MSI X58 Proe Manual

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Thank you for choosng the 
X58 Pro-E
 Seres (MS-7522 
v3.X)  ATX  manboard.  The X58  Pro-E   Seres  man-boards  are  based  on Intel® X58  & ICH10R  chpsets  for 
optmal  system  efficency.  Desgned  to  fit  the  advanced 
Intel® 7  LGA1366 processor,  the X58  Pro-E   Seres  de-
lver  a  hgh  performance  and  professonal  desktop  plat-
form soluton.
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Mainboard SpecificationS
Processor Support
Intel® 7 processors n the LGA1366 package
(For the latest nformaton about CPU, please vst
http://www.ms.com/ndex.php?func=cpuform2)
Supported QPI
Up to 6.4 GT/s
Chpset
North Brdge: Intel® X58 chpset
South Brdge: Intel® ICH10R chpset
Memory Support
6 DDR3 DIMMs support DDR3 1600(OC)/ 1333/ 1066/ 800 SDRAM speed(Memory 
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1 Optcal S/PDIF-Out port1 1394 port1 eSATA port6 USB 2.0 Ports1 LAN jack
6 flexble audo jacks
On-Board Connectors3 USB 2.0 connectors1 1394 connector
1 chasss ntruson connector
1 seral port connector
1 TPM Module connector1 CD-In connector
1 front audo connector
1 Clear CMOS button 1 Power button1 Reset button
TPM (optonal)
- Supports TPM
Slots
2 PCI Express gen2 x16 slots (PCI_E2, PCI_E4)1 PCI...

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X58 Pro-E Seres (MS-7522 v3.X) Manboard
Mainboard Layout
P CI 2
P CI 1
P CI _E 4
P CI _E 5
P CI _E 3
P CI _E 1
P CI _E 2
B AT T+
J A U D 1JC D 1
J1 3 9 4 _ 1J F P 2J F P 1J U S B 1J U S B 2J U S B 3RE S E TClrCMOS
J C O M1
J M B 3 6 3
J T P M1
S Y S F
A N1
S Y S F
A N2JS P I
J C I 1
J P W R
1
C P U FA N1J P W R2
S Y S F
A N3
S ATA1 _ 3
S ATA2 _ 4
S ATA7
S ATA5 _ 6
I D E 1
D I M M _ A 1D I M M _ A 0D I M M _ B
1
D I M M _ B 0D I M M _...

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MSI manboardMSI Drver/Utlty DVD
SATA Cable (Optonal)
Power CableUSB Bracket (Optonal)Standard Cable for  
IDE Devces
Back IO Sheld User’s Gude
packing checkLiSt
*  The  pctures  are  for  reference  only  and  may  vary  from  the  packng  contents  of  the product you purchased. 

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Ths  chapter  provdes  you  wth  the 
nformaton  about 
hardware  setup  procedures.  Whle  dong  the  nstalla
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ton, be careful  n holdng the components and follow the 
nstallaton  procedures.  For  some  components,  f  you 
nstall  n  the  wrong  orentaton,  the  components  wll  not 
work properly.
Use  a  grounded  wrst  strap  before  handlng  computer 
components.  Statc...

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RE S E TClrCMOS

Quick coMponentS guide
Back  Panel, p.2-9
CPU, p.2-3DDR3, p.2-7
JPWR1, p.2-11
IDE1, p.2-14
JCI1,p.2-16
JUSB1~3, p.2-17
JCOM1, p.2-18
JPWR2, p.2-11CPUFAN1, p.2-15
J1394_1, p.2-16
CPU_CLK1, p.2-20
CLR_CMOS1, p.2-21RESET1, p.2-21
POWER1, p.2-21
JCD1, p.2-16JAUD1, p.2-17
JFP1, JFP2, p.2-15
PCIE Slot, p.2-22
PCI Slot, p.2-22
SYSFAN2, p.2-15
SYSFAN1~3, p.2-15
SATA1~7, p.2-14
JSP1, p.2-19 

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cpu (centraL proceSSing unit)
When you are nstallng the CPU, make sure to  nstall the cooler to prevent overheatng. 
If you do not have the CPU cooler, consult your dealer before turnng on the computer.
For the latest nformaton about CPU, please vst 
http://www.ms.com/ndex.php?func=cpuform2
Important
Overheatng
Overheatng wll serously damage the CPU and system. Always make sure...

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CPU & Cooler Installaton
When you are nstallng the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on the top to prevent overheatng . Meanwhle, do not forget to apply some thermal paste on CPU 
before nstallng the heat snk/cooler fan for better heat dsperson. 
Follow  the  steps  below  to  nstall  the  CPU  &  cooler  correctly.  Wrong  nstallaton  wll 
cause the damage of your CPU &...