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GA-EX58-EXTREME LGA1366 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM i7 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1004 12ME-EX58EX-1004R
GA-EX58-EXTREME LGA1366 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM i7 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1004 12ME-EX58EX-1004R
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...transmitted, or published in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to the specifications and... to assist in this : "REV: X.X." The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. All rights reserved. Example:...
...transmitted, or published in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to the specifications and... to assist in this : "REV: X.X." The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. All rights reserved. Example:...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU ...
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...port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-EX58-EXTREME motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One SATA bracket I/O shield One Hybrid Silent-Pipe module kit 2-Way... SLI bridge connector 3-Way SLI bridge connector • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain.
...port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-EX58-EXTREME motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One SATA bracket I/O shield One Hybrid Silent-Pipe module kit 2-Way... SLI bridge connector 3-Way SLI bridge connector • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain.
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GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard Layout KB_MS SYS_FAN3 R_SPDIF V1394-1 ATX_12V_2X CMOS_SW R_USB CPU Voltage L1/2/3 LGA1366 CPU_FAN CPU TEMP L1/2 PW_SW FREQ. LED PWR_FAN PHASE LED RST_SW USB_LAN2 ATX ...® X58 RTL8111D PCIEX4_1 SPDIF_I CODEC NB_FAN PCI1 NB Voltage L1/2/3 PCIEX16_1 GA-EX58-EXTREME PCIEX16_2 DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3 DDR3_6 DDR3_5 SYS_FAN1 SB Voltage L1/2/3 BATTERY CLR_CMOS Intel® ICH10R JMB322 JMB322 SPDIF_O CD_IN PCI2 IT8720 M_BIOS B_BIOS TSB43AB23 PCIEX8_1 GIGABYTE SATA2 PWR_LED CI Debug LED(Note 2) IDE NB PHASE LED SATA2_1 SATA2_0...
GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard Layout KB_MS SYS_FAN3 R_SPDIF V1394-1 ATX_12V_2X CMOS_SW R_USB CPU Voltage L1/2/3 LGA1366 CPU_FAN CPU TEMP L1/2 PW_SW FREQ. LED PWR_FAN PHASE LED RST_SW USB_LAN2 ATX ...® X58 RTL8111D PCIEX4_1 SPDIF_I CODEC NB_FAN PCI1 NB Voltage L1/2/3 PCIEX16_1 GA-EX58-EXTREME PCIEX16_2 DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3 DDR3_6 DDR3_5 SYS_FAN1 SB Voltage L1/2/3 BATTERY CLR_CMOS Intel® ICH10R JMB322 JMB322 SPDIF_O CD_IN PCI2 IT8720 M_BIOS B_BIOS TSB43AB23 PCIEX8_1 GIGABYTE SATA2 PWR_LED CI Debug LED(Note 2) IDE NB PHASE LED SATA2_1 SATA2_0...
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... are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as... an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. • Do not place the computer system on an ...
... are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as... an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. • Do not place the computer system on an ...
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...61559; iTE IT8720 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394a headers) GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 10 - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 GIGABYTE SATA2 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices ...memory (Note 1) Dual/3 channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 2100/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel ...
...61559; iTE IT8720 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394a headers) GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 10 - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 GIGABYTE SATA2 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices ...memory (Note 1) Dual/3 channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 2100/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel ...
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if you install. (Note 6) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM ..., be sure to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is populated with the PCIEX16_2 slot. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 12 - When PCIEX8_1 is installed, the actual memory size displayed will depend on the CPU/ system cooler you are installing two PCI Express graphics...
if you install. (Note 6) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM ..., be sure to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is populated with the PCIEX16_2 slot. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 12 - When PCIEX8_1 is installed, the actual memory size displayed will depend on the CPU/ system cooler you are installing two PCI Express graphics...
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... requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •... CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware Installation Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU Notch Notch - 13 -
... requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •... CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware Installation Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU Notch Notch - 13 -
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CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. B. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 14 - Step 5: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Before installing the CPU, make sure to hold the protective socket cover as indicated and...
CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. B. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 14 - Step 5: Once the CPU is not installed.) Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Before installing the CPU, make sure to hold the protective socket cover as indicated and...
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...for instructions on the push pins diagonally. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is complete. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - Hardware ... You should hear a "click" when pushing down on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of thermal grease on the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin Male Push Pin The Top...
...for instructions on the push pins diagonally. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is complete. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - Hardware ... You should hear a "click" when pushing down on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of thermal grease on the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin Male Push Pin The Top...
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...is no leak. (Note) The components received may vary in appearance from your chassis to the F_AUDIO connector on the surface of 10mm. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 16 - A Philip's screwdriver 2. Step 2: Position the heatpipe underneath the heatsink of the Hybrid Silent-Pipe module into the tunnel of ...thermal grease on the motherboard, be sure to connect it grooves. For the waterblocks on the left shows that the tubes are fastened to the heatsink and heatsink ...
...is no leak. (Note) The components received may vary in appearance from your chassis to the F_AUDIO connector on the surface of 10mm. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 16 - A Philip's screwdriver 2. Step 2: Position the heatpipe underneath the heatsink of the Hybrid Silent-Pipe module into the tunnel of ...thermal grease on the motherboard, be sure to connect it grooves. For the waterblocks on the left shows that the tubes are fastened to the heatsink and heatsink ...
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... installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before ..., a message which says memory is installed. 2. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with four memory modules, be sure to install them in the DDR3_1, DDR3_3 and DDR3_5 sockets...
... installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before ..., a message which says memory is installed. 2. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with four memory modules, be sure to install them in the DDR3_1, DDR3_3 and DDR3_5 sockets...
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... DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory socket. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 18 - 1-5-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent...
... DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory socket. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 18 - 1-5-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent...
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... turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x4 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any...
... turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x4 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any...
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... PCI ExpressTM graphics cards! Supported Operation Systems: Windows XP and Windows Vista operating systems are currently supported by the 2-Way SLI and 2-Way CrossFireX technologies. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 20 - Power Requirements: Before installation, assure that support 3-Way CrossFireX technology include the Radeon HD 3800 series and Radeon HD 4800 series. This section provides...
... PCI ExpressTM graphics cards! Supported Operation Systems: Windows XP and Windows Vista operating systems are currently supported by the 2-Way SLI and 2-Way CrossFireX technologies. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 20 - Power Requirements: Before installation, assure that support 3-Way CrossFireX technology include the Radeon HD 3800 series and Radeon HD 4800 series. This section provides...
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... technology. C. Ensure SLI configuration and Physx is enabled. For 3-Way CrossFireX: Browse to the SLI and Physx configuration screen. Refer to the NVIDIA Control Panel. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 22 - Configuring the Graphics Card Driver: C-1 To enable SLI function For 2-Way/3-Way SLI: After installing graphics card driver in the operating system, go to...
... technology. C. Ensure SLI configuration and Physx is enabled. For 3-Way CrossFireX: Browse to the SLI and Physx configuration screen. Refer to the NVIDIA Control Panel. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 22 - Configuring the Graphics Card Driver: C-1 To enable SLI function For 2-Way/3-Way SLI: After installing graphics card driver in the operating system, go to...
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... the other ends of the cable from the bracket to hardware. • Insert the SATA signal cable and SATA power cable securely into to your motherboard. nector on Step 5: the bracket. Step 3: Step 4: Connect the power Plug one SATA power cable. For SATA device in external enclosure, you to connect external...
... the other ends of the cable from the bracket to hardware. • Insert the SATA signal cable and SATA power cable securely into to your motherboard. nector on Step 5: the bracket. Step 3: Step 4: Connect the power Plug one SATA power cable. For SATA device in external enclosure, you to connect external...
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... Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Do not rock it straight out from ...USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Use this feature, ensure that supports digital coaxial audio. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 24 - Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to 1 Gbps data rate. The following describes the states of the ...
... Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Do not rock it straight out from ...USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Use this feature, ensure that supports digital coaxial audio. GA-EX58-EXTREME Motherboard - 24 - Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to 1 Gbps data rate. The following describes the states of the ...