Jumpers

 

Jumper

 

 

 

Name

 

 

 

Description

Page

 

JBAT

 

CMOS RAM Clear

 

 

3-pin Block

P.8

 

JP1

 

Keyboard Power On Enabled/Disabled

 

3-pin Block

P.9

 

JP3/JP4

 

USB Power On Enabled/Disabled

 

 

3-pin Block

P.9

 

Connectors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connector

 

Name

 

Description

Page

 

 

ATXPWR1

 

 

ATX Power Connector

 

 

 

24-pin Block

P.18

 

 

ATX12V1

 

 

ATX 12V Power Connector

 

8-pin Block

P.18

 

 

KB1

 

 

PS/2 Mouse & PS/2 Keyboard Connector

6-pin Female

P.19

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB from CN1,CN2 and

 

USB 2.0 Port Connectors

 

4-pin Connector

P.19

 

UL1UL2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RJ45 LAN from UL1,UL2

 

RJ-45 LAN Port Over USB Connectors.

 

RJ-45 Connector

P.19

 

 

AUDIO1

 

 

8-CH Audio Connector

 

 

 

6 phone jack

P.19

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connector

 

 

 

FLOPPY1

 

 

Floppy Driver Connector

 

34-pin Block

P.19

 

 

IDE1

 

 

IDE Connector

 

 

 

40-pin Block

P.20

 

 

DSATA1,DSATA2,

 

Serial ATA2 Connector

 

7-pin Connector

P.20

 

 

DSATA3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E-SATA from CN1,CN2

 

External Serial ATA2 Connectors

 

7-pin Connector

P.21

 

 

SPDIF_ Out1

 

 

Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector

 

1phone connector

P.21

 

 

Headers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Header

 

 

Name

 

 

 

Description

 

Page

 

FP_AUDIO1

 

SPEAKER, MIC header

 

 

 

9-pin Block

 

P.21

 

USB1,USB2

 

USB Port Headers

 

 

 

9-pin Block

 

P.21

 

SPEAK

 

PC Speaker header

 

 

 

4-pin Block

 

P.21

 

PWR LED

 

Power LED header

 

 

 

3-pin Block

 

P.21

 

JW_FP(PWR LED/Reset/

Front Panel Header

 

 

 

9-pin Block

 

P.21

 

HD LED/PWR BTN)

(including Power LED/ IDE activity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LED/Reset switch / Power On Button lead)

 

 

 

 

 

 

CPUFAN1

 

CPUFAN Header

 

 

 

4-pin Block

 

P.22

 

SYSFAN1, SYSFAN2

System FAN Headers

 

 

 

3-pin Block

 

P.22

 

CDIN1

 

CD Audio-In Header

 

 

 

4-pin Block

 

P.22

 

IR1

 

IR Header

 

 

 

5-pin Block

 

P.23

 

COM1

 

Serial Port COM1 Header

 

 

 

9-pin Block

 

P.23

 

HDMI-SPDIF1

 

SPDIF-Out header

 

 

 

2-pin Block

 

P.23

 

Expansion Sockets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Socket/Slot

 

Name

 

Description

Page

 

LGA 1366 Socket

 

CPU Socket

 

LGA 1366 CPU Socket

P.10

 

DIMM_A2/DIMM_A1/

DDR3 Module Sockets

 

240-pin DDR3 Module Sockets

P.14

 

DIMM_B2/DIMM_B1/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIMM_C2/DIMM_C1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCI1

 

PCI Slot

 

32-bit PCI Local Bus Expansion slots

P.16

 

PE2

 

PCI-Express2.0 x4 Slot

 

PCI-Express2.0 x 4Expansion Slots

P.16

 

PE1,PE3,PE4,PE5

 

PCI-Express 2.0x 16

 

PCI-Express2.0 x16 Expansion Slots

P.16

 

 

 

 

Slots

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Intel ICH10R, X58 user manual Jumper Name Description

X58, ICH10R specifications

The Intel ICH10R and X58 chipset combination represents a significant advancement in motherboard technology, forming a critical backbone for high-performance computing. Highlighted for their versatility and expanded connectivity options, these components were instrumental in catering to the growing demands of power users and gamers alike.

The Intel ICH10R, or I/O Controller Hub, is distinguished by its support for advanced RAID configurations, specifically RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10. This feature allows users to enhance data redundancy and performance, making it a preferred choice for data-intensive applications. With a total of six SATA II ports, the ICH10R ensures extensive storage options for modern setups, enabling users to connect multiple hard drives and SSDs for superior performance and speed. Additionally, the ICH10R includes support for AHCI, which allows for advanced features like Native Command Queuing, improving overall storage efficiency.

On the other hand, the Intel X58 chipset was designed to support Intel's Core i7 processors, which utilize the LGA 1366 socket. This architecture offered a marked increase in memory bandwidth and efficiency, as it supports Triple Channel DDR3 memory. This allows for substantial memory throughput, essential for memory-heavy tasks like video editing, gaming, and scientific simulations. The X58 also supports up to 24 GB of RAM, accommodating the needs of even the most demanding users.

A notable feature of the X58 chipset is its ability to support multiple graphics cards through NVIDIA's SLI and AMD's CrossFire technologies, offering users the flexibility to create powerful multi-GPU setups. This capability enhances visual performance and image rendering, making it ideal for gaming enthusiasts seeking maximum frame rates.

Further enhancing the X58's utility are its numerous connectivity options, including USB 2.0 and support for PCI Express 2.0 lanes, allowing for a wide range of expansion cards. The chipset also integrates robust power management features, which help optimize energy consumption and ensure system stability under load.

In summary, the Intel ICH10R and X58 chipset combination provides an impressive array of features, technologies, and characteristics tailored for high-performance computing environments. With their support for RAID, advanced memory configurations, and multi-GPU setups, they remain a noteworthy choice for gamers and professionals seeking a powerful and flexible computing solution.