Intel DX58SO User Manual

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Contents

1 Desktop Board Features

Supported Operating Systems..............................................................................10

Desktop Board Components.................................................................................11

Processor..........................................................................................................13

Main Memory.....................................................................................................14

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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

PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration .......................................................19

Security Passwords .....................................................................................19

Hardware Management .......................................................................................19

Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control ..................................................19

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Precision Cooling Technology .......................................................20

Chassis Intrusion........................................................................................20

Power Management ............................................................................................20

Software Support .......................................................................................20

ACPI..................................................................................................20

Hardware Support ......................................................................................20

Power Connectors ...............................................................................20

Fan Headers .......................................................................................21

LAN Wake Capabilities..........................................................................21

Instantly Available PC Technology..........................................................21

+5 V Standby Power Indicator...............................................................22

Wake from USB ..................................................................................23

PME# Signal Wake-up Support..............................................................23

WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support ...........................................................23

ENERGY STAR* Capable ..............................................................................23

Onboard Power Button........................................................................................23

Onboard VR and CPU LEDs ..................................................................................24

Speaker............................................................................................................25

Battery.............................................................................................................25

Real-Time Clock.................................................................................................25

2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components

Before You Begin ...............................................................................................27

Installation Precautions.......................................................................................28

Prevent Power Supply Overload ....................................................................28

Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements.................................................28

Installing the I/O Shield ......................................................................................29

Installing and Removing the Desktop Board ...........................................................30

Installing and Removing a Processor.....................................................................31