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ECS X58B-A2 User Manual

ECS X58B-A2
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Table of Contents

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ECS X58B-A2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorATX
CPU SocketLGA 1366
Memory TypeDDR3
Memory Slots6
Maximum Memory Supported24 GB
PCI Express 2.0 x162
PCI Express x11
PCI Express x41
PCI Slots2
SATA 3Gb/s6
SATA RAID0, 1, 5, 10
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC888
Max LAN Speed10/100/1000 Mbps
ChipsetIntel X58
Memory StandardDDR3 1600/1333/1066
USB 2.012
Audio Channels8
LAN ChipsetRealtek RTL8111
LAN1

Summary

Preface

Copyright and Legal Notices

Legal terms for content reproduction and use.

Product Disclaimer and Trademarks

Information on product limitations and brand names.

Regulatory Compliance Information

Details on FCC standards and guidelines.

Declaration of Conformity

Canadian Compliance Statement

Statement regarding Canadian regulatory requirements.

Manual Contents Overview

Summary of the manual's structure and chapter topics.

Introducing the Motherboard

Motherboard Overview and Purpose

General introduction to the motherboard's capabilities and target market.

Key Features and Specifications

Detailed description of processor, chipset, memory, audio, and LAN.

Expansion Slots and Connectivity Options

Information on expansion slots, FireWire, I/O ports, and BIOS firmware.

Installing the Motherboard

Safety Precautions for Installation

Critical safety guidelines to follow during motherboard installation.

Jumper Settings and Configuration

How to set and verify motherboard jumpers for correct operation.

Hardware Installation Procedures

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU and memory modules.

Expansion Slot Usage and Connectivity

Guidelines for installing add-on cards and connecting I/O devices.

Connecting Case Components and Power

Instructions for connecting case fans, switches, and power supply.

Using BIOS Setup

BIOS Setup Utility Overview and Navigation

Introduction to the BIOS interface, navigation, and basic setup.

Resetting Default CMOS Values

Procedure for resetting BIOS settings to default values.

Standard CMOS Setup Details

Displays basic system information and device detection.

SATA Device Configuration

Settings for Serial ATA drives and controllers.

Advanced Setup Options

Advanced system configuration settings for performance.

Integrated Peripherals Configuration

Settings for onboard devices like audio, LAN, and USB.

Power Management Setup

Options for controlling system power states and wake-up events.

PCI and Plug and Play Setup

Configuration for PCI bus devices and system plug-and-play.

PC Health Status Monitoring

Monitoring system temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.

MB Intelligent BIOS (MIB) Settings

BIOS settings related to CPU clock speed and bus configuration.

Loading Default Settings and Passwords

Options for loading system defaults and setting supervisor passwords.

User Password and Saving BIOS Changes

Setting user passwords and procedures for saving or exiting BIOS.

Updating the System BIOS

Using Motherboard Software

Software CD-ROM Contents Overview

Description of drivers and utilities on the CD.

Software Installation Tabs and Running Setup

Explanation of installation tabs and how to initiate the setup process.

Auto-Installation in Windows XP/Vista

Guide for automated software installation.

Windows Vista Driver Installation Methods

Specific guidance for installing drivers on Windows Vista.

Manual Software Installation and Utility Reference

Steps for manual driver installation and information on utility software.

ATI CrossFire™ Technology Support

CrossFire™ Technology Requirements and Installation

Prerequisites and steps for installing multiple graphics cards for CrossFire™.

Catalyst™ Control Center Configuration

How to enable and manage CrossFire™ settings using the control center.

Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configurations

RAID Configuration Prerequisites and Access

Items needed and how to enter the RAID utility.

Entering the Intel RAID BIOS Utility

Instructions to enter the RAID management interface.

Creating a RAID Volume Set

Procedure for creating RAID 0 or RAID 1 volumes.

Deleting a RAID Volume Set

Steps to remove existing RAID configurations.

Resetting Disks to Non-RAID Status

How to convert RAID disks back to Non-RAID.

Exiting the RAID Configuration Utility

Procedure to safely exit the RAID management interface.

Bootblock Initialization Code Checkpoints

POST Code Checkpoints

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