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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 BIOS ...18 Serial... 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...
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 BIOS ...18 Serial... 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...
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Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor 31 Installing a Processor 31 Installing ... Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cables 45 Connecting to the Internal Headers and Connectors 46 Front Panel Audio Header 47 HD Audio Link Header 47 Consumer IR (CIR) Headers 48 Chassis Intrusion Header 49 IEEE 1394a Header 49 USB ... 50 Front Panel Header 50 Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header 51 S/PDIF Connector 51 Connecting to the Audio System 52 Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Supply Cables 53 Connecting Chassis Fan Cables 53 Connecting Power Supply Cables...
Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor 31 Installing a Processor 31 Installing ... Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cables 45 Connecting to the Internal Headers and Connectors 46 Front Panel Audio Header 47 HD Audio Link Header 47 Consumer IR (CIR) Headers 48 Chassis Intrusion Header 49 IEEE 1394a Header 49 USB ... 50 Front Panel Header 50 Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header 51 S/PDIF Connector 51 Connecting to the Audio System 52 Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Supply Cables 53 Connecting Chassis Fan Cables 53 Connecting Power Supply Cables...
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... CIR Header Emitter (Output) Header Signal Names 48 8. Beep Codes 71 16. Feature Summary 9 2. LAN Connector LEDs 16 4. Product Certification Markings 84 viii Back Panel Audio Connectors 52 29. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 50 11. Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect Marks 79 19. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide 25.
... CIR Header Emitter (Output) Header Signal Names 48 8. Beep Codes 71 16. Feature Summary 9 2. LAN Connector LEDs 16 4. Product Certification Markings 84 viii Back Panel Audio Connectors 52 29. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 50 11. Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect Marks 79 19. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide 25.
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...technology and ATI CrossFireX* technology • Independent multi-streaming 8-channel (7.1) audio and 2-channel audio subsystem, featuring: ― Intel® High Definition Audio interface ― RealTek* ALC889 codec • HD Audio Link header • HD Audio front panel header • Onboard 3-pin S/PDIF connector • Two ... to the back panel ― One port routed to 16 GB of system memory Intel® X58 Express Chipset consisting of the Desktop Board. Table 1. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of Intel® Desktop Board DX58SO.
...technology and ATI CrossFireX* technology • Independent multi-streaming 8-channel (7.1) audio and 2-channel audio subsystem, featuring: ― Intel® High Definition Audio interface ― RealTek* ALC889 codec • HD Audio Link header • HD Audio front panel header • Onboard 3-pin S/PDIF connector • Two ... to the back panel ― One port routed to 16 GB of system memory Intel® X58 Express Chipset consisting of the Desktop Board. Table 1. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of Intel® Desktop Board DX58SO.
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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 appropriate...
... 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 appropriate...
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... following link for the Intel High Definition Audio front panel header and the HD Audio Link header, page 47 • The back panel audio connectors, Figure 28 on page 52 15 Desktop Board Features Intel® X58 Express Chipset The Intel X58 Express Chipset consists ...Intel X58 Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/products/chipsets/index.htm Audio Subsystem The onboard audio subsystem consists of the onboard audio headers, Figure 27 on page 46 • The signal names for more information about : • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop...
... following link for the Intel High Definition Audio front panel header and the HD Audio Link header, page 47 • The back panel audio connectors, Figure 28 on page 52 15 Desktop Board Features Intel® X58 Express Chipset The Intel X58 Express Chipset consists ...Intel X58 Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/products/chipsets/index.htm Audio Subsystem The onboard audio subsystem consists of the onboard audio headers, Figure 27 on page 46 • The signal names for more information about : • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop...
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...only at an ESD workstation using and modifying electronic equipment. 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...ESD) can damage components. Failure 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 • ...
...only at an ESD workstation using and modifying electronic equipment. 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...ESD) can damage components. Failure 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 • ...
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...audio B HD Audio Link C Back panel CIR emitter (output) D Front panel CIR receiver (input) E Chassis intrusion Item Description F IEEE 1394a G USB 2.0 (2) H Alternate front panel power LED I Front panel J S/PDIF Figure 27. Figure 27 shows the location of the internal headers or connectors, observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on Intel Desktop Board DX58SO.... Internal Headers and Connectors 46 Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Connecting to the Internal Headers and Connectors ...
...audio B HD Audio Link C Back panel CIR emitter (output) D Front panel CIR receiver (input) E Chassis intrusion Item Description F IEEE 1394a G USB 2.0 (2) H Alternate front panel power LED I Front panel J S/PDIF Figure 27. Figure 27 shows the location of the internal headers or connectors, observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on Intel Desktop Board DX58SO.... Internal Headers and Connectors 46 Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Connecting to the Internal Headers and Connectors ...
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... header. Table 5 shows the pin assignments and signal names for the front panel audio header. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Front Panel Audio Header Figure 27, A shows the location of the HD Audio Link header. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names Pin Signal Name 1 PORT 1L 3 PORT 1R 5 PORT 2R 7 SENSE_SEND 9 PORT 2L Pin Signal...
... header. Table 5 shows the pin assignments and signal names for the front panel audio header. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Front Panel Audio Header Figure 27, A shows the location of the HD Audio Link header. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names Pin Signal Name 1 PORT 1L 3 PORT 1R 5 PORT 2R 7 SENSE_SEND 9 PORT 2L Pin Signal...
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... for the S/PDIF connector. This connector can be used with HDMI video cards that do not work with the HD Audio Link header (see Figure 27, B). Table 13. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Figure 27, H shows the location of the alternate front panel power LED header...
... for the S/PDIF connector. This connector can be used with HDMI video cards that do not work with the HD Audio Link header (see Figure 27, B). Table 13. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Figure 27, H shows the location of the alternate front panel power LED header...
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The default connector assignments are connected to this output. 52 Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Connecting to power either headphones or amplified speakers only. Back Panel Audio Connectors NOTE The back panel line out connector is designed to the Audio System After installing the RealTek audio driver from the Intel® Express Installer DVD-ROM, the multi-channel...
The default connector assignments are connected to this output. 52 Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Connecting to power either headphones or amplified speakers only. Back Panel Audio Connectors NOTE The back panel line out connector is designed to the Audio System After installing the RealTek audio driver from the Intel® Express Installer DVD-ROM, the multi-channel...