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.... Chapter 3, "Updating the BIOS" provides instructions on how to hardware or loss of this Product Guide are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for installation in this product for the Intel® Workstation Board WX58BP. Appendix A, "Error Messages and Indicators" provides information about configuring your system for RAID" provides information about BIOS error messages and beep codes. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel Boards are...
.... Chapter 3, "Updating the BIOS" provides instructions on how to hardware or loss of this Product Guide are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for installation in this product for the Intel® Workstation Board WX58BP. Appendix A, "Error Messages and Indicators" provides information about configuring your system for RAID" provides information about BIOS error messages and beep codes. Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel Boards are...
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...Systems 10 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 ...17 Expandability...17 BIOS ...18 Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration 18 PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration 18 Security Passwords 18 Hardware Management 19 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control 19 Intel® Precision Cooling Technology 19 Chassis Intrusion 19 Power Management 19 Software Support 20 ACPI 20 Hardware Support 20 Power Connectors 20 Fan Headers 20 LAN Wake Capabilities...
...Systems 10 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 ...17 Expandability...17 BIOS ...18 Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration 18 PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration 18 Security Passwords 18 Hardware Management 19 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control 19 Intel® Precision Cooling Technology 19 Chassis Intrusion 19 Power Management 19 Software Support 20 ACPI 20 Hardware Support 20 Power Connectors 20 Fan Headers 20 LAN Wake Capabilities...
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Intel® Workstation Board WX58BP Product Guide Installing the Processor Fan Heatsink 33 Connecting the Processor Fan Heatsink Cable 33 Removing the Processor 34 Installing and Removing Memory 35 Guidelines for Memory Configuration 35 Installing DIMMs 36 Removing DIMMs 38 Installing and Removing a PCI Express* x16 Card 39 Installing Multiple PCI Express* x16 Graphics Cards 39 Installing a PCI Express* x16 Card 40 Removing a PCI Express* x16 Card 41 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cables 42 Connecting to the Internal Headers and Connectors 43 Front Panel Audio Header 44 HD ...
Intel® Workstation Board WX58BP Product Guide Installing the Processor Fan Heatsink 33 Connecting the Processor Fan Heatsink Cable 33 Removing the Processor 34 Installing and Removing Memory 35 Guidelines for Memory Configuration 35 Installing DIMMs 36 Removing DIMMs 38 Installing and Removing a PCI Express* x16 Card 39 Installing Multiple PCI Express* x16 Graphics Cards 39 Installing a PCI Express* x16 Card 40 Removing a PCI Express* x16 Card 41 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cables 42 Connecting to the Internal Headers and Connectors 43 Front Panel Audio Header 44 HD ...
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... CPU LEDs 23 Figure 5. Intel® Workstation Board WX58BP Components 11 Figure 2. LAN Connector LEDs 16 Figure 3. Lift the Socket Lever 29 Figure 8. Connecting the Processor Fan Heatsink Cable to the Processor Fan Header .33 Figure 14. Triple Channel Memory Configuration 35 Figure 15. Installing a DIMM 37 Figure 19. Installing Multiple PCI Express* x16 Graphics Cards 39 Figure 20. Installing a PCI Express x16 Card 40 Figure 21. Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 41 Figure 22. Connecting the Serial ATA Cables 42 Figure 23. Location of the Chassis Fan Headers 49...
... CPU LEDs 23 Figure 5. Intel® Workstation Board WX58BP Components 11 Figure 2. LAN Connector LEDs 16 Figure 3. Lift the Socket Lever 29 Figure 8. Connecting the Processor Fan Heatsink Cable to the Processor Fan Header .33 Figure 14. Triple Channel Memory Configuration 35 Figure 15. Installing a DIMM 37 Figure 19. Installing Multiple PCI Express* x16 Graphics Cards 39 Figure 20. Installing a PCI Express x16 Card 40 Figure 21. Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 41 Figure 22. Connecting the Serial ATA Cables 42 Figure 23. Location of the Chassis Fan Headers 49...
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... 16. Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect Marks 71 Table 17. Intel® Workstation Board WX58BP Product Guide Table 3. Front Panel Header Signal Names 46 Table 10. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Signal Names 47 Table 11. S/PDIF Connector Signal Names 47 Table 12. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names 45 Table 7. EMC Regulations 74 Table 19. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 46 Table 9. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 52 Table...
... 16. Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect Marks 71 Table 17. Intel® Workstation Board WX58BP Product Guide Table 3. Front Panel Header Signal Names 46 Table 10. Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Signal Names 47 Table 11. S/PDIF Connector Signal Names 47 Table 12. Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Names 45 Table 7. EMC Regulations 74 Table 19. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 46 Table 9. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 52 Table...
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...61623; 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 PCI Express* 2.0 x16 ports One PCI Express* 2.0 x4 port Two PCI Express* 1.1 x1 ports One PCI* bus connector Legacy I /O Support Peripheral Interfaces RAID LAN Support BIOS Table 1. Table 1 summarizes the major features of the Intel® Workstation Board WX58BP.
...61623; 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 PCI Express* 2.0 x16 ports One PCI Express* 2.0 x4 port Two PCI Express* 1.1 x1 ports One PCI* bus connector Legacy I /O Support Peripheral Interfaces RAID LAN Support BIOS Table 1. Table 1 summarizes the major features of the Intel® Workstation Board WX58BP.
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...® Workstation Board WX58BP Product Guide Power Management Hardware Management 16 Mb symmetrical flash memory device Support for SMBIOS Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot Intel® Express BIOS Update Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) Suspend to RAM (STR) Wake on USB, PCI, PCI Express*, LAN, and front panel ENERGY STAR* capable Hardware monitor with: Four fan sensing inputs used to monitor fan activity Intel® Precision Cooling Technology fan speed control Voltage...
...® Workstation Board WX58BP Product Guide Power Management Hardware Management 16 Mb symmetrical flash memory device Support for SMBIOS Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot Intel® Express BIOS Update Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) Suspend to RAM (STR) Wake on USB, PCI, PCI Express*, LAN, and front panel ENERGY STAR* capable Hardware monitor with: Four fan sensing inputs used to monitor fan activity Intel® Precision Cooling Technology fan speed control Voltage...
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... to the Board through the LGA1366 socket. Board Features Related Links: The following pages or links for more information on the Intel Workstation Board DX58SO: Intel® Workstation Board DX58SO http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/ 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 power supply and/or not connecting the 12-V (2 x 4 pin) power connector to the workstation board may...
... to the Board through the LGA1366 socket. Board Features Related Links: The following pages or links for more information on the Intel Workstation Board DX58SO: Intel® Workstation Board DX58SO http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/ 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 power supply and/or not connecting the 12-V (2 x 4 pin) power connector to the workstation board may...
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...; Workstation Board WX58BP Product Guide Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, you will attempt to configure the memory controller for normal operation. NOTE Using a DIMM with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. The Intel® Workstation Board WX58BP supports the following links or pages for more information about: SDRAM specifications: http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ Memory Installation: "Installing memory", page 35 in graphics cards...
...; Workstation Board WX58BP Product Guide Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, you will attempt to configure the memory controller for normal operation. NOTE Using a DIMM with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. The Intel® Workstation Board WX58BP supports the following links or pages for more information about: SDRAM specifications: http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/ Memory Installation: "Installing memory", page 35 in graphics cards...
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... Audio Link header used for HDMI video cards S/PDIF connector that can be used for HDMI video cards that do not work with the HD Audio Link header The audio subsystem supports the following links: Audio drivers and utilities: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/ Location of 95 dB Independent multi-streaming 8-channel (7.1) audio (using the back panel audio connectors) and 2-channel audio (using the Intel® High Definition Audio front panel header) Related Links: For more information, refer to the processor and the PCI Express* bus. Board...
... Audio Link header used for HDMI video cards S/PDIF connector that can be used for HDMI video cards that do not work with the HD Audio Link header The audio subsystem supports the following links: Audio drivers and utilities: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/ Location of 95 dB Independent multi-streaming 8-channel (7.1) audio (using the back panel audio connectors) and 2-channel audio (using the Intel® High Definition Audio front panel header) Related Links: For more information, refer to the processor and the PCI Express* bus. Board...
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... 16 Intel® Workstation Board WX58BP 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: CSMA/CD protocol engine LAN connect interface between ICH10R and the LAN controller PCI bus power management Related Links: For more information about LAN software and drivers, refer...
... 16 Intel® Workstation Board WX58BP 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: CSMA/CD protocol engine LAN connect interface between ICH10R and the LAN controller PCI bus power management Related Links: For more information about LAN software and drivers, refer...
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...Express* 1.1 x1 ports One PCI bus connector 17 Distributed parity For information on configuring your system for RAID using Intel® Matrix Storage Technology, see Chapter 4. Legacy I/O Intel® Workstation Board WX58BP includes an I/O controller that provides the following legacy I/O features: Low-pin count (LPC) interface Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake up to 12 USB 2.0 ports (eight ports routed to back panel connectors and four ports routed to USB 1.1 operation. USB 2.0 ports are backwards-compatible with USB 1.1 devices...
...Express* 1.1 x1 ports One PCI bus connector 17 Distributed parity For information on configuring your system for RAID using Intel® Matrix Storage Technology, see Chapter 4. Legacy I/O Intel® Workstation Board WX58BP includes an I/O controller that provides the following legacy I/O features: Low-pin count (LPC) interface Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake up to 12 USB 2.0 ports (eight ports routed to back panel connectors and four ports routed to USB 1.1 operation. USB 2.0 ports are backwards-compatible with USB 1.1 devices...
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... access to access Setup. Intel® Workstation Board WX58BP Product Guide BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), BIOS Setup program, and PCI/PCI Express* and IDE auto-configuration utilities. You can set , pressing at the password prompt of Setup gives the user restricted access to "Clearing Passwords" on page 58 in the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device. If both the supervisor and user passwords are then available for that restrict whether the BIOS Setup program can be accessed and who can enter...
... access to access Setup. Intel® Workstation Board WX58BP Product Guide BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), BIOS Setup program, and PCI/PCI Express* and IDE auto-configuration utilities. You can set , pressing at the password prompt of Setup gives the user restricted access to "Clearing Passwords" on page 58 in the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device. If both the supervisor and user passwords are then available for that restrict whether the BIOS Setup program can be accessed and who can enter...
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... security feature uses a mechanical switch on the chassis that can adjust fan speed Intel® Precision Cooling Technology Intel Precision Cooling Technology automatically adjusts processor fan speed based on the processor temperature and adjusts chassis fan speeds based on the Board. Board Features Hardware Management The hardware management features of Intel® Workstation Board WX58BP enable the board to be compatible with the Wired for all onboard fans that can be connected to RAM) +5 V standby power indicator LED Wake from USB Power Management...
... security feature uses a mechanical switch on the chassis that can adjust fan speed Intel® Precision Cooling Technology Intel Precision Cooling Technology automatically adjusts processor fan speed based on the processor temperature and adjusts chassis fan speeds based on the Board. Board Features Hardware Management The hardware management features of Intel® Workstation Board WX58BP enable the board to be compatible with the Wired for all onboard fans that can be connected to RAM) +5 V standby power indicator LED Wake from USB Power Management...
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...; All fan headers have a +12 V DC connection. Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can turn off ). When an ACPI-enabled computer receives the correct command, the power supply removes all non-standby voltages. See Figure 26 on or off the computer power through system control. The use of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. You can set the computer's response by using this feature can adjust the fan speed or switch the fan on...
...; All fan headers have a +12 V DC connection. Hardware Support Power Connectors ATX12V-compliant power supplies can turn off ). When an ACPI-enabled computer receives the correct command, the power supply removes all non-standby voltages. See Figure 26 on or off the computer power through system control. The use of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. You can set the computer's response by using this feature can adjust the fan speed or switch the fan on...
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... panel, the sleep state is still present at the memory module sockets and the PCI bus connectors. 21 If the computer has a dual-colored power LED on the board even when the computer appears to its last known awake state. The Workstation Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. The LAN subsystem monitors network traffic and upon detecting a Magic Packet* frame, it asserts a wake-up signal that support this specification can be used...
... panel, the sleep state is still present at the memory module sockets and the PCI bus connectors. 21 If the computer has a dual-colored power LED on the board even when the computer appears to its last known awake state. The Workstation Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. The LAN subsystem monitors network traffic and upon detecting a Magic Packet* frame, it asserts a wake-up signal that support this specification can be used...
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...how to: Install the I/O shield Install and remove the board Install and remove a processor Install and remove memory Install and remove a PCI Express* x16 card Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables Connect to the internal headers and connectors Connect to the audio system Connect chassis fan and power supply cables Set the BIOS configuration jumper Clear passwords Replace the battery Before You Begin CAUTIONS The procedures in this chapter only at an ESD workstation using and modifying...
...how to: Install the I/O shield Install and remove the board Install and remove a processor Install and remove memory Install and remove a PCI Express* x16 card Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables Connect to the internal headers and connectors Connect to the audio system Connect chassis fan and power supply cables Set the BIOS configuration jumper Clear passwords Replace the battery Before You Begin CAUTIONS The procedures in this chapter only at an ESD workstation using and modifying...
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... installed in the computer, turn off the computer. Setup displays the Maintenance menu. 8. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to normal mode. 1. Disconnect the computer's power cord from the AC power source. 11. Use the arrow keys to boot. 7. Press to clear passwords. Intel® Workstation Board WX58BP Product Guide Table 12. Remove the computer cover. 4. The computer starts the Setup program. Select Yes and press . Configure (2-3) Recovery (None) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays...
... installed in the computer, turn off the computer. Setup displays the Maintenance menu. 8. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to normal mode. 1. Disconnect the computer's power cord from the AC power source. 11. Use the arrow keys to boot. 7. Press to clear passwords. Intel® Workstation Board WX58BP Product Guide Table 12. Remove the computer cover. 4. The computer starts the Setup program. Select Yes and press . Configure (2-3) Recovery (None) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays...
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... key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. This is required. Intel® Workstation Board WX58BP Product Guide 3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup program can also save this file to a removable USB device. Go to the Intel® Workstation Board WX58BP page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. Navigate to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/ 2. Close all other applications. Download...
... key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. This is required. Intel® Workstation Board WX58BP Product Guide 3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup program can also save this file to a removable USB device. Go to the Intel® Workstation Board WX58BP page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. Navigate to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/ 2. Close all other applications. Download...
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... Intel® Express Installer CD included with your Intel® Workstation Board WX58BP or after downloading it from the Microsoft Windows* installation CD. 2. Once additional SATA drives is added to the system, open the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology Console Software and follow the directions to update to manage the RAID configuration. Configuring for RAID Loading the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software 1. Begin Microsoft Windows* Setup by booting from the Internet at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/. You can use the Intel...
... Intel® Express Installer CD included with your Intel® Workstation Board WX58BP or after downloading it from the Microsoft Windows* installation CD. 2. Once additional SATA drives is added to the system, open the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology Console Software and follow the directions to update to manage the RAID configuration. Configuring for RAID Loading the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software 1. Begin Microsoft Windows* Setup by booting from the Internet at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/. You can use the Intel...