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...board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for general audiences. NOTE Notes call attention to hardware or loss of this Product Guide are evaluated as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel...install the Desktop Board and other environments, such as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for technically qualified personnel. iii Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board DX58SO. The suitability...
...board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for general audiences. NOTE Notes call attention to hardware or loss of this Product Guide are evaluated as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel...install the Desktop Board and other environments, such as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for technically qualified personnel. iii Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board DX58SO. The suitability...
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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 ATA and IDE Auto Configuration 18 ...23 PME# Signal Wake-up Support 23 WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support 23 ENERGY STAR* 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 ...
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 ATA and IDE Auto Configuration 18 ...23 PME# Signal Wake-up Support 23 WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support 23 ENERGY STAR* 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 ...
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... One PCI Express 2.0 x4 port • Two PCI Express 1.1 x1 ports • One PCI* bus connector Legacy I/O Controller that provides Consumer Infrared (CIR) support • Up to 12 USB 2.0 ports: ― Eight ports routed to the back panel ― Four ports routed to two USB headers • 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. Table 1. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of Intel® Desktop Board DX58SO.
... One PCI Express 2.0 x4 port • Two PCI Express 1.1 x1 ports • One PCI* bus connector Legacy I/O Controller that provides Consumer Infrared (CIR) support • Up to 12 USB 2.0 ports: ― Eight ports routed to the back panel ― Four ports routed to two USB headers • 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. Table 1. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of Intel® Desktop Board DX58SO.
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...Voltage sensing to detect out of 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 Windows Vista* Ultimate • Microsoft ...8226; Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Home 10 Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Table 1.
...Voltage sensing to detect out of 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 Windows Vista* Ultimate • Microsoft ...8226; Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Home 10 Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Table 1.
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... information about: • Instructions on installing or upgrading the processor, page 31 in 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...
... information about: • Instructions on installing or upgrading the processor, page 31 in 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...
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... with a voltage rating of memory. The Desktop Board supports the following links or pages for normal operation. The BIOS will see a notification to configure the memory controller for more information about: • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory, page 38 in Chapter 2 14 Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Main Memory NOTE To...
... with a voltage rating of memory. The Desktop Board supports the following links or pages for normal operation. The BIOS will see a notification to configure the memory controller for more information about: • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ • Installing memory, page 38 in Chapter 2 14 Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Main Memory NOTE To...
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Desktop Board Features Intel® X58 Express Chipset The Intel X58 Express Chipset consists of the onboard audio headers, Figure 27 on page 46 • The signal names for the Intel High Definition Audio front panel header and the HD Audio Link header, page 47...; Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • The location of the following devices: • Intel X58 Express Chipset I/O Hub (IOH) • Intel 82801IJR I/O Controller Hub (ICH10R) The IOH provides interfaces to the following link or pages for the board's I /O controller hub •...
Desktop Board Features Intel® X58 Express Chipset The Intel X58 Express Chipset consists of the onboard audio headers, Figure 27 on page 46 • The signal names for the Intel High Definition Audio front panel header and the HD Audio Link header, page 47...; Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • The location of the following devices: • Intel X58 Express Chipset I/O Hub (IOH) • Intel 82801IJR I/O Controller Hub (ICH10R) The IOH provides interfaces to the following link or pages for the board's I /O controller hub •...
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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 integrated status LEDs • The subsystem features: ...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 on the back panel (see Figure 2). These LEDs indicate the status of ...
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 integrated status LEDs • The subsystem features: ...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 on the back panel (see Figure 2). These LEDs indicate the status of ...
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USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. Serial ATA Intel Desktop Board DX58SO supports six onboard Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via ICH10R and two eSATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via the ICH10R. HDD Activity LED 17 Desktop Board Features USB 2.0 Support The Desktop Board supports up to 12 USB 2.0 ports (eight ports routed to back panel connectors and four ports routed to two...
USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. Serial ATA Intel Desktop Board DX58SO supports six onboard Serial ATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via ICH10R and two eSATA channels (3.0 Gb/s) via the ICH10R. HDD Activity LED 17 Desktop Board Features USB 2.0 Support The Desktop Board supports up to 12 USB 2.0 ports (eight ports routed to back panel connectors and four ports routed to two...
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... BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for RAID using Intel® Matrix Storage Technology see Chapter 4. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide The six onboard Serial ATA channels provided by ICH10R support the following expansion capability: • Two PCI Express 2.0...program, and the PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities. Legacy I/O Intel Desktop Board DX58SO includes an I/O controller that provides the following legacy I/O features: • Consumer Infrared (CIR) support • Low pin count (LPC) interface • Intelligent power management, ...
... BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for RAID using Intel® Matrix Storage Technology see Chapter 4. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide The six onboard Serial ATA channels provided by ICH10R support the following expansion capability: • Two PCI Express 2.0...program, and the PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities. Legacy I/O Intel Desktop Board DX58SO includes an I/O controller that provides the following legacy I/O features: • Consumer Infrared (CIR) support • Low pin count (LPC) interface • Intelligent power management, ...
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... functions of a computer. Chassis Intrusion The board supports a chassis security feature that provides full ACPI support. The use of the chassis intrusion header. When an ACPI-enabled computer receives the correct command, the power supply removes all non-standby voltages. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Intel® Precision Cooling Technology Intel Precision Cooling Technology automatically adjust processor fan...
... functions of a computer. Chassis Intrusion The board supports a chassis security feature that provides full ACPI support. The use of the chassis intrusion header. When an ACPI-enabled computer receives the correct command, the power supply removes all non-standby voltages. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Intel® Precision Cooling Technology Intel Precision Cooling Technology automatically adjust processor fan...
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...the LED turning amber. Desktop Board Features The Desktop Board has three power connectors. See Figure 30 on the front panel, the sleep state is as needed. • All fan headers have a +12 V DC connection. Instantly Available PC technology enables the board 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 S3, S4, or S5 state. •...
...the LED turning amber. Desktop Board Features The Desktop Board has three power connectors. See Figure 30 on the front panel, the sleep state is as needed. • All fan headers have a +12 V DC connection. Instantly Available PC technology enables the board 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 S3, S4, or S5 state. •...
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... at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 22 For example, when this specification can participate in cards that support this LED is lit, standby power is standby power still present on standby current requirements for the Desktop Board, refer to do so could damage the board and any devices connected to be off. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide The Desktop Board supports the PCI...
... at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 22 For example, when this specification can participate in cards that support this LED is lit, standby power is standby power still present on standby current requirements for the Desktop Board, refer to do so could damage the board and any devices connected to be off. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide The Desktop Board supports the PCI...
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...Support When the WAKE# signal on the PCI bus is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S1, S3, S4, or S5 state. Desktop Board Features Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency revised the ENERGY STAR requirements. 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 Currently Intel Desktop Boards are capable of ...
...Support When the WAKE# signal on the PCI bus is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S1, S3, S4, or S5 state. Desktop Board Features Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency revised the ENERGY STAR requirements. 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 Currently Intel Desktop Boards are capable of ...
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...refer to connect the two graphics cards together. Installing a PCI Express x16 Card 43 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). Place the ... in Card Follow these instructions to determine correct card placement and interconnection. Use the connectors or cables included with the Desktop Board to the documentation supplied by the graphics card manufacturer or visit their web site. Figure 24. Observe the precautions in...
...refer to connect the two graphics cards together. Installing a PCI Express x16 Card 43 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). Place the ... in Card Follow these instructions to determine correct card placement and interconnection. Use the connectors or cables included with the Desktop Board to the documentation supplied by the graphics card manufacturer or visit their web site. Figure 24. Observe the precautions in...
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Observe the precaution in "Before You Begin" on the board (Figure 26, A) and attach the other end of the cable to the Desktop Board. For correct cable function: 1. Attach one end of the SATA cable to one internal SATA drive to the SATA drive (Figure 26, B). Connecting the Serial ATA Cables 45 Figure 26. Each cable can be used to connect one of the SATA connectors on page 27. 2. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cables SATA cables support the Serial ATA protocol.
Observe the precaution in "Before You Begin" on the board (Figure 26, A) and attach the other end of the cable to the Desktop Board. For correct cable function: 1. Attach one end of the SATA cable to one internal SATA drive to the SATA drive (Figure 26, B). Connecting the Serial ATA Cables 45 Figure 26. Each cable can be used to connect one of the SATA connectors on page 27. 2. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cables SATA cables support the Serial ATA protocol.
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...and before the operating system boot begins. 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-based installation wizards. This chapter tells you are updating ... used to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. 3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup program can access the BIOS Setup program by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Iflash Memory Update utility, and how to the DX58SO page, click "[view...
...and before the operating system boot begins. 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-based installation wizards. This chapter tells you are updating ... used to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. 3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup program can access the BIOS Setup program by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Iflash Memory Update utility, and how to the DX58SO page, click "[view...
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...software capable of uncompressing and writing the ISO image file to a new version of the BIOS by navigating to the Intel Desktop Board DX58SO page on the computer's hard drive and without the need to create a bootable CD that can update to CD...Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File The ISO Image 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...
...software capable of uncompressing and writing the ISO image file to a new version of the BIOS by navigating to the Intel Desktop Board DX58SO page on the computer's hard drive and without the need to create a bootable CD that can update to CD...Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File The ISO Image 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...
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Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide CAUTION Do not interrupt the process or the system may not function properly. 1. however, if an interruption occurs, the BIOS could be required. ... the F10 option during POST to boot to a bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB media. 2. Related Links: For more information about updating the Intel Desktop Board BIOS or recovering from the USB device and manually update the BIOS. Due to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm 66
Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide CAUTION Do not interrupt the process or the system may not function properly. 1. however, if an interruption occurs, the BIOS could be required. ... the F10 option during POST to boot to a bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB media. 2. Related Links: For more information about updating the Intel Desktop Board BIOS or recovering from the USB device and manually update the BIOS. Due to : http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htm 66
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... RAID Controller driver. 3. Follow the steps described above in a USB floppy disk drive. Begin Windows Setup by booting from the Internet at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. At the beginning of Windows Setup, press to install a third-party SCSI or RAID driver. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software 1.
... RAID Controller driver. 3. Follow the steps described above in a USB floppy disk drive. Begin Windows Setup by booting from the Internet at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. At the beginning of Windows Setup, press to install a third-party SCSI or RAID driver. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software 1.