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... ...10 Motherboard Specifications 10 Unpacking and Parts Descriptions 12 Unpacking ...12 Equipment ...12 EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard 14 Hardware Installation 17 Safety Instructions...17 Preparing the Motherboard 18 Installing the CPU...18 Installing the CPU Fan...19 Installing System Memory (DIMMs 20 Installing the Motherboard 21 Installing the I/O Shield 21 Securing the Motherboard into...
... ...10 Motherboard Specifications 10 Unpacking and Parts Descriptions 12 Unpacking ...12 Equipment ...12 EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard 14 Hardware Installation 17 Safety Instructions...17 Preparing the Motherboard 18 Installing the CPU...18 Installing the CPU Fan...19 Installing System Memory (DIMMs 20 Installing the Motherboard 21 Installing the I/O Shield 21 Securing the Motherboard into...
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EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard 8-pin ATX 12V Power (PW12 24 Connecting IDE Hard Disk Drives 24 Connecting SATA Cables 25 Connecting Internal Headers 26 Front Panel Header ...26 ... the BIOS 35 Enter BIOS Setup ...36 Main Menu ...36 Standard CMOS Features Menu 39 Date and Time...40 SATA Channel...40 Halt On...42 Memory...42 4
EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard 8-pin ATX 12V Power (PW12 24 Connecting IDE Hard Disk Drives 24 Connecting SATA Cables 25 Connecting Internal Headers 26 Front Panel Header ...26 ... the BIOS 35 Enter BIOS Setup ...36 Main Menu ...36 Standard CMOS Features Menu 39 Date and Time...40 SATA Channel...40 Halt On...42 Memory...42 4
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EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard PCI/VGA Palette Snoop 55 INT Pin 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 Assignment 55 Maximum Payload Size 55 PC Health Status Menu ...56 SmartFan Function...57 Frequency/Voltage Control Menu 58 Memory Feature...59 Voltage Control...61 CPU Feature...63 Installing Drivers and Software 65 Windows XP/Vista/Win 7 Driver Installation 65 Appendix A. POST Codes 67 EVGA Glossary of Terms 74 Compliance Information 77 6
EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard PCI/VGA Palette Snoop 55 INT Pin 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 Assignment 55 Maximum Payload Size 55 PC Health Status Menu ...56 SmartFan Function...57 Frequency/Voltage Control Menu 58 Memory Feature...59 Voltage Control...61 CPU Feature...63 Installing Drivers and Software 65 Windows XP/Vista/Win 7 Driver Installation 65 Appendix A. POST Codes 67 EVGA Glossary of Terms 74 Compliance Information 77 6
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Figure 10. Figure 8. Figure 12. Figure 4. Figure 5. Figure 13. Figure 6. Figure 9. Figure 11. EVGA FTW3 Motherboard List of Figures Figure 1. Figure 14. Figure 2. EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard Layout 14 Chassis Back Panel Connectors 16 PW1 Motherboard Connector 23 BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Menu 37 Standard CMOS Features Menu 39... Peripherals Menu 46 Power Management Setup Menu 50 PnP/PCI Configuration Menu 53 PC Health Status Menu 56 Frequency/Voltage Control Menu 58 Memory Feature Menu 59 Voltage Control 61 CPU Feature Menu 63 7 Figure 3. Figure 7.
Figure 10. Figure 8. Figure 12. Figure 4. Figure 5. Figure 13. Figure 6. Figure 9. Figure 11. EVGA FTW3 Motherboard List of Figures Figure 1. Figure 14. Figure 2. EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard Layout 14 Chassis Back Panel Connectors 16 PW1 Motherboard Connector 23 BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Menu 37 Standard CMOS Features Menu 39... Peripherals Menu 46 Power Management Setup Menu 50 PnP/PCI Configuration Menu 53 PC Health Status Menu 56 Frequency/Voltage Control Menu 58 Memory Feature Menu 59 Voltage Control 61 CPU Feature Menu 63 7 Figure 3. Figure 7.
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If however, you are building a PC, you will not need to allow for the Microprocessor Graphics Card Power Supply EVGA assumes you will use most of the cables provided in the kit. If you are replacing a motherboard, you have purchased all ... provides you with the motherboard and all connecting cables necessary to install and connect your new EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard. Intel Microprocessor System Memory Cooling fan for proper system functionality. Intentions of the cables. EVGA FTW3 Motherboard Parts NOT in the Kit This kit contains all the hardware necessary to install the ...
If however, you are building a PC, you will not need to allow for the Microprocessor Graphics Card Power Supply EVGA assumes you will use most of the cables provided in the kit. If you are replacing a motherboard, you have purchased all ... provides you with the motherboard and all connecting cables necessary to install and connect your new EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard. Intel Microprocessor System Memory Cooling fan for proper system functionality. Intentions of the cables. EVGA FTW3 Motherboard Parts NOT in the Kit This kit contains all the hardware necessary to install the ...
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...-up from S1 and S3 mode Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 4.8Gbps 10 EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard EVGA X58 FTW ³ Motherboard Thank you get innovative NVIDIA® SLI® technology for purchasing the EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard. Officially supports up to a 480 Mbps transmission rate USB 3.0 Ports Two USB...Core i7 processor Operating systems: Supports Windows XP, Windows Vista and Win 7 32 and 64 bit Contains Intel X58 and ICH10R chipset System Memory support Supports triple channel DDR3-1600+. This motherboard offers enthusiast performance and when combined with two or three SLI-...
...-up from S1 and S3 mode Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 4.8Gbps 10 EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard EVGA X58 FTW ³ Motherboard Thank you get innovative NVIDIA® SLI® technology for purchasing the EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard. Officially supports up to a 480 Mbps transmission rate USB 3.0 Ports Two USB...Core i7 processor Operating systems: Supports Windows XP, Windows Vista and Win 7 32 and 64 bit Contains Intel X58 and ICH10R chipset System Memory support Supports triple channel DDR3-1600+. This motherboard offers enthusiast performance and when combined with two or three SLI-...
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EVGA FTW3 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 in this section are: Preparing the motherboard Installing the CPU Installing the CPU fan Installing the memory Installing the motherboard Connecting cables Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of the motherboard. Remember to remove power from your computer by disconnecting the AC main source before removing or installing any equipment from/to the computer chassis. 17
EVGA FTW3 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 in this section are: Preparing the motherboard Installing the CPU Installing the CPU fan Installing the memory Installing the motherboard Connecting cables Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of the motherboard. Remember to remove power from your computer by disconnecting the AC main source before removing or installing any equipment from/to the computer chassis. 17
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... 1. This slot matches the slot on page 15 for DDR3 memory. Align the memory module to ensure the component is only one memory bank populated to ensure normal operation. EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard Installing System Memory (DIMMs) Your new motherboard has six 240-pin slots for the... location of the memory slots.) One DIMM: If using 1 DIMM (Single Channel), install into: DIMM slot 1....
... 1. This slot matches the slot on page 15 for DDR3 memory. Align the memory module to ensure the component is only one memory bank populated to ensure normal operation. EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard Installing System Memory (DIMMs) Your new motherboard has six 240-pin slots for the... location of the memory slots.) One DIMM: If using 1 DIMM (Single Channel), install into: DIMM slot 1....
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... after the system has fully booted into the Operating System. Debug LED with CPU Temperature Monitor LED Status Indicators Theses LEDs indicate the system's status. EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard Post Port Debug LED and LED Status Indicators Post Port Debug LED Provides two-digit POST codes to show why the system may be... the System is in Standby Mode: This LED is on as long as the motherboard is useful during troubleshooting situations. DIMM LED (Yellow): When the Memory slot is functional: This LED is on . POWER LED (Green ): When the System is powered on: This LED is on .
... after the system has fully booted into the Operating System. Debug LED with CPU Temperature Monitor LED Status Indicators Theses LEDs indicate the system's status. EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard Post Port Debug LED and LED Status Indicators Post Port Debug LED Provides two-digit POST codes to show why the system may be... the System is in Standby Mode: This LED is on as long as the motherboard is useful during troubleshooting situations. DIMM LED (Yellow): When the Memory slot is functional: This LED is on . POWER LED (Green ): When the System is powered on: This LED is on .
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Set Supervisor Password/Set User Password Use this command to set, change, and disable the password used to optimize system performance and configure clocks, voltages, memory timings, and more. EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to access the BIOS menu. The following items on the CMOS Setup Utility main menu are commands rather than submenus: Load Defaults Load defaults system settings. Exit Without Saving Use this command to save settings to abandon all setting changes and exit setup. 38 Save & Exit Setup Use this command to CMOS and exit setup.
Set Supervisor Password/Set User Password Use this command to set, change, and disable the password used to optimize system performance and configure clocks, voltages, memory timings, and more. EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to access the BIOS menu. The following items on the CMOS Setup Utility main menu are commands rather than submenus: Load Defaults Load defaults system settings. Exit Without Saving Use this command to save settings to abandon all setting changes and exit setup. 38 Save & Exit Setup Use this command to CMOS and exit setup.
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... Change the day, month, year and century Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory [All , But Keyboard] 640K 1047552K 1048576K :Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F7:Defaults Figure 5. Phoenix - EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard Standard CMOS Features Menu The Standard CMOS Features menu...
... Change the day, month, year and century Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory [All , But Keyboard] 640K 1047552K 1048576K :Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F7:Defaults Figure 5. Phoenix - EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard Standard CMOS Features Menu The Standard CMOS Features menu...
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... ENTER to position the selector in the system. No Errors System boot does not stop for any detected errors. Total Memory This value represents the total memory of base (or conventional) memory installed in the option you . Halt On All Errors ..... [ ] No Errors ..... [ ] All , But...Base Memory 640K Base Memory BIOS POST determines the Extended Memory Total Memory 1047552K 1048576K amount of the system. 42 Use the arrow keys to display sub-menu All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a nonfatal error, the system stops and prompts you choose. EVGA X58 FTW3 ...
... ENTER to position the selector in the system. No Errors System boot does not stop for any detected errors. Total Memory This value represents the total memory of base (or conventional) memory installed in the option you . Halt On All Errors ..... [ ] No Errors ..... [ ] All , But...Base Memory 640K Base Memory BIOS POST determines the Extended Memory Total Memory 1047552K 1048576K amount of the system. 42 Use the arrow keys to display sub-menu All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a nonfatal error, the system stops and prompts you choose. EVGA X58 FTW3 ...
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..., and memory base address fields. Resources Controlled By This function on the PnP/PCI Configuration menu allows you exit Setup. Resources Controlled By [Auto(ESCD)] x IRQ Resources Press Enter Resources Controlled By [Manual)] IRQ Resources [Press Enter] IRQ Resources To enable this to [Manual]. Set this field for input. EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard Reset...
..., and memory base address fields. Resources Controlled By This function on the PnP/PCI Configuration menu allows you exit Setup. Resources Controlled By [Auto(ESCD)] x IRQ Resources Press Enter Resources Controlled By [Manual)] IRQ Resources [Press Enter] IRQ Resources To enable this to [Manual]. Set this field for input. EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard Reset...
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...CPU Feature [Press Enter] CPU Clock Ratio [22X] CPU Host Frequency(Mhz) [133] Target CPU Frequency (MHz) 3466MHz(133x28) Target Memory Frequency 1337MHz Spread Spectrum [Disabled] PCIE Frequency(Mhz) [100] Item Help Main Level Save Profile Load Profile MCH Strap CPU Uncore Frequency ...:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F7: Defaults Figure 11. EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard Frequency/Voltage Control Menu Select Frequency/Voltage Control from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and press Enter to display the Frequency/Voltage ...
...CPU Feature [Press Enter] CPU Clock Ratio [22X] CPU Host Frequency(Mhz) [133] Target CPU Frequency (MHz) 3466MHz(133x28) Target Memory Frequency 1337MHz Spread Spectrum [Disabled] PCIE Frequency(Mhz) [100] Item Help Main Level Save Profile Load Profile MCH Strap CPU Uncore Frequency ...:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F7: Defaults Figure 11. EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard Frequency/Voltage Control Menu Select Frequency/Voltage Control from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and press Enter to display the Frequency/Voltage ...
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... function is allows you to display the Memory Feature menu. EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard Memory Feature Select Memory Feature from the Frequency/Voltage Control menu and press Enter to select the Memory Frequency. Memory Feature Menu Memory Control Setting This function is allows you to select the Channel Interleave Setting. The options are 1 way, 2 way, 3 way, 4 way, 5 way...
... function is allows you to display the Memory Feature menu. EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard Memory Feature Select Memory Feature from the Frequency/Voltage Control menu and press Enter to select the Memory Frequency. Memory Feature Menu Memory Control Setting This function is allows you to select the Channel Interleave Setting. The options are 1 way, 2 way, 3 way, 4 way, 5 way...
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Verify 8259 Channel 2 masked interrupts by alternately turning off and on the interrupt lines. EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard Award POST Codes Code Name detect 2A Reserved 2B Init video 2C Reserved 2D Video memory test 2E Reserved 2F Reserved 30 Reserved 31 Reserved 32 Reserved 33 Early keyboard reset ...Reserved 3B Reserved 3C Test Timer 3D Reserved 3E Test 8259-1 Mask 3F Reserved 40 Test 8259-2 Mask 41 Reserved Description Initialize Video Test Video Memory and display Logos Early Keyboard Reset Test DMA channel 0 Test DMA channel 1 Test DMA Page Registers Test 8254 Timer 0 Counter 2. Verify ...
Verify 8259 Channel 2 masked interrupts by alternately turning off and on the interrupt lines. EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard Award POST Codes Code Name detect 2A Reserved 2B Init video 2C Reserved 2D Video memory test 2E Reserved 2F Reserved 30 Reserved 31 Reserved 32 Reserved 33 Early keyboard reset ...Reserved 3B Reserved 3C Test Timer 3D Reserved 3E Test 8259-1 Mask 3F Reserved 40 Test 8259-2 Mask 41 Reserved Description Initialize Video Test Video Memory and display Logos Early Keyboard Reset Test DMA channel 0 Test DMA channel 1 Test DMA Page Registers Test 8254 Timer 0 Counter 2. Verify ...
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...and PnP early init Setup virus protect according to 640K and extended memory above 1MB using Virtual 8086 mode, page mode and clear the memory Detect CPU speed and display CPU vendor specific version string and turn on . EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard Award POST Codes Code Name 42 Reserved 43 Test Stuck ...Interrupt 44 Reserved 45 Reinit serial port 46 Reserved 47 EISA Test 48 Reserved 49 Size Memory 4A Reserved 4B Reserved 4C Reserved 4D Reserved 4E Init ...
...and PnP early init Setup virus protect according to 640K and extended memory above 1MB using Virtual 8086 mode, page mode and clear the memory Detect CPU speed and display CPU vendor specific version string and turn on . EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard Award POST Codes Code Name 42 Reserved 43 Test Stuck ...Interrupt 44 Reserved 45 Reinit serial port 46 Reserved 47 EISA Test 48 Reserved 49 Size Memory 4A Reserved 4B Reserved 4C Reserved 4D Reserved 4E Init ...
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.... Page 1, E2 - Read/Write CPU registers Base memory detect Board Initialization Turn on extended memory, cache initialization First display initialization Early shadow enable for last micro details before boot Set NumLock status according to disable NMI, F2 reboot. To program chipset from defaults values E1- EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard Award POST Codes Code Name...
.... Page 1, E2 - Read/Write CPU registers Base memory detect Board Initialization Turn on extended memory, cache initialization First display initialization Early shadow enable for last micro details before boot Set NumLock status according to disable NMI, F2 reboot. To program chipset from defaults values E1- EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard Award POST Codes Code Name...
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... HSF - Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor CPU - High Precision Event Timer HT - Basic Input Output System CD-ROM - Dynamic random access memory DVD - Heat Sink Fan 74 Double Data Rate 3 DIMM - EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard EVGA Glossary of Terms ACPI - Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller BIOS - Double Data Rate 2 DDR3 - Graphics Processing Unit HDD - Hard Disk Drive...
... HSF - Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor CPU - High Precision Event Timer HT - Basic Input Output System CD-ROM - Dynamic random access memory DVD - Heat Sink Fan 74 Double Data Rate 3 DIMM - EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard EVGA Glossary of Terms ACPI - Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller BIOS - Double Data Rate 2 DDR3 - Graphics Processing Unit HDD - Hard Disk Drive...