Intel DX58SO LGA 1366 Motherboard
Take advantage of the most significant architectural change in the x86 architecture in 13 years, the Intel Core i7. The Intel DX58SO introduces a new era for extreme performance. It is an X58-based motherboard that supports Intel’s new generation extreme performance Core i7 Processors as well as both SLI and CrossFireX! Six SATA ports with RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 gives you plenty of storage options for data backup and high speed. Memory support includes up to 16GB of Triple Channel DDR3 memory. Intel has brought back Hyperthreading technology and combined it with a native quad-core design to give support for 8 separate threads in the new LGA1366 / Socket B CPU interface and their replacement for the old Front Side Bus technology, QuickPath Interconnect provides a system bus speed of up to 6.4GT/s. The 2 PCI-Express 2.0 slots can operate at x16/x16 to take full advantage of either 2 graphics cards.
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Specifications
Processor Socket:
Intel
Processor Interface:
LGA1366
Form Factor:
ATX
Processors Supported:
Intel Core i7
Intel Core i7 Extreme
Additional Technologies:
HyperThreading Technology
Supports 45nm CPU
Intel QuickPath Interconnect
Multi-GPU Support:
SLI Ready
CrossFireX Ready
Northbridge:
Intel X58
Southbridge:
Intel ICH10R
Memory Type:
DDR3
Memory Supported:
800MHz DDR3
1066MHz DDR3
1333MHz DDR3
Triple Channel Supported
Number of Pins:
240-Pin
Number of Slots:
4
Maximum Memory Supported:
4GB - 32bit
16GB - 64bit
Max. Memory Supported Per Slot:
4GB
Channels:
7.1 Channels
Audio Chipset:
High Definition Audio (HDA)
RAID Support:
Yes
RAID Modes:
0
1
10
5
PCI Slots:
1
PCI Express X1 Slots:
2
PCI Express X4 Slots:
1
PCI Express X16 Slots:
2
USB Ports:
12
FireWire Ports:
1
LAN Ports:
1
Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s Headers:
6
ATX Power Connectors:
1 24-Pin Connector
PC Power Connectors:
1 - 8 Pin
S/PDIF Connectors:
1 - Optical
Detailed Features
A Closer Look
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
4
Customer Reviews:
34
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Value
4.0
Features
3.9
Quality
4.1
Performance
4.2
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Nice motherboard
Reviewer:
zondar on
Jan 01, 2010 Customer Rating:
4.8
Value
4.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Used this on a i7 Extreme, 6gb of corsair 1666 ram and 3 WD 160gb raptor drive. Loaded Windows 7 in about 10 min. Board was easy to install, comes with a nice placard for your box and the huge heat sink-CPU cooler works well for a stock item. It also has a fan for the GPU chipset and both are lit with LEDs. I also really like the way the BIOS is set up for this board.
It's a mother of a board
Reviewer:
Zak on
Dec 16, 2009 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Had the motherboard for over a year. Installed without a hitch. Ran XP perfectly for about 11 months. Recently upgraded the BIOS and installed 64 bit Win 7 with the same excellent results. I highly recommend this component.
Works like a charm
Reviewer:
JoeSoll on
Dec 16, 2009 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Out of the box, connected and my computer is flying.
I highly recommend it
Don't Spend YOUR MONEY
Reviewer:
NO WORK on
Dec 11, 2009 Customer Rating:
1.0
Value
1.0
Features
1.0
Quality
1.0
Performance
1.0
I use from abril to November, I don't work more, I call to Intel and When their reciept the Motherboard say that the warranty don't cover that and their will send me back.
Conclusion
Pay 259 plus 15 Ship to Intell
NOthing, NO Money, NO MOtherboard
Crash King of the Universe
Reviewer:
SMKINTEL on
Dec 08, 2009 Customer Rating:
1.0
Value
1.0
Features
1.0
Quality
1.0
Performance
1.0
This MotherBoard did more crashing than any board I have ever used. I will NEVER use INTEL again. I have been through numerous sites to try and understand why it has crashed for 9 mos. Finally it came down to replacing my GTX 285 NVIDIA card with a cheap ATI HD 4650 99.00. Furthermore, all of the purported experts on the web forums refuted that the NVIDIA card did not cause the crash because INTEL made the X58 BIOS change. I wont even get into the NON support for Overclocking the RAM. I went through OCZ 1600 6Gig(Crashed, BIOS wont post), Corsair 1600 6Gig(Crashed, BIOS wont post), Patriot 3Gig(Crashed), the only thing to change was the Graphics card. So about 9 months of instability and screwing around with RAM overclocking only to find out that INTEL is in fact NOT COMPLIANT with NVIDIA GTX 285 video cards. Save yourself the cash and buy an ASUS.
Before you buy - make sure your motherboard is compatible with this memory. For example, DDR Memory won't work with motherboards designed for only DDR2, SDRAM or RDRAM memory, and vice versa. Only use the memory speed recommended by your motherboard's manufacturer. Please read the specifications carefully or call us for expert advice.
Know Your BIOS! With today's rapid pace of
design advancement, new product updates come fast and furious. This is
especially true of board-level products, like Motherboards, Video Cards, GPU
Processor Cards, and other main edge connector products. The good news is
that manufacturers have designed in the ability to easily update your
product BIOS, which is sometimes important for full compatibility. So before
installing or combining components, it is always a good idea to check your
product's current BIOS revision against the manufacturer's website, to
determine if an update is needed, or advisable. The manufacturer's
documentation will guide you through this process if it is necessary.
However, remember that most products are designed to be plug-n-play out of
the box!
But
What Is BIOS?
Most electronic devices,
from computers to MP3 players have software embedded in their hardware.
These are programs that tell the device how it will function - from basic to
advanced functions - so that it knows how to start, and perform the most
simple and complex tasks it was designed for. We call this software the BIOS
(sometimes also called Firmware). In computer jargon, BIOS stands for "Basic
Input/Output System", but in reality, there is very little "basic" about it.
In your computer's motherboard for example, it tells your computer how to:
start up; communicate with hardware components, such as hard drives and
video; how to move data in and out of memory; and even talk to your USB
connected devices. Without your BIOS, your device is JOOL (just out of
luck!).
Keep in mind that changing a PC's BIOS
settings incorrectly can cause the PC to malfunction. If this happens, a
BIOS reset is usually available, and will need to be performed to return the
BIOS to the default "factory settings." This is usually activated by a
jumper on the motherboard. [Warning: always read
your motherboard or system manual thoroughly, before upgrading your BIOS, or
making BIOS setting changes!] Though normally, most incorrect
settings should have no negative affect on your PC, but please follow each
step explicitly since some can.
Remember: It is recommended that you reboot
after each individual BIOS setting change to ensure that your system
functions normally. If you make numerous changes before rebooting, and your
system will no longer boot, you won't know which change is responsible for
the failure.
Updating Your BIOS
Before you consider updating your BIOS, be sure you need to - not every
update will be needed or even benefit you. Also be sure you are up to
the technical challenges you will face. Changing the version of BIOS
stored in your computer or motherboard is not the kind of activity
recommended for novice users. To perform this successfully, you need
to be comfortable and familiar with your BIOS settings, and be able to
download and apply the BIOS Update without issue. For this reason, it
is best to let professional computer technicians do this work for you, if or
when it is needed. However, if you know what you are doing, it is a
fairly easy task.
Before Updating BIOS, consider the
following:
The reasons for updating your BIOS -
frequently, updating is unnecessary
Identifying your BIOS chip - if
replacing is the approach required
Replacing your BIOS chip - this requires
significant care, and can void your warranty
Locating your latest BIOS version -
required for any update
Flashing your BIOS - make sure you have
a UPS!
Live update - great for minor or quick
updates - again a UPS is vital - a partial update can make your system
inoperative
Configuring your new BIOS settings -
read the manual! twice for good measure!
Understanding
Computer Memory
Because memory is such a crucial element of our computer's performance,
we all understand that we need it in generous supply. However, questions
remain about what kind of memory is best, what functions each memory serves
and which memory is used for notebooks and PCs.
Click Here for more information
that will answer your many of your questions.
How Much
Memory Do You Really Have?
When you look at the specifications for a computer, it will display the
installed memory, and typically the maximum memory that can be installed.
However, while these are real values, they represent a potential useable
memory depending upon the installed operating system, and other factors. The actual useable memory may be different
(lower) from these values.
The reason is simply that a computer may have a limitation in the operating
system (such as Windows 32 bit versions), or configured to use shared memory,
which reduces the amount of RAM that is available to the CPU by using
some of it for other purposes, such as for video memory. In some
cases, you can control the maximum useable memory through system settings,
by upgrading from a 32 bit to a 64 bit version of Windows XP or Vista, or by upgrading to a video card that has internal onboard video memory.
But always
remember, that the amount of memory that your system reports, is not always
the amount of actual installed memory. For example, if you have 4GB
installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will typically report 3.2GB due to a
limitation of Windows itself. Also note that different Windows
programs report available and maximum memory differently, which can be
confusing. If you find that you need more
memory, we suggest expanding your system memory, since this is the most
effective performance increase, and the one that is easiest to perform .
* The above
values are for physical, not usable memory.
The amount of
memory that your system reports, is not always the amount of actual installed
memory. For example, if you have 4GB installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will
typically report 3.2GB due to a limitation of Windows itself. Also note
that different Windows programs report available and maximum memory differently,
which can be confusing. If you find that you need more memory, we suggest
expanding your system memory, since this is the most effective performance
increase, and the one that is easiest to perform.
Contents of package may vary from those pictured and stated here,
due to changes in manufacturer's specifications or merchandising.
Please check the product information carefully, items not included
may no longer be required.
Manufactured by:
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Intel Limited Warranty:
36 months parts;
36 months labor
Mfg Part No:
BOXDX58SO UPC No:
735858203036 Box Size:
( Length:
13, Width:
11, Depth:
3 )
Shipping Weight:
3.2000 pound(s)
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Intel DX58SO LGA 1366 Motherboard
Processor Socket:
4.8
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Know Your BIOS!
