX chassis. Figure 12 shows an I/O shield reference diagram.
Figure 12. I/O Shield Reference Diagram
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2.2.2
Component-side Connectors and Headers
Figure 13 shows the locations of the component-side connectors and headers.
Figure 13. Component-side Connectors and Headers Table 11 lists the component-side connectors and headers identified in Figure 13.
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Technical Reference
Table 11. Component-side Connectors and Headers Shown in Figure 13

Item/callout from Figure 13 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 Description Front panel audio header PCI Express x1 add-in card connector S/PDIF out header PCI Express 3.0 x16 add-in card connector (x8 electrical) Conventional PCI add-in card connector PCI Express 3.0 x16 add-in card connector PCI Express x1 add-in card connector PCI Express 3.0 x16 add-in card connector Rear chassis fan header Processor fan header 12 V processor core voltage connector (2 x 4 pin) Main power connector (2 x 12 pin) Remote thermal probe header Rear 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) Front panel USB 2.0 header Front panel USB 2.0 header Front panel USB 2.0 header Front panel USB 2.0 header Consumer IR emitter (output) header Front panel USB 3.0 connector Consumer IR receiver (input) header Alternate front panel power LED header Front panel header Front panel IEEE 1394 a header Chassis intrusion header Auxiliary fan header
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2.2.2.1
Signal Tables for the Connectors and Headers
Table 12. Front Panel Audio Header for Intel HD Audio

Pin
1 2 3 4
Signal Name
PORT_1L GND PORT_1R PRESENCE#
Description
Analog Port 1 left channel (microphone) Ground Analog Port 1 right channel (microphone) Active low signal that signals BIOS that an Intel HD Audio dongle is connected to the analog header. PRESENCE#=0 when an Intel HD Audio dongle is connected Analog Port 2 right channel (headphone) Jack detection return for front panel (JACK1) Jack detection sense line from the Intel HD Audio CODEC jack detection resistor network No pin Analog Port 2 left channel (headphone) Jack detection return for front panel (JACK2)
5 6 7 8 9 10
PORT_2R SENSE1_RETURN SENSE_SEND KEY PORT_2L SENSE2_RETURN
Table 13. Front Panel Audio Header for AC 97 Audio

Pin
1 2 3 4
Signal Name
MIC AUD_GND MIC_BIAS PRESENCE#
Description
Front panel microphone input signal (biased when supporting stereo microphone) Ground used by analog audio circuits Microphone power/additional MIC input for stereo microphone support Active low signal that signals BIOS that an Intel HD Audio dongle is connected to the analog header. PRESENCE#=0 when an Intel HD Audio dongle is connected. Right channel audio signal to front panel (headphone drive capable) Ground used by analog audio circuits Reserved No pin Left channel audio signal to front panel (headphone drive capable) Ground used by analog audio circuits
5 6 7 8 9 10
FP_OUT_R AUD_GND RESERVED KEY FP_OUT_L AUD_GND
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Table 14. IEEE 1394a Header

Pin
1 3 5 7 9
Signal Name
Data A (positive) Ground Data B (positive) +12 V DC Key (no pin)
Pin
2 4 6 8 10
Signal Name
Data A (negative) Ground Data B (negative) +12 V DC Ground
Table 15. SATA Connectors

Pin
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Signal Name
Ground TXP TXN Ground RXN RXP Ground
Table 16. S/PDIF Header

Pin
1 2 3 4
Signal Name
Ground S/PDIF out Key (no pin) +5 VDC
Table 17. USB 2.0 Headers

Pin
1 2 3 4 5
Signal Name
+5 V DC D D+ Ground Key (no pin)
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Table 18. USB 3.0 Connector

Pin
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Signal Name
Vbus IntA_P1_SSRX IntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTX IntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_D IntA_P1_D+ ID IntA_P2_D+ IntA_P2_D GND IntA_P2_SSTX+ IntA_P2_SSTX GND IntA_P2_SSRX+ IntA_P2_SSRX Vbus
Description
Power USB3 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Rx USB3 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Rx+ Ground USB3 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Tx USB3 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Tx+ Ground USB3 ICC Port1 D (USB2 Signal D) USB3 ICC Port1 D+ (USB2 Signal D+) Over Current Protection USB3 ICC Port2 D+ (USB2 Signal D+) USB3 ICC Port2 D (USB2 Signal D) Ground USB3 ICC Port2 SuperSpeed Tx+ USB3 ICC Port2 SuperSpeed Tx Ground USB3 ICC Port2 SuperSpeed Rx+ USB3 ICC Port2 SuperSpeed Rx+ Power
Table 19. Chassis Intrusion Header

Pin
1 2
Signal Name
Intruder# Ground
Table 20. Processor, Front and Rear Chassis, and Auxiliary (4-Pin) Fan Headers
Pin
1 2 3 4 Note:
Signal Name
Ground (Note) +12 V FAN_TACH FAN_CONTROL These fan headers use Pulse Width Modulation control for fan speed.
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Table 20. Back Panel CIR Emitter (Output) Header

Pin
1 2 3 4 5 6
Signal Name
Emitter out 1 Emitter out 2 Ground Key (no pin) Jack detect 1 Jack detect 2
Table 21. Front Panel CIR Receiver (Input) Header

Pin
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Signal Name
Ground LED NC Learn-in 5 V standby VCC Key (no pin) CIR Input
2.2.2.2
Add-in Card Connectors
The board has the following add-in card connectors: PCI Express 3.0 x16: three PCI Express 3.0 x16 connectors supporting simultaneous transfer speeds up to 16 GB/s of peak bandwidth per direction and up to 32 GB/s concurrent bandwidth. PCI Express 2.0 x1: two PCI Express 2.0 x1 connectors. The x1 interface supports simultaneous transfer speeds up to 500 MB/s of peak bandwidth per direction and up to 1.0 GB/s concurrent bandwidth. Conventional PCI (rev 2.3 compliant) bus: one Conventional PCI bus add-in card connector. The Conventional PCI bus connectors are bus master capable. SMBus signals are routed to the Conventional PCI bus connectors. This enables Conventional PCI bus add-in boards with SMBus support to access sensor data on the desktop board. The specific SMBus signals are as follows: The SMBus clock line is connected to pin A40. The SMBus data line is connected to pin A41.
Note the following considerations for the Conventional PCI bus connector:
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2.2.2.3
Power Supply Connectors
The board has the following power supply connectors: Main power a 2 x 12 connector. This connector is compatible with 2 x 10 connectors previously used on Intel Desktop boards. The board supports the use of ATX12V power supplies with either 2 x 10 or 2 x 12 main power cables. When using a power supply with a 2 x 10 main power cable, attach that cable on the leftmost pins of the main power connector, leaving pins 11, 12, 23, and 24 unconnected. Processor core power a 2 x 4 connector. This connector provides power directly to the processor voltage regulator and must always be used. Failure to do so will prevent the board from booting.
Table 21. Processor Core Power Connector

Pin
1 3 5 7
Signal Name
Ground Ground Ground Ground
Pin
2 4 6 8
Signal Name
+12 V +12 V +12 V +12 V
Table 22. Main Power Connector

Pin
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Signal Name
+3.3 V +3.3 V Ground +5 V Ground +5 V Ground PWRGD (Power Good) +5 V (Standby) +12 V +12 V (Note) 2 x 12 connector detect (Note)
Pin
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Signal Name
+3.3 V -12 V Ground PS-ON# (power supply remote on/off) Ground Ground Ground No connect +5 V +5 V +5 V (Note) Ground (Note)
Note: When using a 2 x 10 power supply cable, this pin will be unconnected.

Power supply considerations
Refer to
Section 2.5.1 on page 61
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2.2.2.4
Front Panel Header
This section describes the functions of the front panel header. Table 23 lists the signal names of the front panel header. Figure 14 is a connection diagram for the front panel header. Table 23. Front Panel Header
Pin
1 3
Signal
HD_PWR HDA#
In/ Out
Out Out
Description
Hard disk LED pull-up to +5 V Hard disk active LED Ground
Pin
2 4
Signal
HDR_BLNK_GRN HDR_BLNK_YEL
In/ Out
Out Out
Description
Front panel green LED Front panel yellow LED Power switch Ground Not connected
Hard Drive Activity LED
Power LED
Reset Switch 5 7 Power 9 +5 V Power Ground FP_RESET# In Reset switch
On/Off Switch 6 8 10 FPBUT_IN Ground N/C In
Not Connected
Figure 14. Connection Diagram for Front Panel Header 2.2.2.4.1 Hard Drive Activity LED Header
Pins 1 and 3 can be connected to an LED to provide a visual indicator that data is being read from or written to a hard drive. Proper LED function requires a SATA hard drive or optical drive connected to an onboard SATA connector.
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2.2.2.4.2
Reset Switch Header
Pins 5 and 7 can be connected to a momentary single pole, single throw (SPST) type switch that is normally open. When the switch is closed, the board resets and runs the POST. 2.2.2.4.3 Power/Sleep LED Header Pins 2 and 4 can be connected to a one- or two-color LED. Table 24 shows the possible states for a one-color LED. Table 25 shows the possible states for a two-color LED. Table 24. States for a One-Color Power LED
LED State
Off Steady Green
Description
Power off/sleeping Running
Table 25. States for a Two-Color Power LED

LED State
Off Steady Green Steady Yellow
Description
Power off Running Sleeping
NOTE
The colors listed in Table 24 and Table 25 are suggested colors only. Actual LED colors are chassis-specific. 2.2.2.4.4 Power Switch Header
Pins 6 and 8 can be connected to a front panel momentary-contact power switch. The switch must pull the SW_ON# pin to ground for at least 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off. (The time requirement is due to internal debounce circuitry on the board.) At least two seconds must pass before the power supply will recognize another on/off signal.
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2.2.2.5
Front Panel USB 2.0 Headers
Figure 15 is a connection diagram for the front panel USB 2.0 headers.
NOTE

The +5 V DC power on the headers is fused. Use only a front panel USB 2.0 connector that conforms to the USB 2.0 specification for high-speed USB devices.
Figure 15. Connection Diagram for Front Panel USB 2.0 Headers
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2.3
Jumper Block
CAUTION
Do not move the jumper with the power on. Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before changing a jumper setting. Otherwise, the board could be damaged. Figure 16 shows the location of the jumper block. The 3-pin jumper block determines the BIOS Setup programs mode. Table 26 describes the jumper settings for the three modes: normal, configure, and recovery. When the jumper is set to configure mode and the computer is powered-up, the BIOS compares the processor version and the microcode version in the BIOS and reports if the two match.
Figure 16. Location of the Jumper Block
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Table 26. BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Settings

Function/Mode Normal Configure Jumper Setting 1-2 2-3 Configuration The BIOS uses current configuration information and passwords for booting. After the POST runs, Setup runs automatically. The maintenance menu is displayed. Note that this Configure mode is the only way to clear the BIOS/CMOS settings. Press F9 (restore defaults) while in Configure mode to restore the BIOS/CMOS settings to their default values. Recovery None The BIOS attempts to recover the BIOS configuration. A recovery CD or flash drive is required.
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2.4
2.4.1
Mechanical Considerations
Form Factor
The board is designed to fit into an ATX-form-factor chassis. Figure 17 illustrates the mechanical form factor for the board. Dimensions are given in inches [millimeters]. The outer dimensions are 12.00 inches by 9.60 inches [304.80 millimeters by 243.84 millimeters]. Location of the I/O connectors and mounting holes are in compliance with the ATX specification.
Figure 17. Board Dimensions
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2.5
2.5.1
Electrical Considerations
Power Supply Considerations
CAUTION
The +5 V standby line from the power supply must be capable of providing adequate +5 V standby current. Failure to do so can damage the power supply. The total amount of standby current required depends on the wake devices supported and manufacturing options. Additional power required will depend on configurations chosen by the integrator. The power supply must comply with the indicated parameters of the ATX form factor specification. The potential relation between 3.3 VDC and +5 VDC power rails The current capability of the +5 VSB line All timing parameters All voltage tolerances
For example, for a system consisting of a supported 130 W processor (see section 1.4 on page 16 for a list of supported processors), 8 GB DDR3 RAM, one high end video card, one hard disk drive, one optical drive, and all board peripherals enabled, the minimum recommended power supply is 460 W. Table 27 lists the recommended power supply current values. Table 27. Recommended Power Supply Current Values
Output Voltage Current 3.3 V 22 A 5V 20 A 12 V1 16 A 12 V2 16 A -12 V 0.3 A 5 VSB 1.5 A

Selecting an appropriate power supply
Refer to
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb /CS-026472.htm
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2.5.2
Fan Header Current Capability
CAUTION
The processor fan must be connected to the processor fan header, not to a chassis fan header. Connecting the processor fan to a chassis fan header may result in onboard component damage that will halt fan operation. Table 28 lists the current capability of the fan headers. Table 28. Fan Header Current Capability
Fan Header
Processor fan Front chassis fan Rear chassis fan Auxiliary fan
Maximum Available Current

2.0 A 1.5 A 1.5 A 1.5 A
2.5.3
Add-in Board Considerations
The board is designed to provide 2 A (average) of current for each add-in board from the +5 V rail. The total +5 V current draw for add-in boards for a fully loaded board (all six expansion slots filled) must not exceed the systems power supply +5 V maximum current or 14 A in total.
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2.6
Thermal Considerations
CAUTION
A chassis with a maximum internal ambient temperature of 38 oC at the processor fan inlet is a requirement. Use a processor heat sink that provides omni-directional airflow to maintain required airflow across the processor voltage regulator area. If a non omni-directional thermal solution is used customer might need to provide supplemental cooling to the processor voltage regulator area.
CAUTION
Failure to ensure appropriate airflow may result in reduced performance of both the processor and/or voltage regulator or, in some instances, damage to the board. For a list of chassis that have been tested with Intel desktop boards please refer to the following website: http://www3.intel.com/cd/channel/reseller/asmo-na/eng/tech_reference/53211.htm All responsibility for determining the adequacy of any thermal or system design remains solely with the reader. Intel makes no warranties or representations that merely following the instructions presented in this document will result in a system with adequate thermal performance.
CAUTION
Ensure that the ambient temperature does not exceed the boards maximum operating temperature. Failure to do so could cause components to exceed their maximum case temperature and malfunction. For information about the maximum operating temperature, see the environmental specifications in Section 2.8.
CAUTION
Ensure that proper airflow is maintained in the processor voltage regulator circuit. Failure to do so may result in damage to the voltage regulator circuit. The processor voltage regulator area (shown in Figure 18) can reach a temperature of up to 85 oC in an open chassis.
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Figure 18 shows the locations of the localized high temperature zones.
Item A B
Description Processor voltage regulator area Processor
Figure 18. Localized High Temperature Zones Table 29 provides maximum case temperatures for the components that are sensitive to thermal changes. The operating temperature, current load, or operating frequency could affect case temperatures. Maximum case temperatures are important when considering proper airflow to cool the board. Table 29. Thermal Considerations for Components
Component
Processor Intel X79 Express Chipset
Maximum Case Temperature

For processor case temperature, see processor datasheets and processor specification updates 104 oC (under bias)

Processor datasheets and specification updates
Refer to
Section 1.3, page 16
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2.7
Reliability
The Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) prediction is calculated using a parts count method. The calculation is based on the Telcordia SR-332, Method I Case 1 50% electrical stress, 55 C ambient. The MTBF prediction is used to estimate repair rates and spare parts requirements. The MTBF data is calculated from predicted data at 55 C. The MTBF for the board is 134,526 hours.
2.8
Environmental
Table 30 lists the environmental specifications for the board. Table 30. Environmental Specifications
Parameter Temperature Non-Operating Operating -20 C to +70 C 0 C to +55 C The operating temperature of the board may be determined by measuring the air temperature from within 1 inch of the edge of the chipset/PCH heatsink and 1 inch above the board, in a closed chassis, while the system is in operation. Shock Unpackaged Packaged 50 g trapezoidal waveform Velocity change of 170 inches/second Half sine 2 millisecond Product Weight (pounds) <20 21-40 41-80 81-100 Vibration Unpackaged Packaged 5 Hz to 20 Hz: 0.01 g Hz sloping up to 0.02 g Hz 20 Hz to 500 Hz: 0.02 g Hz (flat) 5 Hz to 40 Hz: 0.015 g Hz (flat) 40 Hz to 500 Hz: 0.015 g Hz sloping down to 0.00015 g Hz Note: Before attempting to operate this board, the overall temperature of the board must be above the minimum operating temperature specified. It is recommended that the board temperature be at least room temperature before attempting to power on the board. Free Fall (inches) 36 30 24 18 Velocity Change (inches/sec) 167 152 136 118
(Note)
Specification
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3.1
Overview of BIOS Features

Introduction
The board uses an Intel BIOS that is stored in the Serial Peripheral Interface Flash Memory (SPI Flash) and can be updated using a disk-based program. The SPI Flash contains the BIOS Setup program, POST, the PCI auto-configuration utility, LAN EEPROM information, and Plug and Play support. The BIOS displays a message during POST identifying the type of BIOS and a revision code. The initial production BIOSs are identified as SIX7910J.86A. When the BIOS Setup configuration jumper is set to configure mode and the computer is powered-up, the BIOS compares the CPU version and the microcode version in the BIOS and reports if the two match. The BIOS Setup program can be used to view and change the BIOS settings for the computer. The BIOS Setup program is accessed by pressing the <F2> key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. The menu bar is shown below.
Maintenance Main Configuration Performance Security Power Boot Exit
NOTE
The maintenance menu is displayed only when the board is in configure mode. Section 2.3 on page 58 shows how to put the board in configure mode.
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Table 31 lists the BIOS Setup program menu features. Table 31. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar
Maintenance Clears passwords and displays processor information Main Displays processor and memory configuration Configuration Performance Configures advanced features available through the chipset Configures Memory, Bus and Processor overrides Security Sets passwords and security features Power Configures power management features and power supply controls Boot Selects boot options Exit Saves or discards changes to Setup program options
Table 32 lists the function keys available for menu screens. Table 32. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys
BIOS Setup Program Function Key
<> or <> <> or <> <Tab> <Enter> <F9> <F10> <Esc>
Description
Selects a different menu screen (Moves the cursor left or right) Selects an item (Moves the cursor up or down) Selects a field (Not implemented) Executes command or selects the submenu Load the default configuration values for the current menu Save the current values and exits the BIOS Setup program Exits the menu
3.2
BIOS Flash Memory Organization
The Serial Peripheral Interface Flash Memory (SPI Flash) includes a 32 Mbit (4096 KB) flash memory device.
3.3
3.3.1
Resource Configuration
PCI Autoconfiguration
The BIOS can automatically configure PCI devices. PCI devices may be onboard or add-in cards. Autoconfiguration lets a user insert or remove PCI cards without having to configure the system. When a user turns on the system after adding a PCI card, the BIOS automatically configures interrupts, the I/O space, and other system resources. Any interrupts set to Available in Setup are considered to be available for use by the add-in card.
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3.4
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS)
SMBIOS is a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) compliant method for managing computers in a managed network. The main component of SMBIOS is the Management Information Format (MIF) database, which contains information about the computing system and its components. Using SMBIOS, a system administrator can obtain the system types, capabilities, operational status, and installation dates for system components. The MIF database defines the data and provides the method for accessing this information. The BIOS enables applications such as third-party management software to use SMBIOS. The BIOS stores and reports the following SMBIOS information: BIOS data, such as the BIOS revision level Fixed-system data, such as peripherals, serial numbers, and asset tags Resource data, such as memory size, cache size, and processor speed Dynamic data, such as event detection and error logging
Non-Plug and Play operating systems require an additional interface for obtaining the SMBIOS information. The BIOS supports an SMBIOS table interface for such operating systems. Using this support, an SMBIOS service-level application running on a non-Plug and Play operating system can obtain the SMBIOS information. Additional board information can be found in the BIOS under the Additional Information header under the Main BIOS page.
3.5
Legacy USB Support
Legacy USB support enables USB devices to be used even when the operating systems USB drivers are not yet available. Legacy USB support is used to access the BIOS Setup program, and to install an operating system that supports USB. By default, Legacy USB support is set to Enabled. Legacy USB support operates as follows: 1. When you apply power to the computer, legacy support is disabled. 2. POST begins. 3. Legacy USB support is enabled by the BIOS allowing you to use a USB keyboard to enter and configure the BIOS Setup program and the maintenance menu. 4. POST completes. 5. The operating system loads. While the operating system is loading, USB keyboards and mice are recognized and may be used to configure the operating system. (Keyboards and mice are not recognized during this period if Legacy USB support was set to Disabled in the BIOS Setup program.) 6. After the operating system loads the USB drivers, all legacy and non-legacy USB devices are recognized by the operating system, and Legacy USB support from the BIOS is no longer used. 7. Additional USB legacy feature options can be access by using Intel Integrator Toolkit.
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To install an operating system that supports USB, verify that Legacy USB support in the BIOS Setup program is set to Enabled and follow the operating systems installation instructions.
3.6
BIOS Updates
Intel Express BIOS Update utility, which enables automated updating while in the Windows environment. Using this utility, the BIOS can be updated from a file on a hard disk, a USB drive (a flash drive or a USB hard drive), an optical drive, or from the file location on the Web. Intel Flash Memory Update Utility, which requires booting from DOS. Using this utility, the BIOS can be updated from a file on a hard disk, a USB drive (a flash drive or a USB hard drive), or an optical drive. Intel F7 switch allows a user to select where the BIOS .bio file is located and perform the update from that location/device. Similar to performing a BIOS Recovery without removing the BIOS configuration jumper.
The BIOS can be updated using either of the following utilities, which are available on the Intel World Wide Web site:
Both utilities verify that the updated BIOS matches the target system to prevent accidentally installing an incompatible BIOS.
NOTE
Review the instructions distributed with the upgrade utility before attempting a BIOS update.
BIOS update utilities
Refer to
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb /CS-022312.htm.
3.6.1
Language Support
The BIOS Setup program and help messages are supported in US English. Check the Intel web site for support.
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3.6.2
Custom Splash Screen
During POST, an Intel splash screen is displayed by default. This splash screen can be augmented with a custom splash screen. The Intel Integrators Toolkit that is available from Intel can be used to create a custom splash screen.
NOTE
If you add a custom splash screen, it will share space with the Intel branded logo.
Intel Integrator Toolkit Additional Intel software tools
Refer to
http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/software/itk/ http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/software.htm
3.7
BIOS Recovery
It is unlikely that anything will interrupt a BIOS update; however, if an interruption occurs, the BIOS could be damaged. Table 33 lists the drives and media types that can and cannot be used for BIOS recovery. The BIOS recovery media does not need to be made bootable. Table 33. Acceptable Drives/Media Types for BIOS Recovery
Media Type
Optical drive connected to the SATA interface USB removable drive (a USB Flash Drive, for example) USB diskette drive (with a 1.44 MB diskette) USB hard disk drive
Can be used for BIOS recovery?

Yes Yes No No

BIOS recovery
Refer to
http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/ cs-023360.htm
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3.8
Boot Options
In the BIOS Setup program, the user can choose to boot from a diskette drive, hard drive, USB drive, USB flash drive, optical drive, or the network. The default setting is for the diskette drive to be the first boot device, the hard drive second, and the optical drive third. If enabled, the last default boot device is the network.
3.8.1
Optical Drive Boot
Booting from the optical drive is supported in compliance to the El Torito bootable CD-ROM format specification. Under the Boot menu in the BIOS Setup program, the optical drive is listed as a boot device. Boot devices are defined in priority order. Accordingly, if there is not a bootable CD in the optical drive, the system will attempt to boot from the next defined drive.
3.8.2
Network Boot
The network can be selected as a boot device. This selection allows booting from the onboard LAN or a network add-in card with a remote boot ROM installed. Pressing the <F12> key during POST automatically forces booting from the LAN. To use this key during POST, the User Access Level in the BIOS Setup program's Security menu must be set to Full.
3.8.3
Booting Without Attached Devices
For use in embedded applications, the BIOS has been designed so that after passing the POST, the operating system loader is invoked even if the following devices are not present: Video adapter Keyboard Mouse
3.8.4
Changing the Default Boot Device During POST
Pressing the <F10> key during POST causes a boot device menu to be displayed. This menu displays the list of available boot devices (as set in the BIOS setup programs Boot Device Priority Submenu). Table 34 lists the boot device menu options. Table 34. Boot Device Menu Options
Boot Device Menu Function Keys
<> or <> <Enter> <Esc>
Description
Selects a default boot device Exits the menu, saves changes, and boots from the selected device Exits the menu without saving changes
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3.9

Adjusting Boot Speed

Selecting and configuring peripherals properly Optimized BIOS boot parameters
These factors affect system boot speed:
3.9.1

Peripheral Selection and Configuration

Choose a hard drive with parameters such as power-up to data ready in less than eight seconds to minimize hard drive startup delays. Select an optical drive with a fast initialization rate. This rate can influence POST execution time. Eliminate unnecessary add-in adapter features, such as logo displays, screen repaints, or mode changes in POST. These features may add time to the boot process. Try different monitors. Some monitors initialize and communicate with the BIOS more quickly, which enables the system to boot more quickly.
The following techniques help improve system boot speed:
3.9.2
BIOS Boot Optimizations

In the Boot Menu, set the hard disk drive as the first boot device. As a result, the POST does not first seek a diskette drive, which saves about one second from the POST execution time. In the Peripheral Configuration submenu, disable the LAN device if it will not be used. This can reduce up to four seconds of option ROM boot time. The BIOS will automatically not load the option ROM for the SATA controller if no drives are installed in it during POST.
Use of the following BIOS Setup program settings reduces the POST execution time.
NOTE
It is possible to optimize the boot process to the point where the system boots so quickly that the Intel logo screen (or a custom logo splash screen) will not be seen. Monitors and hard disk drives with minimum initialization times can also contribute to a boot time that might be so fast that necessary logo screens and POST messages cannot be seen. This boot time may be so fast that some drives might be not be initialized at all. If this condition should occur, it is possible to introduce a programmable delay ranging from zero to 30 seconds by 5 second increments (using the Hard Disk Pre-Delay feature of the Advanced Menu in the Drive Configuration Submenu of the BIOS Setup program).
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3.10 BIOS Security Features

The BIOS includes security features that restrict access to the BIOS Setup program and who can boot the computer. A supervisor password and a user password can be set for the BIOS Setup program and for booting the computer, with the following restrictions: The supervisor password gives unrestricted access to view and change all the Setup options in the BIOS Setup program. This is the supervisor mode. The user password gives restricted access to view and change Setup options in the BIOS Setup program. This is the user mode. If only the supervisor password is set, pressing the <Enter> key at the password prompt of the BIOS Setup program allows the user restricted access to Setup. If both the supervisor and user passwords are set, users can enter either the supervisor password or the user password to access Setup. Users have access to Setup respective to which password is entered. Setting the user password restricts who can boot the computer. The password prompt will be displayed before the computer is booted. If only the supervisor password is set, the computer boots without asking for a password. If both passwords are set, the user can enter either password to boot the computer. For enhanced security, use different passwords for the supervisor and user passwords. Valid password characters are A-Z, a-z, and 0-9. Passwords may be up to 16 characters in length.
Table 35 shows the effects of setting the supervisor password and user password. This table is for reference only and is not displayed on the screen. Table 35. Supervisor and User Password Functions
Password Set
Neither Supervisor only
Supervisor Mode
Can change all options (Note) Can change all options
User Mode
Can change all options (Note) Can change a limited number of options Can change all options Can change a limited number of options
Setup Options
None Supervisor Password
Password to Enter Setup

None Supervisor
Password During Boot

None None
User only Supervisor and user set
N/A Can change all options
Enter Password Clear User Password Supervisor Password Enter Password
User Supervisor or user
User Supervisor or user
Note:
If no password is set, any user can change all Setup options.
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3.11 BIOS Performance Features

The BIOS includes the following options to provide custom performance enhancements when using an Intel Core i7 and Intel Xeon processor in an LGA2011 socket. Processor frequency adjustment Processor voltage adjustment Memory clock adjustments Memory voltage adjustments QPI Bus voltage adjustment PCI Bus speed adjustment Fast Boot
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4.1
Error Messages and Beep Codes

Speaker
The location of the onboard speaker
The board-mounted speaker provides audible error code (beep code) information during POST.
Refer to
Figure 1, page 13
4.2
BIOS Beep Codes
Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, the BIOS causes the boards speaker to beep an error message describing the problem (see Table 36). Table 36. BIOS Beep Codes
Type Pattern Frequency
932 Hz F2 Setup/F10 Boot Menu One 0.5 second beep when BIOS is ready to Prompt accept keyboard input BIOS update in progress Video error None On-off (1.0 2.5-second (beeps and continue to second each) two times, then pause (off), entire pattern repeats pause) once and the BIOS will boot. 932 Hz When no VGA option ROM is found. 932 Hz
Memory error
On-off (1.0 second each) three times, then 2.5-second pause (off), entire pattern repeats (beeps and pause) until the system is powered off. Alternate high and low beeps (1.0 second each) for 8 beeps, followed by system shut down.
Thermal trip warning
High beep 2000 Hz Low beep 1500 Hz
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4.3
Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes
Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, the BIOS causes the boards front panel power LED to blink an error message describing the problem (see Table 37). Table 37. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes
Type Pattern Note
F2 Setup/F10 Boot Menu None Prompt BIOS update in progress Off when the update begins, then on for 0.5 seconds, then off for 0.5 seconds. The pattern repeats until the BIOS update is complete. On-off (1.0 second each) two times, then 2.5-second pause (off), entire pattern repeats (blink and pause) until the system is powered off. On-off (1.0 second each) three times, then 2.5-second pause (off), entire pattern repeats (blinks and pause) until the system is powered off. Each beep will be accompanied by the following blink pattern: .25 seconds on, .25 seconds off, .25 seconds on, .25 seconds off. This will result in a total of 16 blinks. When no VGA option ROM is found.
Video error
Memory error
Thermal trip warning
4.4
BIOS Error Messages
Table 38 lists the error messages and provides a brief description of each. Table 38. BIOS Error Messages
Error Message
CMOS Battery Low CMOS Checksum Bad Memory Size Decreased No Boot Device Available
Explanation
The battery may be losing power. Replace the battery soon. The CMOS checksum is incorrect. CMOS memory may have been corrupted. Run Setup to reset values. Memory size has decreased since the last boot. If no memory was removed, then memory may be bad. System did not find a device to boot.
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4.5
Port 80h POST Codes
During the POST, the BIOS generates diagnostic progress codes (POST codes) to I/O port 80h. If the POST fails, execution stops and the last POST code generated is left at port 80h. This code is useful for determining the point where an error occurred. Displaying the POST codes requires a PCI bus add-in card, often called a POST card. The POST card can decode the port and display the contents on a medium such as a seven-segment display.
NOTE
The POST card must be installed in PCI bus connector 1. The following tables provide information about the POST codes generated by the BIOS: Table 39 lists the Port 80h POST code ranges Table 40 lists the Port 80h POST codes themselves Table 41 lists the Port 80h POST sequence
NOTE
In the tables listed above, all POST codes and range values are listed in hexadecimal. Table 39. Port 80h POST Code Ranges
Range
0x00 0x05 0x10, 0x20, 0x30, 0x40, 0x50 0x08 0x0F 0x11 0x1F 0x21 0x29 0x2A 0x2F 0x31 0x35 0x36 0x3F 0x41 0x4F 0x50 0x5F 0x60 0x6F 0x70 0x7F 0x80 0x8F 0x90 0x9F 0xA0 0xAF 0xB0 0xBF 0xC0 0xCF 0xD0 0xDF 0xF0 0xFF
Subsystem
Entering SX states S0 to S5. Resuming from SX states. 0x10 0x20 S2, 0x30 S3, etc. Security (SEC) phase PEI phase pre MRC execution MRC memory detection PEI phase post MRC execution Recovery Platform DXE driver CPU Initialization (PEI, DXE, SMM) I/O Buses: PCI, USB, ATA etc. 0x5F is an unrecoverable error. Start with PCI. BDS Output devices: All output consoles. For future use Input devices: Keyboard/Mouse. For future use Boot Devices: Includes fixed media and removable media. Not that critical since consoles should be up at this point. For future use For future use
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Table 40. Port 80h POST Codes

Port 80 Code
0x00,0x01,0x02,0x03,0x04,0x05 0x10,0x20,0x30,0x40,0x50 0x08 0x09 0x0A 0x0B 0x0C 0x0D 0x0E 0x0F
Progress Code Enumeration

ACPI S States Entering S0, S2, S3, S4, or S5 state Resuming from S2, S3, S4, S5 Security Phase (SEC) Starting BIOS execution after CPU BIST SPI prefetching and caching Load BSP microcode Load APs microcodes Platform program baseaddresses Wake Up All APs Initialize NEM Pass entry point of the PEI core PEI before MRC PEI Platform driver
0x11 0x12 0x13 0x14 0x15 0x16 0x17 0x18 0x19 0x1A 0x1B 0x1C 0x21 0x23 0x24 0x27 0x28 0x29 0x2A 0x2B
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 Entry to CK505 programming Exit CK505 programming PEI Over-Clock Programming Entry to entry to PEI over-clock programming Exit PEI over-clock programming Memory MRC entry point Reading SPD from memory DIMMs Detecting presence of memory DIMMs Configuring memory Testing memory Exit MRC driver PEI after MRC Start to Program MTRR Settings Done Programming MTRR Settings
continued
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Table 40. Port 80h POST Codes (continued)

Port 80 Code
0x31 0x33 0x34

PEIMs/Recovery Crisis Recovery has initiated Loading recovery capsule Start recovery capsule/ valid capsule is found CPU Initialization CPU PEI Phase
0x41 0x42 0x43 0x44 0x45 0x46 0x47 0x48 0x49 0x4A 0x4B 0x4C 0x4D 0x4E 0x4F 0x50 0x51 0x52 0x58 0x59 0x5A 0x5B
Begin CPU PEI Init XMM instruction enabling End CPU PEI Init CPU PEI SMM Phase Begin CPU SMM Init smm relocate bases Smm relocate bases for APs End CPU SMM Init CPU DXE Phase CPU DXE Phase begin Refresh memory space attributes according to MTRRs Load the microcode if needed Initialize strings to HII database Initialize MP support CPU DXE Phase End CPU DXE SMM Phase CPU DXE SMM Phase begin Relocate SM bases for all APs CPU DXE SMM Phase end I/O BUSES Enumerating PCI buses Allocating resources to PCI bus Hot Plug PCI controller initialization USB Resetting USB bus Reserved for USB ATA/ATAPI/SATA Resetting PATA/SATA bus and all devices Reserved for ATA
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Port 80 Code
0x60 0x61 0x62 0x63 0x64 0x65 0x66 0x67 0x68 0x69 0x6A 0x6B 0x6C 0x6D 0x6E 0x6F 0x90 0x91 0x92 0x93 0x94 0x95 0x98 0x99 0x9A 0x9B 0xB0 0xB1 0xB2 0xB3

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 BDS Step8 BDS Step9 BDS Step10 BDS Step11 BDS Step12 BDS Step13 BDS Step14 BDS return to DXE core (should not get here) Keyboard (PS/2 or USB) Resetting keyboard Disabling the keyboard Detecting the presence of the keyboard Enabling the keyboard Clearing keyboard input buffer Instructing keyboard controller to run Self Test (PS/2 only) Mouse (PS/2 or USB) Resetting mouse Detecting mouse Detecting presence of mouse Enabling mouse Fixed Media Resetting fixed media Disabling fixed media Detecting presence of a fixed media (IDE hard drive detection etc.) Enabling/configuring a fixed media
continued
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Port 80 Code
0xB8 0xB9 0xBA 0xBB 0xE4 0xE7 0xE8 0xE9 0xEB 0xF8 0xF9

Removable Media Resetting removable media Disabling removable media Detecting presence of a removable media (IDE, CDROM detection etc.) Enabling/configuring a removable media DXE Core Entered DXE phase BDS Waiting for user input Checking password Entering BIOS setup Calling Legacy Option ROMs Runtime Phase/EFI OS Boot EFI boot service ExitBootServices ( ) has been called EFI runtime service SetVirtualAddressMap ( ) has been called
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Table 41. Typical Port 80h POST Sequence

POST Code
21 22 23 25 28 34 E4 12 13 50 51 92 90 94 95 EB 58 5A 92 90 94 5A 28 90 94 E7 01 00
Description
Initializing a chipset component Reading SPD from memory DIMMs Detecting presence of memory DIMMs Configuring memory Testing memory Loading recovery capsule Entered DXE phase Starting application processor initialization SMM initialization Enumerating PCI buses Allocating resourced to PCI bus Detecting the presence of the keyboard Resetting keyboard Clearing keyboard input buffer Keyboard Self Test Calling Video BIOS Resetting USB bus Resetting PATA/SATA bus and all devices Detecting the presence of the keyboard Resetting keyboard Clearing keyboard input buffer Resetting PATA/SATA bus and all devices Testing memory Resetting keyboard Clearing keyboard input buffer Waiting for user input INT 19 Ready to boot
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5.1

Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information

Regulatory Compliance
Safety standards European Union Declaration of Conformity statement Product Ecology statements Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards Product certification markings This section contains the following regulatory compliance information for Intel Desktop Board DX79SR:
5.1.1
Safety Standards
Intel Desktop Board DX79SR complies with the safety standards stated in Table 42 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 42. Safety Standards
Standard
CSA/UL 60950-1 EN 60950-1 IEC 60950-1
Title
Information Technology Equipment Safety - Part 1: General Requirements (USA and Canada) Information Technology Equipment Safety - Part 1: General Requirements (European Union) Information Technology Equipment Safety - Part 1: General Requirements (International)
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5.1.2
European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement
We, Intel Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the product Intel Desktop Board DX79SR is in conformity with all applicable essential requirements necessary for CE marking, following the provisions of the European Council Directive 2004/108/EC (EMC Directive), 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage Directive), and 2002/95/EC (ROHS Directive). The product is properly CE marked demonstrating this conformity and is for distribution within all member states of the EU with no restrictions.
This product follows the provisions of the European Directives 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC, and 2002/95/EC. etina Tento vrobek odpovd poadavkm evropskch smrnic 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC a 2002/95/EC. Dansk Dette produkt er i overensstemmelse med det europiske direktiv 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC & 2002/95/EC. Dutch Dit product is in navolging van de bepalingen van Europees Directief 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC & 2002/95/EC. Eesti Antud toode vastab Euroopa direktiivides 2004/108/EC, ja 2006/95/EC ja 2002/95/EC kehtestatud nuetele. Suomi Tm tuote noudattaa EU-direktiivin 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC & 2002/95/EC mryksi. Franais Ce produit est conforme aux exigences de la Directive Europenne 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC & 2002/95/EC. Deutsch Dieses Produkt entspricht den Bestimmungen der Europischen Richtlinie 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC & 2002/95/EC. 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC 2002/95/EC. Magyar E termk megfelel a 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC s 2002/95/EC Eurpai Irnyelv elrsainak. Icelandic essi vara stenst regluger Evrpska Efnahags Bandalagsins nmer 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC, & 2002/95/EC. Italiano Questo prodotto conforme alla Direttiva Europea 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC & 2002/95/EC. Latvieu is produkts atbilst Eiropas Direktvu 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC un 2002/95/EC noteikumiem. Lietuvi is produktas atitinka Europos direktyv 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC, ir 2002/95/EC nuostatas. Malti Dan il-prodott hu konformi mal-provvedimenti tad-Direttivi Ewropej 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC u 2002/95/EC. Norsk Dette produktet er i henhold til bestemmelsene i det europeiske direktivet 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC & 2002/95/EC. Polski Niniejszy produkt jest zgodny z postanowieniami Dyrektyw Unii Europejskiej 2004/108/EC, 206/95/EC i 2002/95/EC.
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Portuguese Este produto cumpre com as normas da Diretiva Europia 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC & 2002/95/EC. Espaol Este producto cumple con las normas del Directivo Europeo 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC & 2002/95/EC. Slovensky Tento produkt je v slade s ustanoveniami eurpskych direktv 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC a 2002/95/EC. Slovenina Izdelek je skladen z dolobami evropskih direktiv 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC in 2002/95/EC. Svenska Denna produkt har tillverkats i enlighet med EG-direktiv 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC & 2002/95/EC. Trke Bu rn, Avrupa Birliinin 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC ve 2002/95/EC ynergelerine uyar.
5.1.3
Product Ecology Statements
The following information is provided to address worldwide product ecology concerns and regulations.
5.1.3.1
Disposal Considerations
This product contains the following materials that may be regulated upon disposal: lead solder on the printed wiring board assembly.
5.1.3.2
Recycling Considerations
As part of its commitment to environmental responsibility, Intel has implemented the Intel Product Recycling Program to allow retail consumers of Intels branded products to return used products to selected locations for proper recycling. Please consult the http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology for the details of this program, including the scope of covered products, available locations, shipping instructions, terms and conditions, etc. Intel Product Recycling Program http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology Deutsch Als Teil von Intels Engagement fr den Umweltschutz hat das Unternehmen das Intel Produkt-Recyclingprogramm implementiert, das Einzelhandelskunden von Intel Markenprodukten ermglicht, gebrauchte Produkte an ausgewhlte Standorte fr ordnungsgemes Recycling zurckzugeben. Details zu diesem Programm, einschlielich der darin eingeschlossenen Produkte, verfgbaren Standorte, Versandanweisungen, Bedingungen usw., finden Sie auf der http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology
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Espaol Como parte de su compromiso de responsabilidad medioambiental, Intel ha implantado el programa de reciclaje de productos Intel, que permite que los consumidores al detalle de los productos Intel devuelvan los productos usados en los lugares seleccionados para su correspondiente reciclado. Consulte la http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology para ver los detalles del programa, que incluye los productos que abarca, los lugares disponibles, instrucciones de envo, trminos y condiciones, etc. Franais Dans le cadre de son engagement pour la protection de l'environnement, Intel a mis en uvre le programme Intel Product Recycling Program (Programme de recyclage des produits Intel) pour permettre aux consommateurs de produits Intel de recycler les produits uss en les retournant des adresses spcifies. Visitez la page Web http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology pour en savoir plus sur ce programme, savoir les produits concerns, les adresses disponibles, les instructions d'expdition, les conditions gnrales, etc. http://www.intel.com/in tel/other/ehs/product_ecology Malay Sebagai sebahagian daripada komitmennya terhadap tanggungjawab persekitaran, Intel telah melaksanakan Program Kitar Semula Produk untuk membenarkan pengguna-pengguna runcit produk jenama Intel memulangkan produk terguna ke lokasi-lokasi terpilih untuk dikitarkan semula dengan betul. Sila rujuk http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology untuk mendapatkan butir-butir program ini, termasuklah skop produk yang dirangkumi, lokasi-lokasi tersedia, arahan penghantaran, terma & syarat, dsb. Portuguese Como parte deste compromisso com o respeito ao ambiente, a Intel implementou o Programa de Reciclagem de Produtos para que os consumidores finais possam enviar produtos Intel usados para locais selecionados, onde esses produtos so reciclados de maneira adequada. Consulte o site http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology (em Ingls) para obter os detalhes sobre este programa, inclusive o escopo dos produtos cobertos, os locais disponveis, as instrues de envio, os termos e condies, etc.
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Russian , Intel Intel (Product Recycling Program) Intel . , - http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology , , , , .. Trke Intel, evre sorumluluuna bamllnn bir paras olarak, perakende tketicilerin Intel markal kullanlm rnlerini belirlenmi merkezlere iade edip uygun ekilde geri dntrmesini amalayan Intel rnleri Geri Dnm Programn uygulamaya koymutur. Bu programn rn kapsam, rn iade merkezleri, nakliye talimatlar, kaytlar ve artlar v.s dahil btn ayrntlarn grenmek iin ltfen http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology Web sayfasna gidin.
5.1.4
EMC Regulations
Intel Desktop Board DX79SR complies with the EMC regulations stated in Table 43 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 43. EMC Regulations
Regulation
FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B ICES-003 EN55022 EN55024 EN55022 CISPR 22 CISPR 24 VCCI V-3, V-4 KN-22, KN-24 CNS 13438
Title
Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 15, Subpart B, Radio Frequency Devices. (USA) Interference-Causing Equipment Standard, Digital Apparatus. (Canada) Limits and methods of measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment. (European Union) Information Technology Equipment Immunity Characteristics Limits and methods of measurement. (European Union) Australian Communications Authority, Standard for Electromagnetic Compatibility. (Australia and New Zealand) Limits and methods of measurement of Radio Disturbance Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment. (International) Information Technology Equipment Immunity Characteristics Limits and Methods of Measurement. (International) Voluntary Control for Interference by Information Technology Equipment. (Japan) Korean Communications Commission Framework Act on Telecommunications and Radio Waves Act (South Korea) Bureau of Standards, Metrology, and Inspection (Taiwan)
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FCC Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For questions related to the EMC performance of this product, contact: Intel Corporation, 5200 N.E. Elam Young Parkway, Hillsboro, OR 97124 1-800-628-8686 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit other than the one to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Intel Corporation could void the users authority to operate the equipment. Tested to comply with FCC standards for home or office use. Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le prsent appareil numerique nmet pas de bruits radiolectriques dpassant les limites applicables aux appareils numriques de la classe B prescrites dans le Rglement sur le broullage radiolectrique dict par le ministre des Communications du Canada.
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Japan VCCI Statement Japan VCCI Statement translation: This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.
Korea Class B Statement Korea Class B Statement translation: This equipment is for home use, and has acquired electromagnetic conformity registration, so it can be used not only in residential areas, but also other areas.
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5.1.5
ENERGY STAR* 5.0, e-Standby, and ErP Compliance
The US Department of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency have continually revised the ENERGY STAR requirements. Intel has worked directly with these two governmental agencies in the definition of new requirements. Intel Desktop Board DX79SR meets the following program requirements in an adequate system configuration, including appropriate selection of an efficient power supply: Energy Star v5.0, category B EPEAT* Korea e-Standby European Union Energy-related Products Directive 2009 (ErP) Lot 6
NOTE
Energy Star compliance is based at the system level not the board level. Use of an Intel Desktop Board alone does not guarantee Energy Star compliance.
ENERGY STAR requirements and recommended configurations Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) Korea e-Standby Program European Union Energy-related Products Directive 2009 (ErP)
Refer to
http://www.intel.com/go/energystar http://www.epeat.net/ http://www.kemco.or.kr/new_eng/pg02/ pg02100300.asp http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/policies/s ustainable-business/sustainableproduct-policy/ecodesign/index_en.htm
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5.1.6
Regulatory Compliance Marks (Board Level)
Intel Desktop Board DX79SR has the regulatory compliance marks shown in Table 44. Table 44. Regulatory Compliance Marks
Description
UL joint US/Canada Recognized Component mark. Includes adjacent UL file number for Intel Desktop Boards: E210882. FCC Declaration of Conformity logo mark for Class B equipment.
Mark
CE mark. Declaring compliance to the European Union (EU) EMC directive, Low Voltage directive, and RoHS directive.
Australian Communications Authority (ACA) and New Zealand Radio Spectrum Management (NZ RSM) C-tick mark. Includes adjacent Intel supplier code number, N-232. Japan VCCI (Voluntary Control Council for Interference) mark.
Korea Certification mark. Includes an adjacent KCC (Korean Communications Commission) certification number: KCC-REM-CPU-DX79SR. Taiwan BSMI (Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspections) mark. Includes adjacent Intel company number, D33025. Printed wiring board manufacturers recognition mark. Consists of a unique UL recognized manufacturers logo, along with a flammability rating (solder side). China RoHS/Environmentally Friendly Use Period Logo: This is an example of the symbol used on Intel Desktop Boards and associated collateral. The color of the mark may vary depending upon the application. The Environmental Friendly Usage Period (EFUP) for Intel Desktop Boards has been determined to be 10 years. V-0
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5.2
Battery Disposal Information
CAUTION
Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Batteries should be recycled where possible. Disposal of used batteries must be in accordance with local environmental regulations.
PRCAUTION
Risque d'explosion si la pile usage est remplace par une pile de type incorrect. Les piles usages doivent tre recycles dans la mesure du possible. La mise au rebut des piles usages doit respecter les rglementations locales en vigueur en matire de protection de l'environnement.
FORHOLDSREGEL
Eksplosionsfare, hvis batteriet erstattes med et batteri af en forkert type. Batterier br om muligt genbruges. Bortskaffelse af brugte batterier br foreg i overensstemmelse med gldende miljlovgivning.
OBS!
Det kan oppst eksplosjonsfare hvis batteriet skiftes ut med feil type. Brukte batterier br kastes i henhold til gjeldende miljlovgivning.
VIKTIGT!
Risk fr explosion om batteriet erstts med felaktig batterityp. Batterier ska kasseras enligt de lokala miljvrdsbestmmelserna.
VARO
Rjhdysvaara, jos pariston tyyppi on vr. Paristot on kierrtettv, jos se on mahdollista. Kytetyt paristot on hvitettv paikallisten ympristmrysten mukaisesti.
VORSICHT
Bei falschem Einsetzen einer neuen Batterie besteht Explosionsgefahr. Die Batterie darf nur durch denselben oder einen entsprechenden, vom Hersteller empfohlenen Batterietyp ersetzt werden. Entsorgen Sie verbrauchte Batterien den Anweisungen des Herstellers entsprechend.
AVVERTIMENTO
Esiste il pericolo di un esplosione se la pila non viene sostituita in modo corretto. Utilizzare solo pile uguali o di tipo equivalente a quelle consigliate dal produttore. Per disfarsi delle pile usate, seguire le istruzioni del produttore.
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PRECAUCIN
Existe peligro de explosin si la pila no se cambia de forma adecuada. Utilice solamente pilas iguales o del mismo tipo que las recomendadas por el fabricante del equipo. Para deshacerse de las pilas usadas, siga igualmente las instrucciones del fabricante.
WAARSCHUWING
Er bestaat ontploffingsgevaar als de batterij wordt vervangen door een onjuist type batterij. Batterijen moeten zoveel mogelijk worden gerecycled. Houd u bij het weggooien van gebruikte batterijen aan de plaatselijke milieuwetgeving.
ATENO
Haver risco de exploso se a bateria for substituda por um tipo de bateria incorreto. As baterias devem ser recicladas nos locais apropriados. A eliminao de baterias usadas deve ser feita de acordo com as regulamentaes ambientais da regio.
ACIAROZNA
, . , , . .
UPOZORNN
V ppad vmny baterie za nesprvn druh me dojt k vbuchu. Je-li to mon, baterie by mly bt recyklovny. Baterie je teba zlikvidovat v souladu s mstnmi pedpisy o ivotnm prosted.
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VIGYZAT
Ha a telepet nem a megfelel tpus telepre cserli, az felrobbanhat. A telepeket lehetsg szerint jra kell hasznostani. A hasznlt telepeket a helyi krnyezetvdelmi elrsoknak megfelelen kell kiselejtezni.
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AWAS
Risiko letupan wujud jika bateri digantikan dengan jenis yang tidak betul. Bateri sepatutnya dikitar semula jika boleh. Pelupusan bateri terpakai mestilah mematuhi peraturan alam sekitar tempatan.
OSTRZEENIE
Istnieje niebezpieczestwo wybuchu w przypadku zastosowania niewaciwego typu baterii. Zuyte baterie naley w miar moliwoci utylizowa zgodnie z odpowiednimi przepisami ochrony rodowiska.
PRECAUIE
Risc de explozie, dac bateria este nlocuit cu un tip de baterie necorespunztor. Bateriile trebuie reciclate, dac este posibil. Depozitarea bateriilor uzate trebuie s respecte reglementrile locale privind protecia mediului.
. . , .
UPOZORNENIE
Ak batriu vymente za nesprvny typ, hroz nebezpeenstvo jej vbuchu. Batrie by sa mali poda monosti vdy recyklova. Likvidcia pouitch batri sa mus vykonva v slade s miestnymi predpismi na ochranu ivotnho prostredia.
POZOR
Zamenjava baterije z baterijo druganega tipa lahko povzroi eksplozijo. e je mogoe, baterije reciklirajte. Rabljene baterije zavrzite v skladu z lokalnimi okoljevarstvenimi predpisi.
UYARI
Yanl trde pil takldnda patlama riski vardr. Piller mmkn olduunda geri dntrlmelidir. Kullanlm piller, yerel evre yasalarna uygun olarak atlmaldr.
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Intel Desktop Board DX79SR

Technical Product Specification

October 2012 Order Number: G62925-002

Date April 2012 October 2012

Board Identification Information

Specification Changes or Clarifications

Description of Change or Clarification

Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification

What This Document Contains

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Technical Product Specification

Other Common Notation

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3 Overview of BIOS Features

4 Error Messages and Beep Codes

5 Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information

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Table 1. Feature Summary (continued)

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Table 2. Components Shown in Figure 1

Figure 2 is a block diagram of the major functional areas of the board.

Figure 2. Block Diagram

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Figure 3 illustrates the memory channel and DIMM configuration.

Figure 3. Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration

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Real-Time Clock Subsystem

Legacy I/O Controller

The I/O controller provides the following features:

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Audio Subsystem Software

Audio Subsystem Components

The audio subsystem includes the following components:

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1.11 Bluetooth*/WiFi Module

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1.12 Hardware Management Subsystem

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