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...with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Copyright © 2008-2010, Intel Corporation. Revision History Revision -001 -002 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Second release of the Intel® Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Date August 2008 May 2010 If an FCC declaration of ...the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Disclaimer INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH INTEL® PRODUCTS. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO may contain design defects or errors known as the property of others. Copies of...
...with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Copyright © 2008-2010, Intel Corporation. Revision History Revision -001 -002 Revision History First release of the Intel® Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Second release of the Intel® Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Date August 2008 May 2010 If an FCC declaration of ...the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Disclaimer INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH INTEL® PRODUCTS. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO may contain design defects or errors known as the property of others. Copies of...
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.... Document Organization The chapters in this Product Guide are arranged as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for general audiences. The ... similar locations. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board DX58SO. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are used in this product for installation in personal computers (PC...
.... Document Organization The chapters in this Product Guide are arranged as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of this manual: CAUTION Cautions warn the user about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for general audiences. The ... similar locations. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board DX58SO. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel Desktop Boards are used in this product for installation in personal computers (PC...
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Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions of some common terms used in the product guide. Term Description GB Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) GHz Gigahertz (one billion hertz) KB Kilobyte (1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mb Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) iv
Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions of some common terms used in the product guide. Term Description GB Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) GHz Gigahertz (one billion hertz) KB Kilobyte (1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mb Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) iv
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Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 10 Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory...14 Intel® X58 Express Chipset 15 Audio Subsystem 15 LAN Subsystem 16 USB 2.0 Support 17 Serial ATA...17 Legacy I/O ...18 Expandability...18 ...Capable 23 Onboard Power Button 24 Onboard VR and CPU LEDs 25 Speaker...25 Battery ...25 Real-Time Clock 25 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 27 Installation Precautions 28 Prevent Power Supply Overload 28 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 28 Installing the I/O Shield 29 ...
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems 10 Desktop Board Components 11 Processor ...13 Main Memory...14 Intel® X58 Express Chipset 15 Audio Subsystem 15 LAN Subsystem 16 USB 2.0 Support 17 Serial ATA...17 Legacy I/O ...18 Expandability...18 ...Capable 23 Onboard Power Button 24 Onboard VR and CPU LEDs 25 Speaker...25 Battery ...25 Real-Time Clock 25 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin 27 Installation Precautions 28 Prevent Power Supply Overload 28 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements 28 Installing the I/O Shield 29 ...
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Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor 31 Installing a Processor 31 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 35 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 35 ... Power Supply Cables 54 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 55 Clearing Passwords 56 Replacing the Battery 57 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 63 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility 64 Obtaining the...
Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor 31 Installing a Processor 31 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 35 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 35 ... Power Supply Cables 54 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 55 Clearing Passwords 56 Replacing the Battery 57 3 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 63 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility 64 Obtaining the...
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Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Components 11 2. Location of the VR and CPU LEDs 25 7. Connecting...Processor Cover 33 13. Use DDR3 DIMMs 39 22. Install the Processor 33 14. LAN Connector LEDs 16 3. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 9. Close the Load Plate 34 15. Installing PCI Express x16 Graphics Cards 42 24....Declaration of Conformity Statement 74 Product Ecology Statements 75 Recycling Considerations 75 Lead-free 2LI/Pb-free 2LI Board 78 Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS 79 EU RoHS 79 China RoHS 80 EMC Regulations 82 Ensure ...
Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Components 11 2. Location of the VR and CPU LEDs 25 7. Connecting...Processor Cover 33 13. Use DDR3 DIMMs 39 22. Install the Processor 33 14. LAN Connector LEDs 16 3. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 9. Close the Load Plate 34 15. Installing PCI Express x16 Graphics Cards 42 24....Declaration of Conformity Statement 74 Product Ecology Statements 75 Recycling Considerations 75 Lead-free 2LI/Pb-free 2LI Board 78 Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS 79 EU RoHS 79 China RoHS 80 EMC Regulations 82 Ensure ...
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... 49 10. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 50 11. Safety Standards 73 18. Connecting Power Supply Cables 54 31. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Components 12 3. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Signal Names 51 13. Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect Marks 79 19...Signal Names 51 14. Product Certification Markings 84 viii Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide 25. Internal Headers and Connectors 46 28. Location of the Chassis Fan Headers 53 30. Removing the Battery 61 33. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 81 Tables 1. ...
... 49 10. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 50 11. Safety Standards 73 18. Connecting Power Supply Cables 54 31. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Components 12 3. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Signal Names 51 13. Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect Marks 79 19...Signal Names 51 14. Product Certification Markings 84 viii Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide 25. Internal Headers and Connectors 46 28. Location of the Chassis Fan Headers 53 30. Removing the Battery 61 33. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 81 Tables 1. ...
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...to 16 GB of system memory Intel® X58 Express Chipset consisting of the Desktop Board. Table 1 summarizes the major features of : • Intel X58 Express Chipset I/O Controller Hub (IOH) • Intel® I/O Controller Hub (ICH10R) supporting Intel® Matrix Storage Technology Support for...channels (3.0 Gb/s) via ICH10R • Two external SATA (eSATA) channels via a discrete controller • Intel® Matrix Storage Technology for Serial ATA continued 9 Table 1. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of Intel® Desktop Board DX58SO.
...to 16 GB of system memory Intel® X58 Express Chipset consisting of the Desktop Board. Table 1 summarizes the major features of : • Intel X58 Express Chipset I/O Controller Hub (IOH) • Intel® I/O Controller Hub (ICH10R) supporting Intel® Matrix Storage Technology Support for...channels (3.0 Gb/s) via ICH10R • Two external SATA (eSATA) channels via a discrete controller • Intel® Matrix Storage Technology for Serial ATA continued 9 Table 1. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of Intel® Desktop Board DX58SO.
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... sensing to detect out of range values Related Links: For more information about Intel Desktop Board DX58SO, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Supported Operating Systems The Desktop Board supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows Vista* Ultimate •... Edition 2005 • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Home 10 Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Table 1.
... sensing to detect out of range values Related Links: For more information about Intel Desktop Board DX58SO, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Supported Operating Systems The Desktop Board supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows Vista* Ultimate •... Edition 2005 • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Home 10 Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Table 1.
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Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DX58SO. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Components 11 Figure 1.
Desktop Board Features Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DX58SO. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Components 11 Figure 1.
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... Chapter 2 • Supported processors for more information about: • Intel Desktop Board DX58SO http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/ desktop • Supported processors http://processormatch.intel.com • Audio software and utilities http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd • LAN software and drivers http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd Processor CAUTION Failure to use an...
... Chapter 2 • Supported processors for more information about: • Intel Desktop Board DX58SO http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/ desktop • Supported processors http://processormatch.intel.com • Audio software and utilities http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd • LAN software and drivers http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd Processor CAUTION Failure to use an...
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... memory support on this effect on the screen at power up. The Desktop Board supports the following links or pages for more information about: • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory, page 38 in graphics cards. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable...
... memory support on this effect on the screen at power up. The Desktop Board supports the following links or pages for more information about: • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory, page 38 in graphics cards. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable...
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...Figure 28 on page 52 15 Desktop Board Features Intel® X58 Express Chipset The Intel X58 Express Chipset consists of the following link or pages for more information about : • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • The location of... 95 dB • Independent multi-streaming 8-channel (7.1) audio (using the back panel audio connectors) and 2-channel audio (using the Intel High Definition Audio front panel header) ...
...Figure 28 on page 52 15 Desktop Board Features Intel® X58 Express Chipset The Intel X58 Express Chipset consists of the following link or pages for more information about : • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • The location of... 95 dB • Independent multi-streaming 8-channel (7.1) audio (using the back panel audio connectors) and 2-channel audio (using the Intel High Definition Audio front panel header) ...
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... On On Indicates LAN link is not established LAN link is established LAN activity is operating. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem includes: • Intel ICH10R • Intel 82567LF Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller • RJ-45 LAN connector with...8226; PCI bus power management Related Links: Go to the following link for information about LAN software and drivers: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on the back panel (see Figure 2). Table 3. LAN Connector ...
... On On Indicates LAN link is not established LAN link is established LAN activity is operating. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide LAN Subsystem The LAN subsystem includes: • Intel ICH10R • Intel 82567LF Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller • RJ-45 LAN connector with...8226; PCI bus power management Related Links: Go to the following link for information about LAN software and drivers: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on the back panel (see Figure 2). Table 3. LAN Connector ...
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... rates. USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in Figure 3. Serial ATA Intel Desktop Board DX58SO supports six onboard Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via ICH10R and two eSATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via the ICH10R. HDD Activity LED 17... Desktop Board Features USB 2.0 Support The Desktop Board supports up to 12 USB 2.0 ports (eight ports routed to back panel connectors and four ports routed to two onboard headers) via a discrete controller. The Desktop Board includes a disk drive activity indicator (a green ...
... rates. USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in Figure 3. Serial ATA Intel Desktop Board DX58SO supports six onboard Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via ICH10R and two eSATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via the ICH10R. HDD Activity LED 17... Desktop Board Features USB 2.0 Support The Desktop Board supports up to 12 USB 2.0 ports (eight ports routed to back panel connectors and four ports routed to two onboard headers) via a discrete controller. The Desktop Board includes a disk drive activity indicator (a green ...
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... device. You can be updated by following the instructions on configuring your computer. data striping • RAID 1 - Legacy I/O Intel Desktop Board DX58SO includes an I/O controller that provides the following legacy I/O features: • Consumer Infrared (CIR) support • Low pin count...LPC) interface • Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake up event interface • PCI power management support Expandability Intel Desktop Board DX58SO provides the following RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Drives) levels: • RAID 0 - The BIOS can override the ...
... device. You can be updated by following the instructions on configuring your computer. data striping • RAID 1 - Legacy I/O Intel Desktop Board DX58SO includes an I/O controller that provides the following legacy I/O features: • Consumer Infrared (CIR) support • Low pin count...LPC) interface • Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake up event interface • PCI power management support Expandability Intel Desktop Board DX58SO provides the following RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Drives) levels: • RAID 0 - The BIOS can override the ...
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...intrusion detection Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control The features of the hardware monitoring and fan speed control include: • Monitoring of Intel Desktop Board DX58SO enable the board to be set for the BIOS Setup and for booting the computer, with the Wired for a password. If only the supervisor ...password is booted. If both the supervisor and user passwords are set , you must enter either password to boot the computer. Desktop Board Features PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration If you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card in your computer, the PCI/PCI ...
...intrusion detection Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control The features of the hardware monitoring and fan speed control include: • Monitoring of Intel Desktop Board DX58SO enable the board to be set for the BIOS Setup and for booting the computer, with the Wired for a password. If only the supervisor ...password is booted. If both the supervisor and user passwords are set , you must enter either password to boot the computer. Desktop Board Features PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration If you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card in your computer, the PCI/PCI ...
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... using the Last Power State feature in before power was interrupted (either on the Desktop Board. See Figure 27 for the location of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. When ... temperature. The use of the chassis intrusion header. Chassis Intrusion The board supports a chassis security feature that provides full ACPI support. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Intel® Precision Cooling Technology Intel Precision Cooling Technology automatically adjust processor fan speed based on the processor ...
... using the Last Power State feature in before power was interrupted (either on the Desktop Board. See Figure 27 for the location of ACPI with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. When ... temperature. The use of the chassis intrusion header. Chassis Intrusion The board supports a chassis security feature that provides full ACPI support. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Intel® Precision Cooling Technology Intel Precision Cooling Technology automatically adjust processor fan speed based on the processor ...
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... ACPI S3 sleep state functionality. Power supplies used with this feature can damage the power supply. When signaled by the LED turning amber. The Desktop Board has a 4-pin processor fan header, one 4-pin and two 3-pin chassis fan headers, and one 3-pin IOH fan header. LAN wakeup ...supply must be off when the computer is in the S3 sleep state, the computer will appear to provide adequate standby current when using this Desktop Board must be able to provide enough standby current to its last known awake state. 21 Failure to a tachometer input of delivering adequate +5 V...
... ACPI S3 sleep state functionality. Power supplies used with this feature can damage the power supply. When signaled by the LED turning amber. The Desktop Board has a 4-pin processor fan header, one 4-pin and two 3-pin chassis fan headers, and one 3-pin IOH fan header. LAN wakeup ...supply must be off when the computer is in the S3 sleep state, the computer will appear to provide adequate standby current when using this Desktop Board must be able to provide enough standby current to its last known awake state. 21 Failure to a tachometer input of delivering adequate +5 V...
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.... Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Figure 4. The Desktop Board's standby power indicator, shown in power management and can participate in Figure 4, is lit when there is still present at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/... 22 Failure to do so could damage the board and any devices connected to wake the computer. +5 V Standby Power Indicator CAUTION If...
.... Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Figure 4. The Desktop Board's standby power indicator, shown in power management and can participate in Figure 4, is lit when there is still present at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/... 22 Failure to do so could damage the board and any devices connected to wake the computer. +5 V Standby Power Indicator CAUTION If...
