PDF Spec Sheet
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... uncompromised experience! Also, with the EVGA X79 FTW! Uncompromised Features - AMI / UEFI Software - DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600/1866/2133MHz+ Memory Capacity - 32GB SATA II 3.0Gb/s Ports/Controller - 4 / X79 PCH SATA III 6.0Gb/s Ports/Controller - 2 / X79 PCH E-SATA 3.0Gb/s Ports/Controller - 2 / Marvell 6121 RAID Support - RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD USB 2.0 Ports/Controller - 10 / Intel® X79 PCH USB 3.0 Ports/Controller - 4 / VLI VL800-Q8 INTRq...
... uncompromised experience! Also, with the EVGA X79 FTW! Uncompromised Features - AMI / UEFI Software - DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600/1866/2133MHz+ Memory Capacity - 32GB SATA II 3.0Gb/s Ports/Controller - 4 / X79 PCH SATA III 6.0Gb/s Ports/Controller - 2 / X79 PCH E-SATA 3.0Gb/s Ports/Controller - 2 / Marvell 6121 RAID Support - RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD USB 2.0 Ports/Controller - 10 / Intel® X79 PCH USB 3.0 Ports/Controller - 4 / VLI VL800-Q8 INTRq...
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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... Also, with the latest technologies like a full UEFI BIOS, USB 3.0 Ports, SATA III/6G support, PCI-E 3.0** ports, E-SATA, a true next generation board layout, and more! *sold separately **pending PCI Express 3.0 supported CPU 5 EVGA X79 Motherboard Before You Begin... Uncompromised Features - This board is loaded ...by optimizing performance on the fly from the palm of your system for maximum overclocking. Unparalleled memory bandwidth with the EVGA X79 motherboards! High performance PWM and POSCAP Capacitors deliver clean, optimal power to your hand. True next generation motherboards ...
... Also, with the latest technologies like a full UEFI BIOS, USB 3.0 Ports, SATA III/6G support, PCI-E 3.0** ports, E-SATA, a true next generation board layout, and more! *sold separately **pending PCI Express 3.0 supported CPU 5 EVGA X79 Motherboard Before You Begin... Uncompromised Features - This board is loaded ...by optimizing performance on the fly from the palm of your system for maximum overclocking. Unparalleled memory bandwidth with the EVGA X79 motherboards! High performance PWM and POSCAP Capacitors deliver clean, optimal power to your hand. True next generation motherboards ...
User Guide
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EVGA X79 Motherboard EVGA X79 Motherboard Motherboard Specifications Size ATX form factor of 12 inches x 9.6 inches EATX form factor of DDR3 memory. USB 2.0 Ports Supports hot plug Supports wake-up from S1 and S3 mode Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to a 480 Mbps transmission rate USB 3.0 Ports Backwards compatible USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 support Supports transfer speeds up to 5Gbps 7 Officially...
EVGA X79 Motherboard EVGA X79 Motherboard Motherboard Specifications Size ATX form factor of 12 inches x 9.6 inches EATX form factor of DDR3 memory. USB 2.0 Ports Supports hot plug Supports wake-up from S1 and S3 mode Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to a 480 Mbps transmission rate USB 3.0 Ports Backwards compatible USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 support Supports transfer speeds up to 5Gbps 7 Officially...
User Guide
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Installation CD Contains drivers and software needed to the motherboard header. EVGA X79 Motherboard 2-Port USB 2.0 / 1394a Firewire Bracket Provides two additional USB ports and 1 additional 1394a Firewire port to the back panel of the chassis. 2-Port USB 3.0 Bracket (Optional) Allows addition of 2 USB 3.0 ports by Connecting to setup the motherboard. SATA 3G/6G Data Cables Used to support the SATA protocol...
Installation CD Contains drivers and software needed to the motherboard header. EVGA X79 Motherboard 2-Port USB 2.0 / 1394a Firewire Bracket Provides two additional USB ports and 1 additional 1394a Firewire port to the back panel of the chassis. 2-Port USB 3.0 Bracket (Optional) Allows addition of 2 USB 3.0 ports by Connecting to setup the motherboard. SATA 3G/6G Data Cables Used to support the SATA protocol...
User Guide
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... all chassis are exposed on the rear panel of the cables to the USB 2.0 or 3.0 headers on the motherboard. EVGA X79 Motherboard USB Headers This motherboard contains USB 3.0 and 2.0 ports that can be used to connect an optional external bracket containing up to four (4) USB 2.0 ports. The motherboard also contains 10-pin internal header connectors onboard that are...
... all chassis are exposed on the rear panel of the cables to the USB 2.0 or 3.0 headers on the motherboard. EVGA X79 Motherboard USB Headers This motherboard contains USB 3.0 and 2.0 ports that can be used to connect an optional external bracket containing up to four (4) USB 2.0 ports. The motherboard also contains 10-pin internal header connectors onboard that are...