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... of Contents Before You Begin 8 Parts NOT in the Kit 8 Intentions of the Kit 8 EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard 9 Motherboard Specifications 9 Unpacking and Parts Descriptions 11 Unpacking...11 Equipment ...11 Intel X58 Express Chipset Motherboard 13 Hardware Installation 16 Safety Instructions 16 Preparing the Motherboard 17 Installing the CPU 17 Installing the CPU Fan 18...
... of Contents Before You Begin 8 Parts NOT in the Kit 8 Intentions of the Kit 8 EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard 9 Motherboard Specifications 9 Unpacking and Parts Descriptions 11 Unpacking...11 Equipment ...11 Intel X58 Express Chipset Motherboard 13 Hardware Installation 16 Safety Instructions 16 Preparing the Motherboard 17 Installing the CPU 17 Installing the CPU Fan 18...
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EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Connecting IDE Hard Disk Drives 24 Connecting Serial ATA Cables 25 Connecting Internal Headers 26 Front Panel Header 26 IEEE 1394a 27 USB Headers ... and LED Status Indicators 34 Post Port Debug LED 34 LED Status Indicators 34 Jumper Settings 35 PCIE Disable Jumper 35 Voltage Measure Point 36 EVGA Control Panel ECP 37 Configuring the BIOS 44 Enter BIOS Setup 45 Main Menu ...45 Standard CMOS Features Menu 48 Date and Time 49 SATA...
EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Connecting IDE Hard Disk Drives 24 Connecting Serial ATA Cables 25 Connecting Internal Headers 26 Front Panel Header 26 IEEE 1394a 27 USB Headers ... and LED Status Indicators 34 Post Port Debug LED 34 LED Status Indicators 34 Jumper Settings 35 PCIE Disable Jumper 35 Voltage Measure Point 36 EVGA Control Panel ECP 37 Configuring the BIOS 44 Enter BIOS Setup 45 Main Menu ...45 Standard CMOS Features Menu 48 Date and Time 49 SATA...
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EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Halt On ...51 Memory ...51 Advanced BIOS Features 52 Hard Disk Boot Priority 53 First/Second/Third Boot Device 53 Boot Other Device 53 ...
EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Halt On ...51 Memory ...51 Advanced BIOS Features 52 Hard Disk Boot Priority 53 First/Second/Third Boot Device 53 Boot Other Device 53 ...
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EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard PCI/VGA Palette Snoop 63 INT Pin 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 Assignment 64 Maximum Payload Size 64 PC Health Status Menu 65 SmartFan Function 66 Frequency/Voltage Control Menu 67 Extreme Cooling 67 Memory Feature 68 Voltage Control 69 CPU Feature 72 CPU Clock Ratio 73 CPU Host Frequency (Mhz 73 CPU Uncore Frequency (Mhz 74 Spread Spectrum 74 PCIE Frequency (Mhz 74 Save Profile 74 Load Profile 74 Installing Drivers and Software 75 Windows XP/Vista Drivers Install 76 Appendix A. POST Codes 77 EVGA Glossary of Terms 84 6
EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard PCI/VGA Palette Snoop 63 INT Pin 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 Assignment 64 Maximum Payload Size 64 PC Health Status Menu 65 SmartFan Function 66 Frequency/Voltage Control Menu 67 Extreme Cooling 67 Memory Feature 68 Voltage Control 69 CPU Feature 72 CPU Clock Ratio 73 CPU Host Frequency (Mhz 73 CPU Uncore Frequency (Mhz 74 Spread Spectrum 74 PCIE Frequency (Mhz 74 Save Profile 74 Load Profile 74 Installing Drivers and Software 75 Windows XP/Vista Drivers Install 76 Appendix A. POST Codes 77 EVGA Glossary of Terms 84 6
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.../PCI Configuration Menu 62 Figure 9. Frequency/Voltage Control Menu 67 Figure 11. PC Health Status Menu 65 Figure 10. Voltage Control Menu 69 Figure 13. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Layout 14 Figure 2. Standard CMOS Features Menu 48 Figure 5. Power Management Setup Menu 59 Figure 8. Advanced BIOS Features Menu 52 Figure 6. CPU Feature Menu...
.../PCI Configuration Menu 62 Figure 9. Frequency/Voltage Control Menu 67 Figure 11. PC Health Status Menu 65 Figure 10. Voltage Control Menu 69 Figure 13. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Layout 14 Figure 2. Standard CMOS Features Menu 48 Figure 5. Power Management Setup Menu 59 Figure 8. Advanced BIOS Features Menu 52 Figure 6. CPU Feature Menu...
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... provided in the kit. If however, you are building a PC, you will use most of the Kit This kit provides you have an operating system. 8 EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Before You Begin... When replacing a motherboard in the Kit This kit contains all the necessary parts needed to install and connect your new...
... provided in the kit. If however, you are building a PC, you will use most of the Kit This kit provides you have an operating system. 8 EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Before You Begin... When replacing a motherboard in the Kit This kit contains all the necessary parts needed to install and connect your new...
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... i7 processor Operating systems: Supports Windows XP 32bit/64bit and Windows Vista 32bit/64bit Contains INTEL X58 and ICH10R chipset System Memory support Supports triple channel DDR3-1600+. Supports up to 24GBs DDR3 memory. ...with two or three SLI-Ready NVIDIA GeForce graphics cards, you for enhanced system performance. This motherboard offers the tools and performance PC users' demand. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Thank you get innovative NVIDIA SLI Technology for buying the EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard.
... i7 processor Operating systems: Supports Windows XP 32bit/64bit and Windows Vista 32bit/64bit Contains INTEL X58 and ICH10R chipset System Memory support Supports triple channel DDR3-1600+. Supports up to 24GBs DDR3 memory. ...with two or three SLI-Ready NVIDIA GeForce graphics cards, you for enhanced system performance. This motherboard offers the tools and performance PC users' demand. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Thank you get innovative NVIDIA SLI Technology for buying the EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard.
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EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Nine(9) onboard Serial ATA II + one(1) eSATA II 300MBps data transfer rate Six Serial ATA II connectors from south bridge with ...
EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Nine(9) onboard Serial ATA II + one(1) eSATA II 300MBps data transfer rate Six Serial ATA II connectors from south bridge with ...
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... the hardware installation of these cables. All parts shipped in the packing box. If you are RoHS-compliant (lead-free) parts. The EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard This motherboard contains the Intel X58 and ICH10R chipset and is missing or damaged, contact your reseller. Equipment The following accessories are included with all the necessary cables...
... the hardware installation of these cables. All parts shipped in the packing box. If you are RoHS-compliant (lead-free) parts. The EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard This motherboard contains the Intel X58 and ICH10R chipset and is missing or damaged, contact your reseller. Equipment The following accessories are included with all the necessary cables...
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... (3) graphic cards with PhysXTM technology. 1 - Installation CD Contains drivers and software needed to the back panel. 6 - EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard I/O Shield Installs in the system case to block radio frequency transmissions, protect internal components from dust, foreign objects, and...IDE connection on the motherboard and IDE device. 1 - 2-Way SLI Bridge Bridges two (2) graphic cards together which allows for 2-Way SLI. 1 - 3-Way SLI Bridge Bridges three (3) graphic cards together which allows for 3-Way SLI with Physics card together which allows for 3- SATA Data Cables ...
... (3) graphic cards with PhysXTM technology. 1 - Installation CD Contains drivers and software needed to the back panel. 6 - EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard I/O Shield Installs in the system case to block radio frequency transmissions, protect internal components from dust, foreign objects, and...IDE connection on the motherboard and IDE device. 1 - 2-Way SLI Bridge Bridges two (2) graphic cards together which allows for 2-Way SLI. 1 - 3-Way SLI Bridge Bridges three (3) graphic cards together which allows for 3-Way SLI with Physics card together which allows for 3- SATA Data Cables ...
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Figure 1 shows the motherboard and Figure 2 shows the back panel connectors. 13 EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Intel X58 Express Chipset Motherboard The EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard with the Intel X58 and ICH10R chipset is a SLI-ready motherboard.
Figure 1 shows the motherboard and Figure 2 shows the back panel connectors. 13 EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Intel X58 Express Chipset Motherboard The EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard with the Intel X58 and ICH10R chipset is a SLI-ready motherboard.
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... 6. 24-pin ATX power connector 7. CMOS battery 16. 1394a connector 17. Backpanel connectors (Figure 2) 26. 8-pin ATX_12V power connector Figure 1. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Layout 14 DDR3 DIMM slots 1 - 6 5. Front panel connector 13. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard 22 23 25 21 21 24 21 21 10 20 19 18 17 7 7 16 15 14 13 12 11... Audio connector 25. PCI Express 2.0 slots 22. PCI Express x1 slot 24. CPU Fan connector 4. PCI slot 23. USB headers 15. Reset button 20. Intel X58 Chipset 3. Debug LED Display 14. Power button 19.
... 6. 24-pin ATX power connector 7. CMOS battery 16. 1394a connector 17. Backpanel connectors (Figure 2) 26. 8-pin ATX_12V power connector Figure 1. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Layout 14 DDR3 DIMM slots 1 - 6 5. Front panel connector 13. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard 22 23 25 21 21 24 21 21 10 20 19 18 17 7 7 16 15 14 13 12 11... Audio connector 25. PCI Express 2.0 slots 22. PCI Express x1 slot 24. CPU Fan connector 4. PCI slot 23. USB headers 15. Reset button 20. Intel X58 Chipset 3. Debug LED Display 14. Power button 19.
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... Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 8-Channel________ Line-In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Figure 2. 1 4 EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard 8 8 6 2 3 5 2 7 2 2 9 1.
... Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 8-Channel________ Line-In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Figure 2. 1 4 EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard 8 8 6 2 3 5 2 7 2 2 9 1.
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EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Hardware Installation This section will guide you through the installation of fire, electric shock, and injury, always follow basic safety precautions. The topics covered ...
EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Hardware Installation This section will guide you through the installation of fire, electric shock, and injury, always follow basic safety precautions. The topics covered ...
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... Socket. There is no CPU installed. 4. Hold the processor only by pushing down 3. Lift the load plate. Remove the protective socket cover from the socket. 2. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Preparing the Motherboard The motherboard shipped in the socket to bend or break any pins inside the socket. You need to purchase these to...
... Socket. There is no CPU installed. 4. Hold the processor only by pushing down 3. Lift the load plate. Remove the protective socket cover from the socket. 2. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Preparing the Motherboard The motherboard shipped in the socket to bend or break any pins inside the socket. You need to purchase these to...
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... type and your fan assembly. Align notches with your fan assembly. 18 Lower the processor straight down while you close and engage the socket lever. 8. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard 5.
... type and your fan assembly. Align notches with your fan assembly. 18 Lower the processor straight down while you close and engage the socket lever. 8. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard 5.
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... slots 1, 3 and 5. Six DIMMs: If using more than 4 DIMMs, use: DIMM slots 2, 1, 4, and 3 then proceed to occupy the following the recommendations for DDR3 memory. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Installing Memory DIMMs Your new motherboard has six 240-pin slots for installing memory. (See Figure 1 on the memory DIMM to ensure the component...
... slots 1, 3 and 5. Six DIMMs: If using more than 4 DIMMs, use: DIMM slots 2, 1, 4, and 3 then proceed to occupy the following the recommendations for DDR3 memory. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Installing Memory DIMMs Your new motherboard has six 240-pin slots for installing memory. (See Figure 1 on the memory DIMM to ensure the component...
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... the chassis, you are replacing an existing motherboard or working with an I /O shield from dust and foreign objects, and promotes correct airflow within the chassis. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Installing the Motherboard The sequence of the chassis. If the I /O shield and secure the motherboard into the chassis depends on the covers. Also make...
... the chassis, you are replacing an existing motherboard or working with an I /O shield from dust and foreign objects, and promotes correct airflow within the chassis. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Installing the Motherboard The sequence of the chassis. If the I /O shield and secure the motherboard into the chassis depends on the covers. Also make...
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... recommended to the fan assembly instruction. 5. Secure the motherboard with a mounting hole on the motherboard. Align the connectors to prevent the possibility of nine screws. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis Most computer chassis have a base with the studs/spacers. 3. Connecting Cables and Setting Switches This section takes you...
... recommended to the fan assembly instruction. 5. Secure the motherboard with a mounting hole on the motherboard. Align the connectors to prevent the possibility of nine screws. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis Most computer chassis have a base with the studs/spacers. 3. Connecting Cables and Setting Switches This section takes you...
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... following procedure. 24-pin ATX Power (PW1) PW1 is secure. Board edge PW1 connector Plug power cable from system power supply to the DIMM slots. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Serial ATA II Chassis Fans USB 2.0 Expansion slots CMOS Clear Button Jumper Settings See Figure 1 on the motherboard...
... following procedure. 24-pin ATX Power (PW1) PW1 is secure. Board edge PW1 connector Plug power cable from system power supply to the DIMM slots. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Serial ATA II Chassis Fans USB 2.0 Expansion slots CMOS Clear Button Jumper Settings See Figure 1 on the motherboard...