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...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 BIOS ...18 Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration 18 PCI and PCI... 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...
...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 BIOS ...18 Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration 18 PCI and PCI... 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...
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Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor 31 Installing a Processor 31 Installing the...DIMMs 41 Installing and Removing PCI Express x16 Add-in Cards 42 Installing PCI Express x16 Graphics Cards 42 Installing Linked PCI Express x16 Graphics Cards 43 Installing a PCI Express x16 Add-in Card 43 Removing a PCI Express x16 Add-in Card ...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 ...
Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor 31 Installing a Processor 31 Installing the...DIMMs 41 Installing and Removing PCI Express x16 Add-in Cards 42 Installing PCI Express x16 Graphics Cards 42 Installing Linked PCI Express x16 Graphics Cards 43 Installing a PCI Express x16 Add-in Card 43 Removing a PCI Express x16 Add-in Card ...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 ...
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... Sink Decorative Cover 36 17. Use DDR3 DIMMs 39 22. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Components 11 2. Lift the Socket Lever 31 10. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Header ..........35 16. Dual Channel Memory Configuration 38 20. Installing PCI Express x16 Graphics Cards 42 24. Contents Configuring for External RAID...
... Sink Decorative Cover 36 17. Use DDR3 DIMMs 39 22. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Components 11 2. Lift the Socket Lever 31 10. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Header ..........35 16. Dual Channel Memory Configuration 38 20. Installing PCI Express x16 Graphics Cards 42 24. Contents Configuring for External RAID...
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...Summary 9 2. LAN Connector LEDs 16 4. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Signal Names 51 13. BIOS Error Messages 71 17. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide 25. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names 47 5. HD Audio Link Header Signal Names 47 6. IEEE 1394a Header Signal ... 54 31. Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 44 26. Location of the Chassis Fan Headers 53 30. Back Panel Audio Connectors 52 29. Back Panel CIR Header Emitter (Output) Header Signal Names 48 8. EMC Regulations 82 21. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO China RoHS Material Self Declaration...
...Summary 9 2. LAN Connector LEDs 16 4. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Signal Names 51 13. BIOS Error Messages 71 17. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide 25. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names 47 5. HD Audio Link Header Signal Names 47 6. IEEE 1394a Header Signal ... 54 31. Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 44 26. Location of the Chassis Fan Headers 53 30. Back Panel Audio Connectors 52 29. Back Panel CIR Header Emitter (Output) Header Signal Names 48 8. EMC Regulations 82 21. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO China RoHS Material Self Declaration...
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...PCI Express 2.0 x16 ports • One PCI Express 2.0 x4 port • Two PCI Express 1.1 x1 ports • One PCI* bus connector Legacy I /O Support Peripheral Interfaces RAID ATX (304.80 millimeters [12.00 inches] x 243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches]) Support for an Intel...• Two external SATA (eSATA) channels via a discrete controller • Intel® Matrix Storage Technology for up 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.
...PCI Express 2.0 x16 ports • One PCI Express 2.0 x4 port • Two PCI Express 1.1 x1 ports • One PCI* bus connector Legacy I /O Support Peripheral Interfaces RAID ATX (304.80 millimeters [12.00 inches] x 243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches]) Support for an Intel...• Two external SATA (eSATA) channels via a discrete controller • Intel® Matrix Storage Technology for up 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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...Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Suspend to RAM (STR) • Wake on USB, PCI, PCI Express, LAN, CIR, ...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 ...
...Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Suspend to RAM (STR) • Wake on USB, PCI, PCI Express, LAN, CIR, ...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 ...
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...The IOH provides interfaces to the following link or pages for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • The location of the onboard audio headers, Figure 27 on page 46 • The signal names for HDMI... (using the back panel audio connectors) and 2-channel audio (using the Intel High Definition Audio front panel header) Related Links: Go to the processor and the PCI Express bus. Desktop Board Features Intel® X58 Express Chipset The Intel X58 Express Chipset consists of the following components: •...
...The IOH provides interfaces to the following link or pages for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • The location of the onboard audio headers, Figure 27 on page 46 • The signal names for HDMI... (using the back panel audio connectors) and 2-channel audio (using the Intel High Definition Audio front panel header) Related Links: Go to the processor and the PCI Express bus. Desktop Board Features Intel® X58 Express Chipset The Intel X58 Express Chipset consists of the following components: •...
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... Indicates LAN link is not established LAN link is established LAN activity is operating. Table 3. 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...LAN connect interface between ICH10R and the LAN controller • 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...
... Indicates LAN link is not established LAN link is established LAN activity is operating. Table 3. 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...LAN connect interface between ICH10R and the LAN controller • 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...
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...Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, and the PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities. data striping and data mirroring • RAID 5 - Legacy I/O Intel Desktop Board DX58SO includes an I/O controller that provides the following legacy I/O features: •...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 the instructions on configuring your computer. data mirroring • RAID 0+1 (or RAID 10) - ...
...Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, and the PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities. data striping and data mirroring • RAID 5 - Legacy I/O Intel Desktop Board DX58SO includes an I/O controller that provides the following legacy I/O features: •...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 the instructions on configuring your computer. data mirroring • RAID 0+1 (or RAID 10) - ...
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... password is set , you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card in your computer, the PCI/PCI Express auto-configuration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the resources (IRQs, DMA channels, and I/O space) for that add-in card. Hardware Management The hardware management features of Intel Desktop Board DX58SO enable the board to detect levels above and...
... password is set , you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card in your computer, the PCI/PCI Express auto-configuration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the resources (IRQs, DMA channels, and I/O space) for that add-in card. Hardware Management The hardware management features of Intel Desktop Board DX58SO enable the board to detect levels above and...
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...Failure to support multiple wake events from the PCI and/or USB buses exceeds power supply capacity, the Desktop Board may lose register settings stored in the ACPI S0 state. • The fans are off . Desktop Board Features The Desktop Board has three power connectors. If the standby ...current necessary to provide adequate standby current when using this Desktop Board must be able to provide enough standby current to a tachometer input...
...Failure to support multiple wake events from the PCI and/or USB buses exceeds power supply capacity, the Desktop Board may lose register settings stored in the ACPI S0 state. • The fans are off . Desktop Board Features The Desktop Board has three power connectors. If the standby ...current necessary to provide adequate standby current when using this Desktop Board must be able to provide enough standby current to a tachometer input...
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... at the memory module sockets and the PCI bus connectors. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Figure 4. Add-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...
... at the memory module sockets and the PCI bus connectors. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. Figure 4. Add-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...
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...PCI Express bus is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S1, S3, S4, or S5 state. Intel worked directly with these two governmental agencies to the following link for information and recommendations concerning the new ENERGY STAR requirements: http://www3.intel.com/cd/channel/reseller/asmona/eng/337748.htm. 23 Desktop Board... NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of meeting the new ENERGY STAR requirements depending upon system configuration. Currently Intel Desktop Boards are capable of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from USB and an operating system that supports Wake from USB...
...PCI Express bus is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S1, S3, S4, or S5 state. Intel worked directly with these two governmental agencies to the following link for information and recommendations concerning the new ENERGY STAR requirements: http://www3.intel.com/cd/channel/reseller/asmona/eng/337748.htm. 23 Desktop Board... NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of meeting the new ENERGY STAR requirements depending upon system configuration. Currently Intel Desktop Boards are capable of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from USB and an operating system that supports Wake from USB...
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...for using an antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam pad. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you 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 card • Connect the IDE...
...for using an antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam pad. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you 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 card • Connect the IDE...
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... x16 primary (Figure 23, A) and secondary connectors (Figure 23, B). Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Installing and Removing PCI Express x16 Add-in Cards CAUTION When installing a PCI Express card on the Desktop Board, ensure that the card is not fully seated in the PCI Express connector before you power on the over-current protection of the power supply...
... x16 primary (Figure 23, A) and secondary connectors (Figure 23, B). Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Installing and Removing PCI Express x16 Add-in Cards CAUTION When installing a PCI Express card on the Desktop Board, ensure that the card is not fully seated in the PCI Express connector before you power on the over-current protection of the power supply...
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Use the connectors or cables included with the Desktop Board to the documentation supplied by the graphics card manufacturer or visit their web site. Place the card in a PCI Express x16 connector (Figure 24, A) and press down on the card until it is completely seated in ..."Before You Begin" on the connector. 3. Figure 24. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing Linked PCI Express x16 Graphics Cards The Desktop Board supports the use of linked PCI Express x16 graphics cards with a screw (Figure 24, B). For more complete installation and configuration...
Use the connectors or cables included with the Desktop Board to the documentation supplied by the graphics card manufacturer or visit their web site. Place the card in a PCI Express x16 connector (Figure 24, A) and press down on the card until it is completely seated in ..."Before You Begin" on the connector. 3. Figure 24. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing Linked PCI Express x16 Graphics Cards The Desktop Board supports the use of linked PCI Express x16 graphics cards with a screw (Figure 24, B). For more complete installation and configuration...
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This will release the card from a connector: 1. Push the card ejector lever down using the tip of a pencil or similar tool (Figure 25, B) in "Before You Begin" on page 27. 2. Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 44 Figure 25. Pull the card straight up. Remove the screw (Figure 25, A) that secures the card's metal bracket to remove a PCI Express x16 card from the connector (C). 4. Observe the precautions in the notch. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Removing a PCI Express x16 Add-in Card Follow these instructions to the chassis back panel. 3.
This will release the card from a connector: 1. Push the card ejector lever down using the tip of a pencil or similar tool (Figure 25, B) in "Before You Begin" on page 27. 2. Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 44 Figure 25. Pull the card straight up. Remove the screw (Figure 25, A) that secures the card's metal bracket to remove a PCI Express x16 card from the connector (C). 4. Observe the precautions in the notch. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Removing a PCI Express x16 Add-in Card Follow these instructions to the chassis back panel. 3.
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Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Connecting Power Supply Cables Figure 30 shows the location of the 1 x 4 auxiliary PCI Express graphics power connector (Figure 30, C) or the SATA-style auxiliary power connector (Figure 30, B) is backwards compatible with ATX12V power supplies with ATX12V power supplies when using PCI Express graphics cards that can consume up to the...
Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Connecting Power Supply Cables Figure 30 shows the location of the 1 x 4 auxiliary PCI Express graphics power connector (Figure 30, C) or the SATA-style auxiliary power connector (Figure 30, B) is backwards compatible with ATX12V power supplies with ATX12V power supplies when using PCI Express graphics cards that can consume up to the...
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...supply cable to both. Location of the Desktop Board's BIOS configuration jumper block. If additional power is required, connect the appropriate power supply cable to either the 1 x 4 auxiliary PCI Express graphics power connector or to the SATAstyle auxiliary PCI Express graphics power connector or to the ... Block The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables all board configurations to the 2 x 4 pin connector. 3. Table 14 shows the jumper settings for the BIOS Setup program modes. 55 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin...
...supply cable to both. Location of the Desktop Board's BIOS configuration jumper block. If additional power is required, connect the appropriate power supply cable to either the 1 x 4 auxiliary PCI Express graphics power connector or to the SATAstyle auxiliary PCI Express graphics power connector or to the ... Block The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables all board configurations to the 2 x 4 pin connector. 3. Table 14 shows the jumper settings for the BIOS Setup program modes. 55 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin...