Intel DX79SI Product Guide for Intel Desktop Board DX79SI

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    Intel® Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Order Number: G43991-002
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    -002 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Second release of the Intel® Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Date October 2011 March 2012 Disclaimer INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH INTEL® PRODUCTS. NO LICENSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
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    instructions on how to install the Desktop Board and other hardware components 3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to update the BIOS 4 Configuring for RAID: information about configuring your system for RAID A Error Messages and Indicators: information about BIOS error messages and beep codes
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    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions of some common terms used in the product guide. Term Description GB Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) GHz Gigahertz (one billion hertz) KB Kilobyte (1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mb Megabit
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    11 Desktop Board Components 12 Processor ...14 System Memory 15 Memory Configurations 16 Intel® X79 Express Chipset 17 USB Support ...17 USB 3.0 ...17 USB 2.0 ...17 Serial ATA...17 Audio Subsystem 18 LAN Subsystem 18 Legacy I/O ...20 Expandability...20 BIOS ...20 Serial ATA and IDE Auto
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    59 Installing the WiFi/Bluetooth* Module in Your Chassis 64 Connecting the Remote Thermal Probe 65 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 67 Updating the BIOS Using the F7 Function Key 68 Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility
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    Technology Configuring the BIOS 71 Creating Your RAID Set 71 Loading the Intel RST RAID Drivers and Software (Required for Microsoft Windows XP Installation 72 Setting Up a "RAID Ready" System 72 A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Error Codes 73 BIOS Error Messages 74 Port 80h POST Codes 75
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    Panel Audio Connectors 54 24. Location of the Chassis Fan Headers 55 25. Connecting Power Supply Cables 56 26. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 57 27. Removing the Battery 63 28. Installing the WiFi/Bluetooth Module 64 29. Connecting the Remote Thermal Probe 65 30. POST Code
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    4 Gb memory technology • Manual memory overclocking (voltage, clock, and ratio) Intel® X79 Express Chipset consisting of the Intel® X79 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities Support for multiple PCI Express* graphics cards including linked cards using Nvidia* SLI
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    Plug and Play, and SMBIOS • Fast Boot • Support for advanced overclocking Power Management • Support for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) specification • Suspend to RAM (STR) • Wake on USB, PCI, PCI Express, LAN, CIR, and front panel • ENERGY STAR* capable Hardware Management
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    Home Basic (64-bit and 32-bit editions) The Desktop Board provides minimal BIOS and driver support for the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows* XP Home • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 11
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    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DX79SI. Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Components 12
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    socket X Main power connector (2 x 12 pin) Y Remote thermal probe header Z Front chassis fan header AA Serial ATA connectors (6 Gb/s) BB Serial ATA connectors (3 Gb/s) CC Intel x79 Express Chipset DD USB 2.0 front panel headers EE Back panel CIR transmitter (output) header FF BIOS
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    ://processormatch.intel.com • Chipset information http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/chipsets/index.htm • BIOS and driver updates http://downloadcenter.intel.com/ • Integration information http://www.intel.com/support/go/buildit Processor CAUTION Failure to use an appropriate power supply
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    to a maximum of 4 GB of memory. The operating system may report less than 4 GB because of the memory used by add-in PCI Express graphics cards. 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
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    Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Memory Configurations The Intel Core i7 and Intel Xeon processors support the following types of memory organization: • Quad-channel (Interleaved) mode. Quad-channel mode offers the highest throughput for real world applications. • Tri-channel (Interleaved) mode
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    .intel.com/products/chipsets/index.htm USB Support The Desktop Board supports USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices. USB 3.0 USB 3.0 is supported with two USB 3.0 ports (blue) on the back panel and a dual-port USB 3.0 onboard connector (blue). USB 3.0 ports are backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB
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    Board DX79SI Product Guide Audio Subsystem The onboard audio subsystem consists of the following components: • Intel X79 Express Chipset • RealTek ALC892 codec The subsystem has the following headers and connectors: • Five back panel analog audio connectors • Back panel S/PDIF output port (optical
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    Desktop Board Features Two LEDs are built into each RJ-45 LAN connector located on the back panel (see Figure 3). These LEDs indicate the status of the LAN. Figure 3. LAN Connector LEDs 19
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    connector BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, and the PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities. The BIOS is stored in the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device. The BIOS can be updated by following the instructions on page 67 in Chapter
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    are set, you can enter either password to boot the computer. For instructions on resetting the password, go to Clearing Passwords on page 58. Back to BIOS Button The back panel Back to BIOS button (Figure 4, A) duplicates the functionality of the BIOS configuration jumper with the following
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    . To restore settings to the factory defaults, use the key once BIOS setup mode is active. Figure 4. Location of the Back to BIOS Button Hardware Management The hardware management features of Intel Desktop Board DX79SI enable the board to be compatible with the Wired for Management (WfM
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    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 (either on or off). The computer's response can be set by using the Last Power State feature in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu
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    . Power supplies used with this Desktop Board must be able to provide enough standby current to support the standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. If the standby current necessary to support multiple wake events from the PCI and/or USB buses exceeds power supply capacity
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    to the Technical Product Specification at http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm 1 Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from USB and an operating system that supports Wake from USB. USB bus activity wakes the computer from an ACPI
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    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide PME# Signal Wake-up Support When the PME# signal on the PCI bus is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S3, S4, or S5 state. WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support When the WAKE# signal on the PCI Express bus is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S3, S4
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    switch (see Figure 6, B) can be used to reset the desktop board. This power button switch behaves the same as a chassis reset switch connected via the front panel header. When the reset button switch is pressed, the board resets and runs the POST. System Initialization/ Status LEDs The Desktop Board
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    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide System Initialization LEDs At initial power on, these eight diagnostic 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. Table 4 lists
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    to operate. The system power supply is malfunctioning. Speaker A speaker is mounted on the Desktop Board. The speaker provides audible error code (beep code) information during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Refer to Appendix A for a description of the board's beep codes. Battery A battery on
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    you use the driver supplied with the board. The Bluetooth module features the following: • CSR Bluetooth module (BC0401PC08) • Maximum data rate of 3.0 Mb/s • Forward and backward compatibility with Bluetooth v1.1, v1.2, v2.0, and v2.1 • Integrated antenna • Operating system support for Windows XP
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    • Operating system support for Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7, both 32 bit and 64 bit To obtain the latest drivers, go to http://downloadcenter.intel.com. Remote Thermal Probe A Remote Thermal Probe is included with Intel Desktop Board DX79SI (see Figure 9). The probe can be used to
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    headers and connectors • Connect to the audio system • Connect chassis fan and power supply cables • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Replace the battery • Install the WiFi/Bluetooth module • Connect the Remote Thermal Probe Before You Begin CAUTIONS The procedures in this
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    Hot components (such as processors, voltage regulators, and heat sinks) • Damage to wires that could cause a short circuit Observe all warnings and cautions that instruct you to refer computer servicing to qualified technical personnel. Prevent Power Supply Overload Do not overload the power supply
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    blocks radio frequency transmissions, protects internal components from dust and foreign objects, and promotes correct airflow within the chassis. Install the I/O shield before installing the Desktop Board in the chassis. Place the shield inside the chassis as shown in Figure 10. Press the shield
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    the power before you open the computer can result in personal injury or equipment damage. Refer to your chassis manual for instructions on installing and removing the Desktop Board. Figure 11 shows the location of the mounting screw holes for Intel Desktop Board DX79SI. Figure 11. Intel Desktop
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    from the computer; the standby power LED should not be lit (see Figure 5 on page 25). Failure to do so could damage the processor and the board. To install a processor, follow these instructions: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 33. 2. Open the socket lever marked "OPEN 1st
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    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide 4. Push down on the lever marked "OPEN 1st" (Figure 13, A) to lift the socket load plate as shown. Grasp the load plate and lift up to open it fully (Figure 13, B). Do not touch the socket contacts. Figure 13. Open the Load Plate 38
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    14. Make sure the gold-colored triangle indicating pin 1 on the processor aligns with the triangle on the socket (Figure 14, A) before you lower the processor into place. Lower the processor (Figure 14, B) straight down without tilting or sliding it in the socket. Figure 14. Install the Processor 39
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    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide 7. Close the load plate (Figure 15, A). After the load plate is closed, engage the socket lever labeled "CLOSE 1st" (Figure 15, B) under the latch. As the socket lever is latched, the socket cover (Figure 15, C) will pop off as shown. Engage the socket lever
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    processor socket has four threaded holes for mounting a processor fan heat sink. Figure 16 shows installation of a typical processor fan heat sink; yours may differ. For detailed instructions on attaching a processor fan heat sink to the Desktop Board, refer to the Intel boxed processor manual
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    Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory Intel Desktop board DX79SI has eight 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets arranged in four channels (A, B, C, and D). See Figure 2 for the memory layout. For optimal memory performance: • Install DIMMs in numerical order (1-8). • For dual-, tri
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    Desktop Board Components Figure 17. Installing a DIMM 4. Make sure the clips at either end of the DIMM socket(s) are pushed outward to the open position. 5. Holding the DIMM by the edges, remove it from its anti-static package. 6. Position the DIMM above the socket. Align the small notch at
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    the power supply, certain Desktop Board components and/or traces may be damaged. Installing PCI Express x16 Graphics Cards If you are installing a single PCI Express x16 graphics card, install it in the PCI Express primary connector (Figure 18, A) for optimum performance. Follow these instructions
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    Add-in Card Follow these instructions to remove a PCI Express x16 card from a connector: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 33. 2. Remove the screw (Figure 19, A) that secures the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel. 3. Push the card ejector lever down using the tip
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    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Figure 19. Removing a PCI Express x16 Card Installing Linked PCI Express x16 Graphics Cards The Desktop Board supports the use of linked PCI Express x16 graphics cards with Nvidia SLI technology and AMD CrossFire X technology. When installing linked graphics
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    with the SLI bridge (Figure 20, C) as shown. 6. Connect the monitor cable to the graphics card according to the manufacturer's instructions. Figure 20. Installing Linked PCI Express Graphics Cards For more complete installation and configuration information refer to the documentation supplied by the
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    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Connecting SATA Cables SATA cables support the Serial ATA protocol. Each cable can be used to connect one internal SATA drive to the Desktop Board. The blue connectors support SATA 6 Gb/s and lower transfer rates and the black connectors support SATA 3 Gb/s
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    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting to the Internal Headers and Connectors Before connecting cables to any of the internal headers or connectors, observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 33. Figure 22 shows the location of the internal headers on Intel Desktop
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    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Front Panel Audio Header Figure 22, A shows the location of the front panel audio header. Table 6 shows the pin assignments and signal names for the front panel audio header. Table 6. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names Pin Signal Name 1 PORT 1L 3
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    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components IEEE 1394a Header Figure 22, D shows the assignments and signal names for the USB 3.0 connector. The USB 3.0 connector can be used to connect two USB devices. Table 10. USB 3.0 Connector Pin Signal Name 20 Key (no pin) 19 Vbus 18
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    be enabled in the system BIOS before it can function. Press at boot to enter the system BIOS, and go to Advanced > Peripheral Configuration > Enhanced Consumer IR, and set this option to Enabled. Table 11 shows the pin assignments and signal names for the front panel CIR receiver (input) header
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    NOTE Computer systems that have an unshielded cable attached to a USB port might not meet FCC Class B requirements, even if no device or a low-speed USB device is attached to the cable. Use a shielded cable that meets the requirements for a full-speed USB device. Front Panel Header Figure
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    front panel power LED header. Table 15. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Signal Names Pin Description 1 Front panel green LED 2 No pin 3 Front panel yellow LED In/Out Out Out Connecting to the Audio System After installing the RealTek audio driver from the Intel® Express Installer
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    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components NOTE The back panel line out connector is designed to power either headphones or amplified speakers only. Poor audio quality may occur if passive (non-amplified) speakers are connected to this output. Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Supply Cables
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    system may not function properly. The 2 x 12 pin main power connector (Figure 25, B) is backwards compatible with ATX12V power supplies with 2 x 10 connectors. Figure 25. Connecting Power Supply Cables 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 33. 2. Connect the 12 V processor core
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    power on may result in unreliable computer operation. Figure 26 shows the location of the Desktop Board's BIOS configuration jumper block. Figure 26. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables all board configurations to be done in the BIOS Setup program
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    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Table 16. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Mode Normal (default) (1-2) Configure (2-3) Recovery (None) Description The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for booting. After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS
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    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 ºC with 3.3 VSB applied. When the voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in CMOS RAM (for example, the date and time) might
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    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide VORSICHT Bei falschem Einsetzen einer neuen Batterie besteht Explosionsgefahr. Die Batterie darf nur durch denselben oder einen Je-li to možné, baterie by měly být recyklovány. Baterie je třeba zlikvidovat v souladu s místními předpisy o životním prostředí. 60
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    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components VIGYÁZAT Ha a telepet nem a megfelelő típusú telepre cseréli, az felrobbanhat. A telepeket lehetőség szerint újra kell hasznosítani. A haszná
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    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide POZOR Zamenjava baterije z baterijo drugačnega tipa lahko povzroči eksplozijo. Če je mogoče, baterije reciklirajte. Rabljene baterije zavrzite v skladu z lokalnimi okoljevarstvenimi predpisi. . UYARI Yanlış türde pil
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    Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components To replace the battery, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" (see page 33). 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Disconnect the computer's power cord from the AC power source (wall outlet or
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    Board DX79SI Product Guide Installing the WiFi/Bluetooth* Module in Your Chassis Installing the WiFi/Bluetooth module that is shipped with Intel Desktop Board DX79SI in your desktop system allows you to connect to wireless networks and Bluetooth peripherals. The recommended installation procedure
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    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI. You can use the Remote Thermal Probe to monitor the temperature at various locations on the board. Connect the thermal probe as follows: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 33. 2. Make sure that the system is turned off and disconnected from its power
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    access the BIOS Setup program by pressing the F2 key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. This chapter tells you how to update the BIOS by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility, and
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    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Updating the BIOS Using the F7 Function Key To use this BIOS update method: 1. Download and save the Recovery BIOS (.BIO) file to a temporary directory. 2. Copy the .BIO file to a USB thumb drive. 3. Plug the thumb drive into a USB port of the target computer
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    or other bootable USB media. 2. Configure the BIOS or use the F10 key option during POST to boot to the USB device. 3. Manually run the IFLASH2.EXE file from the USB device and manually update the BIOS. CAUTION DO NOT POWER DOWN YOUR COMPUTER before the update is complete. The update may take up
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    Drivers and Software (required for Microsoft Windows XP installation only) • Create a "RAID Ready System" Configuring the BIOS 1. Assemble your system and attach two or more SATA hard drives to the black SATA connectors. 2. Enter system BIOS Setup by pressing after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST
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    DX79SI Product Guide 7. Finally, press to Create Volume. 8. Exit the Option ROM user interface by pressing or going to the EXIT option in the MAIN MENU. Loading the Intel RST RAID Drivers and Software (Required for Microsoft Windows XP Installation) 1. Begin Windows Setup by booting
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    codes) BIOS Error Codes Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, the BIOS causes the board's speaker to beep and the front panel power LED to blink an error message indicating the problem (see Table 17). Table 17. BIOS Beep Codes Type Pattern Processor One 0.5 second beep when the CPU
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    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during the POST, the BIOS displays an error message describing the problem. Table 19 gives an explanation of the BIOS error messages. Table 19. BIOS Error Messages Error Message
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    Error Messages and Indicators 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 and displayed on the Desktop Board's seven-segment LED display shown
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    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Table 20 lists the Port 80h POST codes in hexadecimal notation. Table 20. Port 80h POST Codes POST Code Description 00 01-05 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 ACPI S States Entering S0 state, standard Entering S1-S5 state Resuming from S1-S5 state 08 09 0A, 0B 0C 0D
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    PCI enumeration, allocation, hot plug Resetting USB bus Resetting SATA bus and all devices Unrecoverable error, start with PIC 60-6F E4 E7 E8 E9 EB Boot Device Selection (BDS) BDS driver entry Entered DXE phase Waiting for user input Checking password Entering BIOS setup Calling legacy option ROMs
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    Compatibility (EMC) regulations • Product certifications Safety Standards Intel Desktop Board DX79SI complies with the safety standards stated in Table 21 when correctly installed in a compatible host system instructions for replacing and disposing of the Lithium ion coin cell battery. For system
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    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide 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
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    to return used products to selected locations for proper recycling. Please consult http://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
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    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide Deutsch Als Teil von Intels Engagement für den Umweltschutz hat das Unternehmen das Intel Produkt-Recyclingprogramm implementiert, das Einzelhandelskunden von Intel , les instructions d'expédition, les conditions générales, etc. http://intel.com/intel/ot her
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    dos produtos cobertos, os locais disponíveis, as instruções de envio, os termos e condições, etc. Russian Intel Intel (Product Recycling Program Intel http://intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology Türkçe Intel, çevre sorumluluğuna bağımlılığının bir parçası olarak, perakende tüketicilerin
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    Board DX79SI Product Guide China RoHS Intel Desktop Board DX79SI is a China RoHS-compliant product. The China Ministry of Information Industry (MII) stipulates that a material Self Declaration Table (SDT) must be included in a product's user documentation. The SDT for Intel Desktop Board DX79SI is
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    Compliance EMC Regulations Intel Desktop Board DX79SI complies with the EMC regulations stated in Table 22 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 22. EMC Regulations Regulation FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B ICES-003 Title Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations
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    Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the (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. 86
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    Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance Before computer integration, make sure that the power supply and other modules or peripherals, as applicable, have passed Class B EMC testing and are marked accordingly. Pay close attention to the following when reading the installation instructions for
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    RSM) C-tick mark. Includes adjacent Intel supplier code number, N-232. Japan VCCI (Voluntary CPU-DX79SI. Taiwan BSMI (Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspections) mark. Includes adjacent Intel /Environmentally Friendly Use Period Logo: This is an example of the symbol used on Intel Desktop Boards
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    governmental agencies in the definition of the 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 D • EPEAT • Korea e-Standby • European
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Intel
®
Desktop Board DX79SI
Product Guide
Order Number:
G43991-002