Intel DX58SO - Manual

v Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Supported Operating Systems..............................................................................10 Desktop Board Components.................................................................................11 Processor .........................................

Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide vi Installing a Processor ..................................................................................31 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink ...........................................................35 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable .....

Contents vii A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Beep Codes ...............................................................................................71 BIOS Error Messages ..........................................................................................71 B Regulatory Compliance Safe...

Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide viii 30. Connecting Power Supply Cables ....................................................................54 31. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block ..............................................55 32. Removing the Battery .........................

9 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the features of Intel ® Desktop Board DX58SO. Table 1 summarizes the major features of the Desktop Board. Table 1. Feature Summary Form Factor ATX (304.80 millimeters [12.00 inches] x 243.84 millimeters [9.60 inches]) Processor Support for an...

Desktop Board Features 11 Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DX58SO. Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Components

Desktop Board Features 13 Related Links: Go to the following links for more information about: • Intel Desktop Board DX58SO

Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide 14 Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel ® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. If your memory modules do not support SPD, you will see a...

Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide 16 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 betwee...

Desktop Board Features 17 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 onboard headers) via the ICH10R. USB 2.0 ports are backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices. USB 1.1 devices will function normally at...

Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide 18 The six onboard Serial ATA channels provided by ICH10R support the following RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Drives) levels: • RAID 0 - data striping • RAID 1 - data mirroring • RAID 0+1 (or RAID 10) - data striping and data mirroring • RAID 5 - distr...

Desktop Board Features 19 PCI and PCI Express * Auto Configuration If you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card in your computer, the PCI/PCI Express auto-configuration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the resources (IRQs, DMA channels, and I/O space) for that add-in card. Yo...

Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide 20 Intel ® Precision Cooling Technology Intel Precision Cooling Technology automatically adjust processor fan speed based on the processor temperature and adjusts chassis fan speeds based on the internal system temperature. Chassis Intrusion The board support...

Desktop Board Features 21 The Desktop Board has three power connectors. See Figure 30 on page 54 for the location of the power connectors. Fan Headers The function/operation of the fans is as follows: • The fans are on when the computer is in the ACPI S0 state. • The fans are off when the computer i...

Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide 22 The Desktop Board supports the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification . Add-in cards that support this specification can participate in power management and can be used to wake the computer. +5 V Standby Power Indicator CAUTION If the AC power ha...

Desktop Board Features 23 Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from USB and an operating system that supports Wake from USB. USB bus activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S3 state. PME# Signal Wake-up Support When the PME# signal on the PCI bus ...

Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide 24 Figure 5. Onboard Power Button Onboard VR and CPU LEDs The Desktop Board contains the following two LEDs (see Figure 6) that indicate the status of the board’s voltage regulation circuitry and the processor: • The CPU LED (Figure 6, A) indicates an elevate...

Desktop Board Features 25 Figure 6. Location of the VR and CPU LEDs Speaker A speaker is mounted on the Desktop Board. The speaker provides audible error code (beep code) information during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Refer to Appendix A for a description of the board’s beep codes. Battery A batt...

27 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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 and remove memory • Install an...

Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide 28 Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel Desktop Board, observe all warnings and cautions in the installation instructions. To avoid injury, be careful of: • Sharp pins on connectors • Sharp pins on printed circuit assemblies • Rough ed...

Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 29 Installing the I/O Shield The Desktop Board comes with an I/O shield. When installed in the chassis, the shield blocks radio frequency transmissions, protects internal components from dust and foreign objects, and promotes correct airflow within t...

Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide 30 Installing and Removing the Desktop Board CAUTION Only qualified technical personnel should perform this procedure. Disconnect the computer from its power source before performing the procedures described here. Failure to disconnect the power before you op...

Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 31 Installing and Removing a Processor Instructions on how to install the processor on the Desktop Board are given below. Installing a Processor CAUTION Before installing or removing a processor, make sure the AC power has been removed by unplugging ...

Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 35 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink Intel Desktop Board DX58SO has mounting holes for a processor fan heat sink. For instructions on how to attach the processor fan heat sink to the Desktop Board, refer to the boxed processor manual or boxed th...

Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 37 Installing the IOH Cooling Fan (Optional) If your system application requires more cooling than that provided by the IOH passive heat sink, you can add a fan to the heat sink by using the included IOH fan and mounting bracket. You can connect to t...

Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide 38 Installing and Removing Memory Intel Desktop board DX58SO has four 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets arranged in three channels (A, B, and C). Channel A shares two sockets (DIMM 0 and DIMM 1) and Channels B and C have one socket each. Guidelines for Memory Configu...

Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 39 Figure 20. Single Channel Memory Configuration Installing DIMMs To make sure you have the correct DIMM, place it on the illustration of the DDR3 DIMM in Figure 21. All the notches should match with the DDR3 DIMM. Figure 21. Use DDR3 DIMMs

Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 41 Removing DIMMs To remove a DIMM, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27. 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer. 3. Remove the AC power cord from the com...

Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide 42 Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Card CAUTION When installing a PCI Express card on the Desktop Board, ensure that the card is fully seated in the PCI Express connector before you power on the system. If the card is not fully seated in the connect...

Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 43 Installing a PCI Express x16 Card Follow these instructions to install any PCI Express x16 card: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27. 2. Place the card in a PCI Express x16 connector (Figure 24, A) and press down on...

Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide 44 Removing a PCI Express x16 Card Follow these instructions to remove a PCI Express x16 card from a connector: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27. 2. Remove the screw (Figure 25, A) that secures the card’s metal bracket to th...

Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 45 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cables SATA cables support the Serial ATA protocol. Each cable can be used to connect one internal SATA drive to the Desktop Board. For correct cable function: 1. Observe the precaution in “Before You Begin” on pag...

Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 47 Front Panel Audio Header Figure 27, A shows the location of the front panel audio header. Table 4 shows the pin assignments and signal names for the front panel audio header. Table 4. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names Pin Signal Name Pin Signa...

Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 49 Chassis Intrusion Header Figure 27, E shows the location of the chassis intrusion header. This header can be connected to a mechanical switch on the chassis to detect if the chassis cover is removed. Table 8 shows the pin assignments and signal na...

Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide 50 USB 2.0 Headers Figure 27, G shows the location of the USB 2.0 headers. Table 10 shows the pin assignments and signal names for each USB 2.0 header. Each USB header can be used to connect two USB devices. Table 10. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names USB Port A US...

Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 51 Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Figure 27, H shows the location of the alternate front panel power LED header. Pins 1 and 3 of this header duplicate the signals on pins 2 and 4 of the front panel header. If your chassis has a three-pin powe...

Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide 52 Connecting to the Audio System After installing the RealTek audio driver from the Intel ® Express Installer DVD-ROM, the multi-channel audio feature can be enabled. Figure 28 shows the back panel audio connectors. The default connector assignments are show...

Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 53 Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Supply Cables Connecting Chassis Fan Cables Connect chassis fan cables to the 3-pin and 4-pin chassis fan headers on the Desktop Board. Figure 29 shows the location of the chassis fan headers. Figure 29. Location o...

Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide 54 Connecting Power Supply Cables Figure 30 shows the location of the power connectors. CAUTION Failure to use an appropriate power supply and/or not connecting the 12 V (Figure 30, A) power connector to the Desktop Board may result in damage to the board or ...

Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 55 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27. 2. Connect the 12 V processor core voltage power supply cable to the 2 x 4 pin connector. 3. Connect the main power supply cable to the 2 x 12 pin connector. 4. If additional pow...

Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide 56 Table 14. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting Mode Description Normal (default) (1-2) The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for booting. Configure (2-3) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays...

Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 57 12. To restore normal operation, place the jumper on pins 1-2 as shown below. 13. Replace the cover, plug in the computer, and turn on the computer. Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. Whe...

Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 59 Προσοχή Υπάρχει κίνδυνος για έκρηξη σε περίπτωση που η μπαταρία αντικατασταθεί από μία λανθασμένου τύπου . Οι μπαταρίες θα πρέπει να ανακυκλώνονται όταν κάτι τέτοιο είναι δυνατό . Η απόρριψη των χρησιμοποιημένων μπαταριών πρέπει να γίνεται σύμφωνα...

63 3 Updating the BIOS The BIOS Setup program can be used to view and change the BIOS settings for the computer. You can access the BIOS Setup program by pressing the <F2> key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. This chapter tells...

Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide 64 Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility You can use the information in this section to update the BIOS using either the Iflash Memory Update Utility or the ISO Image BIOS update file. Obtaining the BIOS Upd...

Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide 66 CAUTION Do not interrupt the process or the system may not function properly. 1. Uncompress the BIOS update file and copy the .BIO file, IFLASH.EXE, and .ITK file (optional) to a bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB media. 2. Configure the BIOS o...

67 4 Configuring for RAID Configuring for RAID Using Intel ® Matrix Storage Technology NOTE Intel Matrix Storage Technology requires Microsoft Windows Vista or Microsoft Windows XP operating system and SATA hard drives. Configuring the BIOS 1. Assemble your system and attach two or more SATA hard dr...

Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide 68 Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software 1. Begin Windows Setup by booting from the Windows installation CD. 2. At the beginning of Windows Setup, press <F6> to install a third-party SCSI or RAID driver. When prompted, in...

71 A Error Messages and Indicators Intel Desktop Board DX58SO reports POST errors in two ways: • By sounding a beep code • By displaying an error message on the monitor BIOS Beep Codes The BIOS also issues a beep code (one long tone followed by two short tones) during POST if the video configuration...

73 B Regulatory Compliance This appendix contains the following regulatory compliance information for Intel Desktop Board DX58SO: • Safety standards • European Union Declaration of Conformity statement • Product Ecology statements • Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) regulations • Product certifica...

Regulatory Compliance 75 Lietuvi ų Šis produktas atitinka Europos direktyv ų 2004/108/EC ir 2006/95/EC nuostatas. Malti Dan il-prodott hu konformi mal-provvedimenti tad-Direttivi Ewropej 2004/108/EC u 2006/95/EC. Norsk Dette produktet er i henhold til bestemmelsene i det europeiske direktivet 2004/1...

Regulatory Compliance 79 Table 18. Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect Marks Description Mark This symbol is used to identify electrical and electronic assemblies and components in which the Pb concentration level in the Desktop Board substrate and the solder connections from the board to the compon...

Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide 80 China RoHS “China RoHS” is the term used by industry generally to describe legislation implemented by the Ministry of Information Industry (MII) in the People's Republic of China for the control of pollution by electronic information products (EIP). The of...

Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide 82 EMC Regulations Intel Desktop Board DX58SO complies with the EMC regulations stated in Table 20 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 20. EMC Regulations Regulation (Class B) Title FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B Title 47 of the Code of...

Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide 84 Product Certifications Board-Level Certification Markings Intel Desktop Board DX58SO has the product certification markings shown in Table 21. Table 21. Product Certification Markings Description Mark UL joint US/Canada Recognized Component mark. Includes ...

Regulatory Compliance 85 Chassis and Component Certifications Ensure that the chassis and certain components; such as the power supply, peripheral drives, wiring, and cables; are components certified for the country or market where used. Agency certification marks on the product are proof of certifi...