Intel DX79SI Product Guide

Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide
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Bluetooth*/WiFi Module ...................................................................................... 30
Bluetooth Technology .................................................................................. 30
WiFi (802.11 Wireless) Technology ................................................................ 31
Remote Thermal Probe ....................................................................................... 31
2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
Before You Begin ............................................................................................... 33
Installation Precautions ....................................................................................... 34
Prevent Power Supply Overload .................................................................... 34
Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements ................................................. 34
Installing the I/O Shield ...................................................................................... 35
Installing the Desktop Board ................................................................................ 36
Installing a Processor ......................................................................................... 37
Installing a Processor Fan Heat Sink .............................................................. 41
Installing and Removing Memory .......................................................................... 42
Installing DIMMs ........................................................................................ 42
Removing DIMMs ........................................................................................ 44
Installing and Removing PCI Express x16 Add-in Cards ........................................... 44
Installing PCI Express x16 Graphics Cards ...................................................... 44
Removing a PCI Express x16 Add-in Card....................................................... 45
Installing Linked PCI Express x16 Graphics Cards ............................................ 46
Connecting SATA Cables ..................................................................................... 48
Connecting to the Internal Headers and Connectors ................................................ 49
Front Panel Audio Header ............................................................................ 50
S/PDIF Header ........................................................................................... 50
Chassis Intrusion Header ............................................................................. 50
IEEE 1394a Header ..................................................................................... 51
USB 3.0 Connector ..................................................................................... 51
Consumer IR (CIR) Headers ......................................................................... 52
USB 2.0 Headers ........................................................................................ 53
Front Panel Header ..................................................................................... 53
Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header ........................................................ 54
Connecting to the Audio System ........................................................................... 54
Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Supply Cables ................................................... 55
Connecting Chassis Fan Cables ..................................................................... 55
Connecting Power Supply Cables .................................................................. 56
Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper ................................................................. 57
Clearing Passwords ............................................................................................ 58
Replacing the Battery ......................................................................................... 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
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Express BIOS Update Utility ................................. 67
Updating the BIOS Using the F7 Function Key ........................................................ 68
Updating the BIOS with the Intel
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Flash Memory Update Utility ................................ 68
Recovering the BIOS .......................................................................................... 69

Intel DX79SI Specifications

General

Brand	Intel
Model	DX79SI
Category	Motherboard
Language	English