Table Of Contents - Intel BOXDX79TO Specification

Contents
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 ................................................................... 21
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
1.10.2 LAN Subsystem Software ....................................................... 27
1.10.3 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs .............................. 27
1.11 Hardware Management Subsystem .................................................... 28
1.11.1 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Control ...................................... 28
1.11.2 Fan Monitoring ..................................................................... 28
1.11.3 Chassis Intrusion and Detection .............................................. 28
1.11.4 Thermal Monitoring .............................................................. 29
1.12 Power Management ......................................................................... 30
1.12.1 ACPI ................................................................................... 30
1.12.2 Hardware Support ................................................................ 33
1.13 Board Status LEDs ........................................................................... 37
1.14 Onboard Power and Reset Buttons ..................................................... 39
1.15 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) .......................................................... 40
®
82579L Gigabit Ethernet Controller ................................ 26
vii