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dell alienware m17x flex quicksilver_reva00 schematic
dell alienware m17x=1=flex quicksilver_reva00.pdf
Technical Specifications
Technical Summary
The Dell Quicksilver (A00) motherboard is built around the Penryn CPU platform using a 478 Micro-FCPGA socket, paired with the MCP79 PCH and MCP79SLI graphics supporting HybridSLI architecture. The system uses two DDR3-SODIMM slots running at 1333 MHz. The EC/KBC is an ITE8512E in a 128-pin LQFP package. The BIOS flash is a 12MB SPI ROM in an 8-pin SO8W package. Audio is handled by an IDT92HD73C codec in a 56-pin LQFP. The charging IC is a MAX8731, with power regulation provided by MAX8786, MAX17020, MAX17007, and TPS51116. Networking uses a Broadcom B5071A2KFBG PHY. The card reader controller is a RICOH R5C833T in a 128-pin TQFP. HDMI level shifting is managed by a TI TMDS251. The USB hub controller is an SMSC4002.
Technician FAQ
Q: What BIOS IC model is used on this motherboard?
A: The BIOS flash is a 12MB SPI ROM in an 8-pin SO8W package.
Q: What EC/KBC controller is used on this motherboard?
A: The EC/KBC is an ITE8512E in a 128-pin LQFP package.
dell alienware m17x=1=flex quicksilver_reva00.pdf
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dell |
| Model | Quicksilver |
| Motherboard Manufacturer | Dell/FLEX |
| Project Code | Quicksilver |
| Document Number | 1122334455667788AABBCCDD |
| Revision | A00 |
| Date | Monday, March 09, 2009 |
| CPU Platform | Penryn |
| CPU Socket | 478 Micro-FCPGA |
| PCH / Southbridge | MCP79 |
| GPU Type | MCP79SLI |
| Graphics Architecture | HybridSLI |
| EC / KBC | ITE8512E |
| EC/KBC Package | 128 Pin LQFP |
| Audio Codec | IDT92HD73C |
| Audio Codec Package | 56 LQFP |
| BIOS / SPI Flash | FLASH Memory |
| BIOS Flash Exact Model | 12MB (8 Pin SO8W) |
| BIOS Flash Package | 8 Pin SO8W |
| Charging IC | MAX8731 |
| Power IC(s) | MAX8786, MAX17020, MAX17007, TPS51116 |
| RAM Type | DDR3-SODIMM |
| RAM Architecture | DDR3-SODIMM 1333 MHZ DDR III |
| RAM Quantity / Slots | 2 |
| Card Reader IC | RICOH R5C833T |
| Card Reader IC Package | 128 Pin TQFP |
| USB Hub IC | SMSC4002 |
| LAN IC | Broadcom B5071A2KFBG |
| WiFi / WLAN IC | WLAN Half MINI-CARD PCI-E |
| HDMI Level Shifter | TI TMDS251 |
| dGPU Chip Number | MCP79SLI |
| dGPU to UMA Conversion Support | HybridSLI SW |
Technical Summary
The Dell Quicksilver (A00) motherboard is built around the Penryn CPU platform using a 478 Micro-FCPGA socket, paired with the MCP79 PCH and MCP79SLI graphics supporting HybridSLI architecture. The system uses two DDR3-SODIMM slots running at 1333 MHz. The EC/KBC is an ITE8512E in a 128-pin LQFP package. The BIOS flash is a 12MB SPI ROM in an 8-pin SO8W package. Audio is handled by an IDT92HD73C codec in a 56-pin LQFP. The charging IC is a MAX8731, with power regulation provided by MAX8786, MAX17020, MAX17007, and TPS51116. Networking uses a Broadcom B5071A2KFBG PHY. The card reader controller is a RICOH R5C833T in a 128-pin TQFP. HDMI level shifting is managed by a TI TMDS251. The USB hub controller is an SMSC4002.
Technician FAQ
Q: What BIOS IC model is used on this motherboard?
A: The BIOS flash is a 12MB SPI ROM in an 8-pin SO8W package.
Q: What EC/KBC controller is used on this motherboard?
A: The EC/KBC is an ITE8512E in a 128-pin LQFP package.
Indexed motherboard components
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Penryn
CPU Platform
478 Micro-fcpga
CPU Platform
MCP79
PCH / Southbridge
MCP79SLI
Graphics Model
HybridSLI
Graphics Model
IT8512E
EC / KBC
IDT92HD73C
Audio Codec
MAX8731
Charging / PD IC
MAX17007
Power IC
MAX17020 (
Power IC
MAX8786
Power IC
TPS51116
Power IC
DDR3
RAM Type
RICOH R5C833T
Card Reader IC
SMSC4002
USB Controller
B5071A2KFBG
LAN Controller
TMDS251
Signal Conditioning IC
MCP79SLI
Discrete GPU
Indexed motherboard components
Open a component to see every indexed schematic that uses the same part.
Penryn
CPU Platform
478 Micro-fcpga
CPU Platform
MCP79
PCH / Southbridge
MCP79SLI
Graphics Model
HybridSLI
Graphics Model
IT8512E
EC / KBC
IDT92HD73C
Audio Codec
MAX8731
Charging / PD IC
MAX17007
Power IC
MAX17020 (
Power IC
MAX8786
Power IC
TPS51116
Power IC
DDR3
RAM Type
RICOH R5C833T
Card Reader IC
SMSC4002
USB Controller
B5071A2KFBG
LAN Controller
TMDS251
Signal Conditioning IC
MCP79SLI
Discrete GPU
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