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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 Removing the Processor 36 Installing the ICH Heat Sink Decorative Cover (Optional 36 Installing the IOH Cooling Fan (Optional 37 Installing and Removing Memory...Image BIOS Update File 64 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility 65 Recovering the BIOS 66 4 Configuring for RAID Configuring for RAID Using Intel® Matrix Storage Technology 67 Configuring the BIOS 67 Creating ...
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 (Optional 37 Installing and Removing Memory...Image BIOS Update File 64 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility 65 Recovering the BIOS 66 4 Configuring for RAID Configuring for RAID Using Intel® Matrix Storage Technology 67 Configuring the BIOS 67 Creating ...
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... Processor Cover 33 13. Close the Load Plate 34 15. Installing the ICH Heat Sink Decorative Cover 36 17. Single Channel Memory Configuration 39 21. Location of the Standby Power Indicator 22 5. Installing the I/O Shield 29 8. Install the Processor 33 14... the Protective Socket Cover 32 12. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Components 11 2. Location of the VR and CPU LEDs 25 7. Use DDR3 DIMMs 39 22. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 9. Dual Channel Memory Configuration 38 20. Triple Channel Memory Configuration 38 19. Contents Configuring for...
... Processor Cover 33 13. Close the Load Plate 34 15. Installing the ICH Heat Sink Decorative Cover 36 17. Single Channel Memory Configuration 39 21. Location of the Standby Power Indicator 22 5. Installing the I/O Shield 29 8. Install the Processor 33 14... the Protective Socket Cover 32 12. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Components 11 2. Location of the VR and CPU LEDs 25 7. Use DDR3 DIMMs 39 22. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 9. Dual Channel Memory Configuration 38 20. Triple Channel Memory Configuration 38 19. Contents Configuring for...
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...Interfaces RAID ATX (304.80 millimeters [12.00 inches] x 243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches]) Support for an Intel® processor in the LGA1366 package • Four 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets arranged in three channels • Support for DDR3 1333+ MHz, DDR3 1066 MHz, ...; Up to two IEEE 1394a ports: ― One port routed to the back panel ― One port routed to 16 GB of system memory Intel® X58 Express Chipset consisting of the Desktop Board. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of Intel® Desktop Board DX58SO.
...Interfaces RAID ATX (304.80 millimeters [12.00 inches] x 243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches]) Support for an Intel® processor in the LGA1366 package • Four 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets arranged in three channels • Support for DDR3 1333+ MHz, DDR3 1066 MHz, ...; Up to two IEEE 1394a ports: ― One port routed to the back panel ― One port routed to 16 GB of system memory Intel® X58 Express Chipset consisting of the Desktop Board. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of Intel® Desktop Board DX58SO.
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...with integrated status LEDs • Intel® Platform Innovation Framework for extensible firmware interface • 16 Mb symmetrical flash memory device • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power... 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...
...with integrated status LEDs • Intel® Platform Innovation Framework for extensible firmware interface • 16 Mb symmetrical flash memory device • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power... 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...
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... • Up to 16 GB maximum total system memory NOTE 32-bit operating systems are limited to this desktop board requires compatible XMP-enabled memory or advanced knowledge of memory. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence...
... • Up to 16 GB maximum total system memory NOTE 32-bit operating systems are limited to this desktop board requires compatible XMP-enabled memory or advanced knowledge of memory. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence...
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... Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. Failure to its last known awake state. 21 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. If the... connectors. While in the S3 sleep state, the computer will appear to provide adequate standby current when using this Desktop Board must be off when the computer is in memory. Instantly Available PC Technology CAUTIONS For Instantly Available PC technology, the 5 V standby line for the location of...
... Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. Failure to its last known awake state. 21 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. If the... connectors. While in the S3 sleep state, the computer will appear to provide adequate standby current when using this Desktop Board must be off when the computer is in memory. Instantly Available PC Technology CAUTIONS For Instantly Available PC technology, the 5 V standby line for the location of...
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Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. For example, when this specification can be off and the standby power indicator is still present at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 22 Figure 4. Location of the Standby Power Indicator For more information on the board...standby current requirements for the Desktop Board, refer to the Technical Product Specification at the memory module sockets and the PCI bus connectors. Failure to do so could damage the board and any devices connected to...
Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. For example, when this specification can be off and the standby power indicator is still present at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 22 Figure 4. Location of the Standby Power Indicator For more information on the board...standby current requirements for the Desktop Board, refer to the Technical Product Specification at the memory module sockets and the PCI bus connectors. Failure to do so could damage the board and any devices connected to...
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...• 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 card •...the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using an antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam pad. Some circuitry on the board can damage components. Failure to disconnect power, telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you can provide some ESD protection by...
...• 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 card •...the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using an antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam pad. Some circuitry on the board can damage components. Failure to disconnect power, telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you can provide some ESD protection by...
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Figure 19. Dual Channel Memory Configuration 38 Figure 18. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory Intel Desktop board DX58SO has four 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets arranged in less than optimal memory performance. Guidelines for Memory Configuration Before installing DIMMs, read and follow these guidelines for memory configuration. Triple Channel Memory Configuration NOTE Installing memory in Channel A, DIMM 1 may result in three...
Figure 19. Dual Channel Memory Configuration 38 Figure 18. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory Intel Desktop board DX58SO has four 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets arranged in less than optimal memory performance. Guidelines for Memory Configuration Before installing DIMMs, read and follow these guidelines for memory configuration. Triple Channel Memory Configuration NOTE Installing memory in Channel A, DIMM 1 may result in three...
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Use DDR3 DIMMs 39 All the notches should match with the DDR3 DIMM. Figure 21. Single Channel Memory Configuration Installing DIMMs To make sure you have the correct DIMM, place it on the illustration of the DDR3 DIMM in Figure 21. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Figure 20.
Use DDR3 DIMMs 39 All the notches should match with the DDR3 DIMM. Figure 21. Single Channel Memory Configuration Installing DIMMs To make sure you have the correct DIMM, place it on the illustration of the DDR3 DIMM in Figure 21. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Figure 20.
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Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. FORHOLDSREGEL Eksplosionsfare, hvis batteriet erstattes med et batteri af en forkert type. Batterier bør om muligt genbruges. Brukte batterier bør kastes i henhold til gjeldende milj... mesure du possible. Batterier ska kasseras enligt de lokala miljövårdsbestämmelserna. 57 Replace the battery with 3.3 VSB applied. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 12.
Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. FORHOLDSREGEL Eksplosionsfare, hvis batteriet erstattes med et batteri af en forkert type. Batterier bør om muligt genbruges. Brukte batterier bør kastes i henhold til gjeldende milj... mesure du possible. Batterier ska kasseras enligt de lokala miljövårdsbestämmelserna. 57 Replace the battery with 3.3 VSB applied. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 12.
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... you how to view and change the BIOS settings for multiple identical systems.) 4. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. Go to the DX58SO page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. Close all other...to complete the BIOS update. 63 Navigate to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Follow the instructions provided in an automated update utility that combines the functionality of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease of use of Windows-...
... you how to view and change the BIOS settings for multiple identical systems.) 4. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. Go to the DX58SO page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. Close all other...to complete the BIOS update. 63 Navigate to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Follow the instructions provided in an automated update utility that combines the functionality of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease of use of Windows-...
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...files through your computer supplier or by using either the Iflash Memory Update Utility or the ISO Image BIOS update file. The image uses ISOLINUX* bootloader and automatically launches a script to CD. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS ... BIOS update allows for the update of an Intel® Desktop Board BIOS to the latest production release regardless of the operating system installed on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to the DX58SO page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates,"...
...files through your computer supplier or by using either the Iflash Memory Update Utility or the ISO Image BIOS update file. The image uses ISOLINUX* bootloader and automatically launches a script to CD. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS ... BIOS update allows for the update of an Intel® Desktop Board BIOS to the latest production release regardless of the operating system installed on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to the DX58SO page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates,"...
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... image file to CD, burn the data to confirm the BIOS upgrade operation. 6. At the "Welcome to the Intel Desktop Board BIOS Upgrade CD-ROM" page, press any key to a blank CD. The Iflash Memory update utility allows you can also be extracted locally to be upgraded and boot the system. 4. Updating the BIOS...
... image file to CD, burn the data to confirm the BIOS upgrade operation. 6. At the "Welcome to the Intel Desktop Board BIOS Upgrade CD-ROM" page, press any key to a blank CD. The Iflash Memory update utility allows you can also be extracted locally to be upgraded and boot the system. 4. Updating the BIOS...
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... your volume) and press . 7. Exit the Option ROM user interface by pressing after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory tests begin. 3. Finally, press to Advanced Drive Configuration Configure SATA as; In the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM Main Menu, select option #1: Create RAID Volume. Then save your settings by pressing .
... your volume) and press . 7. Exit the Option ROM user interface by pressing after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory tests begin. 3. Finally, press to Advanced Drive Configuration Configure SATA as; In the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM Main Menu, select option #1: Create RAID Volume. Then save your settings by pressing .
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... by pressing the key after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory tests begin. 3. Install the Marvell 88SE61XX SATA RAID Controller driver. 3. Enter system BIOS Setup by booting from the Windows installation CD. 2. Creating Your RAID Set 1. Finally, press to the Desktop Board's two back panel eSATA connectors. 2. Finish the Windows installation and...
... by pressing the key after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory tests begin. 3. Install the Marvell 88SE61XX SATA RAID Controller driver. 3. Enter system BIOS Setup by booting from the Windows installation CD. 2. Creating Your RAID Set 1. Finally, press to the Desktop Board's two back panel eSATA connectors. 2. Finish the Windows installation and...
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... date/time has not been set. Properly programmed SPD device data is not equal to the amount of memory in Channel A is required for reliable operation. BIOS Error Messages Error Message PROCESSOR_THERMAL_TRIP_ERROR MULTI_BIT_ECC_ERROR SINGLE_BIT_ECC_ERROR CMOS_BATTERY_ERROR CMOS_CHECKSUM_ERROR CMOS_TIMER_ERROR.... The firmware has detected that a CMOS Checksum Error occurred. Table 15 lists the BIOS codes. A Error Messages and Indicators Intel Desktop Board DX58SO reports POST errors in two ways: • By sounding a beep code • By displaying an error message on reboot)...
... date/time has not been set. Properly programmed SPD device data is not equal to the amount of memory in Channel A is required for reliable operation. BIOS Error Messages Error Message PROCESSOR_THERMAL_TRIP_ERROR MULTI_BIT_ECC_ERROR SINGLE_BIT_ECC_ERROR CMOS_BATTERY_ERROR CMOS_CHECKSUM_ERROR CMOS_TIMER_ERROR.... The firmware has detected that a CMOS Checksum Error occurred. Table 15 lists the BIOS codes. A Error Messages and Indicators Intel Desktop Board DX58SO reports POST errors in two ways: • By sounding a beep code • By displaying an error message on reboot)...