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..., which have patents or pending patent applications, trademarks, copyrights, or other Countries 708-296-9333. Copyright © 2010, Intel Corporation. Changes to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board DX58SO2 with BIOS identifier SOX5820J.86A. Intel reserves these for future definition and shall have no responsibility whatsoever for conflicts or incompatibilities arising from published specifications.
..., which have patents or pending patent applications, trademarks, copyrights, or other Countries 708-296-9333. Copyright © 2010, Intel Corporation. Changes to only the standard Intel® Desktop Board DX58SO2 with BIOS identifier SOX5820J.86A. Intel reserves these for future definition and shall have no responsibility whatsoever for conflicts or incompatibilities arising from published specifications.
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... is intended to provide detailed, technical information about the conventions used on Intel Desktop Board DX58SO2 A map of the resources of the Intel Desktop Board The features supported by the BIOS Setup program A description of the BIOS error messages, beep codes, and POST codes Regulatory compliance and battery disposal information Typographical Conventions This section contains...
... is intended to provide detailed, technical information about the conventions used on Intel Desktop Board DX58SO2 A map of the resources of the Intel Desktop Board The features supported by the BIOS Setup program A description of the BIOS error messages, beep codes, and POST codes Regulatory compliance and battery disposal information Typographical Conventions This section contains...
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Intel Desktop Board DX58SO2 Technical Product Specification 2.2 Connectors and Headers 41 2.2.1 Back Panel Connectors 42 2.2.2 Component-side Connectors and Headers 43 2.3 Jumper Block 53 ...57 2.7 Reliability 60 2.8 Environmental 60 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction 61 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 62 3.3 Resource Configuration 62 3.3.1 PCI Autoconfiguration 62 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 63 3.5 Legacy USB Support 63 3.6 BIOS Updates 64 3.6.1 Language Support 64 3.6.2 Custom Splash Screen 65 3.7 BIOS Recovery 65 3.8 Boot Options 66 3.8.1 Optical Drive Boot...
Intel Desktop Board DX58SO2 Technical Product Specification 2.2 Connectors and Headers 41 2.2.1 Back Panel Connectors 42 2.2.2 Component-side Connectors and Headers 43 2.3 Jumper Block 53 ...57 2.7 Reliability 60 2.8 Environmental 60 3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction 61 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization 62 3.3 Resource Configuration 62 3.3.1 PCI Autoconfiguration 62 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 63 3.5 Legacy USB Support 63 3.6 BIOS Updates 64 3.6.1 Language Support 64 3.6.2 Custom Splash Screen 65 3.7 BIOS Recovery 65 3.8 Boot Options 66 3.8.1 Optical Drive Boot...
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... Codes 72 36. Port 80h POST Codes 74 39. States for a Two-Color Power LED 51 24. BIOS Error Messages 72 37. Front Panel Header 50 22. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys 62 31. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO2 Technical Product Specification Tables 1. Component-side Connectors and Headers Shown in Figure 1 12 3. Auxiliary Front Panel...
... Codes 72 36. Port 80h POST Codes 74 39. States for a Two-Color Power LED 51 24. BIOS Error Messages 72 37. Front Panel Header 50 22. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys 62 31. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO2 Technical Product Specification Tables 1. Component-side Connectors and Headers Shown in Figure 1 12 3. Auxiliary Front Panel...
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...Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Memory ATX (12.00 inches by 9.60 inches [304.80 millimeters by 243.84 millimeters]) • Intel® Core™ i7 and Intel® Xeon® Processors in an LGA1366 socket • Six 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets ...IEEE 1394a ports: ― One port via a back panel connector ― One port via an internal header for front panel cabling • Intel® BIOS resident in the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Plug and Play, and System...
...Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Memory ATX (12.00 inches by 9.60 inches [304.80 millimeters by 243.84 millimeters]) • Intel® Core™ i7 and Intel® Xeon® Processors in an LGA1366 socket • Six 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets ...IEEE 1394a ports: ― One port via a back panel connector ― One port via an internal header for front panel cabling • Intel® BIOS resident in the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Plug and Play, and System...
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Intel Desktop Board DX58SO2 Technical Product Specification Table 2. Components Shown in Figure 1 Item/callout from Figure 1 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O ... DIMM 5 socket DIMM 2 socket DIMM 6 socket DIMM 3 socket Main power connector (2 x 12) Front chassis fan header Intel 82801IJR I/O Controller Hub (ICH10R) SATA connectors (six 3 Gb/s interfaces (black) and two 6 Gb/s interfaces (blue)) ... panel USB headers (3) Consumer IR receiver (input) header Consumer IR emitter (output) header BIOS Setup configuration jumper block Front panel header Auxiliary front panel power LED header Post Code LED ...
Intel Desktop Board DX58SO2 Technical Product Specification Table 2. Components Shown in Figure 1 Item/callout from Figure 1 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O ... DIMM 5 socket DIMM 2 socket DIMM 6 socket DIMM 3 socket Main power connector (2 x 12) Front chassis fan header Intel 82801IJR I/O Controller Hub (ICH10R) SATA connectors (six 3 Gb/s interfaces (black) and two 6 Gb/s interfaces (blue)) ... panel USB headers (3) Consumer IR receiver (input) header Consumer IR emitter (output) header BIOS Setup configuration jumper block Front panel header Auxiliary front panel power LED header Post Code LED ...
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... power supply requirements for the Intel Desktop Board DX58SO2 Visit this board. 14 Intel Desktop Board DX58SO2 Desktop Board Support Available configurations for this World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support?iid=hdr+support http://ark.intel.com Supported processors Chipset information BIOS and driver updates Tested...
... power supply requirements for the Intel Desktop Board DX58SO2 Visit this board. 14 Intel Desktop Board DX58SO2 Desktop Board Support Available configurations for this World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support?iid=hdr+support http://ark.intel.com Supported processors Chipset information BIOS and driver updates Tested...
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If non-SPD memory is installed, the BIOS will attempt to correctly configure the memory settings, but performance and reliability may be populated with x16 organization are not supported. • 24 GB maximum ... all applicable DDR SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be impacted or the DIMMs may not function under the determined frequency. 15 This allows the BIOS to read the SPD data and program the chipset to Section 2.1.1 on page 39 for information on the total amount of addressable memory. • Minimum...
If non-SPD memory is installed, the BIOS will attempt to correctly configure the memory settings, but performance and reliability may be populated with x16 organization are not supported. • 24 GB maximum ... all applicable DDR SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be impacted or the DIMMs may not function under the determined frequency. 15 This allows the BIOS to read the SPD data and program the chipset to Section 2.1.1 on page 39 for information on the total amount of addressable memory. • Minimum...
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... of eight Serial ATA devices. The Serial ATA controllers can be installed on the back panel. 1.6.2.1 Serial ATA Support One device can operate in the BIOS. Native mode is used . distributed parity NOTE In order to use new low-voltage power connectors and require adapters or power supplies equipped with low...
... of eight Serial ATA devices. The Serial ATA controllers can be installed on the back panel. 1.6.2.1 Serial ATA Support One device can operate in the BIOS. Native mode is used . distributed parity NOTE In order to use new low-voltage power connectors and require adapters or power supplies equipped with low...
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...fail Date and Time values will be reset and the user will be accurate. When the voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in , the standby current from the power supply extends the life of the battery. When the computer is not...accurate to Figure 11, page 43 1.8 Real-Time Clock Subsystem A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO2 Technical Product Specification 1.7 Discrete eSATA Controller The board provides a discrete Marvell* controller to support two eSATA connectors on the back panel. 1.7.1 ...
...fail Date and Time values will be reset and the user will be accurate. When the voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in , the standby current from the power supply extends the life of the battery. When the computer is not...accurate to Figure 11, page 43 1.8 Real-Time Clock Subsystem A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO2 Technical Product Specification 1.7 Discrete eSATA Controller The board provides a discrete Marvell* controller to support two eSATA connectors on the back panel. 1.7.1 ...
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...CIR specifications, and also a "learning" infrared input. Customers are required to buy or create their own interface modules to plug into Intel Desktop Boards for the I /O controller provides the following features: • Consumer Infrared (CIR) headers • Serial IRQ interface compatible... commands in order to work. 21 This learning input is made up event interface • PCI power management support The BIOS Setup program provides configuration options for this feature to control external electronic hardware. The receiving header consists of two separate pieces:...
...CIR specifications, and also a "learning" infrared input. Customers are required to buy or create their own interface modules to plug into Intel Desktop Boards for the I /O controller provides the following features: • Consumer Infrared (CIR) headers • Serial IRQ interface compatible... commands in order to work. 21 This learning input is made up event interface • PCI power management support The BIOS Setup program provides configuration options for this feature to control external electronic hardware. The receiving header consists of two separate pieces:...
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...1.10.2 Audio Connectors and Headers The board contains audio connectors and headers on the back panel 22 Intel Desktop Board DX58SO2 Technical Product Specification 1.10 Audio Subsystem The board supports Intel HD Audio via the Realtek ALC892 audio codec. The audio subsystem supports the following : • ...Front panel audio (a 2 x 5-pin header that provides mic in BIOS setup • 5-port analog ...
...1.10.2 Audio Connectors and Headers The board contains audio connectors and headers on the back panel 22 Intel Desktop Board DX58SO2 Technical Product Specification 1.10 Audio Subsystem The board supports Intel HD Audio via the Realtek ALC892 audio codec. The audio subsystem supports the following : • ...Front panel audio (a 2 x 5-pin header that provides mic in BIOS setup • 5-port analog ...
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Wake-up Devices and Events These devices/events can wake the computer from LAN in the BIOS Setup program. LAN PME# signal ...from S4 and S5 is disabled by the specification. Setting this state S1, S3, S4, S5 (Note 1) S1, S3, S4, ...
Wake-up Devices and Events These devices/events can wake the computer from LAN in the BIOS Setup program. LAN PME# signal ...from S4 and S5 is disabled by the specification. Setting this state S1, S3, S4, S5 (Note 1) S1, S3, S4, ...
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...Table 19, page 49 32 When resuming from an AC power failure, the computer returns to the power state it was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. The board provides several power management hardware features, including: • Power connector • Fan headers ... the power supply provides adequate +5 V standby current if LAN wake capabilities and Instantly Available PC technology features are used. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO2 Technical Product Specification 1.13.2 Hardware Support CAUTION Ensure that provides full ACPI support. 1.13.2.1 Power Connector ATX12V-compliant power ...
...Table 19, page 49 32 When resuming from an AC power failure, the computer returns to the power state it was in the BIOS Setup program's Boot menu. The board provides several power management hardware features, including: • Power connector • Fan headers ... the power supply provides adequate +5 V standby current if LAN wake capabilities and Instantly Available PC technology features are used. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO2 Technical Product Specification 1.13.2 Hardware Support CAUTION Ensure that provides full ACPI support. 1.13.2.1 Power Connector ATX12V-compliant power ...
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Intel Desktop Board DX58SO2 Technical Product Specification 1.13.2.4 Instantly Available PC Technology CAUTION For Instantly Available PC technology, the +5 V standby line for the power supply must be capable of a ... the Conventional PCI bus is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S1, S3, S4, or S5 state (with Wake on PME enabled in the BIOS). 1.13.2.7 WAKE# Signal Wake-up device or event, the system quickly returns to its last known wake state. Failure to provide adequate standby current when...
Intel Desktop Board DX58SO2 Technical Product Specification 1.13.2.4 Instantly Available PC Technology CAUTION For Instantly Available PC technology, the +5 V standby line for the power supply must be capable of a ... the Conventional PCI bus is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S1, S3, S4, or S5 state (with Wake on PME enabled in the BIOS). 1.13.2.7 WAKE# Signal Wake-up device or event, the system quickly returns to its last known wake state. Failure to provide adequate standby current when...
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Product Description 1.13.2.9 Status LED Indicators The status LEDs display various status indicators as possible in the post. The BIOS will flash when initialization activity starts and stay on when initialization is still lit, disconnect the power cord before installing or removing any ...devices connected to do so could damage the board and any external discrete controllers on " just before the BIOS hands off and the standby power indicator is complete. • The operating system LED changes to "constant on the board. • The CPU ...
Product Description 1.13.2.9 Status LED Indicators The status LEDs display various status indicators as possible in the post. The BIOS will flash when initialization activity starts and stay on when initialization is still lit, disconnect the power cord before installing or removing any ...devices connected to do so could damage the board and any external discrete controllers on " just before the BIOS hands off and the standby power indicator is complete. • The operating system LED changes to "constant on the board. • The CPU ...
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Intel Desktop Board DX58SO2 Technical Product Specification Item A B C D E F G H I J K L Description Operating system start Hard drive initialization USB initialization Option ROM initialization Video initialization Memory initialization CPU initialization Hard drive activity VR Hot CPU Hot Watch Dog Fire/Back to BIOS +5 V standby power indicator Figure 7. Locations of Onboard LED Indicators 36
Intel Desktop Board DX58SO2 Technical Product Specification Item A B C D E F G H I J K L Description Operating system start Hard drive initialization USB initialization Option ROM initialization Video initialization Memory initialization CPU initialization Hard drive activity VR Hot CPU Hot Watch Dog Fire/Back to BIOS +5 V standby power indicator Figure 7. Locations of Onboard LED Indicators 36
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... when there is allocated for Conventional PCI and PCI Express add-in cards, PCI Express configuration space, BIOS (SPI Flash device), and chipset overhead resides above the 4 GB boundary. These functions include the following: • BIOS/SPI Flash device (16 Mbit) • Local APIC (19 MB) • Direct Media Interface (40 MB...
... when there is allocated for Conventional PCI and PCI Express add-in cards, PCI Express configuration space, BIOS (SPI Flash device), and chipset overhead resides above the 4 GB boundary. These functions include the following: • BIOS/SPI Flash device (16 Mbit) • Local APIC (19 MB) • Direct Media Interface (40 MB...
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...USB or 1394 header single wire connectors may eventually overload the overcurrent protection and cause damage to the computer's chassis. Video memory and BIOS Extended BIOS data (movable by the external devices could cause damage to the computer, the power cable, and the external devices themselves. A ...- 9FBFF 00000 - 7FFFF Size 16382 MB 64 KB 64 KB 96 KB 160 KB 1 KB 127 KB 512 KB Description Extended memory Runtime BIOS Reserved Potential available high DOS memory (open to devices inside the computer's chassis, such as IEEE 1394a. This section describes the board's connectors...
...USB or 1394 header single wire connectors may eventually overload the overcurrent protection and cause damage to the computer's chassis. Video memory and BIOS Extended BIOS data (movable by the external devices could cause damage to the computer, the power cable, and the external devices themselves. A ...- 9FBFF 00000 - 7FFFF Size 16382 MB 64 KB 64 KB 96 KB 160 KB 1 KB 127 KB 512 KB Description Extended memory Runtime BIOS Reserved Potential available high DOS memory (open to devices inside the computer's chassis, such as IEEE 1394a. This section describes the board's connectors...
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...power headphones or amplified speakers only. Back Panel Connectors NOTE The back panel audio line out connector is designed to this output. 42 Intel Desktop Board DX58SO2 Technical Product Specification 2.2.1 Back Panel Connectors Figure 10 shows the location of the back panel connectors for the board. Item A B... C D E F G H I J K L M N O Description eSATA ports Back to BIOS button USB 3.0 ports LAN USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394a connector...
...power headphones or amplified speakers only. Back Panel Connectors NOTE The back panel audio line out connector is designed to this output. 42 Intel Desktop Board DX58SO2 Technical Product Specification 2.2.1 Back Panel Connectors Figure 10 shows the location of the back panel connectors for the board. Item A B... C D E F G H I J K L M N O Description eSATA ports Back to BIOS button USB 3.0 ports LAN USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394a connector...