Shuttle SX58H7 Owner's manual

Product Specification
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Mini-PC Barebone
for Intel Core i7 Processors
This new flagship spearheads Shuttle's squad of high-performance
Mini-PCs. It is based on the Intel X58 Express Chipset making to
ready to run Intel Core i7 processors for the first time. A fast
processor is of course nothing without a lot of memory. Up to 16GB
of blazingly fast DDR3 modules are supported by four DIMM slots.
To complement this, the SX58H7 already comes supplied with two
Gigabit network connectors. Concentrated performance in a
small space - so even applications from the professional sector as
well as brand-new games do not present any problem at all for
the XPC Barebone SX58H7.
Feature Highlights
H7 chassis • Black aluminium chassis (glossy)
• Drive bays: 1x 5.25“, 2x 3.5“
Chipset • Intel X58 Express + ICH10R
CPU
• Sockel 1366
• Supports Intel® Core™ i7 processors
models 920, 940 and 965XE
• Supports 4.8/6.4 GT/s QPI
• Vapor Chamber ICEvo Heatpipe cooling
Slots • 2x PCI-Express x16 (v2.0)
• Supports Ati CrossFire & NVIDIA SLI
Memory
• Supports 4x DDR3-1066/1333/1600(OC)*
• Supports Triple Channel + 1
• Up to 16 GBytes total size
Drive
connectors
• 3x SATA (internal)
• 3x External SATA (1x front, 2x rear)
• Supports RAID, NCQ, eSATA power supply
• 1x IDE ATA 133
Other
connectors
• 7.1-ch HD-audio, SPDIF output
• Dual GigaBit LAN (supports Teaming)
• USB 2.0 (2x front, 4x rear, 6x onboard)
Power supply • 500 Watt mini power supply
80 PLUS Bronze compliant
Application • Performance
B
arebone
SX58H
7
Note: optical drive sold
separately. Images for
illustration purposes only.

Product Specification
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Shuttle XPC Barebone SX58H7 – Special Product Features
New H7 chassis with enhance expansion ability
The new H7 chassis dimensions have grown slightly in contrast to the
previous G-Series adding various of welcome improvements to the
Shuttle XPC Barebone SX58H7. The larger power supply fan of 5cm in
size helps to cut down on noise level even more also providing a better
thermal efficiency for the entire system. The front panel sports an eSATA
port for instant access to an external hard disk. With a renewed
mainboard layout, the SX58H7 is capable of running dual-slot graphics
cards and up to four memory modules with a max. capacity of 16GB.
Intel® Core™ i7
Processor
Intel® X58
North Bridge
Intel® ICH10R
South Bridge
PCIe X16
PCIe X16
4x DDR3
(max. 16 GB)
Triple Channel +1
USB
SATA
BIOS
QPI
Based on new Intel Nahalem architecture
The Shuttle XPC Barebone SX58H7 is based on the new core
microarchitecture, codenamed Nehalem, which brings some major
changes not only to the the processor architecture but also the system
architecture. These are most significant changes:
• The memory controller has moved from the chipset to the processor
and features a triple channel DDR3 interface.
• The Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) replaces the legacy front
side bus between processor and chipset.
Supports new Intel Core i7 processors
SX58H7 is the first Shuttle XPC with the new Socket 1366 and supports
the Intel® Core™ i7 processors models 920, 940 and 965XE. These are
the first Intel processors which come with a native quad-core design,
where all four cores sit on the same piece of silicon which share a
massive 8MB level 3 cache. In addition, each core supports Hyper-
threading which enables this processors process eight threads
simultaneously, making it even more massively parallel and powerful
than the current Core 2 Quad CPUs.
Frequency Core 1 Core 2 Core 3 Core 4 Core 1 Core 2 Core 3 Core 4
Turbo off Turbo on
Built-in overclocking "Turbo" mode
Originally introduced on mobile Penryn, Turbo mode simply increases
the operating frequency of the processor if conditions are cool enough
for the CPU to run at the higher frequency. Each Nehalem can run its
four cores at up to 133MHz higher than the stock frequency (e.g.
3.33GHz in the case of the 3.2GHz 965 model), or if only one core is
active then it can run at up to 266MHz higher than stock (3.46GHz up
from 3.2GHz). Benchmarks show an increase of the overall
performance by 2% to 7% if Turbo mode is enabled in the BIOS setup.

Product Specification
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Dynamic Overclocking Technology (D.O.C.) *)
This is the overclocking function in the BIOS Setup, which is designed to
detect the load balance of CPU while running programs, and to adjust
the best CPU frequency automatically. When the mainboard detects
CPU is running programs, it will speed up CPU automatically to make
the program run smoothly and faster. When the CPU is temporarily
suspending or staying in the low load balance, it will restore the default
settings instead.
Integrated Cooling Evolution (I.C.Evo)
Shuttle's XPCs offer the power of a desktop PC in a form factor one-
third the size. In order to ensure proper airflow inside a smaller unit,
more advanced cooling technologies have been developed and
implemented in the Shuttle XPC. Shuttle's industry-leading I.C.Evo
heatpipe technology delivers efficient cooling and is exceptionally
quiet.
New Vapor Chamber + Heatpipe Technology
The vaporizing chamber is utilized as cooler base witch is similar to the
thermal tubes operating principle. The thermal resistance of vapor
chamber is twice lower than in usual base. At low fan speed this
technology reduces the CPU temperature by 5~7°C.
PCI-Express V2.0 for high-performance graphics cards
The Shuttle XPC Barebone SX58H7 is equipped with one PCI-Express x16
Version 2.0 slot delivering a bandwidth of up to 16GB/s, twice the
speed of PCI-E 1.0, thus providing plenty of potential for the newest
graphics cards. It is downward compatible, allowing use for most of the
present graphics cards as well.
Supports large dualslot graphics cards
The Shuttle XPC Barebone SX58H7 surpports large dual-slot graphics
cards like ATI Radeon HD4870 or NVIDIA Geforce GTX280 which occupy
two slots. Please note, that in this case you cannot use the second slot
for another expansion card.
Supports two PCI Express x16 graphics cards
The Shuttle XPC Barebone SX58H7 Deluxe supports two slots PCI Express
x16 Version 2.0 delivers up to 16GB/s bandwidth per port, double that
of PCIe 1.0, ensuring plenty of bandwidth for future graphics cards.
Two graphics cards can be used to enable 4-monitor-operating or ATI
CrossFireX™/ NVIDIA SLI mode for leading-edge gaming performance.
Supports up to 16GB of DDR3 memory
This Shuttle XPC supports up to 16GB DDR3 memory which is ideal for
workstations powered by 64-bit operating systems, enabling users to
take full advantage of high-performance configurations.

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500W power supply with 80 PLUS BRONZE logo
The Shuttle XPC Barebone SX58H7 is equipped with a rock stable 500W
power supply which has been tested with the latest graphics cards and
powerful Core i7 processors. Its 80 Plus Bronze logo indicates that it
provides more than 82/85/82% energy efficiency at 20/50/100% of
rated load which reduces energy consumption and increases the
computers reliability.
New Era of All-Solid Capacitor Shuttle Mainboards
By using all-solid capacitors Shuttle mainboards provide industry
leading stability, reliability and longevity for PC gaming and
entertainment systems. The average lifespan for a solid capacitor is
more than six times greater than the more common and less expensive
electrolytic capacitors.
External Serial ATA ports on front and back panel
In addition to the two eSATA ports at the back panel, the SX58H7 also
comes with one eSATA at the front panel for plugging in high-speed
external hard-drives. The eSATA interface is up to three times faster than
the USB 2.0 standard.
Supports RAID functionality
This Shuttle XPC features several internal and external Serial ATA
connectors which also support the high performance RAID functions
level 0, 1, 5 and 0+1. It is the ideal solution to enhance hard disk
performance and data back up protection without the cost of add-on
cards.
Dual eSATA with External Power
The back panel provides two external Serial ATA ports and a power
port. The included cables make it a snap to connect two external hard
drive to your XPC. The Serial ATA interface is up to six times faster than
USB 2.0/Firewire.
Dual Gigabit LAN with Teaming Support
This XPC features even two high-speed Gigabit LAN ports. The teaming
function allows you to group both available network adapters together
to function as a single adapter - a method of creating a virtual LAN.
The benefit of this approach is that it enables load balancing and
failover.
*) Overclocking Warning: Please note there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS or using
third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system stability or even cause damage of the components and devices of
your system. It is done at your own risk and expense. Shuttle cannot be held responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking.

Product Specification
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Shuttle XPC Barebone SX58H7 Specifications
Chassis
H7-type aluminum chassis, color: black
Front panel with glossy finish and painted, shining top cover
storage bays: 1 x 5.25", 2 x 3.5" (1 internal)
stealthed drive doors
Dimensions: 32.5 x 20.8 x 19 cm (LWH), 12.8 litres
Weight: 3.8 kg net / 5.2 kg gross
Mainboard
Shuttle FX58, Shuttle form factor, proprietary design for XPC SX58H7
Chipset: Intel X58 Express (codenamed Tylersburg) + ICH10R (I/O Conroller Hub)
Solid Capacitors for excellent heat resistance for enhanced system durability
Power
Supply
500 Watt mini PSU, AC input voltage: 100~240V
80PLUS Bronze certified (>82/85/82% energy efficiency at 20/50/100% load)
Active PFC circuit (Power Factor Correction)Processor support
Processor
Support
Socket 1366 supports
Intel® Core™ i7 models 920 (2.66 GHz), 940 (2.93 GHz), 965XE (3.2 GHz)
Please refer the support list for detailed processor support information:
http://global.shuttle.com/support_list.jsp
The previous Front Side Bus (FSB) by the new QPI (QuickPath Interconnect)
which features up to 6.4GT/s (3.2GHz) and a maximum transfer rate of 25.6GB/s.
Supports Dynamic Overclock feature (DOC):
Easily overclock function to be enabled through a simple BIOS setting. *)
Processor
Cooling
Shuttle I.C.E. (Integrated Cooling Engine)
advanced I.C.E. Heatpipe technology, linear controlled 92mm fan
SilentX cooling and noise reduction technology with Active Airflow
OASIS
cooling
OASIS Cooling Technology: additional fanless heat-pipe design
covering the MOSFET modules (VRM), north- and southbridge.
Memory
Support
4 x 240 pin slots, supports 3+1 channel configuration (Triple Channel)
Supports DDR3-1066/1333 SDRAM memory
Supports DDR3-1600 in overclocking mode *)
Max. 4 GB per DIMM, up to a total size of 16 GB
Expansion
Slots
2x PCI-Express x16 Version 2.0 expansion slots
for x16 graphics cards (full 16 lanes each slot)
Supports Dual Graphics card by ATI CrossFireX™ or NVIDIA SLI™ Technology.
Two graphics cards can be used to enable 4-monitor-operating or ATI CrossFireX™ mode
for leading-edge gaming performance.
Supports two single-slot or one double-width graphics card.
8-channel
Audio
7.1 channel High Definition Audio with Realtek ALC888 codec
analog: line-out (8-ch), line-in, microphone, CD-in, AUX; digital: optical S/PDIF-out

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Dual
Gigabi LAN
2x RJ45 connectors supports Teaming-Mode**)
Realtek RTL8111C Ethernet network controller
IEEE 802.3u 1000Base-T compliant
Supports 10 / 100 / 1.000 MBit/s operation
Supports Wake-on-LAN
Drive
connectors
Serial-ATA II, 3 Gb/s (300 MB/s) bandwidth
3x internal (SATA) plus 3x external (eSATA)
Intel Matrix Storage Technology enabled striping and mirroring
Supports RAID mode 0, 1, 5, 10
Supports Native Command Queuing (NCQ)
1x IDE ATA 133 drives
Front panel
connectors
Microphone
Headphone (Line-out)
2x USB 2.0
External Serial ATA Hotplug (eSATA)
Power button
Reset button
Power indicator (blue LED)
HDD indicator (orange LED)
Back panel
connectors
6x USB 2.0, 2x GigaBit LAN (RJ45)
2x External Serial ATA Hotplug (eSATA)
Power connector for two eSATA hard disks (incl. cable)
8-ch Audio line-out (2x rear/front, bass/center, surround/back)
Audio Line-in, Digital Audio: optical S/PDIF output
Clear CMOS button
Optional
accessories
Wireless LAN Antenna (PN20)
PS/2 Mouse & Keyboard connectors (PS10)
Other
connectors
6x USB 2.0 (three sets with 2x5 pins)
2x fan connectors (4 pins and 3 pins)
Headers for PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard
Accessories
Driver CDROM
Quick Installation Guide
1x SATA cable
1x Power cord
2x2 pin to 2 eSATA power cable
Screws, Heatsink compound
*) Overclocking Warning
Please note there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS or using third-
party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system stability or even cause damage of the components and
devices of your system. It is done at your own risk and expense. Shuttle cannot be held responsible for possible damage
caused by overclocking.
**) Teaming Mode
The teaming function allows you to group both available network adapters together to function as a single adapter - a
method of creating a virtual LAN. The benefit of this approach is that it enables load balancing and failover.

Product Specification
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Shuttle XPC Barebone SX58H7 – Connectors and Components
Mic-in
Headphone Reset Button
eSATA
Eject
Button
Power
Button
eSATA
Power
Power
Socket
PSU Fan
eSATA USB
USB
Audio
2 Slots
PCIe x16
S/PDIF out
opt. WLAN opt. WLAN
opt. Parallel
and PS/2 ports
I.C.E.
Heat pipe
Cooling
2x USB
Dual LAN
5.25” Bay
3.5” Bay
Power LED
HDD LED
Front Panel Back Panel
Mainboard
Back Panel PS/2 Port
Parallel Port
Dual USB Port
Dual USB Port
I/O Controller
MOSFETs
4x DDR3 Slots
3x SerialATA ATX Power (20 pin)1x ParallelATA(IDE)
CIR Port Front Panel Connector
Battery
ICH10R Southbridge
BIOS EEPROM
2x PCIe x16 Slots
Intel X58 Chipset
Front Panel Connector
Socket 1366
for Core i7 CPUs
IDE Controller
Intel X58 Chipset
Clear CMOS Button
HD Audio Port
2x Fan Connectors
Audio AUX Input
2x LAN Chipsets
S/PDIF I/O
ATX Power (8 pin)
All Solid Capacitors
OASIS Heatpipe