Manual
Page 1
GA-EX58-UD5P/ GA-EX58-UD5 LGA1366 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM i7 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1005 12ME-EX58UD5-1005R
GA-EX58-UD5P/ GA-EX58-UD5 LGA1366 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM i7 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1005 12ME-EX58UD5-1005R
Manual
Page 2
Motherboard GA-EX58-UD5P/GA-EX58-UD5 Oct. 31, 2008 Motherboard GA-EX58-UD5P/ GA-EX58-UD5 Oct. 31, 2008
Motherboard GA-EX58-UD5P/GA-EX58-UD5 Oct. 31, 2008 Motherboard GA-EX58-UD5P/ GA-EX58-UD5 Oct. 31, 2008
Manual
Page 3
...this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when ...For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Changes to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-...
...this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when ...For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Changes to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-...
Manual
Page 4
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 Optional Items...6 GA-EX58-UD5P/GA-EX58-UD5 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 Optional Items...6 GA-EX58-UD5P/GA-EX58-UD5 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 ...
Manual
Page 6
... IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-0*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-EX58-UD5P/GA-EX58-UD5 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One SATA bracket I/O shield 2-Way SLI bridge connector 3-Way SLI bridge...
... IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-0*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-EX58-UD5P/GA-EX58-UD5 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One SATA bracket I/O shield 2-Way SLI bridge connector 3-Way SLI bridge...
Manual
Page 7
GA-EX58-UD5P/GA-EX58-UD5 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 ...174; X58 RTL8111D PCIEX4_1 SPDIF_I CODEC NB_FAN NB Voltage L1/2/3 PCIEX16_1 PCI1 GA-EX58-UD5P/GA-EX58-UD5 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 PCI2 IT8720 TPM_IC* 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-UD5P/GA-EX58-UD5 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 ...174; X58 RTL8111D PCIEX4_1 SPDIF_I CODEC NB_FAN NB Voltage L1/2/3 PCIEX16_1 PCI1 GA-EX58-UD5P/GA-EX58-UD5 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 PCI2 IT8720 TPM_IC* M_BIOS B_BIOS TSB43AB23 PCIEX8_1 GIGABYTE SATA2 PWR_LED CI Debug LED(Note 2) IDE NB PHASE LED SATA2_1 SATA2_0...
Manual
Page 9
...warranty validation. • Always remove theAC power by your dealer. If you are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. • Do not place...all cables and power connectors of your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these ...
...warranty validation. • Always remove theAC power by your dealer. If you are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. • Do not place...all cables and power connectors of your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these ...
Manual
Page 10
...1394 Support for an Intel® CoreTM i7 series processor in the LGA 1366 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU 4.8GT/s ... 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... SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4, SATA2_5) supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394a headers) GA-EX58-UD5P/UD5 Motherboard - 10 -
...1394 Support for an Intel® CoreTM i7 series processor in the LGA 1366 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU 4.8GT/s ... 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... SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4, SATA2_5) supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394a headers) GA-EX58-UD5P/UD5 Motherboard - 10 -
Manual
Page 12
... supports two SATA 3Gb/s connectors, so the four SA TA 3Gb/s connectors are installing two PCI Express graphics cards, it in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. "*" Only for how to enable the Smart Backup function.) (Note 5) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will be less than... pairs: GSATA2_0 and GSATA2_1 as a pair and GSATA2_2 and GSATA2_3 as a pair. (Refer to Chapter 2, "Integrated Peripherals" and Chapter 5, "Configuring SA TA Hard Drive(s)," for GA-EX58-UD5P. GA-EX58-UD5P/UD5 Motherboard - 12 -
... supports two SATA 3Gb/s connectors, so the four SA TA 3Gb/s connectors are installing two PCI Express graphics cards, it in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. "*" Only for how to enable the Smart Backup function.) (Note 5) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will be less than... pairs: GSATA2_0 and GSATA2_1 as a pair and GSATA2_2 and GSATA2_3 as a pair. (Refer to Chapter 2, "Integrated Peripherals" and Chapter 5, "Configuring SA TA Hard Drive(s)," for GA-EX58-UD5P. GA-EX58-UD5P/UD5 Motherboard - 12 -
Manual
Page 13
... the CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key LGA1366 CPU Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU Notch Notch - 13 - Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications... since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
... the CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key LGA1366 CPU Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU Notch Notch - 13 - Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications... since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
Manual
Page 14
..., always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into position. GA-EX58-UD5P/UD5 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 its...
..., always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into position. GA-EX58-UD5P/UD5 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 its...
Manual
Page 15
... Pin Male Push Pin The Top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on installing the cooler.) Step... 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the push pins diagonally...
... Pin Male Push Pin The Top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on installing the cooler.) Step... 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the push pins diagonally...
Manual
Page 16
... to install the memory: • Make sure that memory 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 installing... Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing dif ferent memory sizes to be sure to install them in Dual/3 Channel mode/performance. GA-EX58-UD5P/UD5 Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS - - Dual Channel-1. When enabling Dual Channel mode with four memory modules, be used . When enabling 3 Channel ...
... to install the memory: • Make sure that memory 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 installing... Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing dif ferent memory sizes to be sure to install them in Dual/3 Channel mode/performance. GA-EX58-UD5P/UD5 Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS - - Dual Channel-1. When enabling Dual Channel mode with four memory modules, be used . When enabling 3 Channel ...
Manual
Page 17
... both ends of the memory module. Step 1: Note the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard.
... both ends of the memory module. Step 1: Note the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard.
Manual
Page 18
... your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot. 3. GA-EX58-UD5P/UD5 Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Align the card with your expansion card. • Always turn...
... your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot. 3. GA-EX58-UD5P/UD5 Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Align the card with your expansion card. • Always turn...
Manual
Page 20
GA-EX58-UD5P/UD5 Motherboard - 20 - For 3-Way SLI System Female slots on the bridge connector Gold edge connector on the top of the three cards. Make sure the mini ...
GA-EX58-UD5P/UD5 Motherboard - 20 - For 3-Way SLI System Female slots on the bridge connector Gold edge connector on the top of the three cards. Make sure the mini ...
Manual
Page 22
... back panel with a screw. Step 2: Connect the SA TA cable from the bracket SATA signal cable into the corresponding connectors when installing. GA-EX58-UD5P/UD5 Motherboard - 22 - Follow the steps below to install the SA TA bracket: Step 1: Locate one SA TA power cable. Connect the other ...ends of the SA TA signal cable and SATA power cable to your motherboard. nector on Step 5: the bracket. 1-7 Installing the SATA Bracket The ...
... back panel with a screw. Step 2: Connect the SA TA cable from the bracket SATA signal cable into the corresponding connectors when installing. GA-EX58-UD5P/UD5 Motherboard - 22 - Follow the steps below to install the SA TA bracket: Step 1: Locate one SA TA power cable. Connect the other ...ends of the SA TA signal cable and SATA power cable to your motherboard. nector on Step 5: the bracket. 1-7 Installing the SATA Bracket The ...
Manual
Page 23
... Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to an external audio system that your audio system provides a n optical digital audio in connector...
... Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to an external audio system that your audio system provides a n optical digital audio in connector...
Manual
Page 24
... line out jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Refer to connect rear speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. GA-EX58-UD5P/UD5 Motherboard - 24 - Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black) Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Microphones must be connected to connect center/subwoofer speakers in...
... line out jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Refer to connect rear speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. GA-EX58-UD5P/UD5 Motherboard - 24 - Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black) Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Microphones must be connected to connect center/subwoofer speakers in...
Manual
Page 25
... 80oC (red) - 25 - The higher the overclock level, the more the number of the CPU and North Bridge. 1-9 Onboard LEDs and Switches Overvoltage LEDs This motherboard contains 4 sets of overvoltage LEDs which level the CPU is below 60 oC; the red LED i s illuminated when the temperature exceeds 80oC. CPU (CPU Voltage...
... 80oC (red) - 25 - The higher the overclock level, the more the number of the CPU and North Bridge. 1-9 Onboard LEDs and Switches Overvoltage LEDs This motherboard contains 4 sets of overvoltage LEDs which level the CPU is below 60 oC; the red LED i s illuminated when the temperature exceeds 80oC. CPU (CPU Voltage...