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GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD5 (rev. 1.0)
Intel X58 / LGA1366 ATX board, 2008. Exact rev. 1.0, triple-channel DDR3 and CPU/BIOS qualification for Core i7 900-series. This record identifies one exact SKU/revision; verify the silkscreened board marking before firmware or component selection.
IDENTIFICATION: This entry is for GA-EX58-UD5, PCB revision 1.0. Similar family names, chipset stepping and board revisions may use incompatible BIOS, layouts or connectors.
Specifications & compatibility
| Exact board / PCB revision | GA-EX58-UD5 — PCB revision 1.0 |
|---|---|
| Platform / socket / chipset | 2008 Intel desktop platform; LGA1366; Intel X58 Express + ICH10R |
| CPU compatibility | Socket LGA1366 Intel Core i7 900-series CPUs and other specific processors only when listed for GA-EX58-UD5 rev. 1.0; verify CPU stepping, QPI/thermal limits and minimum BIOS. |
| Form factor / dimensions | ATX, 305 × 244 mm |
| Memory | Six DDR3 DIMM sockets, triple-channel, up to 24 GB non-ECC unbuffered DDR3 on the documented configuration; CPU/QVL limits apply. |
| Expansion | Three PCIe 2.0 x16-length slots with multi-GPU lane sharing, one PCIe x1 and two PCI slots. |
| Storage | Six Intel ICH10R SATA 3 Gb/s ports and two auxiliary SATA 3 Gb/s ports; IDE and floppy connectors. RAID support depends on controller. |
| External I/O | Rear USB 2.0, PS/2, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 1394, analog audio and S/PDIF; internal USB/FireWire headers and board-specific eSATA. |
| BIOS / firmware support | DualBIOS and Q-Flash. Use GA-EX58-UD5 rev. 1.0 BIOS only and check GIGABYTE CPU support for the processor’s minimum BIOS. BIOS releases for GA-EX58-UD5 revisions/models are not interchangeable. |
| PSU / case compatibility | ATX case with 305 × 244 mm support, suitable card clearance and standard standoffs. Requires 24-pin ATX plus 8-pin CPU 12 V power; multi-GPU systems need additional correctly rated PCIe power. |
Installation and service notes
Confirm the exact CPU, minimum BIOS, DIMM type/capacity and supported slot/port mapping in the board-specific vendor support documents before purchase or installation. Socket fit is not proof of processor support; similarly named board firmware must not be cross-flashed.
Use ESD-safe handling, inspect the board for socket damage, leakage and corrosion, and keep loose screws or conductive debris away from the PCB. Check the case standoffs, PSU leads and cooler clearance against the manual before first power-on.
Manufacturer and manual sources
- GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD5 rev. 1.0 specificationsOfficial manufacturer specification entry for this model.
- GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD5 rev. 1.0 support, BIOS and manualsOfficial manufacturer manual or revision-specific downloads for installation, CPU compatibility and BIOS support.
Specifications are archived for identification, not a guarantee that an aged board or used component is functional. Use the exact-revision vendor materials for final compatibility decisions.