Intel DX58OG User Manual

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Preface
This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS
update, and regulatory requirements for Intel
®
Desktop Board DX58OG.
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:
1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of product features
2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to install
the Desktop Board and other hardware components
3 Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to update the BIOS
4 Configuring for RAID: information about configuring your system for RAID
A Error Messages and Indicators: information about BIOS error messages and beep
codes
B Regulatory 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.

Intel DX58OG Specifications

General

Brand	Intel
Model	DX58OG
Category	Motherboard
Language	English

Summary

Document Introduction and Overview

Revision History

Records changes and updates made to the product guide over time.

Disclaimer and Legal Information

Legal information, warranty disclaimers, and product usage limitations.

Preface and Terminology

Introduction, intended audience, document organization, and definitions.

Desktop Board Features

Supported Operating Systems

Lists compatible operating systems for the desktop board.

Core Hardware Components

Details major hardware components: processor, memory, chipset, audio, and LAN.

System Configuration and Management

Covers BIOS settings, hardware management, power controls, and security features.

Diagnostic and Status Indicators

Explains diagnostic LEDs, speaker, battery, and clock status indicators.

Installing and Replacing Desktop Components

Installation Precautions and Safety

Safety guidelines and warnings for component installation to prevent damage or injury.

Component Installation Procedures

Guides for installing I/O shield, processor, memory, and expansion cards.

Internal Connections and Cabling

Instructions for connecting SATA drives, internal headers, fans, and power supply cables.

BIOS Configuration and Battery Management

BIOS jumper settings, password clearing, and battery replacement procedures.

System Updates, Configuration, and Troubleshooting

Updating the BIOS

Procedures for updating system BIOS using Intel Express BIOS Update and other utilities.

Configuring for RAID

Steps for setting up Intel Matrix Storage and Marvell Storage Technology RAID.

Error Messages and POST Codes

Explains BIOS beep codes, error messages, and POST codes for troubleshooting.

Regulatory Compliance

Safety Standards and Declarations

Information on safety standards, EU declaration, and product certifications.

EMC Regulations and Compliance

Details on Electromagnetic Compatibility regulations and FCC compliance.