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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 ...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...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 ...
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 ...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...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 ...
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Location of the VR and CPU LEDs 25 7. Installing the I/O Shield 29 8. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 9. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 32 12. Install the Processor 33 14. Triple Channel Memory Configuration 38 19...Dual Channel Memory Configuration 38 20. LAN Connector LEDs 16 3. Onboard Power Button 24 6. Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover 33 13. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Components 11 2. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Header ..........35 16. Installing a PCI Express x16 Card 43 vii ...
Location of the VR and CPU LEDs 25 7. Installing the I/O Shield 29 8. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Mounting Screw Hole Locations 30 9. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 32 12. Install the Processor 33 14. Triple Channel Memory Configuration 38 19...Dual Channel Memory Configuration 38 20. LAN Connector LEDs 16 3. Onboard Power Button 24 6. Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover 33 13. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Components 11 2. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Header ..........35 16. Installing a PCI Express x16 Card 43 vii ...
Product Guide
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... 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 ... or perform any of the computer chassis. 27 If such a station is off. Perform the procedures described in this chapter. Some circuitry on the board can damage components. Failure to record information about your computer, such as model, serial numbers, installed options, and configuration information. • Electrostatic discharge...
... 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 ... or perform any of the computer chassis. 27 If such a station is off. Perform the procedures described in this chapter. Some circuitry on the board can damage components. Failure to record information about your computer, such as model, serial numbers, installed options, and configuration information. • Electrostatic discharge...
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When installed in the chassis. Installing the I /O shield. Install the I/O shield before installing the Desktop Board in the chassis, the shield blocks radio frequency transmissions, protects internal components from the chassis supplier. Place the shield inside the chassis as shown in Figure 7. If the shield does not fit, obtain a properly sized shield from dust and foreign objects, and promotes...
When installed in the chassis. Installing the I /O shield. Install the I/O shield before installing the Desktop Board in the chassis, the shield blocks radio frequency transmissions, protects internal components from the chassis supplier. Place the shield inside the chassis as shown in Figure 7. If the shield does not fit, obtain a properly sized shield from dust and foreign objects, and promotes...
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... Panel Header Signal Names Pin Description In/Out Pin Description Hard Drive Activity LED Power LED 1 Hard disk LED pull-up to the cable. Use a shielded cable that have an unshielded cable attached to a USB port might not meet FCC Class B requirements, even if no device or a low-speed USB device... 10 No pin In/Out Out Out In 50 Table 10. Front Panel Header Figure 27, I shows the location of the USB 2.0 headers. Table 11. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide USB 2.0 Headers Figure 27, G shows the location of the front panel header.
... Panel Header Signal Names Pin Description In/Out Pin Description Hard Drive Activity LED Power LED 1 Hard disk LED pull-up to the cable. Use a shielded cable that have an unshielded cable attached to a USB port might not meet FCC Class B requirements, even if no device or a low-speed USB device... 10 No pin In/Out Out Out In 50 Table 10. Front Panel Header Figure 27, I shows the location of the USB 2.0 headers. Table 11. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide USB 2.0 Headers Figure 27, G shows the location of the front panel header.