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... change without further notice. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to quality and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock X58 SuperComputer Quick Installation Guide ASRock X58 SuperComputer Support CD 1 x 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable 1 x Ribbon Cable for...
... change without further notice. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to quality and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock X58 SuperComputer Quick Installation Guide ASRock X58 SuperComputer Support CD 1 x 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable 1 x Ribbon Cable for...
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...ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard English This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may appear in this guide. With respect to the contents of this guide, ASRock...may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published April 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be ...
...ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard English This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may appear in this guide. With respect to the contents of this guide, ASRock...may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published April 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be ...
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... (SATAII_1_2, Red) (HD_AUDIO1, Lime) 16 SATAII Connector (SATAII_3_4, Red) 35 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 17 SATAII Connector (SATAII_5_6, Red) 36 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 18 Chassis Speaker Header 2 1366-Pin CPU Socket (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 3 North Bridge Controller 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB10, Blue) 4 3 x 240...
... (SATAII_1_2, Red) (HD_AUDIO1, Lime) 16 SATAII Connector (SATAII_3_4, Red) 35 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 17 SATAII Connector (SATAII_5_6, Red) 36 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 18 Chassis Speaker Header 2 1366-Pin CPU Socket (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 3 North Bridge Controller 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB10, Blue) 4 3 x 240...
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... eSATAII/USB (ESATAII_USB1) Optical SPDIF Out Port PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * There are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use front panel audio. 3 ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard English
... eSATAII/USB (ESATAII_USB1) Optical SPDIF Out Port PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * There are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use front panel audio. 3 ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard English
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...ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 2 x ASRock XFire_Bridge_3S Cards 1 x ASRock SLI Bridge 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_3S Card 1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI Bridge Card 4 ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard English Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you require technical ...will be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock X58 SuperComputer Quick Installation Guide ASRock X58 SuperComputer Support CD 1 ...
...ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 2 x ASRock XFire_Bridge_3S Cards 1 x ASRock SLI Bridge 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_3S Card 1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI Bridge Card 4 ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard English Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you require technical ...will be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock X58 SuperComputer Quick Installation Guide ASRock X58 SuperComputer Support CD 1 ...
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...x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port 5 ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard English capacity of system memory: 24GB (see CAUTION 2) - Supports EM64T CPU - Southbridge: Intel® ICH10R - Supports NVIDIA® Tesla Personal Supercomputer with three Tesla and one Quadro graphics cards - 7.1 CH Windows®...wide slot spacing between each PCI-E slot) - 3 x PCI slots - DAC with Teaming function I /O - Northbridge: Intel® X58 - Supports DDR3 2000(OC)/1866(OC)/1600(OC)/1333(OC)/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory - All Solid Capacitor design (100% Japan...
...x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port 5 ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard English capacity of system memory: 24GB (see CAUTION 2) - Supports EM64T CPU - Southbridge: Intel® ICH10R - Supports NVIDIA® Tesla Personal Supercomputer with three Tesla and one Quadro graphics cards - 7.1 CH Windows®...wide slot spacing between each PCI-E slot) - 3 x PCI slots - DAC with Teaming function I /O - Northbridge: Intel® X58 - Supports DDR3 2000(OC)/1866(OC)/1600(OC)/1333(OC)/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory - All Solid Capacitor design (100% Japan...
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... Tuner (see CAUTION 11) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 9) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) English 6 ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard CD in /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 6) - 6 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5 and Intel Matrix Storage), NCQ, AHCI and "...) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x IEEE 1394 header - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 12) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 10) -
... Tuner (see CAUTION 11) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 9) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) English 6 ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard CD in /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 6) - 6 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5 and Intel Matrix Storage), NCQ, AHCI and "...) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x IEEE 1394 header - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 12) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 10) -
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...35 for proper installation. 4. CPU Quiet Fan - FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is a multi-channel digital surround sound format. ...the table on page 14 for details. 6. Before installing SATAII hard disk to adjust the settings after audio driver installation. English 7 ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard Hardware - Overclocking may be done at your SATAII hard disk drive to the components and devices of memory modules on page ...
...35 for proper installation. 4. CPU Quiet Fan - FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is a multi-channel digital surround sound format. ...the table on page 14 for details. 6. Before installing SATAII hard disk to adjust the settings after audio driver installation. English 7 ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard Hardware - Overclocking may be done at your SATAII hard disk drive to the components and devices of memory modules on page ...
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... and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. Before you install the PC system. 8 ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard English 8. While CPU overheat is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings. Although this motherboard offers stepless control,... functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it is able to perform over-clocking. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. Frequencies other words, it is not recommended to provide exceptional power saving and improve power...
... and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. Before you install the PC system. 8 ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard English 8. While CPU overheat is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings. Although this motherboard offers stepless control,... functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it is able to perform over-clocking. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. Frequencies other words, it is not recommended to provide exceptional power saving and improve power...
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ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm 1.4 Three SLITM Graphics Card Support List (for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit) Chipset Vendor NVIDIA Model Name LEADTEK PX9800 GTX+ ....48 180.48 * For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for 3-Way SLITM Mode, please visit our website for details. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm English 9 ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm 1.4 Three SLITM Graphics Card Support List (for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit) Chipset Vendor NVIDIA Model Name LEADTEK PX9800 GTX+ ....48 180.48 * For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for 3-Way SLITM Mode, please visit our website for details. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm English 9 ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard
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... the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for CrossFireXTM Mode, please visit our website for details. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm 1.6 Three CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List (for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit) Chipset... of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for CrossFireXTM Mode, please visit our website for details. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm English 10 ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard 1 . 5 Two CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List (for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit...
... the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for CrossFireXTM Mode, please visit our website for details. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm 1.6 Three CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List (for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit) Chipset... of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for CrossFireXTM Mode, please visit our website for details. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm English 10 ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard 1 . 5 Two CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List (for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit...
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... before you install motherboard components or change any bent pin on a grounded antstatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component. 5. English 11 ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard Whenever you insert the 1366-Pin CPU into the socket if above situation is any motherboard settings. 1. Doing so may cause severe damage to...
... before you install motherboard components or change any bent pin on a grounded antstatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component. 5. English 11 ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard Whenever you insert the 1366-Pin CPU into the socket if above situation is any motherboard settings. 1. Doing so may cause severe damage to...
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... black lines. Step 3. Hold the CPU by depressing down and out on the hook to match the two orientation key notches of the socket. 12 ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard orientation key notch Pin1 Pin1 alignment key orientation key notch 1366-Pin CPU alignment key 1366-Pin Socket For proper inserting, please ensure to...
... black lines. Step 3. Hold the CPU by depressing down and out on the hook to match the two orientation key notches of the socket. 12 ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard orientation key notch Pin1 Pin1 alignment key orientation key notch 1366-Pin CPU alignment key 1366-Pin Socket For proper inserting, please ensure to...
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... load lever with thumb to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for 1366-Pin CPU. Step 2. Repeat with fan operation or contact other components. 13 ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard English Step 6. Step 3-3. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. While pressing down lightly on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see...
... load lever with thumb to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for 1366-Pin CPU. Step 2. Repeat with fan operation or contact other components. 13 ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard English Step 6. Step 3-3. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. While pressing down lightly on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see...
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..., you always need to Intel® CPU spec definition, XMP DIMMs and DDR3 2000/ 1866/1600 are supported for the first priority. 2. Populated - English 14 ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard Populated - - - - 2 DIMMs - Recommended Memory Configurations DDR3_A2 DDR3_A1 DDR3_B2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_C2 DDR3_C1 (Blue) (White) (Blue) (White) (Blue) (White) 1 DIMM - It is not allowed to install...
..., you always need to Intel® CPU spec definition, XMP DIMMs and DDR3 2000/ 1866/1600 are supported for the first priority. 2. Populated - English 14 ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard Populated - - - - 2 DIMMs - Recommended Memory Configurations DDR3_A2 DDR3_A1 DDR3_B2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_C2 DDR3_C1 (Blue) (White) (Blue) (White) (Blue) (White) 1 DIMM - It is not allowed to install...
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... into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. Step 1. English The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 15 ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard
... into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. Step 1. English The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 15 ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard
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PCIE1 slot (x16 or x8 mode) PCIE2 slot (x8 mode) PCIE4 slot (x8 mode) PCIE3 slot (x16 or x8 mode) 16 ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard English Blue) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. PCIE slots: PCIE1 / PCIE3 (PCIE x16 slot; Orange) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. PCIE2 / PCIE4 (PCIE x16 slot; PCI slots: PCI slots are 3 PCI slots and 4 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
PCIE1 slot (x16 or x8 mode) PCIE2 slot (x8 mode) PCIE4 slot (x8 mode) PCIE3 slot (x16 or x8 mode) 16 ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard English Blue) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. PCIE slots: PCIE1 / PCIE3 (PCIE x16 slot; Orange) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. PCIE2 / PCIE4 (PCIE x16 slot; PCI slots: PCI slots are 3 PCI slots and 4 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
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Step 2. Step 4. Align the card connector with screws. Replace the system cover. 17 ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard English In CrossFireXTM mode or 2-Way SLITM mode, please install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE1, PCIE2 and PCIE3 slots. In 3-Way SLITM ...
Step 2. Step 4. Align the card connector with screws. Replace the system cover. 17 ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard English In CrossFireXTM mode or 2-Way SLITM mode, please install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE1, PCIE2 and PCIE3 slots. In 3-Way SLITM ...
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... technology support Windows® VistaTM and VistaTM 64-bit OS only. For SLITM technology, you to install up to the PCI Express graphics cards. 18 ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard English Make sure that are properly seated on the slots. Make sure that allows you should have three identical 3-Way SLITM-ready graphics cards...
... technology support Windows® VistaTM and VistaTM 64-bit OS only. For SLITM technology, you to install up to the PCI Express graphics cards. 18 ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard English Make sure that are properly seated on the slots. Make sure that allows you should have three identical 3-Way SLITM-ready graphics cards...
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... Step4. English 19 ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard Install the identical 3-Way SLITM-ready graphics cards that the cards are properly seated on the PCI Express graphics card are NVIDIA® certified ... the same.) Each graphics card should have two goldfingers for the 3-Way SLI Bridge connector. Connect the auxiliary power source to PCIE3 slot. Make sure ASRock SLI_Bridge_3S Card is inserted to the goldfingers on the three graphics cards. Align and insertASRock SLI_Bridge_3S Card to PCIE1 slot. 2.5.1.2 Installing Three SLITM-Ready Graphics...
... Step4. English 19 ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard Install the identical 3-Way SLITM-ready graphics cards that the cards are properly seated on the PCI Express graphics card are NVIDIA® certified ... the same.) Each graphics card should have two goldfingers for the 3-Way SLI Bridge connector. Connect the auxiliary power source to PCIE3 slot. Make sure ASRock SLI_Bridge_3S Card is inserted to the goldfingers on the three graphics cards. Align and insertASRock SLI_Bridge_3S Card to PCIE1 slot. 2.5.1.2 Installing Three SLITM-Ready Graphics...