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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 ... and IDE Auto Configuration 18 PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration 19 Security Passwords 19 Hardware Management 19 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control 19 Intel® Precision Cooling Technology 20 Chassis Intrusion 20 Power Management 20 Software Support 20 ACPI 20 Hardware Support 20 Power Connectors ...
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 ... and IDE Auto Configuration 18 PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration 19 Security Passwords 19 Hardware Management 19 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control 19 Intel® Precision Cooling Technology 20 Chassis Intrusion 20 Power Management 20 Software Support 20 ACPI 20 Hardware Support 20 Power Connectors ...
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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 Removing the Processor 36 Installing the ICH Heat Sink Decorative Cover (Optional 36 Installing the IOH Cooling Fan (...Power Supply Cables 53 Connecting Chassis Fan Cables 53 Connecting 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...
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 Removing the Processor 36 Installing the ICH Heat Sink Decorative Cover (Optional 36 Installing the IOH Cooling Fan (...Power Supply Cables 53 Connecting Chassis Fan Cables 53 Connecting 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...
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... 83 Product Certifications 84 Board-Level Certification Markings 84 Chassis and Component Certifications 85 Figures 1. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 9. Lift the Socket Lever 31 10. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Header ..........35 16. Installing...Statement 74 Product Ecology Statements 75 Recycling Considerations 75 Lead-free 2LI/Pb-free 2LI Board 78 Restriction of the Standby Power Indicator 22 5. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Components 11 2. Onboard Power Button 24 6. Lift the Load Plate 32 11. LAN...
... 83 Product Certifications 84 Board-Level Certification Markings 84 Chassis and Component Certifications 85 Figures 1. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 9. Lift the Socket Lever 31 10. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Header ..........35 16. Installing...Statement 74 Product Ecology Statements 75 Recycling Considerations 75 Lead-free 2LI/Pb-free 2LI Board 78 Restriction of the Standby Power Indicator 22 5. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Components 11 2. Onboard Power Button 24 6. Lift the Load Plate 32 11. LAN...
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...Period Mark 80 20. EMC Regulations 82 21. Connecting the Serial ATA Cables 45 27. Location of the Chassis Fan Headers 53 30. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Components 12 3. LAN Connector LEDs 16 4. Front Panel CIR Receiver (Input) Header Signal Names 48 7. Front Panel...Panel Audio Connectors 52 29. Removing the Battery 61 33. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 81 Tables 1. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names 49 9. IEEE 1394a Header Signal Names 49 10. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide 25. Feature Summary 9 2. Front Panel Audio ...
...Period Mark 80 20. EMC Regulations 82 21. Connecting the Serial ATA Cables 45 27. Location of the Chassis Fan Headers 53 30. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Components 12 3. LAN Connector LEDs 16 4. Front Panel CIR Receiver (Input) Header Signal Names 48 7. Front Panel...Panel Audio Connectors 52 29. Removing the Battery 61 33. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO China RoHS Material Self Declaration Table 81 Tables 1. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names 49 9. IEEE 1394a Header Signal Names 49 10. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide 25. Feature Summary 9 2. Front Panel Audio ...
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... used to monitor fan activity • Intel® Precision Cooling Technology fan speed control • Voltage 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...
... used to monitor fan activity • Intel® Precision Cooling Technology fan speed control • Voltage 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...
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... monitoring and control • Thermal and voltage monitoring • Chassis 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 accessed and who can enter either the supervisor password or the user password to run the...
... monitoring and control • Thermal and voltage monitoring • Chassis 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 accessed and who can enter either the supervisor password or the user password to run the...
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... control. The computer's response can be connected to the power state it was interrupted (either on the Desktop Board. Chassis Intrusion The board supports a chassis security feature that provides full ACPI support. When resuming from USB • Power Management ...the Desktop Board requires an operating system that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Intel® Precision Cooling Technology Intel Precision Cooling Technology automatically adjust processor fan speed based on the processor temperature and adjusts chassis fan ...
... control. The computer's response can be connected to the power state it was interrupted (either on the Desktop Board. Chassis Intrusion The board supports a chassis security feature that provides full ACPI support. When resuming from USB • Power Management ...the Desktop Board requires an operating system that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Intel® Precision Cooling Technology Intel Precision Cooling Technology automatically adjust processor fan speed based on the processor temperature and adjusts chassis fan ...
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... hardware monitoring and control device. • All fan headers support closed-loop fan control that can damage the power supply. Desktop Board Features The Desktop Board has three power connectors. Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as needed. • All fan headers have a +12 V DC connection. Instantly...or event, the computer quickly returns to its last known awake state. 21 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. If the computer has a dual-colored power LED on page 54 for...
... hardware monitoring and control device. • All fan headers support closed-loop fan control that can damage the power supply. Desktop Board Features The Desktop Board has three power connectors. Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as needed. • All fan headers have a +12 V DC connection. Instantly...or event, the computer quickly returns to its last known awake state. 21 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. If the computer has a dual-colored power LED on page 54 for...
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... how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the Desktop Board • Install and remove a processor • Install the ICH heat sink decorative cover • Install the IOH heat sink fan • Install and remove memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16...to disconnect power, telecommunications links, networks, or modems before performing any procedures can continue to the audio system • Connect chassis fan and power supply cables • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Replace the battery Before You Begin CAUTIONS...
... how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the Desktop Board • Install and remove a processor • Install the ICH heat sink decorative cover • Install the IOH heat sink fan • Install and remove memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16...to disconnect power, telecommunications links, networks, or modems before performing any procedures can continue to the audio system • Connect chassis fan and power supply cables • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Replace the battery Before You Begin CAUTIONS...
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... a 4-pin connector as shown in Figure 15, A is recommended; Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink Intel Desktop Board DX58SO has mounting holes for a processor fan heat sink. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable Connect the processor fan heat sink cable to the boxed processor manual or boxed thermal solution manual. For instructions on...
... a 4-pin connector as shown in Figure 15, A is recommended; Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink Intel Desktop Board DX58SO has mounting holes for a processor fan heat sink. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable Connect the processor fan heat sink cable to the boxed processor manual or boxed thermal solution manual. For instructions on...
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... install the ICH heat sink decorative cover, follow these instructions: 1. Figure 16. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on how to remove the processor fan heat sink and processor, refer to the heat sink. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Removing the Processor For instructions on page 27. 2.
... install the ICH heat sink decorative cover, follow these instructions: 1. Figure 16. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on how to remove the processor fan heat sink and processor, refer to the heat sink. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Removing the Processor For instructions on page 27. 2.
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.... 2. Slide the four legs of the fan. You can add a fan to power the fan. Attach the fan power connector to the fan mounting bracket (Figure 17, B) using the included IOH fan and mounting bracket. To install the IOH fan, follow these instructions: 1. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing the IOH Cooling Fan (Optional) If your system application requires...
.... 2. Slide the four legs of the fan. You can add a fan to power the fan. Attach the fan power connector to the fan mounting bracket (Figure 17, B) using the included IOH fan and mounting bracket. To install the IOH fan, follow these instructions: 1. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing the IOH Cooling Fan (Optional) If your system application requires...
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Figure 29 shows the location of the Chassis Fan Headers 53 Figure 29. Location of the chassis fan headers. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Supply Cables Connecting Chassis Fan Cables Connect chassis fan cables to the 3-pin and 4-pin chassis fan headers on the Desktop Board.
Figure 29 shows the location of the Chassis Fan Headers 53 Figure 29. Location of the chassis fan headers. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Supply Cables Connecting Chassis Fan Cables Connect chassis fan cables to the 3-pin and 4-pin chassis fan headers on the Desktop Board.