Upgrade the Xeon X5660 by adding a JingSha X58M 2.0 processor.
Upgrade the Xeon X5660 by adding a JingSha X58M 2.0 processor.
The motherboard is a Jingsha X58M Rev 1.2 with an Xeon X5660 processor. As a rare Chinese product, it lacks a manual. I upgraded the system from an AMD APU to this setup. The PSU (SeaSonic SS350SFE) only has a 4-pin connector for the processor. The system starts up normally but stops when it reaches the Windows interface. I questioned whether the motherboard uses an 8-pin (EPS?) connector while the PSU only provides 4. It seems the extra 4-pin might be intended to supply more power for overclocking, as a single 4-pin can deliver up to 192W. Since the motherboard is Chinese, I wondered if those additional pins aren’t actually powering something else, such as a PCI-E slot. The AMD board originally had an 8-pin and performed well with just 4, but it’s not unusual for a Chinese board to have an unconventional socket design that deviates from standard practices. In short, I’m unsure if a new PSU is needed right away or if the motherboard itself is the problem. Updated May 13, 2023 by Razzee Changed title to reflect a different focus.
It seems the PSU might be overloading due to a faulty component or an issue with the board. The design suggests a standard LGA 1366 connector, and the chips appear to be oriented upside down. To verify the wiring, use a multimeter to measure resistance across each of the 12V pins in the EPS power connector. Normal wiring should show minimal resistance, while abnormal connections may reveal higher values.
The output data suggests the device may be overloading because of OCP.
The PSU has arrived and everything seems to be working perfectly. One thing that I would like to address is the frequency of the CPU. Although the Xeon X5660 is still a beast at multi-threaded performance, most games don't care about that. The motherboard (JingSha X58M 2.0) does not allow me to change the " CPU Multiplier " to go past 21 . I know that this is the safest way to overclock. It does however allow me to change the " CPU Frequency Setting ", to any value between 133 (default) and 200 . So, if I set it to 200, the CPU will run at 4200 MHz. I have installed a Cooler Master Hyper TX3 EVO and the case has 6 fans, so heat shouldn't be an issue. But in long term, is it good to keep the FSB running at 200 MHz? This kit is not actually for me, but I'd like the CPU to perform at its best. The forum breaks my image, but it's visible here: https://i.imgur.com/eJ3FzfU.jpg
The X5600 series Xeons lack an unlocked multiplier, so you’d need to boost performance by raising the BCLK. Does the motherboard include a VRM heatsink? The images show mounting holes but no actual one is present. I’d avoid overclocking here since the build quality seems low, and it doesn’t support triple channel memory or Gigabit Ethernet.
I noticed someone expressing frustration about a motherboard missing VRM heatsinks. They shared a picture and mentioned Gigabit Ethernet—it’s definitely something to consider! I realized I overlooked that feature. Feeling a bit remorseful about building a PC for my younger brother, especially since I have a PCI-E Gigabit adapter. The motherboard also lacks USB 3.0 and SATA3, but the processor and board cost only around 200 USD (about 40 USD).