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...Dual 8pin CPU connectors can overclock on the fly! Intel® X79 DIMM QTY - 4 DIMM Slots Memory Type - Realtek ALC898 PCI-E Slot Arrangement - 1x16, 2x16, 3x8 or 4x8 PCI-E x16 Mechanical Slots - 5 PCI-E x1 Slots -1 BIOS Type - EVGA E-LEET Tuning Utility Fan Headers - 7 1 • 10...way SLI Bridge • Visual Installation Guide • Manual WARRANTY 'Plot ;I ' ' The EVGA X79 Classified is covered under EVGA's 3 year warranty which covers parts and labor. E.W3A X79 Classified INTRq 151-SEE779 UPSaBE3XP&REBSSA'T3.1A3 RIIEI/ASMG^ h. Intel® Core i7 Socket 2011 Socket...
...Dual 8pin CPU connectors can overclock on the fly! Intel® X79 DIMM QTY - 4 DIMM Slots Memory Type - Realtek ALC898 PCI-E Slot Arrangement - 1x16, 2x16, 3x8 or 4x8 PCI-E x16 Mechanical Slots - 5 PCI-E x1 Slots -1 BIOS Type - EVGA E-LEET Tuning Utility Fan Headers - 7 1 • 10...way SLI Bridge • Visual Installation Guide • Manual WARRANTY 'Plot ;I ' ' The EVGA X79 Classified is covered under EVGA's 3 year warranty which covers parts and labor. E.W3A X79 Classified INTRq 151-SEE779 UPSaBE3XP&REBSSA'T3.1A3 RIIEI/ASMG^ h. Intel® Core i7 Socket 2011 Socket...
User Guide
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EVGA X79 Motherboard Connecting Internal Headers ...19 Front Panel Header ...19 Firewire 1394a (1394b optional 20 USB Headers ...21 Audio ...22 PCI-E x1 Slots...23 PCI-E x16/x8 Slots ...23 Onboard Buttons ...24 Clear CMOS Button ...24 RESET and POWER Button ...24 Post Port Debug LED and LED Status Indicators 25 Post Port Debug LED ...25 LED Status Indicators ...25 Installing Drivers and Software 26 Windows 7/Vista/XP Driver Installation 26 POST Codes ...27 EVGA Glossary of Terms ...32 Compliance Information ...35 4
EVGA X79 Motherboard Connecting Internal Headers ...19 Front Panel Header ...19 Firewire 1394a (1394b optional 20 USB Headers ...21 Audio ...22 PCI-E x1 Slots...23 PCI-E x16/x8 Slots ...23 Onboard Buttons ...24 Clear CMOS Button ...24 RESET and POWER Button ...24 Post Port Debug LED and LED Status Indicators 25 Post Port Debug LED ...25 LED Status Indicators ...25 Installing Drivers and Software 26 Windows 7/Vista/XP Driver Installation 26 POST Codes ...27 EVGA Glossary of Terms ...32 Compliance Information ...35 4
User Guide
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EVGA X79 Motherboard SATA Ports SATA ports up to 3G (300 MB/s) data transfer rate SATA ports up to disk - depends on suspend), S3 (suspend to ...) Supports hot plug Onboard Audio Realtek ALC898 High-Definition audio Supports 8-channel audio Supports Jack-Sensing function Supports Optical Output PCI-E Support PCI-E 2.0 Slots (PCI-E 3.0 Ready**) Low power consumption and power management features Power Functions Supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) Supports S0 (normal), S1 (power on...
EVGA X79 Motherboard SATA Ports SATA ports up to 3G (300 MB/s) data transfer rate SATA ports up to disk - depends on suspend), S3 (suspend to ...) Supports hot plug Onboard Audio Realtek ALC898 High-Definition audio Supports 8-channel audio Supports Jack-Sensing function Supports Optical Output PCI-E Support PCI-E 2.0 Slots (PCI-E 3.0 Ready**) Low power consumption and power management features Power Functions Supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) Supports S0 (normal), S1 (power on...
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EVGA X79 Motherboard Installing System Memory (DIMMs) Your new motherboard has four 240-pin slots for DDR3 memory. The Intel X79 chipset supports quad channel memory; The plastic clips at least one gap near the center of the DIMM slot automatically lock the DIMM into the DIMM slot. These slots support 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB DDR3 DIMMs...
EVGA X79 Motherboard Installing System Memory (DIMMs) Your new motherboard has four 240-pin slots for DDR3 memory. The Intel X79 chipset supports quad channel memory; The plastic clips at least one gap near the center of the DIMM slot automatically lock the DIMM into the DIMM slot. These slots support 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB DDR3 DIMMs...
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...Header IEEE 1394a Header (IEEE 1394b Optional) USB Headers Audio Header SATA II SATA III USB 3.0/2.0 Expansion slots CMOS Clear Button 16 Connecting Cables This section takes you remove that stud to prevent the possibility of a short circuit. Carefully... Secure the motherboard with mounting studs or spacers to allow the motherboard to be secured to the chassis and help to prevent short circuits. EVGA X79 Motherboard Securing the Motherboard into a System Case Most system cases have a base with a recommended minimum of nine (9) screws. If there are...
...Header IEEE 1394a Header (IEEE 1394b Optional) USB Headers Audio Header SATA II SATA III USB 3.0/2.0 Expansion slots CMOS Clear Button 16 Connecting Cables This section takes you remove that stud to prevent the possibility of a short circuit. Carefully... Secure the motherboard with mounting studs or spacers to allow the motherboard to be secured to the chassis and help to prevent short circuits. EVGA X79 Motherboard Securing the Motherboard into a System Case Most system cases have a base with a recommended minimum of nine (9) screws. If there are...
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EVGA X79 Motherboard PCI-E x1 Slots There are PCI-E x1 slots that are reserved for Graphics Cards and PCI-E x1, x4, x8 and x16 devices. If the card is not seated properly, it could cause a short ...'s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the screw used to accommodate less bandwidthintensive cards, such as SLI or CrossFireX. PCI-E x16/x8 Slots These PCI-E slots are designed to hold the blank cover. 23 When installing a PCI-E Graphics Card, be sure the retention clip snaps and locks the card into...
EVGA X79 Motherboard PCI-E x1 Slots There are PCI-E x1 slots that are reserved for Graphics Cards and PCI-E x1, x4, x8 and x16 devices. If the card is not seated properly, it could cause a short ...'s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the screw used to accommodate less bandwidthintensive cards, such as SLI or CrossFireX. PCI-E x16/x8 Slots These PCI-E slots are designed to hold the blank cover. 23 When installing a PCI-E Graphics Card, be sure the retention clip snaps and locks the card into...
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... Theses LEDs indicate the system's status. POWER LED: When the System is powered on: This LED is on. DIMM LED: When the Memory slot is functional: This LED is on. STANDBY LED: When the System is in Standby Mode: This LED is on as long as the motherboard... CPU socket temperatures after the system has fully booted into the Operating System. This Debug LED will remain on . It is receiving constant power. 25 EVGA X79 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...
... Theses LEDs indicate the system's status. POWER LED: When the System is powered on: This LED is on. DIMM LED: When the Memory slot is functional: This LED is on. STANDBY LED: When the System is in Standby Mode: This LED is on as long as the motherboard... CPU socket temperatures after the system has fully booted into the Operating System. This Debug LED will remain on . It is receiving constant power. 25 EVGA X79 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...