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Intel Desktop Board DX79TO Product Guide 

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Desktop Board Components 

Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Intel Desktop 
Board DX79TO. 

 

Figure 1.  Intel Desktop Board DX79TO Components 

Summary of Contents for BLKDX79TO

Page 1: ...Intel Desktop Board DX79TO Product Guide Order Number G44000 001...

Page 2: ...or use in medical life saving or life sustaining applications Intel may make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time without notice Intel Desktop Board DX79TO may contain design...

Page 3: ...tc may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel Document Organization The chapters in this Product Guide are arranged as follows 1 Desktop Board Features a summary of product features 2 In...

Page 4: ...e 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...

Page 5: ...utton 21 Hardware Management 21 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control 21 Chassis Intrusion 22 Power Management 22 Software Support 22 ACPI 22 Hardware Support 22 Power Connectors 22 Fan Headers 23...

Page 6: ...n Header 48 IEEE 1394a Header 48 Consumer IR CIR Headers 49 USB 2 0 Headers 50 Front Panel Header 50 Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header 51 Connecting to the Audio System 51 Connecting Chassis Fan...

Page 7: ...Location of the Standby Power Indicator 24 6 Onboard System Control Switches 26 7 Location of the Diagnostic Status LEDs 27 8 Installing the I O Shield 33 9 Intel Desktop Board DX79TO Mounting Screw H...

Page 8: ...mes 48 9 Front Panel CIR Receiver Input Header Signal Names 49 10 Back Panel CIR Header Emitter Output Header Signal Names 49 11 USB 2 0 Header Signal Names 50 12 Front Panel Header Signal Names 50 13...

Page 9: ...MHz DIMMs ECC and non ECC memory 1 Gb 2 Gb and 4 Gb memory technology XMP memory 1 35 V low voltage memory JEDEC standard Up to 64 GB of system memory using 4 Gb memory technology Manual memory overc...

Page 10: ...SPI Flash device Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI Plug and Play and SMBIOS Fast Boot Support for advanced overclocking Power Management Support for the Advanced Configuratio...

Page 11: ...tarter 64 bit and 32 bit editions Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 64 bit and 32 bit editions Microsoft Windows Vista Business 64 bit and 32 bit editions Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64 bit an...

Page 12: ...Desktop Board DX79TO Product Guide 12 Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DX79TO Figure 1 Intel Desktop Board DX79TO Compon...

Page 13: ...age connector 2 x 4 pin S DIMM 8 socket T DIMM 4 socket U DIMM 7 socket V DIMM 3 socket W Main power connector 2 x 12 pin X Front chassis fan header Y Serial ATA connectors 6 Gb s Z Serial ATA connect...

Page 14: ...nter intel com Integration information http www intel com support go buildit Processor CAUTION Failure to use an appropriate power supply and or not connecting the 12 V 2 x 4 pin power connector to th...

Page 15: ...nd non ECC memory requires a processor that supports ECC memory Serial Presence Detect Minimum total system memory of 1 GB Up to 64 GB maximum total system memory NOTE 32 bit operating systems are lim...

Page 16: ...h 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 Sing...

Page 17: ...ow speed capable USB 3 0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that fully support USB 3 0 transfer rates USB 2 0 There are 14 USB 2 0 ports six ports routed to back panel connectors bl...

Page 18: ...gnal to noise S N ratio of 95 dB Independent multi streaming 6 channel 5 1 audio using the back panel audio connectors and 2 channel audio using the Intel High Definition Audio front panel header Go t...

Page 19: ...A Off 10 Mb s data rate Green On 100 Mb s data rate B Yellow On 1000 Mb s data rate Legacy I O Intel Desktop Board DX79TO includes an I O controller that provides the following legacy I O features Con...

Page 20: ...ard You do not need to run the BIOS Setup program after you install a PCI PCI Express add in card Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that restrict whether the BIOS Setup program ca...

Page 21: ...the factory defaults use the F9 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 DX79TO enabl...

Page 22: ...agement Event signal PME wakeup support WAKE signal wake up support Wake from Consumer IR Software Support ACPI ACPI gives the operating system direct control over the power management and Plug and Pl...

Page 23: ...PC Technology CAUTIONS For Instantly Available PC technology the 5 V standby line for the power supply must be capable of delivering adequate 5 V standby current Failure to provide adequate standby cu...

Page 24: ...vices The Desktop Board s standby power indicator shown in Figure 5 is lit when there is standby power still present on the board even when the computer appears to be off For example when this LED is...

Page 25: ...e 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...

Page 26: ...via the front panel header The onboard power button switch does not remove standby power To turn off the computer using the onboard power button switch keep it pressed down for three seconds Reset Sw...

Page 27: ...top Board provides LEDs that allow you to monitor your system s progress through initialization and the BIOS POST see Figure 7 There are also other board status LEDs that allow you to monitor other sy...

Page 28: ...ay on when processor initialization is complete Memory Initialization F Green This LED will flash when the memory initialization activity starts Then the LED will stay on when memory initialization is...

Page 29: ...Platform Module TPM A Nuvoton WPCT210 TPM component on the Desktop Board is designed to enhance platform security above and beyond the capabilities of today s software by providing a protected space...

Page 30: ...nd the clock current when the computer is turned off and disconnected from AC power Go to page 56 for instructions on how to replace the battery Real Time Clock The Desktop Board has a time of day clo...

Page 31: ...ns links networks or modems before performing any of the procedures described in this chapter Failure to disconnect power telecommunications links networks or modems before you open the computer or pe...

Page 32: ...ly make sure that the calculated total current loads of all the modules within the computer is less than the output current rating of each of the power supplies output circuits Observe Safety and Regu...

Page 33: ...ternal 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 ch...

Page 34: ...e performing the procedures described here Failure to disconnect the power before you open the computer can result in personal injury or equipment damage Refer to your chassis manual for instructions...

Page 35: ...ge the processor and the board To install a processor follow these instructions 1 Observe the precautions in Before You Begin on page 31 2 Open the socket lever marked OPEN 1st by pushing the lever do...

Page 36: ...Product Guide 36 4 Push down on the lever OPEN 1st Figure 11 A to lift the socket load plate as shown Grasp the load plate and lift up to open it fully Figure 11 B Do not touch the socket contacts Fig...

Page 37: ...socket as shown in Figure 12 Make sure the gold colored triangle indicating pin 1 on the processor aligns with the triangle on the socket Figure 12 A before you lower the processor into place Lower th...

Page 38: ...socket lever is latched the socket cover Figure 13 C will pop off as shown Engage the socket lever labeled OPEN 1st Figure 13 D under the latch Figure 13 Close the Load Plate 8 Pickup the socket cover...

Page 39: ...top Board refer to the Intel boxed processor manual Intel boxed thermal solution manual or instructions third party thermal solution providers Connect the processor fan heat sink cable to the 4 pin pr...

Page 40: ...ation install matched DIMMs of equal speed and size in each channel If you are installing four or fewer DIMMs use the blue sockets Installing DIMMs NOTE Using a DIMM with a voltage rating higher than...

Page 41: ...s anti static package 6 Position the DIMM above the socket Align the small notch at the bottom edge of the DIMM with the keys in the socket see inset in Figure 15 7 Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM...

Page 42: ...p Board ensure that the card is fully seated in the PCI Express connector before you power on the system If the card is not fully seated in the connector an electrical short may result across the conn...

Page 43: ...a PCI Express x16 card from a connector 1 Observe the precautions in Before You Begin on page 31 2 Remove the screw Figure 17 A that secures the card s metal bracket to the chassis back panel 3 Push...

Page 44: ...mine correct card placement and interconnection Use the connectors included with the Desktop Board to connect the graphics cards together NOTE The installations steps that follow provide general instr...

Page 45: ...anism pin on the connector 4 Secure the card s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw Figure 18 B 5 Connect the two cards together with the SLI bridge Figure 18 C as shown 6 Connect the...

Page 46: ...ctors support SATA 6 Gb s and lower transfer rates and the black connectors support SATA 3 Gb s and lower transfer rates For correct cable function 1 Observe the precaution in Before You Begin on page...

Page 47: ...e Internal Headers and Connectors Before connecting cables to any of the internal headers or connectors observe the precautions in Before You Begin on page 31 Figure 20 shows the location of the inter...

Page 48: ...re 20 B shows the location of the chassis intrusion header This header can be connected to a mechanical switch on the chassis to detect if the chassis cover is removed Table 7 shows the pin assignment...

Page 49: ...ol external electronic hardware NOTE The Consumer IR option must be enabled in the system BIOS before it can function Press F2 at boot to enter the system BIOS and go to Advanced Peripheral Configurat...

Page 50: ...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 F...

Page 51: ...Power LED Header Signal Names Pin Description In Out 1 Front panel green LED Out 2 No pin 3 Front panel yellow LED Out Connecting to the Audio System After installing the RealTek audio driver from th...

Page 52: ...Power Supply Cables Connecting Chassis Fan Cables Connect chassis fan cables to the chassis fan headers on the Desktop Board Figure 22 shows the location of the chassis fan headers The board supports...

Page 53: ...y result in damage to the board or the system may not function properly The 2 x 12 pin main power connector Figure 23 B is backwards compatible with ATX12V power supplies with 2 x 10 connectors Figure...

Page 54: ...ith the power on may result in unreliable computer operation Figure 24 shows the location of the Desktop Board s BIOS configuration jumper block Figure 24 Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Blo...

Page 55: ...ter Disconnect the computer s power cord from the AC power source wall outlet or power adapter 3 Remove the computer cover 4 Find the configuration jumper block see Figure 24 5 Place the jumper on pin...

Page 56: ...ect type Batteries should be recycled where possible Disposal of used batteries must be in accordance with local environmental regulations PR CAUTION Risque d explosion si la pile usag e est remplac e...

Page 57: ...igliate dal produttore Per disfarsi delle pile usate seguire le istruzioni del produttore PRECAUCI N Existe peligro de explosi n si la pila no se cambia de forma adecuada Utilice solamente pilas igual...

Page 58: ...selejtezni 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...

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Page 61: ...er cord from the AC power source wall outlet or power adapter 3 Remove the computer cover 4 Locate the battery on the board see Figure 25 5 Push the retaining clip away from the battery as shown in Fi...

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Page 63: ...ty that combines the functionality of the Intel Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease of use of Windows based installation wizards To update the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility 1 Go...

Page 64: ...ove the thumb drive 12 Restart the computer Updating the BIOS with the Intel Flash Memory Update Utility You can use the information in this section to update the BIOS using the Intel Flash Memory Upd...

Page 65: ...ate may take up to 5 minutes Recovering the BIOS It is unlikely that anything will interrupt the BIOS update however if an interruption occurs the BIOS could be damaged Due to BIOS size and recovery r...

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Page 67: ...e boot you will see the following Intel Rapid Storage Manager option ROM status message on the screen Press Ctrl I to enter the RAID Configuration Utility Press Ctrl I and enter the RAID Configuration...

Page 68: ...ontroller driver 3 Finish the Windows installation and install all necessary drivers 4 Install the Intel Rapid Storage Console software via the Intel Express Installer DVD included with your Desktop B...

Page 69: ...nd pause off entire pattern repeats beeps and pause until the system is powered off Thermal trip warning On off 0 5 seconds each four times then 3 0 second pause off entire pattern repeats beeps and p...

Page 70: ...event overheating CMOS_BATTERY_ERROR The firmware has detected that a CMOS battery failure occurred CMOS_CHECKSUM_ERROR The firmware has detected that a CMOS Checksum Error occurred CMOS_TIMER_ERROR T...

Page 71: ...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 in Figure 26 This...

Page 72: ...Wake up all APS 0E Initialize NEM 0F Pass entry point of the PEI core PEI Phase Before MRC 11 Set bootmode GPIO init 12 Early chipset register programming 13 Basic PCH init discrete device init 14 LAN...

Page 73: ...ion hot plug 58 59 Resetting USB bus 5A 5B Resetting SATA bus and all devices 5F Unrecoverable error start with PIC Boot Device Selection BDS 60 6F BDS driver entry E4 Entered DXE phase E7 Waiting for...

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Page 75: ...chnology Equipment Safety Part 1 General Requirements European Union IEC 60950 1 Information Technology Equipment Safety Part 1 General Requirements International Battery Caution There is insufficient...

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Page 77: ...G direktiv 2004 108 EC 2006 95 EC 2002 95 EC T rk e Bu r n Avrupa Birli i nin 2004 108 EC 2006 95 EC ve 2002 95 EC y nergelerine uyar Product Ecology Statements The following information is provided t...

Page 78: ...abarca los lugares disponibles instrucciones de env o t rminos y condiciones etc Fran ais Dans le cadre de son engagement pour la protection de l environnement Intel a mis en uvre le programme Intel P...

Page 79: ...s produtos cobertos os locais dispon veis as instru es de envio os termos e condi es etc Russian Intel Intel Product Recycling Program Intel http intel com intel other ehs product_ecology T rk e Intel...

Page 80: ...ant 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 DX79...

Page 81: ...rence by Information Technology Equipment Japan KN 22 KN 24 Korean Communications Commission Framework Act on Telecommunications and Radio Waves Act South Korea CNS 13438 Bureau of Standards Metrology...

Page 82: ...ome 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 R...

Page 83: ...ve passed Class B EMC testing and are marked accordingly Pay close attention to the following when reading the installation instructions for the host chassis power supply and other modules Product cer...

Page 84: ...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 certif...

Page 85: ...nce with safety requirements Wiring and cables must also be UL listed or recognized and suitable for the intended use The FCC Class B logo for home or office use signifies compliance with electromagne...

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