Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R User Manual

- 13 - Hardware Installation
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler
1-3-1 Installing the CPU
A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
NotchNotch
Alignment KeyAlignment Key
LGA1366 CPU
LGA1366 CPU Socket
Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket
Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:
• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing
the CPU to prevent hardware damage.
• Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may
locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)
• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.
• Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam-
age of the CPU may occur.
• SettheCPUhostfrequencyinaccordancewiththeCPUspecications.Itisnotrecommended
thatthesystembusfrequencybesetbeyondhardwarespecicationssinceitdoesnotmeetthe
standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
specications,pleasedosoaccordingtoyourhardwarespecicationsincludingtheCPU,graph-
ics card, memory, hard drive, etc.

Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R Specifications

General

Non-ECC	Yes
Memory voltage	1.5 V
Number of memory slots	6
Maximum internal memory	24 GB
Processor socket	Socket B (LGA 1366)
Processor manufacturer	Intel
USB 2.0 connectors	2
Number of SATA connectors	10
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0
Audio chip	Realtek ALC889
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Compatible operating systems	Windows 7/Vista/XP
On-board graphics card	No
Bundled software	Norton Internet Security
Networking features	10/100/1000 Mbit/s
ACPI version	1.0

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	244 mm
Width	305 mm