Sapphire Audio PB-CI7S41X58 User manual

User’s Manual
Sapphire Pure Black X58
PB-CI7S41X58
Intel X58/LGA1366 Series Mainboard
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These specifications are subject to change without notice.
Manual Revision 1.0
October 28, 2010

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions contained
in this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio and television
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation.
If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
 Note1: Connecting this device to peripheral devices that do not comply with Class
B requirements, or using an unshielded peripheral data cable, could also
result in harmful interference to radio or television reception
Note2: The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate this product.
Note3: To ensure that the use of this product does not contribute to
interference, it is necessary to use shielded I/O cables
CE: Radiation of EN 55022 & Immunity of EN 55024
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Statement
To protect the global environment, this product must be sent to separate collection
facilities for recovery and recycling.
DISPOSAL
Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Collect such
waste separately for special treatment.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction......................................................................... 1
1-1 Mainboard Specifications...........................................................................1
1-2 Package Contents.....................................................................................3
1-3 Mainboard Layout......................................................................................4
I/O Back Panel..........................................................................................6
Chapter 2 Installation........................................................................... 8
2-1 Before You Begin.......................................................................................8
2-2 Installing the I/O Shield..............................................................................8
2-3 Securing to the Chasis...............................................................................8
2-4 Installing the CPU and Fan Heatsink..........................................................9
2-5 Installing System Memory........................................................................ 10
Memory configurations: ........................................................................... 10
Memory Installation:.................................................................................11
2-6 Installing Expansion Cards....................................................................... 12
PCI-E Slots............................................................................................. 12
PCI Slot.................................................................................................. 13
2-7 Connecting Cables.................................................................................. 13
Connecting Power Supply Cables............................................................13
Connecting IDE Cables ........................................................................... 14
Connecting Serial ATA(SATA) Cables......................................................14
Connecting to the Internal Headers and Connectors................................. 15
2-8 Diagnostics LED...................................................................................... 19
2-9 LED Status Indicators.............................................................................. 19
2-10 Onboard Buttons ................................................................................... 20
Clear CMOS Button................................................................................. 20
Reset and Power Button..........................................................................20
2-11 Dual BIOS Switched Jumper .................................................................. 21
Chapter 3 Configuring the BIOS........................................................ 22

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3-1 Enter BIOS Setup.................................................................................... 22
3-2 Main Menu.............................................................................................. 23
3-3 Performance Menu.................................................................................. 24
CPU Configuration.................................................................................. 26
Memory Timing Configuration..................................................................28
Voltage Configuration.............................................................................. 30
3-4 Advanced Menu....................................................................................... 32
IDE Configuration.................................................................................... 33
Hardware Health Configuration................................................................ 34
USB Configuration .................................................................................. 35
ACPI Configuration.................................................................................. 36
Intel VT-d Configuration........................................................................... 37
PCI Express Configuration.......................................................................37
Onboard Device Configuration................................................................. 39
3-5 PCIPnP Menu ......................................................................................... 40
3-6 Boot Menu............................................................................................... 41
Boot Settings Configuration..................................................................... 41
3-7 Security Menu ......................................................................................... 43
3-8 Exit Menu................................................................................................ 44
Chapter 4 Driver Installation.............................................................. 45
Chapter 5 AMI POST Code................................................................. 47

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1Mainboard Specifications
CPU
Supports Intel®Core i7 series processor in the LGA1366 package
Chipset
Intel®X58 and ICH10R chipset
System Memory
Six 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM DIMM sockets
Supports 1.5v DDR3-1066/1333+ DIMMs with triple channel architecture
Supports x16 and x8 DIMMs, non-ECC, unbuffered DIMMs
Supports up to 24GB system memory
USB Ports
Ten USB 2.0 ports (eight at rear panel, two onboard by header), supporting
transfer speeds up to 480Mbps
Two USB 3.0 ports (at rear panel) backwardly compatible with USB 2.0
supporting transfer speeds up to 4.8Gbps
Supports wake-up from S1 and S3 modes
SATA Ports
Six SATA2 ports including one eSATA port, with 3Gb/s data transfer rate,
supporting RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 from Intel®ICH10R.
Two SATA3 ports with6Gb/s data transfer rate, supporting RAID 0 and RAID 1
from Marvell®88SE9128.
Onboard LAN
One Gigabit Ethernet from Marvell 88E8057 Gigabit controller
Bluetooth
Atheros AR3011 is a highly integrated, all-CMOS, single chip with Bluetooth®
2.1 + EDR supported

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Onboard IEEE1394a (Firewire)
 Two IEEE1394a ports (one at rear panel, one onboard by header) with 400 Mbps
transfer rate
Onboard Audio
Supports 8-channel High-Definition audio
Supports rear panel SPDIF, Coaxial output
Supports Jack-detection function
Expansion Slots
Four PCI-Express x16 connectors
Supports ATI®CrossFireXTM Technology
One PCI slot
BIOS
8Mb SPI Flash with AMI based BIOS
Supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)
Supports dual BIOS, switched by on board jumpers
Form Factor
ATX form factor of 305mm x 245 mm
Operating systems:
Support Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 (32 and 64 bit)

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1-2Package Contents
Your Sapphire Pure Black X58 mainboard comes with the following accessories.
1. Mainboard
2. Quick Installation Guide
3. Driver CD
4. I/O Shield
5. SATA Data Cable *6
6. IDE Cable

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1-3Mainboard Layout
The following figure shows the location of components on the mainboard. See
Page 5 for the Key

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Item
Component description
1
CPU Socket 1366
2
Intel X58 Chipset
3
Intel ICH10R Chipset
4
DDR3 DIMM Slots 1-6
5
24-Pin ATX Power Connector
6
8-pin ATX_12V Power Connector
7
PCI-E x16 Slots1-4
8
PCI Slot
9
IDE Connector
10
SATA3 Connectors *2
11
SATA2 Connectors *5
12
Front Panel Header
13
USB Header
14
IEEE1394a Header
15
Power Button
16
Reset Button
17
Clear CMOS Button
18
PC Speaker
19
Debug LED Display
20
Mainboard Battery
21
Front Panel Audio Header
22
S/PDIF Header
23
CPU Fan Header
24
3-pin Fan Header *5
25
Back Panel Connectors (see next page for detail)

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I/O Back Panel
The I/O back panel for this mainboard is shown below. When installing the
mainboard into the computer case, use the bundled I/O shield to protect this
back panel.
1. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
This connector is used for a keyboard or mouse. You can plug a PS/2
keyboard or mouse directly into this connector.
2. Coaxial S/PDIF-Out
This SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is used
for digital audio transmission to external speakers/amplifier through a
coaxial cable.
3. Optical S/PDIF-Out
This SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is used
for digital audio transmission to external speakers/amplifier through an
optical fiber cable.
4. Bluetooth
Bluetooth wireless technology is an interface intended for wireless
control/data communication
5. USB 2.0 Ports (Eight)
The mainboard provides an OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface) Universal
Serial Bus root for attaching USB devices such as a keyboard, mouse or
other USB-compatible devices. Supports data transfer rates up to 480Mb/s.
6. USB 3.0 ports (two)
USB 3.0 ports are backwardly compatible with USB 2.0 devices. Supports
data transfer rates up to 4.8Gb/s (SuperSpeed).

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7. ESATA Port
The ESATA (External SATA) port provides connection to ESATA hard drives.
8. IEE1394a (Firewire) Port
The IEEE 1394 port provides connection to IEEE 1394 devices.
9. LAN Ports with LEDs
The mainboard provides one standard RJ-45 jack for connecting to a Local
Area Network (LAN). Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector.
These LEDs indicate the status of the LAN.
10. Audio Ports
This mainboard provides 2, 6, or 8channel audio. It is easy to differentiate
between the audio functions by referring to the color of the jacks.
Ports
2 channel
6 channel
8 channel
Blue
Line-In
Line-In
Line-In
Lime
Line-Out
Front Stereo-Out
Front Stereo-Out
Pink
Min-In
Min-In
Min-In
Orange
--
Center/Subwoofer
Center/Subwoofer
Black
--
Rear Stereo-Out
Rear Stereo-Out
Gray
--
--
Side Stereo-Out
LED
LED Color
LED state
Indicates
A
Green
Off
LAN link is not established
On
LAN link is established
Blinking
LAN activity is occurring
B
N/A
Off
10 Mb/s data rate
Green
On
100 Mb/s data rate
Yellow
On
1000 Mb/s data rate

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Chapter 2 Installation
2-1 Before You Begin
Please take note of all precautions before you install anything on to the
mainboard or change any of the mainboard settings.
Turn off the power to your system and discharge your body’s static electric
charge by touching a grounded surface—for example, the metal surface of the
power supply—before performing any hardware procedure.
The manufacturer assumes no liability for any damage, caused directly or
indirectly, by improper installation of any components by unauthorized service
personnel. If you do not feel comfortable performing the installation, consult a
qualified computer technician.
Damage to system components, the mainboard , and injury to you may result if
power is applied during installation.
2-2 Installing the I/O Shield
The mainboard comes complete with an I/O shield. When installed in the chassis,
the shield blocks radio frequency transmissions, protects internal components
from dust and foreign objects, and promotes correct airflow within the chassis.
Install the I/O shield before installing the mainboard in the chassis. Place the
shield inside the chassis. Press the shield into place so that it fits tightly and
securely. If the shield does not fit, obtain a properly sized shield from the
chassis supplier.
2-3 Securing to the Chassis
When installing the mainboard, you have to secure the mainboard into the
chassis by fastening with nine screws. Please refer to your chassis manual for
instructions on installing.

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2-4 Installing the CPU and Fan Heatsink
To install the CPU :-
1. Open the socket lever by pushing the
lever down and away from the socket.
Remove the protective socket cover
from the socket. Do not touch the
socket contacts.
 Note: Do not discard the protective
socketcover. Besuretoalways
replace the cover unless the
CPU is installed.
2. Align the CPU notches to the socket
protrusions. Place CPU straight down
without tilting or sliding it.
3. Close the load plate and engage the
socket lever.
4. To install fan heatsink, align the
holes on the mainboard. Press the
four hooks down to fasten the
cooler. You will hear a “click” upon
full engagement. Gently rotate the
cap clockwise 1/4 turn to fasten the
heatsink onto the mainboard
5. Connect the 4-wire fan cable to the
4-pin CPUFAN header on the
mainboard.
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1
2
3
4
5

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2-5 Installing System Memory
This mainboard has six 240-pin DIMM sockets for DDR3 memory. These slots
support 1GB, 2GB and 4GB DDR3 DIMMs.
Make sure that you install memory modules of the same type and density in
different channel DIMM slots for Triple-Channel/Dual-Channel mode.
There must be at least one memory bank populated to ensure normal operation
and always inset the memory module into the DIMM slot 1 first.
Memory configurations:
Use the following the recommendations for installing memory.
1 DIMM (Single-Channel): install into DIMM slot 1.
2 DIMMs (Dual-Channel): install into DIMM slots 1 and 3.
3 DIMMs (Triple-Channel): install into DIMM slots 1, 3 and 5.
4 DIMMs (Triple-Channel): install into DIMM slots 1, 3, 5and 2.
5 DIMMs (Triple-Channel): install into DIMM slots 1, 3, 5, 2 and 4.
6 DIMMs (Triple-Channel): install into DIMM slots 1, 3, 5, 2, 4 and 6.
DIMM Qty
Location
1 DIMM
(Single Channel)
2 DIMMs
(Dual Channel)
3 DIMMs
(Triple Channel)
4 DIMMs
(Triple Channel)
5 DIMMs
(Triple Channel)
6 DIMMs
(Triple Channel)
DIMM#2
--
--
--
V
V
V
DIMM#1
V
V
V
V
V
V
DIMM#4
--
--
--
--
V
V
DIMM#3
--
V
V
V
V
V
DIMM#6
--
--
--
--
--
V
DIMM#5
--
--
V
V
V
V
DIMM#2
DIMM#1
DIMM#3
DIMM#4
DIMM#6
DIMM#5

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Memory Installation:
DDR3 and DDR2 memory modules are physically different. Please only install
DDR3 DIMMs in this mainboard.
To make sure you have the correct DIMM, check that all the notches line up with
the DDR3 DIMM slot.
To install the DIMM, follow these steps:
1. Pull both clips on either side of the slot outwards. Align the DIMM module
with the slot.
2. Press straight down until the plastic clips close and the module fits tightly
into the DIMM slot.

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2-6 Installing Expansion Cards
The mainboard provides four PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots and one PCI slot.
PCI-E Slots
The design of this motherboard supports ATI CrossFireXTM multiple graphic card
technology. Please refer to the location of slots and recommended
configuration table for PCI-E operating mode to get the best performance
possible.
Recommended configuration table
Slot location
VGA card
PCIE1_x16
(Blue)
PCIE2_x8
(Blue)
PCIE3_x8
(Blue)
1 VGA card
x16
2 VGA cards
x16
x8
3 VGA cards
x16
x8
x8
To install a PCI Express card:
1. Place the card in an available PCI Express slot and press down on the card
until it is completely seated in the slot. If the card is not seated properly, it
could cause a short across the pins.
2. Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.
PCIE1_X16
PCI-E2.0 x16 slot (with x16 link, Blue)
PCIE2_X8
PCI-E2.0 x16 slot (with x8 link, Blue)
PCIE3_X8
PCI-E2.0 x16 slot (with x8 link, Blue)
PCI slot (Black)
PCIE4_X4
PCI-E1.0 x16 slot (with x4 link, Gray)

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PCI Slot
The one PCI slot provided supports a variety of expansion cards such as a LAN
card, USB card, SCSI card and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
When installing a card into the PCI slot, be sure that it is fully seated. Secure the
card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel.
2-7 Connecting Cables
This section takes you through all the necessary connections on the mainboard.
Connecting Power Supply Cables
24-pin ATX Power
PW1 is the main power supply connector. Make sure that the power supply
cable and pins are properly aligned with the connector on the mainboard. Firmly
plug the power supply cable into the connector and make sure it is secure.
 Note: If you’d like to use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug in your power
supplycablealignedwithpins 1& 13. The24-pinmainpowerconnector
is backwardly compatible with ATX power supplies with 20-pin
connectors.
8-pin ATX 12V Power
PW2, the 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, is used to provide power to the CPU.
Align the power plug to the connector and press firmly until seated.
24-pin ATX Power connector
8-pin ATX Power connector

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Connecting IDE Cables
The IDE connector supports Ultra ATA 133/100 IDE hard/optical disk drives.
1. Connect one end of the cable (single connector) to the mainboard.
2. Connect another connector on the cable to the Ultra ATA master device.
3. Connect the other connector to a slave device
Note: If you install two hard/optical disk drives, you must configure the
seconddriveasaslavedevicebysetting itsjumperaccordingly. Refer
to the disk drive documentation for the jumper settings.
Connecting Serial ATA (SATA) Cables
SATA cables support the Serial ATA protocol. Each cable can be used to connect
one internal SATA drive to mainboard.
The SATA2 0~SATA2 4 connectors are controlled by the South Bridge Chipset
and operate at a speed up to 3Gb/s.
The SATA3 0 and SATA3 1 connectors are SATA3 ports in red color and operate
from the Marvell 9128 chipset at a transfer rate up to 6Gb/s.
IDE connector
SATA 2 (bottom)
SATA 3 (top)
SATA 0 (bottom)
SATA 1 (top)
Attach one end of the SATA cable
to one of the SATA connectors on
the board and attach the other
end of the cable to the SATA drive
SATA3 0 (bottom)
SATA3 1 (top)
SATA4

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Connecting to the Internal Headers and Connectors
Front Panel Header
The front panel header on this motherboard is one connector used to connect
the front panel switches and LEDs.
PWR_LED
Attach the front panel power LED cable to these two pins of the connector.
The Power LED indicates the system’s status.
System Status
Power LED indicates
On
The LED is on
Off
The LED is off
S1
The LED is on
S3
The LED will blink
S4
The LED is off
PW_ON
Attach the power button cable from the case to these two pins. Pressing the
power button on the front panel turns the system on and off rather than
using the onboard button.
HD_LED
Attach the hard disk drive indicator LED cable to these two pins. The HDD
indicator LED indicates the activity status of the hard disks.
RESET
Attach the Reset switch cable from the front panel of the case to these two
pins. The system restarts when the RESET switch is pressed.
Header
Pin
Signal
HD_LED
1
HD_PWR
3
HD Active
PWRLED
2
PWR LED+
4
PWR LED-
RESET
5
Ground
7
RST BTN
PWRSW
6
PWR BTN
8
Ground
No Connect
9
+5V
Empty
10
Empty

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1
VCC
2
USB1-
USB1+
Ground
No Connect
Empty
USB0-
USB0+
Ground
USB Header
This mainboard contains eight (8) USB 2.0 ports that are exposed on the rear
panel of the chassis. This mainboard also contains one 10-pin internal header
connectors onboard that can be used to connect an optional external bracket
containing two (2) USB 2.0 ports.
Refer to the following steps:
1. Secure the bracket to either the front or rear panel of your chassis (not all
chassis are equipped with the front panel option).
2. Connect the cable(s) to the USB 2.0header on the mainboard.
 Note: Please do not connect a 1394 cable to USB connector, which will
cause damage to the mainboard.
1394 Header
This header is used for IEEE1394 devices. There is a header cap on the 1394
header to prevent confusion with the USB header. If you do not require the
additional external 1394 connections, you do not need to install them.
Refer to following steps:
1. Secure the bracket to either the front or rear panel of the system case (not
all system cases are equipped with the front panel option).
2. Remove the header cap of 1394
3. Connect the end of the cable to the IEEE1394a headers on the mainboard.