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Intel DX58SO2 User Manual

Intel DX58SO2
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Intel® Desktop Board DX58SO2
Product Guide
Order Number: G13826-001

Table of Contents

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Intel DX58SO2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelDX58SO2
Form FactorATX
Socket TypeLGA 1366
ChipsetIntel X58
Memory Slots6
Memory TypeDDR3
Maximum Memory24 GB
USB Ports12 x USB 2.0
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC889
Expansion Slots2 x PCI
Storage Interfaces6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s
LAN ChipsetIntel 82567
LANGigabit Ethernet
RAID SupportRAID 0, 1, 5, 10

Summary

Desktop Board Features

Desktop Board Components Overview

Identifies and locates major components on the Intel Desktop Board DX58SO2.

Processor and Main Memory

Information about supported Intel processors and memory configuration.

Diagnostic LEDs and Indicators

Explains the purpose and location of diagnostic/status LEDs.

Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components

Before You Begin and Precautions

General safety, ESD, and installation guidelines before starting hardware procedures.

Processor Installation and Removal

Detailed instructions for installing and removing the CPU and its heat sink.

Memory Installation and Removal

Instructions for installing and removing DDR3 DIMM modules.

Updating the BIOS

Intel Express BIOS Update Utility

Procedure to update BIOS using the Windows-based Intel Express utility.

BIOS Update via F7 Key

Method to update BIOS using the F7 key during boot.

Recovering the BIOS

Steps to recover the BIOS if an update fails.

Configuring for RAID

Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID

Guide to setting up RAID using Intel Matrix Storage Technology.

Error Messages and Indicators

BIOS Beep Codes and LED Blink Codes

Explains BIOS beep codes and front panel LED blink codes for errors.

BIOS Error Messages

Lists and explains common BIOS error messages displayed on screen.

Port 80h POST Codes

Describes diagnostic codes displayed on the POST Code LED.

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