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... 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 Installing Memory DIMMs 19 Installing...
... 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 Installing Memory DIMMs 19 Installing...
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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 28 ... 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 28 ... 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 Boot ...
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 Boot ...
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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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Power Management Setup Menu 59 Figure 8. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard List of Figures Figure 1. PnP/PCI Configuration Menu 62 Figure 9. PC Health Status Menu 65 Figure 10. Chassis Backpanel Connectors 15 Figure 3. Power Supply Connectors ... Figure 13. Standard CMOS Features Menu 48 Figure 5. Frequency/Voltage Control Menu 67 Figure 11. CPU Feature Menu 72 7 Advanced BIOS Features Menu 52 Figure 6. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Layout 14 Figure 2.
Power Management Setup Menu 59 Figure 8. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard List of Figures Figure 1. PnP/PCI Configuration Menu 62 Figure 9. PC Health Status Menu 65 Figure 10. Chassis Backpanel Connectors 15 Figure 3. Power Supply Connectors ... Figure 13. Standard CMOS Features Menu 48 Figure 5. Frequency/Voltage Control Menu 67 Figure 11. CPU Feature Menu 72 7 Advanced BIOS Features Menu 52 Figure 6. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Layout 14 Figure 2.
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... the microprocessor System memory support Graphics Card Power Supply EVGA assumes you have an operating system. 8 If you are replacing a motherboard, you will need many of the Kit This kit provides you will not need to...: Cooling fan for proper system functionality. When replacing a motherboard in a PC case, you with the motherboard and all the necessary parts needed to install and connect your new EVGA X58 SLI Classified motherboard. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Before You Begin... However, it does not contain the following items ...
... the microprocessor System memory support Graphics Card Power Supply EVGA assumes you have an operating system. 8 If you are replacing a motherboard, you will need many of the Kit This kit provides you will not need to...: Cooling fan for proper system functionality. When replacing a motherboard in a PC case, you with the motherboard and all the necessary parts needed to install and connect your new EVGA X58 SLI Classified motherboard. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Before You Begin... However, it does not contain the following items ...
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... ports, four onboard USB headers) Supports wake-up from S1 and S3 mode Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 480 Mbps transmission rate 9 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. When combined with two or three SLI-Ready NVIDIA GeForce graphics cards, you for enhanced system performance. This...
... ports, four onboard USB headers) Supports wake-up from S1 and S3 mode Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 480 Mbps transmission rate 9 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. When combined with two or three SLI-Ready NVIDIA GeForce graphics cards, you for enhanced system performance. This...
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... One PCI Express x1 slot Four PCI Express x16/x8 slots 10 depends on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4 (Suspend to disk - 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 support...
... One PCI Express x1 slot Four PCI Express x16/x8 slots 10 depends on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4 (Suspend to disk - 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 support...
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...-free) parts. Visual Guide Helps to inspect each piece of the motherboard. 11 If you are replacing a motherboard, you through the hardware installation of equipment shipped in this kit are included with all the necessary cables for 2-Way, Quad, 3-Way, and 3-Way SLI w/ PhysX configurations. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Unpacking and Parts Descriptions Unpacking The EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED motherboard comes with EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED motherboard.
...-free) parts. Visual Guide Helps to inspect each piece of the motherboard. 11 If you are replacing a motherboard, you through the hardware installation of equipment shipped in this kit are included with all the necessary cables for 2-Way, Quad, 3-Way, and 3-Way SLI w/ PhysX configurations. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Unpacking and Parts Descriptions Unpacking The EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED motherboard comes with EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED motherboard.
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...-ATA 133 HDD 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 which allows for 3- SATA ... back panel. 6 - 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 - Installation CD Contains drivers and software needed to the motherboard. 1 - EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard I/O Shield Installs in the system...
...-ATA 133 HDD 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 which allows for 3- SATA ... back panel. 6 - 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 - Installation CD Contains drivers and software needed to the motherboard. 1 - EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard I/O Shield Installs in the system...
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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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Intel X58 Chipset 3. Intel ICH10R Chipset 6. 24-pin ATX power connector 7. Serial-ATA (SATA) connectors 11. Front panel connector 13. CMOS clear button 18. PCI Express 2.0 slots ... ATX_12V power connector Figure 1. CPU Fan connector 4. USB headers 15. CMOS battery 16. 1394a connector 17. Power button 19. Front panel Audio connector 25. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Layout 14 EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard 22 23 25 21 21 24 21 21 10 20 19 18 17 7 7 16 15 14 13 12 11 26 7 1 2 3 4 3 10 9 87 6 5 1. PCI slot...
Intel X58 Chipset 3. Intel ICH10R Chipset 6. 24-pin ATX power connector 7. Serial-ATA (SATA) connectors 11. Front panel connector 13. CMOS clear button 18. PCI Express 2.0 slots ... ATX_12V power connector Figure 1. CPU Fan connector 4. USB headers 15. CMOS battery 16. 1394a connector 17. Power button 19. Front panel Audio connector 25. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Layout 14 EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard 22 23 25 21 21 24 21 21 10 20 19 18 17 7 7 16 15 14 13 12 11 26 7 1 2 3 4 3 10 9 87 6 5 1. PCI slot...
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... No data transmission Data transmission Speed/Link LED Status Yellow Green Off Description 1000 Mbps data rate 100 Mbps data rate 10 Mbps data rate 9. 1 4 EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard 8 8 6 2 3 5 2 7 2 2 9 1. Audio Port Blue Green Pink Orange Black Grey 2-Channel Line-In Line-Out Mic In 6-Channel Line-In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer...
... No data transmission Data transmission Speed/Link LED Status Yellow Green Off Description 1000 Mbps data rate 100 Mbps data rate 10 Mbps data rate 9. 1 4 EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard 8 8 6 2 3 5 2 7 2 2 9 1. Audio Port Blue Green Pink Orange Black Grey 2-Channel Line-In Line-Out Mic In 6-Channel Line-In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer...
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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. 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 ...
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. 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 ...
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...only by the edges. It is a good idea to save the cover so that whenever you remove the CPU, you hold it . 17 EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Preparing the Motherboard The motherboard shipped in the socket to protect the socket when there is no CPU installed. 4. You need to purchase these to install the CPU onto... the motherboard. 1. Make sure not to bend or break any pins inside the socket. There is a protective socket cover in the box does not contain a CPU or...
...only by the edges. It is a good idea to save the cover so that whenever you remove the CPU, you hold it . 17 EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Preparing the Motherboard The motherboard shipped in the socket to protect the socket when there is no CPU installed. 4. You need to purchase these to install the CPU onto... the motherboard. 1. Make sure not to bend or break any pins inside the socket. There is a protective socket cover in the box does not contain a CPU or...
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EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard 5. The CPU installation is correct for your chassis type and your fan assembly. Close the load plate over the CPU and press down into the ... in the processor with the notches on the CPU Installing the CPU Fan There are many different fan types that can be used with this motherboard. Be sure that came with notches on the socket. 6. Follow the instruction that the fan orientation is complete. Lower the processor straight down while you...
EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard 5. The CPU installation is correct for your chassis type and your fan assembly. Close the load plate over the CPU and press down into the ... in the processor with the notches on the CPU Installing the CPU Fan There are many different fan types that can be used with this motherboard. Be sure that came with notches on the socket. 6. Follow the instruction that the fan orientation is complete. Lower the processor straight down while you...
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... to the DIMM slot, and insert the module vertically into : DIMM slots 1 and 3. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the module clips outward. 2. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Installing Memory DIMMs Your new motherboard has six 240-pin slots for installing memory. (See Figure 1 on the memory DIMM to ensure the component is only one memory bank...
... to the DIMM slot, and insert the module vertically into : DIMM slots 1 and 3. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the module clips outward. 2. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Installing Memory DIMMs Your new motherboard has six 240-pin slots for installing memory. (See Figure 1 on the memory DIMM to ensure the component is only one memory bank...
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...make sure the CPU Fan assembly is normally easier to obtain the proper size from the inside of installing the motherboard into the chassis, you are replacing an existing motherboard or working with an I /O shield into the chassis. Press the I /O shield that the CPU fan ...are using and if you would be easier to make all the connections. If the I /O Shield The motherboard kit comes with an empty chassis. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Installing the Motherboard The sequence of the chassis. Also make all the connections prior to this step or to block radio frequency ...
...make sure the CPU Fan assembly is normally easier to obtain the proper size from the inside of installing the motherboard into the chassis, you are replacing an existing motherboard or working with an I /O shield into the chassis. Press the I /O shield that the CPU fan ...are using and if you would be easier to make all the connections. If the I /O Shield The motherboard kit comes with an empty chassis. EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard Installing the Motherboard The sequence of the chassis. Also make all the connections prior to this step or to block radio frequency ...
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... that stud to prevent the possibility of a short circuit. Align the mounting holes with a mounting hole on the motherboard. Align the connectors to secure the motherboard using a minimum of nine screws. Ensure that the fan assembly is recommended that you through all the connections and ...do not align with the studs/spacers. 3. 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 mounting studs or spacers to allow the mother board to be secured to ...
... that stud to prevent the possibility of a short circuit. Align the mounting holes with a mounting hole on the motherboard. Align the connectors to secure the motherboard using a minimum of nine screws. Ensure that the fan assembly is recommended that you through all the connections and ...do not align with the studs/spacers. 3. 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 mounting studs or spacers to allow the mother board to be secured to ...
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...ATX Power (PW1) PW1 is secure. Board edge PW1 connector Plug power cable from system power supply to the DIMM slots. PW1 Motherboard Connector 22 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. Firmly plug the power supply cable into the connector and make sure it ...
...ATX Power (PW1) PW1 is secure. Board edge PW1 connector Plug power cable from system power supply to the DIMM slots. PW1 Motherboard Connector 22 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. Firmly plug the power supply cable into the connector and make sure it ...