Released in October 2008, the Intel DX58SO is a desktop personal computer motherboard from semiconductor company Intel Corp. At the time of publication, the DX58SO is compatible with 10 processors (or central processing units) of the top-level i7 division of its flagship Core brand, as well as five processors from its non-consumer-targeted Xeon brand.
Processor Support
The Intel DX58SO has a CPU socket called Lang Grid Array 1366, or Socket B. Named after the number of pins it possesses, LGA 1366 is responsible for holding the processor in place, as well as electrically connecting it with the motherboard. The compatible Intel Core i7/Xeon CPUs compatible with the socket have a processing speed range of 2.26 to 3.47 gigahertz and a cache (or memory bank) containing 8 or 12 megabytes.
Memory Support and Chipset
Based on third-generational Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory architecture, or DDR3 SDRAM, the Intel DX58SO provides four 240-pin dual inline memory module sockets. Each DIMM socket supports up to 4 gigabytes for a combined maximum total of 16 GB. The memory access speed the DX58SO supports are 1,066, 1,333 and 1,600 megahertz. As for its Intel X58 Express chipset, it consists of the Intel X58 input/output and Intel 82801IJR I/O controller hubs, with an Intel High Definition Audio-compliant Realtek ALC889 audio driver and Nvidia SLI and ATI CrossFire multi-graphics processing unit platform.
Connectivity
Each Intel DX58SO desktop board has a built-in local area network (or Ethernet) driver called the Intel 82567LM. The word "gigabit" means that it is capable of achieving a peak data transmission rate of one gigabit, or 1,000 megabits, per second. The DX58SO has 12 USB 2.0 ports, six 3-GB/s Serial Advanced Technology Attachment interfaces, two Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers-compliant 1394a ports, consumer infrared receiver and emitter, RJ-45 jack for the Ethernet, and five analog audio outputs and two Sony Philips Digital Interfaces.
Size and Expansion
The Intel DX58SO follows the Advanced Technology Extended motherboard form factor specification, coincidentally enough, established by Intel. The desktop board measures 12 by 9.6 inches (304.8 by 243.84 millimeters). Its expansion slots consist of a Conventional Peripheral Component Interconnect port, two PCI Express 1.1 x1 ports, one PCI Express 2.0 x4 port and two PCI Express 2.0 x16 ports.
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