Intel DX58SO manual Preface, Intended Audience, Use Only for Intended Applications, Conventions

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Preface

This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board DX58SO.

Intended Audience

The Product Guide is intended for technically qualified personnel. It is not intended for general audiences.

Use Only for Intended Applications

All Intel Desktop Boards are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for installation in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. The suitability of this product for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or other environments, such as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel.

Document Organization

The chapters in this Product Guide are arranged as follows:

1Desktop Board Features: a summary of product features

2Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to install the Desktop Board and other hardware components

3Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to update the BIOS

4Configuring for RAID: information about configuring your system for RAID

AError Messages and Indicators: information about BIOS error messages and beep codes

BRegulatory Compliance: describes the board’s adherence to safety standards and EMC regulations and its product certifications

Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

CAUTION

Cautions warn the user about how to prevent damage to hardware or loss of data.

NOTE

Notes call attention to important information.

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Contents Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Disclaimer Revision HistoryFCC Declaration of Conformity Canadian Department of Communications Compliance StatementDocument Organization PrefaceIntended Audience Use Only for Intended ApplicationsTerminology Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product GuideTerm Description Contents Updating the Bios Regulatory Compliance ContentsTables Feature Summary Desktop Board FeaturesRelated Links Supported Operating SystemsDesktop Board Components Desktop Board FeaturesLabel Description Processor Main Memory Audio Subsystem Intel X58 Express ChipsetLED Color LED State Indicates LAN SubsystemSerial ATA USB 2.0 SupportSerial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration Legacy I/OExpandability Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control PCI and PCI Express* Auto ConfigurationSecurity Passwords Hardware ManagementHardware Support Power ManagementChassis Intrusion Software SupportFan Headers +5 V Standby Power Indicator Energy STAR* Capable Onboard Power ButtonOnboard VR and CPU LEDs Onboard Power ButtonBattery SpeakerReal-Time Clock Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Before You Begin Installing and Replacing Desktop Board ComponentsInstallation Precautions Prevent Power Supply OverloadObserve Safety and Regulatory Requirements Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing the I/O ShieldIntel Desktop Board DX58SO Mounting Screw Hole Locations Installing and Removing the Desktop BoardInstalling a Processor Installing and Removing a ProcessorLift the Load Plate Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover Close the Load Plate Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink CableRemoving the Processor Installing the ICH Heat Sink Decorative Cover Installing the ICH Heat Sink Decorative Cover OptionalInstalling the IOH Fan Installing the IOH Cooling Fan OptionalGuidelines for Memory Configuration Installing and Removing MemorySingle Channel Memory Configuration Installing DIMMsInstalling a Dimm Removing DIMMs Installing Multiple PCI Express x16 Graphics Cards Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 CardInstalling a PCI Express x16 Card Installing a PCI Express x16 CardRemoving a PCI Express x16 Card Removing a PCI Express x16 CardConnecting the Serial ATA Cables Connecting the Serial ATA Sata CablesInternal Headers and Connectors Connecting to the Internal Headers and ConnectorsFront Panel Audio Header Front Panel Audio Header Signal NamesHD Audio Link Header Signal Names Pin Signal NameConsumer IR CIR Headers Front Panel CIR Receiver Input Header Signal NamesBack Panel CIR Header Emitter Output Header Signal Names Pin Signal Name GroundIeee 1394a Header Chassis Intrusion Header Signal NamesIeee 1394a Header Signal Names Chassis Intrusion HeaderFront Panel Header USB 2.0 Header Signal NamesFront Panel Header Signal Names USB 2.0 HeadersPdif Connector Signal Names Alternate Front Panel Power LED HeaderPdif Connector Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header Signal NamesBack Panel Audio Connectors Connecting to the Audio SystemConnecting Chassis Fan Cables Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Supply CablesConnecting Power Supply Cables Connecting Power Supply CablesLocation of the Bios Configuration Jumper Block Setting the Bios Configuration JumperClearing Passwords Jumper Settings for the Bios Setup Program ModesJumper Setting Mode Description Précaution Replacing the BatteryVaro Προσοχή Pozor Removing the Battery Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Updating the Bios with the Intel Express Bios Update Utility Updating the BiosUpdating the Bios with the ISO Image Bios Update File Obtaining the Bios Update FileUpdating the Bios Updating the Bios with the Iflash Memory Update UtilityRecovering the Bios Creating Your RAID Set Configuring for RAIDConfiguring for RAID Using Intel Matrix Storage Technology Configuring the BiosSetting Up a RAID Ready System Configuring for RAID Intel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Bios Error Messages Error Messages and IndicatorsBios Beep Codes Bios Error MessagesIntel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide Regulatory Compliance Safety StandardsPlace Battery Marking Safety StandardsEuropean Union Declaration of Conformity Statement Product Ecology Statements Recycling ConsiderationsRegulatory Compliance Malay DeutschEspañol FrançaisPortuguese RussianTürkçe Lead-free 2LI/Pb-free 2LI Board Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect MarksDescription Mark China RoHS Environmentally Friendly Use Period Mark China RoHSRegulatory Compliance EMC Regulations EMC RegulationsRegulation Class B Title Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Compliance Product Certifications Board-Level Certification MarkingsProduct Certification Markings Europe Chassis and Component CertificationsIntel Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide