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Intel® Desktop Board
DX79SI
Technical Product Specification
June 2012
Order Number: G31801-004
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The Intel
Desktop Board DX79SI 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 DX79SI Specification Update.

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  • Page 1 Order Number: G31801-004 ® The Intel Desktop Board DX79SI 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 DX79SI Specification Update.

  • Page 2: Revision History

    “undefined.” Intel reserves these for future definition and shall have no responsibility whatsoever for conflicts or incompatibilities arising from future changes to them. Intel desktop boards may contain design defects or errors known as errata, which may cause the product to deviate from published specifications. Current characterized errata are available on request.
  • Page 3 Board Identification Information Basic Desktop Board DX79SI Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes G288087-600 SIX7910J.0281 Notes: The AA number is found on a small label on the component side of the board. The X79 PCH used on this AA revision consists of the following component:...
  • Page 4 Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification...

  • Page 5: Intended Audience

    ® Intended Audience The TPS is intended to provide detailed, technical information about the Intel Desktop Board DX79SI 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.
  • Page 6 Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation Used after a signal name to identify an active-low signal (such as USBP0#) Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) GB/s Gigabytes per second Gb/s Gigabits per second Kilobyte (1024 bytes) Kbit Kilobit (1024 bits)

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    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 ............
  • Page 8 Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 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 ...................
  • Page 9 Board Status LEDs ................40 10. System Memory Map................. 45 11. Component-side Connectors and Headers Shown in Figure 13 ....49 12. Front Panel Audio Header for Intel HD Audio ........50 13. Front Panel Audio Header for AC ’97 Audio ........... 50...
  • Page 10 Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 14. IEEE 1394a Header ................51 15. SATA Connectors ................51 16. S/PDIF Header ................. 51 17. USB 2.0 Headers ................51 18. USB 3.0 Connector ................52 19. Chassis Intrusion Header ..............52 20.

  • Page 11: Product Description 1.1 Overview

    • Fourteen USB 2.0 ports: ― Six ports are implemented with stacked back panel connectors (black) ― Eight front panel ports implemented through four internal headers • Two Serial ATA (SATA) 6.0 Gb/s interfaces through the Intel X79 Express Chipset with Intel ®...
  • Page 12 Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Table 2. Feature Summary (continued) • Intel ® BIOS resident in the SPI Flash device BIOS • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Plug and Play, and SMBIOS • Fast Boot •...

  • Page 13: Board Layout

    Product Description 1.1.2 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DX79SI. Figure 1. Major Board Components Table 3 lists the components identified in Figure 1.

  • Page 14: Components Shown In Figure 1

    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Table 3. Components Shown in Figure 1 Label 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...

  • Page 15: Block Diagram

    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...

  • Page 16: Legacy Considerations

    Integration information http://www.intel.com/support/go/buildit 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.

  • Page 17: Pci Express X16 Graphics

    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 board’s PCI Express x16 connectors. These processors support the following generations of PCI Express: •...

  • Page 18: Supported Memory Configurations

    (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/CS-...

  • Page 19: Memory Configurations

    Product Description 1.5.1 Memory Configurations The Intel Core i7 and Intel Xeon processors support the following types of memory organization: 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 •...

  • Page 20: Memory Channel And Dimm Configuration

    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 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.

  • Page 21: Intel X79 Express Chipset

    The board supports up to 14 USB 2.0 ports and four USB 3.0 ports. The Intel X79 Express Chipset provides the USB controller for the 2.0 ports. The four USB 3.0 ports are provided by two NEC* UPD720200 controllers. The port arrangement is as follows: •...

  • Page 22: Sata Raid

    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 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.

  • Page 23: Real-Time Clock Subsystem

    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.

  • Page 24: Audio Subsystem

    • Realtek ALC892 audio codec • Front panel audio header that supports Intel HD audio and AC ’97 audio (a 2 x 5- • pin 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) •...

  • Page 25: Back Panel Audio Connectors

    Product Description Item 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.

  • Page 26: 1.10 Lan Subsystem

    ® 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 •...

  • Page 27: Lan Subsystem Software

    Product Description 1.10.2 LAN Subsystem Software LAN software and drivers are available from Intel’s World Wide Web site. For information about Refer to Obtaining LAN software and drivers http://downloadcenter.intel.com 1.10.3 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector (shown in Figure 5).

  • Page 28: 1.11 Bluetooth*/Wifi Module

    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 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.

  • Page 29: Wifi 802.11 Wireless

    Refer to Obtaining WiFi information and drivers http://msdn.microsoft.com/en- us/library/aa362932(VS.85).aspx http://downloadcenter.intel.com 1.12 Hardware Management Subsystem The hardware management features enable the board to be compatible with the Wired for Management (WfM) specification. The board has several hardware management features, including the following: Fan monitoring and control •...

  • Page 30: Fan Monitoring

    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 1.12.2 Fan Monitoring ® ® Fan monitoring can be implemented using Intel Extreme Tuning Utility, Intel Desktop Utility, or third-party software. For information about Refer to The functions of the fan headers Section 1.13.2.2, page 36 1.12.3...

  • Page 31: Thermal Monitoring

    Figure 7 shows the locations of the thermal sensors and fan headers. Item 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...

  • Page 32: 1.13 Power Management

    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 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 ...

  • Page 33: Power States And Targeted System Power

    Product Description 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.

  • Page 34: Wake-Up Devices And Events

    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 1.13.1.2 Wake-up Devices and Events Table 9 lists the devices or specific events that can wake the computer from specific states. Table 9. Wake-up Devices and Events Devices/events can wake up the computer…...

  • Page 35: Hardware Support

    Product Description 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.

  • Page 36: Fan Headers

    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 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 •...

  • Page 37: Instantly Available Pc Technology

    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.

  • Page 38: Power Supervisor

    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 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.

  • Page 39: Location Of Board Status Leds

    Product Description 1.14 Board Status LEDs The Desktop Board provides eight board status LEDs that allow you to monitor the board’s 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.

  • Page 40: Board Status Leds

    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Table 10. Board Status LEDs Item in Supported Figure 8 LED Name LED Color Modes Control Source OS Start Green On/Off/Flash BIOS Storage Green On/Off/Flash BIOS Initialization USB Initialization Green On/Off/Flash BIOS Option ROM...

  • Page 41: 1.15 Onboard Power And Reset Buttons

    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.
  • Page 42 Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification...

  • Page 43: Technical Reference

    Technical Reference Memory Resources 2.1.1 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).

  • Page 44: Detailed System Memory Address Map

    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Figure 10. Detailed System Memory Address Map...

  • Page 45: Memory Map

    Technical Reference 2.1.2 Memory Map Table 11 lists the system memory map. Table 11. System Memory Map Address Range (decimal) Address Range (hex) Size Description 1024 K - 67100672 K 100000 – FFFFFFFFFH 65528 MB Extended memory 960 K - 1024 K F0000 - FFFFF 64 KB Runtime BIOS...

  • Page 46: Back Panel Connectors

    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 2.2.1 Back Panel Connectors Figure 11 shows the location of the back panel connectors for the board. Item Description Back to BIOS button USB 3.0 ports LAN connector USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394a connector USB 2.0 ports...

  • Page 47: I/O Shield Reference Diagram

    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...

  • Page 48: Component-Side Connectors And Headers

    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 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 12 lists the component-side connectors and headers identified in Figure 13.

  • Page 49: Component-Side Connectors And Headers Shown In Figure 13

    Technical Reference Table 12. Component-side Connectors and Headers Shown in Figure 13 Item/callout from Figure 13 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...

  • Page 50: Front Panel Audio Header For Intel Hd Audio

    Ground PORT_1R Analog Port 1 – right channel (microphone) PRESENCE# 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 PORT_2R Analog Port 2 – right channel (headphone)

  • Page 51: S/Pdif Header

    Technical Reference Table 15. IEEE 1394a Header Signal Name Signal Name Data A (positive) Data A (negative) Ground Ground Data B (positive) Data B (negative) +12 V DC +12 V DC Key (no pin) Ground Table 16. SATA Connectors Signal Name Ground Ground Ground...

  • Page 52: Usb 3.0 Connector

    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Table 19. USB 3.0 Connector Signal Name Description Vbus Power IntA_P1_SSRX− USB3 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Rx− IntA_P1_SSRX+ USB3 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Rx+ Ground IntA_P1_SSTX− USB3 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Tx− IntA_P1_SSTX+ USB3 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Tx+ Ground IntA_P1_D−...

  • Page 53: Add-In Card Connectors

    Technical Reference Table 20. Back Panel CIR Emitter (Output) Header 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 Signal Name Ground Learn-in 5 V standby Key (no pin) CIR Input...

  • Page 54: Processor Core Power Connector

    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...

  • Page 55: Connection Diagram For Front Panel Header

    Technical Reference 2.2.2.4 Front Panel Header This section describes the functions of the front panel header. Table 24 lists the signal names of the front panel header. Figure 14 is a connection diagram for the front panel header. Table 24. Front Panel Header Signal Description Signal...

  • Page 56: States For A One-Color Power Led

    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 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.

  • Page 57: Connection Diagram For Front Panel Usb 2.0 Headers

    Technical Reference 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 •...

  • Page 58: Jumper Block

    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 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.

  • Page 59: Bios Setup Configuration Jumper Settings

    Technical Reference Table 27. BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Settings Function/Mode Jumper Setting Configuration Normal The BIOS uses current configuration information and passwords for booting. Configure 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.

  • Page 60: Mechanical Considerations

    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Mechanical Considerations 2.4.1 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].

  • Page 61: Electrical Considerations

    Table 28. Recommended Power Supply Current Values Output Voltage 3.3 V 12 V1 12 V2 -12 V 5 VSB Current 22 A 20 A 16 A 16 A 0.3 A 1.5 A For information about Refer to Selecting an appropriate power supply http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb /CS-026472.htm...

  • Page 62: Fan Header Current Capability

    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 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.

  • Page 63: Thermal Considerations

    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...

  • Page 64: Localized High Temperature Zones

    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Figure 18 shows the locations of the localized high temperature zones. Item Description Processor voltage regulator area Processor Figure 18. Localized High Temperature Zones Table 30 provides maximum case temperatures for the components that are sensitive to thermal changes.

  • Page 65: Reliability

    Technical Reference Reliability The Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) prediction is calculated using component and subassembly random failure rates. The calculation is based on the Telcordia SR-332, Method I Case 1 50% electrical stress, 55 ºC ambient. The MTBF prediction is used to estimate repair rates and spare parts requirements.
  • Page 66 Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification...

  • Page 67: Overview Of Bios Features

    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.

  • Page 68: Bios Flash Memory Organization

    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Table 32 lists the BIOS Setup program menu features. Table 32. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar Configura- Maintenance Main tion Performance Security Power Boot Exit Clears Displays Configures Configures Sets Configures Selects Saves or...

  • Page 69: System Management Bios (Smbios)

    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.

  • Page 70: Bios Updates

    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 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 system’s installation instructions. BIOS Updates The BIOS can be updated using either of the following utilities, which are available on the Intel World Wide Web site: ®...

  • Page 71: Custom Splash Screen

    The Intel Integrator’s 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. Refer to For information about Intel ®...

  • Page 72: Boot Options

    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 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.

  • Page 73: Adjusting Boot Speed

    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.

  • Page 74: 3.10 Bios Security Features

    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 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: •...

  • Page 75: 3.11 Bios Performance Features

    Overview of BIOS Features 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 •...
  • Page 76 Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification...

  • Page 77: Error Messages And Beep Codes

    Error Messages and Beep Codes Speaker The board-mounted speaker provides audible error code (beep code) information during POST. For information about Refer to The location of the onboard speaker Figure 1, page 13 BIOS Beep Codes Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, the BIOS causes the board’s speaker to beep an error message describing the problem (see Table 37).

  • Page 78: Front-Panel Power Led Blink Codes

    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, the BIOS causes the board’s front panel power LED to blink an error message describing the problem (see Table 38). Table 38. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes...

  • Page 79: Port 80H Post Codes

    Error Messages and Beep Codes 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.

  • Page 80: Port 80H Post Codes

    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Table 41. Port 80h POST Codes Port 80 Code Progress Code Enumeration ACPI S States 0x00,0x01,0x02,0x03,0x04,0x05 Entering S0, S2, S3, S4, or S5 state 0x10,0x20,0x30,0x40,0x50 Resuming from S2, S3, S4, S5 Security Phase (SEC)
  • Page 81 Error Messages and Beep Codes Table 41. Port 80h POST Codes (continued) Port 80 Code Progress Code Enumeration PEIMs/Recovery 0x31 Crisis Recovery has initiated 0x33 Loading recovery capsule 0x34 Start recovery capsule/ valid capsule is found CPU Initialization CPU PEI Phase 0x41 Begin CPU PEI Init 0x42...
  • Page 82 Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Table 41. Port 80h POST Codes (continued) Port 80 Code Progress Code Enumeration 0x60 BDS driver entry point initialize 0x61 BDS service routine entry point (can be called multiple times) 0x62 BDS Step2...
  • Page 83 Error Messages and Beep Codes Table 41. Port 80h POST Codes (continued) Port 80 Code Progress Code Enumeration Removable Media 0xB8 Resetting removable media 0xB9 Disabling removable media 0xBA Detecting presence of a removable media (IDE, CDROM detection etc.) 0xBB Enabling/configuring a removable media DXE Core 0xE4...

  • Page 84: Typical Port 80H Post Sequence

    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification Table 42. Typical Port 80h POST Sequence POST Code 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...

  • Page 85: Regulatory Compliance And Battery Disposal Information

    Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards • Product certification markings • 5.1.1 Safety Standards Intel Desktop Board DX79SI complies with the safety standards stated in Table 43 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 43. Safety Standards Standard Title CSA/UL 60950-1 Information Technology Equipment –...

  • Page 86: European Union Declaration Of Conformity Statement

    European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement ® We, Intel Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the product Intel Desktop Board DX79SI 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).

  • Page 87: Product Ecology Statements

    当的重复使用处理。 请参考http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology 了解此计划的详情，包括涉及产品之范围、回收地点、运送指导、条款和条件等。 Deutsch Als Teil von Intels Engagement für den Umweltschutz hat das Unternehmen das Intel Produkt-Recyclingprogramm implementiert, das Einzelhandelskunden von Intel Markenprodukten ermöglicht, gebrauchte Produkte an ausgewählte Standorte für ordnungsgemäßes Recycling zurückzugeben. Details zu diesem Programm, einschließlich der darin eingeschlossenen Produkte, verfügbaren Standorte, Versandanweisungen, Bedingungen usw., finden Sie auf der...
  • Page 88 Français Dans le cadre de son engagement pour la protection de l'environnement, Intel a mis en œuvre le programme Intel Product Recycling Program (Programme de recyclage des produits Intel) pour permettre aux consommateurs de produits Intel de recycler les produits usés en les retournant à...

  • Page 89: Emc Regulations

    şartlar v.s dahil bütün ayrıntılarını ögrenmek için lütfen http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology Web sayfasına gidin. 5.1.4 EMC Regulations Intel Desktop Board DX79SI complies with the EMC regulations stated in Table 44 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 44. EMC Regulations Regulation Title...
  • Page 90 • 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 user’s authority to operate the equipment. Tested to comply with FCC standards for home or office use.
  • Page 91 Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information 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.

  • Page 92: Energy Star* 5.0, E-Standby, And Erp Compliance

    ENERGY STAR requirements. Intel has worked directly with these two governmental agencies in the definition of new requirements. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI meets the following program requirements in an adequate system configuration, including appropriate selection of an efficient power supply: Energy Star v5.0, category B...

  • Page 93: Regulatory Compliance Marks (Board Level)

    Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information 5.1.6 Regulatory Compliance Marks (Board Level) Intel Desktop Board DX79SI has the regulatory compliance marks shown in Table 45. Table 45. Regulatory Compliance Marks Description Mark UL joint US/Canada Recognized Component mark. Includes adjacent UL file number for Intel Desktop Boards: E210882.

  • Page 94: Battery Disposal Information

    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 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.
  • Page 95 Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information PRECAUCIÓN Existe peligro de explosión 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.
  • Page 96 Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Technical Product Specification 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. OSTRZEŻENIE Istnieje niebezpieczeństwo wybuchu w przypadku zastosowania niewłaściwego typu baterii.
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