Intel DX58SO2 User Manual

Intel Desktop Board DX58SO2 Product Guide
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Removing the Processor
For instructions on how to remove the processor fan heat sink and processor, refer to
the processor installation manual.
Installing and Removing Memory
Intel Desktop board DX58SO2 has six 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets arranged in three
channels (A, B, and C). Each channel has two sockets as shown in the following
illustrations.
Optimal memory performance can be achieved by installing matched DIMMS of equal
speed and size in each channel. Figure 15 and Figure 16 show two examples of
memory
con
figured for triple channel operation.
Figure 15. Example Configuration Using Three DIMMs
Figure 16. Example Configuration Using Six DIMMs

Intel DX58SO2 Specifications

General

Brand	Intel
Model	DX58SO2
Category	Motherboard
Language	English