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... system chassis. Insert your monitor. c. Install one of the SATA Connectors or to assist you should now be lit on to the motherboard. 8 a. Make sure your power supply's power switch is recommended that you through testing the absolute bare minimum essentials of slot depends...CMYK Please match colors to the ON position. Remove the 1366 protective cover and carefully install your motherboard before installing it on to either the PCI-E 2.0 slot or the PCI slot. After removing the EVGA X58 SLITM from its original position. 3 a. Apply a small, pea-sized drop of system memory...
... system chassis. Insert your monitor. c. Install one of the SATA Connectors or to assist you should now be lit on to the motherboard. 8 a. Make sure your power supply's power switch is recommended that you through testing the absolute bare minimum essentials of slot depends...CMYK Please match colors to the ON position. Remove the 1366 protective cover and carefully install your motherboard before installing it on to either the PCI-E 2.0 slot or the PCI slot. After removing the EVGA X58 SLITM from its original position. 3 a. Apply a small, pea-sized drop of system memory...
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User's Guide EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard
User's Guide EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard
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EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard Table of Contents User's Guide...1 EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard 1 Before You Begin...8 Parts NOT in the Kit 8 Intentions of the Kit 8 EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard 10 Motherboard Specifications 10 Unpacking and Parts Descriptions 12 Unpacking ...12 Equipment ...12 EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard 14 Hardware Installation 17 Safety Instructions 17 Preparing the Motherboard 18 Installing the CPU 18 Installing the CPU Fan 19 Installing System Memory...
EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard Table of Contents User's Guide...1 EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard 1 Before You Begin...8 Parts NOT in the Kit 8 Intentions of the Kit 8 EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard 10 Motherboard Specifications 10 Unpacking and Parts Descriptions 12 Unpacking ...12 Equipment ...12 EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard 14 Hardware Installation 17 Safety Instructions 17 Preparing the Motherboard 18 Installing the CPU 18 Installing the CPU Fan 19 Installing System Memory...
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EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard Hard Disk Boot Priority 44 CD-ROM Device Priority 44 First/Second/Third Boot Device 44 Boot Other Device 45 Boot Up NumLock Status 45 ...
EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard Hard Disk Boot Priority 44 CD-ROM Device Priority 44 First/Second/Third Boot Device 44 Boot Other Device 45 Boot Up NumLock Status 45 ...
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POST Codes for the EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard 66 EVGA Glossary of Terms 74 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 Menu 60 EVGA VDroop control 60 CPU VCore...60 CPU VTT Voltage 60 CPU PLL Vcore 60...
POST Codes for the EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard 66 EVGA Glossary of Terms 74 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 Menu 60 EVGA VDroop control 60 CPU VCore...60 CPU VTT Voltage 60 CPU PLL Vcore 60...
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Figure 8. Figure 5. Figure 6. Figure 7. Figure 10. Figure 4. Figure 9. Figure 13. Figure 14. Figure 12. EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard List of Figures Figure 1. Figure 2. EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard Layout 14 Chassis Backpanel Connectors 15 PWR1 Motherboard Connector 22 BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Menu 36 Standard CMOS Features Menu 38 Advanced BIOS Features Menu 42 Integrated Peripherals Menu 44 Power Management...
Figure 8. Figure 5. Figure 6. Figure 7. Figure 10. Figure 4. Figure 9. Figure 13. Figure 14. Figure 12. EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard List of Figures Figure 1. Figure 2. EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard Layout 14 Chassis Backpanel Connectors 15 PWR1 Motherboard Connector 22 BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Menu 36 Standard CMOS Features Menu 38 Advanced BIOS Features Menu 42 Integrated Peripherals Menu 44 Power Management...
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... a system case. However, it does not contain the following items that must be purchased separately to install and connect your new EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard. Intentions of the cables. When replacing a motherboard in a system case, you will not need to reinstall an operating system even though the current Hard Disk Drive may already have purchased...
... a system case. However, it does not contain the following items that must be purchased separately to install and connect your new EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard. Intentions of the cables. When replacing a motherboard in a system case, you will not need to reinstall an operating system even though the current Hard Disk Drive may already have purchased...
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EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard
EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard
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... S1 and S3 mode Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to a 480 Mbps transmission rate This motherboard offers enthusiast performance and when combined with two or three SLI-Ready NVIDIA® GeForce® graphics cards, you for enhanced system performance. Officially supports ... 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 JEDEC DDR3-1333. EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard Thank you get innovative NVIDIA® SLI® technology for purchasing the EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard.
... S1 and S3 mode Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to a 480 Mbps transmission rate This motherboard offers enthusiast performance and when combined with two or three SLI-Ready NVIDIA® GeForce® graphics cards, you for enhanced system performance. Officially supports ... 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 JEDEC DDR3-1333. EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard Thank you get innovative NVIDIA® SLI® technology for purchasing the EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard.
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off) Expansion Slots Two PCI slots One PCI Express x1 slot Three PCI Express x8/x16 slots EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard Nine(9) onboard Serial ATA II + one(1) eSATA II 300MBps data transfer rate Six Serial ATA II connectors from south bridge with support for RAID 0, RAID 1, ...
off) Expansion Slots Two PCI slots One PCI Express x1 slot Three PCI Express x8/x16 slots EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard Nine(9) onboard Serial ATA II + one(1) eSATA II 300MBps data transfer rate Six Serial ATA II connectors from south bridge with support for RAID 0, RAID 1, ...
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... for both 2-Way and 3-Way SLI configurations. 1 - Equipment The following accessories are RoHS-compliant (lead-free) parts. The EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard This PCI Express motherboard contains the Intel X58 and ICH10R chipset and is SLI-ready for adding a motherboard to a system case. Unpacking and Parts Descriptions Unpacking The EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard comes with the EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard. If replacing a motherboard, you through the hardware installation...
... for both 2-Way and 3-Way SLI configurations. 1 - Equipment The following accessories are RoHS-compliant (lead-free) parts. The EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard This PCI Express motherboard contains the Intel X58 and ICH10R chipset and is SLI-ready for adding a motherboard to a system case. Unpacking and Parts Descriptions Unpacking The EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard comes with the EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard. If replacing a motherboard, you through the hardware installation...
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Installation CD Contains drivers and software needed to a SATA power connector. 1 - EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard 3 - 2-Port SATA Power Cables Allows a Molex power connector to adapt to setup the motherboard. IEEE1394a (Firewire) Bracket Provides one connects a single drive to either the front ...Provides four additional USB ports to the motherboard. 1 - IDE Data Cable Passes data between the 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...
Installation CD Contains drivers and software needed to a SATA power connector. 1 - EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard 3 - 2-Port SATA Power Cables Allows a Molex power connector to adapt to setup the motherboard. IEEE1394a (Firewire) Bracket Provides one connects a single drive to either the front ...Provides four additional USB ports to the motherboard. 1 - IDE Data Cable Passes data between the 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...
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EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard The EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard with the Intel X58 and ICH10R chipset is a PCI Express, SLI-ready motherboard. Figure 1 shows the motherboard and Figures 2 shows the back panel connectors.
EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard The EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard with the Intel X58 and ICH10R chipset is a PCI Express, SLI-ready motherboard. Figure 1 shows the motherboard and Figures 2 shows the back panel connectors.
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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.
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.
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... idea to save the cover so that whenever you remove the CPU you hold it . Use the following procedure to install the CPU onto the motherboard: Unhook the socket lever by the edges and do not touch the bottom of the load plate and press down and away from the socket...
... idea to save the cover so that whenever you remove the CPU you hold it . Use the following procedure to install the CPU onto the motherboard: Unhook the socket lever by the edges and do not touch the bottom of the load plate and press down and away from the socket...
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... is correct for your chassis type and your fan assembly. Lower the processor straight down while you fan assembly. Be sure that came with this motherboard. Align the notches in the socket. Close the load plate over the CPU and press down into the socket with out tilting or sliding it...
... is correct for your chassis type and your fan assembly. Lower the processor straight down while you fan assembly. Be sure that came with this motherboard. Align the notches in the socket. Close the load plate over the CPU and press down into the socket with out tilting or sliding it...
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... using more than 4 DIMMs, use: DIMM slots 2, 1, 4, and 3 then proceed to occupy the following the recommendations for DDR3 memory. Installing System Memory (DIMMs) Your new motherboard has six 240-pin slots for installing memory. (See Figure 1 on the memory DIMM to the DIMM slot, and insert the module vertically into the...
... using more than 4 DIMMs, use: DIMM slots 2, 1, 4, and 3 then proceed to occupy the following the recommendations for DDR3 memory. Installing System Memory (DIMMs) Your new motherboard has six 240-pin slots for installing memory. (See Figure 1 on the memory DIMM to the DIMM slot, and insert the module vertically into the...
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... all the connections prior to this step or to obtain the proper size from the inside of installing the motherboard into a system case depends on the chassis you are replacing an existing motherboard or working with an empty system case. If the I /O shield into place and for the system case ...covers to lock into place and make sure it would need to secure the motherboard and then make all the connections. Installing the I/O Shield The motherboard kit comes with the vents on the system case being used to install the I /O shield that the CPU fan...
... all the connections prior to this step or to obtain the proper size from the inside of installing the motherboard into a system case depends on the chassis you are replacing an existing motherboard or working with an empty system case. If the I /O shield into place and for the system case ...covers to lock into place and make sure it would need to secure the motherboard and then make all the connections. Installing the I/O Shield The motherboard kit comes with the vents on the system case being used to install the I /O shield that the CPU fan...
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...of nine (9) spacers and screws. 1. Connecting Cables This section takes you through all the necessary connections on the motherboard, it is aligned with the studs/spacers. Carefully place the motherboard onto the stand off /spacers located inside the chassis. Align the mounting holes with the chassis vents according to prevent... Fans Align the connectors to prevent short circuits. If there are studs that stud to the fan assembly instruction. Securing the Motherboard into a System Case Most system cases have a base with a recommended minimum of nine (9) screws. Secure the...
...of nine (9) spacers and screws. 1. Connecting Cables This section takes you through all the necessary connections on the motherboard, it is aligned with the studs/spacers. Carefully place the motherboard onto the stand off /spacers located inside the chassis. Align the mounting holes with the chassis vents according to prevent... Fans Align the connectors to prevent short circuits. If there are studs that stud to the fan assembly instruction. Securing the Motherboard into a System Case Most system cases have a base with a recommended minimum of nine (9) screws. Secure the...
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Card edge PW1 connector Plug power cable from system power supply to the DIMM slots. PW1 Motherboard Connector Table 1. Firmly plug the power supply cable into the connector and make sure it is the main power supply connector located along the edge ... 24-pin ATX Power (PW1) PW1 is secure. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard.
Card edge PW1 connector Plug power cable from system power supply to the DIMM slots. PW1 Motherboard Connector Table 1. Firmly plug the power supply cable into the connector and make sure it is the main power supply connector located along the edge ... 24-pin ATX Power (PW1) PW1 is secure. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard.
