Intel DX79SI Motherboard
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As you may have seen in Figure 5, the Intel DX79SI has a switch called “Back-to-BIOS,” which allows you to enter the motherboard setup immediately upon turning on or restarting your computer.
This motherboard has a POST diagnostics display, which shows, through a two-digit code, which component is preventing the computer from turning on.
Figure 6: POST diagnostics display
It also has a series of diagnostics LEDs that give you some extra debugging information, such as if the CPU or voltage regulator circuit is facing an overheating problem.
Figure 7: Diagnostics LEDs
The motherboard also has an infrared interface, making it inexpensive for you to add an infrared sensor to be able to use a remote control or to connect devices using infrared technology (IrDA).
The product also comes with a thermal sensor, so you can monitor the temperature of any component you want.