Shuttle XPC Barebone SX79R5

Extreme performance – the world’s only Mini-PC for Sandy Bridge-E CPU platform
Inside the XPC Barebone SX79R5 sits an array of cutting-edge technology for ground-breaking performance. It is the only Mini-PC barebone of its type to support the Sandy Bridge-E processors for socket LGA2011. The SX79R5’s technical specifications – e.g. 6 cores, 12 threads, 3.6 GHz and 15 MB cache – send a clear signal of its capabilities. In addition, four DDR3 RAM modules can be installed up to a total of 32 GB. In a team with the fastest of graphics cards, compatible with PCI-Express-x16-3.0, the SX79R5 is the ultimate performance package. A look at the complete specifications promises even more surprises.
SG41J1

  • Chassis
    Black aluminum chassis
    Storage bays: 1 x 5.25" (external), 2 x 3.5" (1x internal, 1x external)
    Front door for I/O ports and storage drives
    Kensington Security Slot at the back panel (also called a K-Slot 
    or Kensington lock) as a part of an anti-theft system
    Dimensions: 33.2 x 21,6 x 19.8 cm (LWH), 14.2 litres
    Weight: 3.5 kg net / 5.0 kg gross
  • Mainboard
    Mainboard FX79, Shuttle form factor, proprietary design for SX79R5
    Chipset: Intel® X79 Express Chipset (codename: " Patsburg")
    - also known as the PCH (Platform Controller Hub) or south bridge
    Solid Capacitors for excellent heat resistance and enhanced 
    system durability, much better than aluminum electrolytic capacitors
  • BIOS
    AMI BIOS, SPI Interface, 32MBit Flash-ROM with SPI interface
    Supports PnP, ACPI 3.0, Hardware Monitoring
    Supports Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) (3)
    Supports boot up from external USB flash memory
  • Power supply
    500 Watt mini PSU, AC input voltage: 100~240V
    80PLUS Bronze certified (>82/85/82% energy efficiency at 20/50/100% load)
    Active PFC circuit (Power Factor Correction)
    ATX power connectors: 20 pin + 8 pin (12V)
    Graphics card power connector: 6 pin (75W) and 6+2 pin (150W)
    Other connectors: 3x SATA, 2x Molex, 1x Floppy
  • Processor support
    Supports 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor family in 32nm process
    (codename: Sandy Bridge E) in LGA 2011 package for Socket P
    Supports Core i7 3xxx series Quad- and Hexa-core processors
    Please refer to the support list for detailed processor support information:
    http://global.shuttle.com/support/supportList 
    Included in this family of processors is:
    - up to 6 execution cores, each core supports two threads
    - up to 15 MB last level cache (LLC), shared among all cores
    - an integrated 4 channel memory controller (IMC)
    - 40 (16+16+8) lanes of PCI Express (up to 8.0 GT/s)
    - 4 lanes of DMI2/PCI Express 2.0 (up to 5.0 GT/s)
    - Platform Environment Control Interface (PECI)
  • Heatpipe processor cooling
    Shuttle Integrated Cooling Engine (I.C.E.) 
    with efficient heat-pipe technology
  • Memory support
    4 x 240 pin slots, supports 4 channel configuration (Quad Channel)
    Supports DDR3-1600/1333/1066 SDRAM memory (PC3-12800/10600/8500)
    Support for 1.5V unbuffered, non-ECC memory modules.
    Max. 8 GB per DIMM,  up to a total size of 32 GB
    Warning: DIMMs with voltage over 1.65V may damage your CPU. 
    Shuttle recommends to install the DIMMs with voltage setting below 1.6V.
  • PCEe X16 Slots
    2x PCI-Express x16 (Gen 3.0 ready) expansion slots 
    for x16 graphics cards (full 16 lanes each slot)
    Supports ATI CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA SLI™ Technology. 
    Supports two single-slot or one double-width graphics card.
    Examples for different applications:
    - Graphics workstation for 3D/CAD
    e.g. with NVIDIA Quadro series graphics cards
    - Multi-monitoring: supports up to 16 displays
    e.g. with two Matrox M91xx LP series graphics cards
    - Gaming: with a high-end graphics card from NVIDIA or AMD/ATI
  • Mini PCIe Slots
    SX79R5 features two Mini PCI Express expansion slots:
    1) half size, supports PCIe 2.0 and USB 2.0, e.g. for WLAN cards
    2) full size, supports PCIe 2.0, SATA 3G and USB 2.0
    e.g. for Mini SATA (mSATA) flash memory cards (see 5)
  • 8-channel audio
    7.1 channel High Definition Audio with Realtek ALC888S codec
    Azalia standard support
    Analog: line-out (7.1-ch), line-in, microphone, AUX input (onboard)
    Digital: optical S/PDIF-out
  • Dual Gigabit LAN Controller
    2x RJ45 connectors supports Teaming-Mode (2)
    Realtek 8111E Ethernet network controller
    IEEE 802.3u 1000Base-T compliant
    Supports 10 / 100 / 1.000 MBit/s operation
    Supports Wake-on-LAN
  • Drive connectors
    2x internal Serial-ATA, 6 Gbit/s data transfer rate
    2x internal Serial-ATA, 3 Gbit/s data transfer rate
    1x external Serial-ATA, 3 Gbit/s data transfer rate (rear port)
    Power connector for eSATA hard disks
    Intel Matrix Storage Technology enabled striping and mirroring
    Supports RAID mode 0 and 1
    Supports AHCI und Native Command Queuing (NCQ)
  • Front Panel connectors
    Microphone input
    Headphone output (line-out)
    2x USB 3.0
    2x USB 2.0 (1x Quick charge with up to 2A, see 6)
    Power button
    Power indicator ( LED)
    Hard disk drive indicator ( LED)
  • Back Panel connectors
    2x USB 3.0
    6x USB 2.0
    2x GigaBit LAN (RJ45) supports Teaming (2)
    1x External Serial ATA Hotplug (eSATA)
    Power connector for eSATA hard disks
    8-ch Audio line-out (2x front, 2x rear, bass/center, surround/back)
    Audio Line-in
    Digital audio: optical S/PDIF output
    Clear CMOS button
  • Onboard connectors
    4x USB 2.0 (two 2x5 pin header)
    2x fan connectors (4 pins)
    1x Digital Audio S/PDIF output (3 Pins, occupied)
    1x Audio AUX input (analog)
    1x RS-232 COM port (2x5 pin header)
  • Included Accessories
    Driver DVD ROM
    Quick Installation Guide (multi-language)
    2x SATA cables
    1x Power cord
    Screws
    Heatsink compound
  • Optional Accessories
    Backpanel COM port adapter for the RS232 serial interface (H-RS232)
    Wireless LAN 802.11n module (PW01, see 4)
  • Conformity
    This device is classed as a technical information
    equipment (ITE) in class B and is intended for use in 
    living room and office. The CE-mark approves the 
    conformity by the EU-guidelines:
    - EMV-guideline 89/336/EWG electromagnetic tolerance
    - LVD-guideline 73/23/EWG use of electric devices 
    within certain voltage-limits 

Notes:

(1) Overclocking Warning
Please note there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS or using third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system stability or even cause damage of the components and devices of your system. It is done at your own risk and expense. Shuttle cannot be held responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking.
(2) Teaming Mode
The teaming function allows you to group both available network adapters together to function as a single adapter - a method of creating a virtual LAN. The benefit of this approach is that it enables load balancing and failover.
(3) The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) is required when booting from hard disks larger than 2.2 TB under Windows 64 bit operating systems such as Windows 7, Windows Vista SP1 and Windows Server 2008/2003 SP1.
(4) Optional Wireless LAN module:
 This XPC supports the optional WLAN module PW01. The Shuttle XPC accessory PW01 consists of a half-size Mini-PCIe card with IEEE 802.11n functionality and an external antenna with appropriate antenna cable.
(5) mini-SATA (mSATA)
Not to be confused with the "micro SATA" connector, is a newer industry standard which converts the electrical SATA interface (1.5 or 3.0 Gbit/s) to the pysical "Mini PCI Express" mini card form factor. Applications include mobile devices that require a smaller solid-state drive. 
(6) Right Front USB port with Quick Charge feature
Quick charge with up to 2A only for Apple iPhone/iPad unter Windows XP and Windows 7 (not under Linux)