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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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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 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.
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Advanced BIOS Features Menu 52 Figure 6. Power Management Setup Menu 59 Figure 8. PC Health Status Menu 65 Figure 10. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard List of Figures Figure 1. Memory Feature Menu 68 Figure 12. Standard CMOS Features Menu 48 Figure 5. Frequency/Voltage Control Menu 67 Figure 11. ... Menu 69 Figure 13. CPU Feature Menu 72 7 PnP/PCI Configuration Menu 62 Figure 9. Chassis Backpanel Connectors 15 Figure 3. Integrated Peripherals Menu 55 Figure 7. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Layout 14 Figure 2. Power Supply Connectors 22 Figure 4.
Advanced BIOS Features Menu 52 Figure 6. Power Management Setup Menu 59 Figure 8. PC Health Status Menu 65 Figure 10. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard List of Figures Figure 1. Memory Feature Menu 68 Figure 12. Standard CMOS Features Menu 48 Figure 5. Frequency/Voltage Control Menu 67 Figure 11. ... Menu 69 Figure 13. CPU Feature Menu 72 7 PnP/PCI Configuration Menu 62 Figure 9. Chassis Backpanel Connectors 15 Figure 3. Integrated Peripherals Menu 55 Figure 7. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Layout 14 Figure 2. Power Supply Connectors 22 Figure 4.
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... contain the following items that must be purchased separately to allow for the microprocessor System memory support Graphics Card Power Supply EVGA assumes you will use most of the cables. If however, you are building a PC, you with the motherboard and all the hardware necessary to install... you will need many of the cables provided in the Kit This kit contains all connecting cables necessary to install and connect your new EVGA X58 SLI Classified motherboard. Parts NOT in the kit. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Before You Begin...
... contain the following items that must be purchased separately to allow for the microprocessor System memory support Graphics Card Power Supply EVGA assumes you will use most of the cables. If however, you are building a PC, you with the motherboard and all the hardware necessary to install... you will need many of the cables provided in the Kit This kit contains all connecting cables necessary to install and connect your new EVGA X58 SLI Classified motherboard. Parts NOT in the kit. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Before You Begin...
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...Intel Core 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. ...the tools and performance PC users' demand. When combined with two or three SLI-Ready NVIDIA GeForce graphics cards, you for enhanced system performance. 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.
...Intel Core 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. ...the tools and performance PC users' demand. When combined with two or three SLI-Ready NVIDIA GeForce graphics cards, you for enhanced system performance. 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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... (Suspend to disk - off) Expansion Slots One PCI slot One PCI Express x1 slot Four PCI Express x16/x8 slots 10 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...
... (Suspend to disk - off) Expansion Slots One PCI slot One PCI Express x1 slot Four PCI Express x16/x8 slots 10 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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... and visually guide you may not need many of the motherboard. 11 If you are replacing a motherboard, you through the hardware installation of these cables. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Unpacking and Parts Descriptions Unpacking The EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED motherboard comes with EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED motherboard. Equipment The following accessories are RoHS-compliant (lead-free) parts.
... and visually guide you may not need many of the motherboard. 11 If you are replacing a motherboard, you through the hardware installation of these cables. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Unpacking and Parts Descriptions Unpacking The EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED motherboard comes with EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED motherboard. Equipment The following accessories are RoHS-compliant (lead-free) parts.
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...for 3- Installation CD Contains drivers and software needed to the motherboard. 1 - Way SLI. 1 - 3-Way SLI with PhysXTM Bridge Bridges three (3) graphic cards with Physics card together which allows for 3-Way SLI with PhysXTM technology. 1 - SATA Data Cables Used to support the Serial ATA ...additional IEEE1394a port to the back panel of the chassis and provides two additional USB ports 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...
...for 3- Installation CD Contains drivers and software needed to the motherboard. 1 - Way SLI. 1 - 3-Way SLI with PhysXTM Bridge Bridges three (3) graphic cards with Physics card together which allows for 3-Way SLI with PhysXTM technology. 1 - SATA Data Cables Used to support the Serial ATA ...additional IEEE1394a port to the back panel of the chassis and provides two additional USB ports 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...
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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. Figure 1 shows the motherboard and Figure 2 shows the back panel connectors. 13
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... 17. PCI Express 2.0 slots 22. Backpanel connectors (Figure 2) 26. 8-pin ATX_12V power connector Figure 1. Intel X58 Chipset 3. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Layout 14 Intel ICH10R Chipset 6. 24-pin ATX power connector 7. CPU Socket 1366 2. Debug LED Display 14. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard 22 23 25 21 21 24 21 21 10 20 19 18 17 7 7 16 15...
... 17. PCI Express 2.0 slots 22. Backpanel connectors (Figure 2) 26. 8-pin ATX_12V power connector Figure 1. Intel X58 Chipset 3. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Layout 14 Intel ICH10R Chipset 6. 24-pin ATX power connector 7. CPU Socket 1366 2. Debug LED Display 14. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard 22 23 25 21 21 24 21 21 10 20 19 18 17 7 7 16 15...
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PS/2 Keyboard Port 2. Coaxial SPDIF output 5. Chassis Backpanel Connectors 15 1 4 EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard 8 8 6 2 3 5 2 7 2 2 9 1. CMOS Clear Button 4. Dual Lan Port with LEDs to indicate status. eSATA port 8. Activity LED Status Off Blinking (Green) Description No data transmission Data ...
PS/2 Keyboard Port 2. Coaxial SPDIF output 5. Chassis Backpanel Connectors 15 1 4 EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard 8 8 6 2 3 5 2 7 2 2 9 1. CMOS Clear Button 4. Dual Lan Port with LEDs to indicate status. eSATA port 8. Activity LED Status Off Blinking (Green) Description No data transmission Data ...
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... Installing the CPU fan Installing the memory Installing the motherboard Connecting cables Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of the motherboard. 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.
... Installing the CPU fan Installing the memory Installing the motherboard Connecting cables Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of the motherboard. 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.
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... it only by the edges and do not touch the bottom of the load plate and press the tail down and away 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. Put your finger on the tail...
... it only by the edges and do not touch the bottom of the load plate and press the tail down and away 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. Put your finger on the tail...
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EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard 5. Follow the instruction that can be used with out tilting or sliding it into the socket Make sure the CPU is complete. Lower the ...
EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard 5. Follow the instruction that can be used with out tilting or sliding it into the socket Make sure the CPU is complete. Lower the ...
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EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Installing Memory DIMMs Your new motherboard has six 240-pin slots for the location of the DIMM slot. These slots support 256 Mb, 512 ...
EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Installing Memory DIMMs Your new motherboard has six 240-pin slots for the location of the DIMM slot. These slots support 256 Mb, 512 ...
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... clearance for the chassis covers to block radio frequency transmissions, protects internal components 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. Also make sure it would need to secure the motherboard and then make all the connections...
... clearance for the chassis covers to block radio frequency transmissions, protects internal components 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. Also make sure it would need to secure the motherboard and then make all the connections...
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... and switch settings necessary on the motherboard, it is recommended to prevent short circuits. In most cases, it is aligned with a minimum of nine (9) spacers. 1. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis Most computer chassis have a base with the studs/spacers. 3. Carefully place the motherboard onto the studs/spacers located...
... and switch settings necessary on the motherboard, it is recommended to prevent short circuits. In most cases, it is aligned with a minimum of nine (9) spacers. 1. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis Most computer chassis have a base with the studs/spacers. 3. Carefully place the motherboard onto the studs/spacers located...
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... cable into the connector and make sure it is the main power supply connector located along the edge of the board next to PW1 Figure 3. 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...
... cable into the connector and make sure it is the main power supply connector located along the edge of the board next to PW1 Figure 3. 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...