Document Outline

• Intel® Desktop Board DX58SO Product Guide
• Revision History
• Preface
  • Intended Audience
  • Use Only for Intended Applications
  • Document Organization
  • Conventions
  • Terminology
• Contents
• 1 Desktop Board Features
  • Supported Operating Systems
  • Desktop Board Components
  • Processor
  • Main Memory
  • Intel® X58 Express Chipset
  • Audio Subsystem
  • LAN Subsystem
  • USB 2.0 Support
  • Serial ATA
  • Legacy I/O
  • Expandability
  • BIOS
    • Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration
    • PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration
    • Security Passwords
  • Hardware Management
    • Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control
    • Chassis Intrusion
  • Power Management
    • Software Support
    • Hardware Support
    • ENERGY STAR* Capable
  • Onboard Power Button
  • Onboard VR and CPU LEDs
  • Speaker
  • Battery
  • Real-Time Clock
• 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
  • Before You Begin
  • Installation Precautions
    • Prevent Power Supply Overload
    • Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements
  • Installing the I/O Shield
  • Installing and Removing the Desktop Board
  • Installing and Removing a Processor
    • Installing a Processor
    • Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink
    • Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable
    • Removing the Processor
  • Installing the ICH Heat Sink Decorative Cover (Optional)
  • Installing the IOH Cooling Fan (Optional)
  • Installing and Removing Memory
    • Guidelines for Memory Configuration
    • Installing DIMMs
    • Removing DIMMs
  • Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Card
    • Installing Multiple PCI Express x16 Graphics Cards
    • Installing a PCI Express x16 Card
    • Removing a PCI Express x16 Card
  • Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cables
  • Connecting to the Internal Headers and Connectors
    • Front Panel Audio Header
    • HD Audio Link Header
    • Consumer IR (CIR) Headers
    • Chassis Intrusion Header
    • IEEE 1394a Header
    • USB 2.0 Headers
    • Front Panel Header
    • Alternate Front Panel Power LED Header
    • S/PDIF Connector
  • Connecting to the Audio System
  • Connecting Chassis Fan and Power Supply Cables
    • Connecting Chassis Fan Cables
    • Connecting Power Supply Cables
  • Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper
  • Clearing Passwords
  • Replacing the Battery
• 3 Updating the BIOS
  • Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility
  • Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File or the Iflash Memory Update Utility
    • Obtaining the BIOS Update File
    • Updating the BIOS with the ISO Image BIOS Update File
    • Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility
    • Recovering the BIOS
• 4 Configuring for RAID
  • Configuring for RAID Using Intel® Matrix Storage Technology
    • Configuring the BIOS
    • Creating Your RAID Set
    • Loading the Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software
    • Setting Up a “RAID Ready” System
  • Configuring for External RAID Using Marvell* Storage Technology
    • Configuring the BIOS
    • Creating Your RAID Set
    • Loading the Marvell Storage Technology RAID Drivers and Software
• A Error Messages and Indicators
  • BIOS Beep Codes
  • BIOS Error Messages
• B Regulatory Compliance
  • Safety Standards
    • Place Battery Marking
  • European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement
  • Product Ecology Statements
    • Recycling Considerations
    • Lead-free 2LI/Pb-free 2LI Board
    • Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
  • EMC Regulations
    • Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance
  • Product Certifications
    • Board-Level Certification Markings
    • Chassis and Component Certifications